Sleep study ? at Roehl

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  1. Preacher Man

    Preacher Man Road Train Member

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    Not sure, but probably. I live in a rural area and I'm not the only patient that is a truck driver. Actually he knew that even though I'm being treated for hypertension he could give me a two year card. The reason is that he knows my condition before treatment since he has my records. Don't believe me? Look up the regulations. The only reason I have a one year card is that Roehl thinks they know best and won't accept it. I'm not being treated so that I can drive, I'm being treated so I can live healthy. He wants my BP no higher than around 120/75. This is why I have more confidence in him than some quack from Granada or a Chiropractor who's worried about a foot that's turned out a bit instead of whether I can see or not.
     
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  3. rubberducky68

    rubberducky68 Road Train Member

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    This is a serious question as I do not know the facts or have any data, nor have looked for any but are there that many trucks accidents happening due to falling asleep at the wheel that is prompting all this apnea testing? Or is it just another thing the government wants to control?

    I don't have sleep apnea but I don't want someone telling me I need to be tested for it anyway.
     
  4. GunzFlatbedder

    GunzFlatbedder Medium Load Member

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    Is Sleep Apnea disqualifying?
    Drivers should be disqualified until the diagnosis of sleep apnea has been ruled out or has been treated successfully. As a condition of continuing qualification, it is recommended that a CMV driver agree to continue uninterrupted therapy such as CPAP, etc. / monitoring and undergo objective testing as required.
    A driver with a diagnosis of (probable) sleep apnea or a driver who has Excessive Daytime Somnolence(EDS) should be temporarily disqualified until the condition is either ruled out by objective testing or successfully treated.
    Narcolepsy and sleep apnea account for about 70% of EDS. EDS lasting from a few days to a few weeks should not limit a driver's ability in the long run. However, persistent or chronic sleep disorders causing EDS can be a significant risk to the driver and the public. The examiner should consider general certification criteria at the initial and follow-up examinations:
    Severity and frequency of EDS
    Presence or absence of warning of attacks
    Possibility of sleep during driving
    Degree of symptomatic relief with treatment
    Compliance with treatment.

    http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/topics/medical/faqs.aspx#question2
     
  5. GunzFlatbedder

    GunzFlatbedder Medium Load Member

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    http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety-security/sleep-apnea/industry/commercial-drivers.aspx

    Are You At Risk for Sleep Apnea?

    Sleep apnea occurs in all age groups and both sexes, but there are certain factors that put you at higher risk:
    • A family history of sleep apnea
    • Being overweight
    • A large neck size (17 inches or greater for men, 16 inches or greater for women)
    • Being age 40 or older
    • Having a small upper airway
    • Having a recessed chin, small jaw or a large overbite
    • Smoking and alcohol use
    • Ethnicity
    off the fmcsa website....
     
  6. Preacher Man

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    Check with ooida for the source of the statistics, but the true number of fatique related accidents is around 2%. This is a tempest in a teapot pushed by people looking to make money. I'm not saying apnea isn't serious, I'm saying it should be more about a drivers overall health not his ability to drive.
     
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  7. rubberducky68

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    Are You At Risk for Sleep Apnea?

    Sleep apnea occurs in all age groups and both sexes, but there are certain factors that put you at higher risk:
    • A family history of sleep apnea---- NO
    • Being overweight---- NO
    • A large neck size (17 inches or greater for men, 16 inches or greater for women)----NO
    • Being age 40 or older----43
    • Having a small upper airway----NO
    • Having a recessed chin, small jaw or a large overbite----NO
    • Smoking and alcohol use---- Light drinker
    • Ethnicity----Does that really have anything to do with it?
    I guess because I am over 40 and a light drinker I must have sleep apnea according to our fine government! I better get tested soon!
     
  8. overbyja

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    I applied at Roehl about a year ago, went to the physical, and the doc gave me the 6 month card because I'm considered at risk for sleep apnea with a neck size of exactly 17" at 6'1" 350 lbs. I was on the phone with my recruiter before I even left the parking lot of the clinic. She told me I couldn't even come to school until I had the card good for 2 years! Funny thing is I had a valid federal card through my current employer (I drive a school bus), but Roehl wouldn't accept it since it's not from THEIR doctor. I also want to add that the bus company I work for no longer sends drivers in for a federal card because of this sleep apnea thing. Too many were being put out of service. They instead just have you do a school bus physical at the state level, which doesn't allow you to travel out of state, but at least you still have a job.

    I spent almost $500 out of my own pocket (no insurance) for the initial visit with the sleep doc and did the home study. I never made it back in to get the official results because I couldn't afford to fork over any more $$$ on another visit. I also want to add that I have no symptoms of SA. As long as I sleep a good 7-8 hrs I wake up feeling fine and I don't get tired during the day, only when close to bedtime.

    So are you saying that Roehl now will take you with the 6 month card as long as you get tested when your insurance kicks in? If this is true I might consider getting on board with them again!
     
  9. thecleaninglady

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    Hello, it's interesting to see all these posts, because, I've been reading on the JBS thread about their testing drivers also. I'm still in school, and my hubby and I have a pre-hire with them. Well, both of us will have to be tested, because my neck is 16 and his is 18. :biggrin_25524:
     
  10. childerscarl1

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    Check with ur family docter and get his advice and diagnosis first and get it
    Documented as to what he prescribed.
     
  11. GunzFlatbedder

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