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Sleep Apnea

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by Gamechangerzz, Jul 22, 2023.

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  1. Jul 22, 2023 #1
    Gamechangerzz

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    So I was diagnosed with sleep apnea about a year ago, I use the machine religiously, best thing ever happen to me. Here’s the issue, I went for a DOT physical, FIRST time since the the diagnosis, and the doctor never asked and basically gave me a 2 year card. Should I go back or just wait till the next physical?
    Keep in mind I didn’t lie, he just never asked, I guess because they were busy that day, I do use it everyday.
    Will I get fired if employer finds out?

    THANK YOU ALL IN ADVANCE.
     
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  3. Jul 22, 2023 #2
    Fatdaddy54

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    First question does your employer know about your sleep apnea? 2nd there is a national data base that is for sleep apnea patients so someone may have put u on it when diagnosed so u may want to cover your butt because from my understanding it can be consequences for u.
     
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  4. Jul 22, 2023 #3
    tarmadilo

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    The doctor issued you a card. You didn’t lie or withhold anything. You’re good for two years.
     
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  5. Jul 22, 2023 #4
    Gamechangerzz

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    God Bless brother
     
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  7. Jul 22, 2023 #5
    Gamechangerzz

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    I hear ya on that, but it’s not like I’m not using it, if asked I would gladly present the documents. I’m not one of these guys on the forum that hides it. I use it honestly.
     
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  8. Jul 22, 2023 #6
    Lonesome

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    They don't ask, I don't tell. BTW, is Apnea a reason for a 1 year? I'm on a 1 year for blood pressure.
     
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  9. Jul 22, 2023 #7
    Gamechangerzz

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    It depends heard some say 6 months to 90days.
     
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  10. Jul 22, 2023 #8
    Fatdaddy54

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    Apnea is a 1 yr card just like blood pressure. When u went for your physical there should have been a medical questionnaire u had to answer & sleep apnea is on that & I myself answered no once & got called out on it because of the registry
     
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  11. Jul 22, 2023 #9
    ducnut

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    A CPAP is very common and not a big deal. It’s a 1-yr card. Depending on your DOT doc, they may require a wellness report from your PCP or simply require a usage report from your machine. It’s not something I’d take a risk getting disqualified for, which is CSA reportable. It’s so much easier to simply have one’s affairs in order.
     
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  12. Jul 22, 2023 #10
    Gamechangerzz

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    Wait so what happened next? And how did you get called out on it
     
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