On the DOT health requirements, I wonder if I will have any problems. I had heart bypass surgury in 2004. I didn't have a heart attack only mild angina. So, I have no heart damage as a result of this event. I only take Toprol which slows my heart rate slightly. No other heart medications. I do take a blood pressure medication to lower my pressure to around 120/70. Are there any red flags here?
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Discussion in 'Driver Health' started by ka5pfb, Mar 24, 2010.
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as long as the doc clears you your good to go but with the blood pressure meds you probably only get a 1 year certification
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Thanks for the answer. I guess I'll take what I can get. One year at a time isn't too bad.
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Shouldn't be a problem unless you have diabetes too, as it can mess with your blood sugar levels.
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Blood pressure meds will not stop someone from getting a two year card.
High blood pressure will. If it's under 140/90 using meds to keep it there you can still get a two yr. card. -
You had a bi-pass and you don't take blood thinners....Oh man...I am alive only due to Plavix. I take two Plavix and asprin...my blood is like CoolAid.
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I guess I'm lucky. I didn't really have a heart attack, just angina, and had no damage done to my heart. I take Toprol to lower my heart rate but besides a mild blood pressure medication I don't take anything else for my heart.
I talked to my Doctor last week. He can do the physical and see's nothing that would stop me from passing. Actually my health is good for my age, I hate when they say that. -
I am a border line type 2 diabetic and take metformin. This medication and my low carb diet keep my A1C tests in the normal range, 5.1. Over the road it will be a challenge to keep my diet under control, but it is do-able.,
That's good news. My blood pressure is very much under control.
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