Sick in boot camp

gheinisch · 07-25-2013, 11:59 AM

I've posted on here about my son who is in boot camp. He has been sick most of the time while there but had refused to go to medical because he was a afraid he might get sent home. He had seen three or four recruits get sent home. Well he finally broke down and went to medical. He had pink eye, bronchitis and strepe. They loaded him up with antibiotics and some eye drops and he was SIQ for two days and FFD everyday after, feeling much better. So if you are really sick don't fear medical, that's what they're there for. Just don't go for headaches or nicks and bruises.

FutureSailor24 · 07-25-2013, 12:14 PM

It's good know how sick i need to be to go to medical. Sounds like i'll have to be extra vigilant about handwashing and purell.

Romoore93 · 07-25-2013, 01:29 PM

Sounds horrible =/

F/S-MARodriguez · 07-25-2013, 02:34 PM

I was sick in boot camp from day 1. Your RDC's will discourage you from seeing medical but it's only because they're looking out for you & don't want you to get sent home.

That said, a stuffed up nose, a cough, sneezing is no reason to go. I would say only go to medical if you feel like your health is in serious jeopardy.

gheinisch · 07-25-2013, 02:56 PM

Agreed MARodriguez. My son was pretty much sick from day one as well and just recently went to medical. He toughed it out as long as he could (he's PIR is 8/9). Apparently he had quite a combination of illnesses, he said he feels so much better now and able to perform at a higher level. You guys and gals that have been through boot camp most definitely can give the best advice on when and when not to go to medical.

FutureSailor24 · 07-25-2013, 03:08 PM

Any advice on what I can do while in boot camp to help prevent myself from getting sick?

07-25-2013, 11:59 AM	#1
gheinisch Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 33 Rep Power: 9	Sick in boot camp I've posted on here about my son who is in boot camp. He has been sick most of the time while there but had refused to go to medical because he was a afraid he might get sent home. He had seen three or four recruits get sent home. Well he finally broke down and went to medical. He had pink eye, bronchitis and strepe. They loaded him up with antibiotics and some eye drops and he was SIQ for two days and FFD everyday after, feeling much better. So if you are really sick don't fear medical, that's what they're there for. Just don't go for headaches or nicks and bruises.

07-25-2013, 12:14 PM	#2
FutureSailor24 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 204 Rep Power: 26	It's good know how sick i need to be to go to medical. Sounds like i'll have to be extra vigilant about handwashing and purell.

07-25-2013, 01:29 PM	#3
Romoore93 Newbie Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 13 Rep Power: 8	Sounds horrible =/

07-25-2013, 02:34 PM	#4
F/S-MARodriguez Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 124 Rep Power: 19	I was sick in boot camp from day 1. Your RDC's will discourage you from seeing medical but it's only because they're looking out for you & don't want you to get sent home. That said, a stuffed up nose, a cough, sneezing is no reason to go. I would say only go to medical if you feel like your health is in serious jeopardy.

07-25-2013, 02:56 PM	#5
gheinisch Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 33 Rep Power: 9	Agreed MARodriguez. My son was pretty much sick from day one as well and just recently went to medical. He toughed it out as long as he could (he's PIR is 8/9). Apparently he had quite a combination of illnesses, he said he feels so much better now and able to perform at a higher level. You guys and gals that have been through boot camp most definitely can give the best advice on when and when not to go to medical.

07-25-2013, 03:08 PM	#6
FutureSailor24 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 204 Rep Power: 26	Any advice on what I can do while in boot camp to help prevent myself from getting sick?