Travis Leutbecher 6197603 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Do I need to have a prescription to get heartburn medication at BCT? I don’t have an official diagnosis for acid reflux but not having the otc Nexium is a bitch and half. 2020-08-11T21:34:03-04:00 Travis Leutbecher 6197603

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Do I need to have a prescription to get heartburn medication at BCT? I don’t have an official diagnosis for acid reflux but not having the otc Nexium is a bitch and half.

2020-08-11T21:34:03-04:00 2020-08-11T21:34:03-04:00 Sgt Private RallyPoint Member 6197631

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Make sure you report this at MEPS or have you been and not reported this condition?

2020-08-11T21:51:10-04:00 2020-08-11T21:51:10-04:00 SPC Erich Guenther 6197781

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>DId you disclose this issue at the MEPS as a Medical issue? Also, Army Doctors do not dispense drugs on request, they diagnose first and make the decision on their own what to give you.

2020-08-11T22:44:07-04:00 2020-08-11T22:44:07-04:00 SSgt Christophe Murphy 6197782

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Once you are on Active Duty and have a medical issue go to the doctor. If you need medicine they can prescribe it. Don’t overthink it

2020-08-11T22:45:42-04:00 2020-08-11T22:45:42-04:00 SSG Brian G. 6197822

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You have to be diagnosed for it to have a prescription. Without it you will not have it at basic.

2020-08-11T23:01:14-04:00 2020-08-11T23:01:14-04:00 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 6197948

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Reference DoDI 6130.03, March 30, 2018, Section 5.12. <br /><br />This section dictates PDQ reasons for Gastric Reflux disease. I am guessing since you were never diagnosed that this particular section may not apply. If you were, you would have either required a waiver or would have been straight up denied acceptance into the Army upon your disclosure during Medical. Had this been disclosed/diagnosed.<br /><br />When you get to BCT, if you have OTC meds for heartburn, you will be told to throw it away since it was not prescribed to you by a medical doctor. Then...and only then...in order to get more meds you will be required to go to sick call and see a provider to get said &#39;script. <br /><br />Doing this may raise red flags. Which could lead to your getting discharged at basic for an undisclosed medical issue that could have/should have PDQ you from service for a medical issue that was/is preexisting before service. <br /><br />I am not saying this to scare you. I am saying this to enlighten you. I will not sugar coat this.

2020-08-11T23:45:04-04:00 2020-08-11T23:45:04-04:00 PFC Scott Whitmire 6197961

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Is it chronic heartburn if no, just buy medicine over the counter!

2020-08-11T23:49:15-04:00 2020-08-11T23:49:15-04:00 CSM Darieus ZaGara 6198312

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you do not have a diagnosis your DS will question any medications you bring with you, and the Aid station will not issue medicine, even off the shelf without you seeing a PA or physician. You will need to speak with MEPS. While it does not seem significant to you stomach issues are a serious distract or to the mission. Have yourself checked out by a physician.

2020-08-12T05:10:56-04:00 2020-08-12T05:10:56-04:00 SFC Robert Walton 6198985

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You Need to talk to your Recruiter AND make sure you make note of it with MEPS if you make it that far. There is several different levels of acid reflux, Medical folks can diagnose it and decided if you are at a level to continue in the service no one else can.

2020-08-12T09:51:06-04:00 2020-08-12T09:51:06-04:00 SSG Watis Ekthuvapranee 6199137

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes. Go to sick call and have the PA prescribe it. You don&#39;t need to by it. All medication will be confiscated once you go to the training unit. You&#39;ll get a very rude awakening there, hehehe...

2020-08-12T10:57:56-04:00 2020-08-12T10:57:56-04:00 Sgt Private RallyPoint Member 6200789

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you have been to MEPS, why did you not report this? You keep asking questions about things being found out after the fact. Be completely honest in all questions asked of you and forms that you fill out.

2020-08-12T20:09:29-04:00 2020-08-12T20:09:29-04:00 PO2 Geoffrey Bieniek 6460051

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You can probably get it anywhere, but watch out for that guy Raniere. He is very charming, and fairly good looking, so you will think you&#39;re well on your way to feeling good, next thing you know his initials are tattooed on your crotch and you&#39;re his sex slave. Just sayin. Eyes on a swivel.

2020-11-01T21:21:58-05:00 2020-11-01T21:21:58-05:00 Daniel Bambrey 8255192

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Hey there! I can understand how frustrating it can be to deal with heartburn without the medication you&#39;re used to.

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