bulging (back) disk question

[boaz23]

What about bulge disc. I have one but can run and workout i run 4 miles a day right now. I dont take any pain pills it bothers me slightly but it really only happens when i am resting would there be a problem?

[rafi]

What about bulge disc. I have one but can run and workout i run 4 miles a day right now. I dont take any pain pills it bothers me slightly but it really only happens when i am resting would there be a problem?

Deja Vu, eh?

Prior to entry into the army, you will undergo a comprehensive medical examination. A very small part of the military is involved in the types of extreme physical activity you often see. You can easily serve in the mifkadah, or base command of a combat unit, even in a forward poistion.
So you could still find yourself serving on guard duty, delivering equipment to forward positions.

I guess the question that comes to mind is how would you do standing at a check point for 8 hours wearing a 26 pound ceramic vest and helmet, belt with 8 clips and an M16?

But, the key to Mahal is service to Israel, and if that is the ultimate goal, you will be very fulfilled. Attitude is the key, often more important than physical prowess. The army will simply try to avoid putting you into a situation where you could seriously hurt yourself or endanger others who would be forced to take care of you.

[HaMagist]

I'll echo my post from USIDF also. A back broblem like a bulging disc isn't somthing you want to take a chance with. If it should go south on you, especially in the field, you're very likely to have a 19-20 year old not taking you very seriously and giving you two aspirin. 3 days will go by before they see you're truly dibilitated and by then you're ****ed for good. I still have an obvious ankle sprain after 20 years because of indifferent treatment.

There's also the notion that it may not "effect" you at any given time, but what if it goes out while someone's depending on you to carry them, or carry the radio, or 20 kg. of explosives? To some degree there's an element of the Chinese proverb here about the butterfly flapping its wings and there being a tidal wave in Chile. Because of indifferent medical attention, my platoon lost an experienced machine gunner for 2 weeks.

You need to be the judge of how it affects you, but I think you need to come clean with the doctors, or at least get a "final" educated assessment from your doctor.

[tavorlior]

i am the expert on this because i herniated a disc in basic, but it normally takes things to get bad in three years. you are already VERY predisposed to having a herniation. so, if it does not affect your ability as rafi asked you by giving you some parameters, then you can go and serve but consider the consequences, both short and long-term. i am a big advocate of getting a full fusion because many diskectomies are unsuccessful as a result of re-herniations. the older you get, the more predisposed you will become.

[Arronious]

If any one knows what the IDF's policy is on glasses please let me know. i can wear glasses or contacts, whatever they want me to do. also if i need glasses/contacts does that damage my chances of getting into special forces? Arronious

[rafi]

If any one knows what the IDF's policy is on glasses please let me know. i can wear glasses or contacts, whatever they want me to do. also if i need glasses/contacts does that damage my chances of getting into special forces?
Arronious

Many soldiers, in all units wear glasses and or lenses.

[Arronious]

Does the IDF give me a geberal issue pair of glasses? Arronious

[Dan from Boston]

No.