How screwed am I?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by DChris81, Jun 30, 2025.

  1. DChris81

    DChris81 Bobtail Member

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    Just curious how screwed am I? My last company I was with was Crete Carrier I got a 90-day medical card fail sleep study and over stupid #### I was fired the following week, I told them I couldn't afford the CPAP machine and they said they take it back and it would be charged to me but it was and they told my manager at that time that they would send it back to me. Well they haven't sent it back to me and I'm due for a renewal in about a month and a half and I've been hounding them about them sending it back out to me. I really don't want to be on this sleep apnea machine because I believe I sleep fine and lo and behold I lost 27 lb in this last month so now I'm in the overweight category instead of obese in a month and a half. Do I have to worry about this sleep apnea test being on my record I think if it's on my record because I didn't last 90 days to go back to the place they asked for a sleep apnea test. I don't know
     
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  3. Lonwolv54

    Lonwolv54 Light Load Member

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    Well you know you better than anyone so if you think you don't need the CPAP then go see another doctor for your physical and get a second opinion. You are allowed a second opinion.

    The medical questionnaire will ask you questions regarding sleep habits and sleep apnea. You can download the form from most state websites and review the questions. The 90 day med card was filled with the registry but the sleepy study I don't think gets filed.

    Be sure to communicate with the new doctor about how much progress you've made and that your get good sleep without any assistance. He will make a determination. Try to avoid clinics if you can. Hope this helps.
     
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  4. DChris81

    DChris81 Bobtail Member

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    Yeah the main thing worried about is with the current company I'm with that's using my 90 day medical card I haven't been using the CPAP machine because I haven't received it yet and I don't want to be put in non-compliance
     
  5. Lonwolv54

    Lonwolv54 Light Load Member

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    I wasn't aware you hired on to a new company. If they ask about the CPAP usage then advise them your former company did not send the machine to you and that you've improved your health, no longer needing the machine. However you want to word it, maybe you never needed it in the first place.
    If it were me, I'd get out from under your current medical ASAP and not wait..find a legit medical doctor that has good reviews. That's about the best advice I can offer.
     
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  6. wis bang

    wis bang Road Train Member

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    As long as your 2nd opinion physician is aware of the previous physical's outcome; they can process a physical and send it in for you and the sleep apnea will be history as long as you continue to improve your health.
     
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  7. ducnut

    ducnut Road Train Member

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    I’m willing to bet, you’ll get sent to another sleep study and start the process over, because of your history.

    I’m on a CPAP and love it. Solid sleep, every night, the last 5yrs.
     
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  8. Lonesome

    Lonesome Mr. Sarcasm

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    I'd stay on Crete's arse. Send me the machine, or the refund.
     
  9. ZANJO

    ZANJO Bobtail Member

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  10. ZANJO

    ZANJO Bobtail Member

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    The sleep test is very flawed, i had a home test 3 years ago and they sent me a nose ONLY test so when i would breath through my mouth the machine was reading that i stopped breathing when i was just mouth breathing. Now i'm stuck on this thing for LIFE? Even on vacation i have to haul this thing with me. I don't snore i don't wake up with headaches, if anything i get worse sleep with a plastic mask on my face. Advise on how to get off this life sentance PLEASE!!
     
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  11. Mr Smith/Wesson

    Mr Smith/Wesson Bobtail Member

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    Go to a chiropractor, they do DOT medical cards, you do have the right to a second opinion,
     
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