<p>Are certain prescription medications banned form the academy? For instance, if i wanted to have some prescription headache pills held at the academy health office? I know that migraines are a disqualifier and i used to get them often, but now i only get them on rare occasion. If i can prove that migraines wont be a huge factor do you think they’ll let me bring some medication just in case?</p>
<p>I don't know, since it treats a condition that will DQ you.
Prescription medications are fine though. I have sinus allergies, and brought my Rx meds to BCT. (Fortunately, the air is so dry here that I don't need them.)</p>
<p>and im assuming that you keep them in your room?... im thinking it would get rather annyoing having to walk to the health office every morning just to take something like sinus pills.</p>
<p>Are dairy supplements fine?</p>
<p>Hey raimius I get hay fever (allergy like symptoms) probably about two or three times a year and sometimes have to take non-prescription medication for that. Would this dq me in dodmerb, and also how much of a factor in your everyday health are allergies there at USAFA?</p>
<p>I piece of advice, when you write down your information to dodmerb only mention what you have been treated for. One of my friends who is applying to west point almost disqualified himself because he wrote down he had asthma, even though he never went to a doctor for it. It turns out, he misdiagnosed himself, and had to go through about ten tests to become medically qualified. Moral of the story: only write down what you have been proven to have, but still be honest. Lying automatically disqualifies you.</p>
<p>what about protein supplements for muscle gain?</p>
<p>protein supplements are fine as long as they are legal. Also, no ephedra type stuff.</p>
<p>Don't report the allergies unless you have been seen. Allergies are disqualifying. You can just get some claritan or something at the cadet store if you need it.</p>
<p>Also, this isn't high school, they know and treat you like an adult. You can handle keeping your meds with you here. That's how it works.</p>
<p>Don't try to bring anything into basic unless you really need it, since chances are you will have to go through a lengthy process to get it approved and have to answer endless questions about it. </p>
<p>If you start to suffer from something during basic: headaches, shin splints, whatever...tell someone and you will be taken to the clinic to get prescribed medicine for it. Then you'll just keep it with you and take it when you need it.</p>
<p>What exactly are we allowed to take with us during basic?</p>
<p>toiletries, and that's about it. Honestly, I highly suggest yall pack your backpacks as light as possible when inprocessing. Only take what you need (records, dental stuff, toiletries, addresses) because you will be carrying it in your hands all day, and trust me, it gets heavy. Don't make the same mistake I did and bring a heavy load, I was sore from it! </p>
<p>If you go alone and do the B&B, I'd just wear the same clothes both days, and if that disgusts you...well, it won't for long once you get 30 second showers and rewear sweaty BDU's for 40+ days.</p>
<p>You'll get a very specific list prior to I-day. You should follow it. DON'T wear anything that says AirForce on it. Cadre will leap on you for it!! ;)</p>
<p>I read or heard somewhere that said to bring compression shorts to wear because it helps when marching and running. Would you be allowed to keep them?</p>
<p>And I hope this doesn't sound high-maintenence or anything, but will they let me keep my own sunscreen? I burn really easily.</p>
<p>Wear comfortable shorts and shoes. i also recommend a collared shirt so the thing around your neck does not cause a rash. and no, after you change into your bdus (which you have to call battle dress uniforms until after recognition), they take your bag with anything you had (clothes, toiletries, everything). All you can bring is a razor for guys, and feminine products (and i think underwear) for girls. You get toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, everything.</p>
<p>If the sun-tan lotion is for a medical reason, i am unsure. Otherwise, no. You are also issued sunscreen.</p>
<p>Yes, pack as light as possible. I did bring some allergy medications, but wound up only using them for 3 days...it's really dry here, so I was fine without them.</p>
<p>As far as protein, etc., get that shipped/brought to you after basic.</p>
<p>Could certain meds also be a factor with DoDMERB? Such as headache meds for migraines as a child but none after the age of 13. What's their policy regarding things like that which would DQ you if you still had them, but you havnt had any sypmtoms since childhood. Would a doctors note be useful with that sort of thing?</p>
<p>They will ask for records of it, but if it is not an issue now and a doctor will confirm it, they will usually clear you.</p>