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DOT physical in the morning.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by FootballFan, Nov 24, 2014.

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  1. Nov 24, 2014 #1
    FootballFan

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    Can anyone give me advice on how to keep my bp and sugar normal before the physical? They've never been elevated but I'm really overweight and just wondering what advice ya'll can give me. Should I skip breakfast or not also I don't drink coffee at all so not worried about caffeine elevating my bp.
     
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  3. Nov 24, 2014 #2
    pattyj

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    Stay away from sodium.I would have fruit for breakfast.Good luck,please let us know how your physical goes.Try and stay as relaxed as you can.Getting nervous and stressed will trigger your blood pressure.There are exercises you can do that'll keep your blood pressure normal youll have to google it.Also do not smoke at all tomorrow till the physical is done.Stay away from the soda drink juice.
     
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  4. Nov 24, 2014 #3
    Lonesome

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    Drink plenty of water. Don't drink ANY caffeinated beverages, like Mountain Dew, Coke, etc.
     
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    Make sure you can sit/relax for 5 min prior. If reading is higher than normal, make sure Doc takes another 5-10 min later.
     
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  7. Nov 24, 2014 #5
    Cat sdp

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    No sweets tonight either.............
     
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  8. Nov 24, 2014 #6
    SHOJim

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    Have sex tonight. Afterglow in the morning will be beneficial.
     
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  9. Nov 24, 2014 #7
    JReding

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    You're on track: no breakfast, including coffee, before physical. You can drink all the water you want for the pee test.
     
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  10. Nov 24, 2014 #8
    FootballFan

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    Should I take a baby aspirin in the morning to thin my blood and maybe lower my bp?
     
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  11. Nov 24, 2014 #9
    FootballFan

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    Thanks for the advice but I don't smoke anyway.
     
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  12. Nov 24, 2014 #10
    pattyj

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    You mentioned baby aspirin,I heard that does work.That's good you don't smoke.
     
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