I'm probably going to be taking one of these soon. My major concern is that I am on high blood pressure medication and I have super ####ty anxiety and everytime the doc takes my blood pressure it's high so I feel like I'm going to fail this thing. A driver friend of mine who has been driving for over 20 years told me to double up on the medication the day before and day of. I'm super worried that I won't be able to start this career because of this. Anyone got any tips?
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I doubled up also and still had problems.
Be sure and tell the person that takes your blood pressure about "white coat syndrome."
Also, ask for a large cuff vs. the medium or small cuff.
The large cuff helped me pass. I almost failed until the doctor used a large cuff.Last edited: Aug 7, 2020
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No expert here, but to reduce your blood pressure I suggest drinking more water and taking a baby asprin (81mg) both will help thin your blood ahead of your exam, and the extra water will definitely ensure you'll be able to produce a urine sample.
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Cut out salt and caffeine for at least a month before you take your physical. When I say cut out salt I don't mean stop adding it to your food, I mean anything that contains salt in significant proportions, don't eat it.
Food will taste like crap, but you will bring your BP down.TB John and Wasted Thyme Thank this. -
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