Nerve pain and medication, could I have a career in trucking?

The side of the interstate is the best place to walk. If you go into truck stops or rest areas, you’ll likely get blocked in and can’t get out.

Tip: Carry a little one gallon gas can with you when you walk down the interstate. That way no one will be wise to what you’re really doing. Savvy?

 

No, I have no numbness, just pain.

 

Good idea. Thanks

 

Unless a state trooper stops.

 

Never stop on the side of Highways in a truck, car or anything unless it’s a true emergency. Also you have to watch out for @Frank Speak sometimes.

 

What medications disqualify a CMV driver?

You definitely need a release from your Dr. for those meds, and you *will* be questioned about neuropathy during a CDL physical exam.

 

My MRI is normal. My EMG and nerve conduction tests are normal. My strength, sensation, and reflexes are also normal. I have no numbness and weakness. I just have burning pain. I can honestly tell them everything. And my doctor should give me a letter stating that I am stable on Gabapentin. The other two drugs are for when I am going to bed. Truckers do go to bed and sleep so I am not an exception.

 

If it’s not too personal, what’s the explanation for the neuropathy?

 

It is nerve damage in legs/feet. It is painful. Doc said vitamin b12 defenciency may have caused it in my case.

 

I am here primarily to get comments regarding the medications that I am on and if they can go along with trucking. Anyone on these medications, anyone?
Thanks