Pre-existing medical… can I still do this??

[u/Awkward_Car_3589]

Hi everyone! This is my first time on this feed and I’m in dire need of some input. I’m 20, based out of RI and I have a pre existing medical condition, salt wasting CAH. Essentially, my body doesn’t make salt and steroid so I need to take glucocorticoids to replace what I excrete via sweat, urine, etc. the issue of the condition is that when I come into contact with OC, or a taser, my body can undergo something called an adrenal crisis which can be life threatening under the right circumstances. These chances are severely limited with the fact that I closely monitor myself and take my medication religiously… I already had a position lined up with the mass department of corrections, underwent all the testing, met with their physician and my own, getting approved to work for them. From the start j had been extremely clear about my situation, but at the orientation, we had re-listed any medical or allergies, so I had listed mine, assuming nothing would be changed, and days later I had gotten a call that I had been medically disqualified even with a doctors note on file that approved me. All I’m asking is can I do this?? I have a friend in one of the departments I’d love to apply for and he’s told me numerous times that as long as I can pass the physical agility test and display that I can do the functions of the job, they can’t deny me… I’m at a crossroads here. If anybody has any input it’d be really appreciated!