LTJG Private RallyPoint Member 3165697 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Most of us get sick or injured at some point during our military careers. There have also been some horror stories about going to medical (Med Boards, disqualifications, etc). Do you typically go to medical or do you &#39;suck it up&#39;? <br /> 2017-12-12T10:00:42-05:00 LTJG Private RallyPoint Member 3165697

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Most of us get sick or injured at some point during our military careers. There have also been some horror stories about going to medical (Med Boards, disqualifications, etc). Do you typically go to medical or do you &#39;suck it up&#39;? <br />

2017-12-12T10:00:42-05:00 2017-12-12T10:00:42-05:00 MAJ Bryan Zeski 3165702

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I&#39;ve sucked it up for 17 years, I think next year, I&#39;ll have to start documenting my issues!

2017-12-12T10:02:17-05:00 2017-12-12T10:02:17-05:00 COL Mikel J. Burroughs 3165716

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I sucked it up for 37 years <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="212472" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/212472-117x-officer-in-training-for-submarine-warfare-qualification-nptu-charleston-nnptc">LTJG Private RallyPoint Member</a> and now I&#39;m retired and use both the VA and TriCare when necessary!<br />

2017-12-12T10:05:14-05:00 2017-12-12T10:05:14-05:00 CSM Richard StCyr 3165722

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Sucked it up, ate Motrin and drank lots of water. Now I reap the rewards of going balls to the wall and not getting fixed early. My advice; if you&#39;re hurt get attended to, so little things don&#39;t become big issues down the road.

2017-12-12T10:05:55-05:00 2017-12-12T10:05:55-05:00 LCDR Private RallyPoint Member 3165744

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>In 24 years of active duty I never heard anything like this nor know of anyone that got Med Boarded for going to medical. In fact going to medical insured that me service connected disabilities were properly documented while I was on active duty. I have a friend that has the exact same medical issue but it was not documented in his medical record on active duty. The VA has denied his claim, he lost the first appeal and is working on his second. Another point I would make is that you should not go through your time at any organization where you think people are just out to get you. I have found Navy Medical to be very professional and supportive.

2017-12-12T10:10:14-05:00 2017-12-12T10:10:14-05:00 SPC David Willis 3165748

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>All depends on what the issue was and if I was stateside or deployed. Deployed you don&#39;t really have a choice, unless something is broken or missing you go. Stateside I would only go if had something to do with... you know... I was on a ruck march and just as we were finishing I heard what sounded like a pop and I dropped to the ground. My NCO was like dude you&#39;re 50 ft from the end so I hobbled over and went to medical and turns out it was a distended testicle. Not much fun...

2017-12-12T10:10:21-05:00 2017-12-12T10:10:21-05:00 CPT Private RallyPoint Member 3165819

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I&#39;ve been in around 16 years total, but I&#39;ve been pretty luck injury wise. I did catch a stomach parasite on deployment that messed me up pretty good. I wouldn&#39;t say I was toughing it out, but the symptoms onset was very gradual. It got so bad that I ended up starting to get ulcers. The parasite is gone, but I don&#39;t think my stomach will ever be the same. There&#39;s no reason to go to sick call for every bump or bruise, but if you&#39;re really hurt seek medical attention. Some injuries aren&#39;t going to heal on their own, regardless of how much motrin and ice you use. I&#39;m in a job field now where I&#39;ve seen people in their early 30s with the aches and pains of someone twice their age. Small, manageable injuries can lead to chronic pain and even disability down the line.

2017-12-12T10:35:10-05:00 2017-12-12T10:35:10-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 3166341

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>At this point I go to the doctor. I&#39;m getting everything I can documented. Initially I sucked it up. But that does no one any good. They aren&#39;t going to just Med Board you for one or two things either. <br /><br />Sucking it up helps no one.

2017-12-12T13:59:05-05:00 2017-12-12T13:59:05-05:00 Cpl Justin Goolsby 3167100

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Suck it up... I had to get ordered to go to medical when I got injured.

2017-12-12T19:24:06-05:00 2017-12-12T19:24:06-05:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 3167153

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Sucked it up for 4 years. I injured my knee 3years ago and was scared to be labeled “shxx bag” so I never got looked at. When my TL at the time forced me go to nothing was found that could be fixed surgically in 2014-16 I had MRIs and X-rays each year and was told the same thing, Do you want to suck it up or be MEB out? I pcsed and had another MRI and what do you know torn acl. If you are legitimately hurt take care of yourself because nobody else will care. Because I waited so long my acl tire and healed poorly now I’m 6 months post operation and can’t fully extend my knee.

2017-12-12T19:45:37-05:00 2017-12-12T19:45:37-05:00 PO1 Brian Austin 3167570

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>&quot;Sucked it up&quot; too much, now paying the price. My shoulder dislocations and shot knees have caught up to me. I now consider Motrin, Aleve, and Advil major food groups. <br />But it was a helluva lot of fun for 22 yrs!

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