can i join the army if i have acid-reflux or irritable bowel syndrome?

8 Comments

1. alan b says:

   August 28, 2010 at 9:23 pm

   That could be embarrassing, about to kill somebody…"hang on buddy, gotta go, back in a minnie, hold that pose".
2. toecee says:

   August 28, 2010 at 9:23 pm

   Only as a latrine cleaner!
3. vimesfan01 says:

   August 28, 2010 at 9:23 pm

   Yep.
4. josh j says:

   August 28, 2010 at 9:23 pm

   not if you cry about it alot. if you have severe cases it could for sure keep you out. if you see it as something you can somewhat control until you can get it looked at and diagnosed while your in, you should be fine.
5. vantz says:

   August 28, 2010 at 9:23 pm

   It all depends on how bad it is. I have IBS and when it hits me I cannot function too well. The Army would not look upon this with happiness. If your symptoms are only minor then you will probably be ok as long as you do not advertise that you have these maladies to the Army.
6. Lola D says:

   August 28, 2010 at 9:23 pm

   YES U CAN
   ive been in the army for 9 years and i have the same problem u have.

   just dont mention it to ur recruiter or to any one until u actually signed those papers saying you’re in the army.
7. Roger M says:

   August 28, 2010 at 9:23 pm

   Try avoiding these foods, see if it helps:

   a) High- fat
   b) Alcohol
   c) Carbonated Drinks
   d) Coffee (even decaffeinated coffee is not good)
   e) Dairy Products (even for those without lactose intolerance)
8. abgajoy from acai berry supplement says:

   August 29, 2010 at 6:12 am

   I wonder why you want to join army. If you ask teenagers most of them will avoid it but I like your spirit to join army =)