Hypertension

I do not know Swift's exam [process].

However and only some quick advice. Stay away from any AND ALL caffeine beverages for at least 2-3 days prior. DO NOT use any salt, even be aware of salt in prepared foods, like say at Micky D's, and Pizza with pepperoni, and anchovies, I know pepperoni is HIGH in salt, etc, etc, etc.

try and get some exercise, like walking a bit each day.

 

Want to know how to lower your blood pressure. A dr told me at my last physical. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, hold it, and let out slowly repeat until down. Last time I did this my blood pressure was good enough that after the dr aid took it the actual dr didn't even take my blood pressure.

 

Swift goes by DOT standards.
If you are high they will wait 5 minutes and test you once more, and that is it. Pass or fail.
When you go for orientation it is usually done by a nurse on-site, along with the drug test. Once on the road it might be either at a terminal or at a clinic.

I had mine done at Fontana as well. It was mid morning when I got in, and I was middle of the pack.
I drank tea instead of coffee for a few days before that, and I didn't smoke before the test.
I passed that one, but now I'm on bp meds with a 1 year card.

The simplest way is to just get the meds now and accept getting a physical every year.
It will happen soon enough if you are borderline now, and it will be safer for you and everyone that might be concerned in the future.

 

#### white coat, take L-Citruline. It creates Nitric Oxide which opens blood ways and reduces blood pressure. If your a heavy coffee drinker don't just stop drinking coffee my current job tells us the same thing. Too bad the caffeine withdrawal stresses your system out and raises your bp thanks to it.