Dot Physical blood pressure

No salt night before. No caffeine before. Deep breaths while taking BP. If you have a wife, maybe ask her to do her wifely duties before you leave.

 

Get checked by a Cardiologist. High BP is a possible sign of artery blockages, among other things. Hardening of the arteries, ( arteriosclerosis) It all goes together. I ignored my BP and postponed my Cardiologist appointments. Had a bunch of heart attacks, for 5 days. Symptoms weren’t typical. Eventually was unbearable. Had 100 % blocked major artery. The Famous Widow Maker. Not the 4x4 Show Truck, Lol. Damaged my heart. Luckily full function returned after 6 mos. BP meds now along with a few other pills daily. They say Im very Lucky to be alive statistically. About a year ago diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Taking meds for that now. Total 5 pills per day, plus a baby aspirin. I’m almost 60, made it without any meds till recently. Not a big believer in magic pills. My Parents both seemed to believe in them. Both probably shortened their lives taking them. But some of the new drugs are really good. Statins are a game changer in the progression of Heart disease. I’ve dropped almost 40 lbs. I think the diabetes drug helps utilize my insulin more efficiently. So I’ve been told. I’ve cut back some on food intake. Still eat whatever I want. Main thing is less food less often. One meal a day seems best. Used to always feel bloated. Now it seems my foods actually getting digested. Training my mind to enjoy an empty stomach. Energy levels have improved quite a bit. Trying to lose another 10-15 lbs. Same weight as in my youth, and excellent shape. Maybe eventually stop taking the Diabetes pill. Now if I could just grow my hair back. Lol. Get checked, avoid a heart attack and possible heart failure that’s irreversible. They can do multiple stents if needed. It’s basically a painless procedure. Meanwhile deal with the BP instead of trying to trick your way through it. Even if it means only a one year physical. Small trade off considering the alternative. Bi annual stress tests, along with the one year card.

 

Hibiscus Tea. Nattokinase!! This is a supplement you can buy on Amazon. I am in good health. After two weeks on this My Blood pressure is that of my youth. My age is 65+. I am 5' 8' and 155 with great BP readings.112/74 pulse of 69. I am not a Doctor. You should check with your health provider but i DID sleep in a Holiday Inn Express.LOL

 

One thing that will work is taking a nitrate like Isosorbide Mononitrate starting about a week before the physical. Then take something like HTZ starting about 2 days before the physical. These two drugs WILL lower the BP to dangerous levels while working together. You will also be going to the bathroom a lot so don't attempt to drive a Truck. These steps I just outlined are EMERGENCY steps so you can pass a physical, NOT something to aid unhealthy lifestyle choices that can cause all sorts of health problems that can at best end your driving career or at worse land you in a Cemetary!

Long term I highly recommend getting under medical care and following the things said professional tells you to do.

 

I didn’t read all the replies so if someone said this ignore.

I drank beet juice and while the doc was taking my blood pressure I continuously wiggled my toes.
My blood pressure has always been borderline and this time it was normal.

 

Any one here was able to get DOT card with stents put in?

 

Yes. The requirement is passing a stress test. Should get a 1 year card. Then will need a stress test every 2 years. Obviously before taking the physical.

 

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Eat a healthy clean diet for 30 days, get out of the truck after you’re done driving each shift and walk a couple miles. Don’t need to run a marathon just get out and walk. Drink more water, guaranteed if you do this for 30 days your blood pressure will come down to normal. Don’t know if you’re overweight or overweight you might be but that’s number one.