Sick in boot camp

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?

LT Guppy · 07-25-2013, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by FutureSailor24

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

In the weeks prior to shipping, take a multi-vitamin to boost your immune system.
DONT touch your face!!!!
Wash your hands frequently.
Stay hydrated

FutureND · 07-25-2013, 05:13 PM

You are most likely going to get sick, almost everybody does and it's not a big deal. If you want to go to medical then go to medical, you will only get sent home if there is something majorly wrong with you. I saw people with pneumonia not get sent home. Don't go to medical for the sniffles or a little cough, but a nagging cough or pink eye go ahead and go. They will give you some meds and send you on your way, you will possibly get a day or two SIQ.

07-25-2013, 12:14 PM	#1
FutureSailor24 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 204 Rep Power: 0	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	#2
Romoore93 Newbie Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0	Sounds horrible =/

07-25-2013, 02:34 PM	#3
F/S-MARodriguez Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 124 Rep Power: 0	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	#4
gheinisch Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 33 Rep Power: 0	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	#5
FutureSailor24 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 204 Rep Power: 0	Any advice on what I can do while in boot camp to help prevent myself from getting sick?

07-25-2013, 05:13 PM	#7
FutureND Active Duty Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: California Posts: 756 Rep Power: 0	You are most likely going to get sick, almost everybody does and it's not a big deal. If you want to go to medical then go to medical, you will only get sent home if there is something majorly wrong with you. I saw people with pneumonia not get sent home. Don't go to medical for the sniffles or a little cough, but a nagging cough or pink eye go ahead and go. They will give you some meds and send you on your way, you will possibly get a day or two SIQ.