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drivers with backpain and meds legal

Discussion in 'Driver Health' started by johnnyboy, Oct 8, 2010.

  1. Oct 8, 2010 #1
    johnnyboy

    johnnyboy Bobtail Member

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    1. well i like to thank everyone for getting back to me.the question now is there drivers out there who have had back suregy and still drive ?i can get off the narcontic drugs.but can i drive on tramadol.it is like ultram .i think it is a non narcontic.do you think that is ok .what about vikedans.the law say if the doctor gives you the meds and nose your duties you sould be with in the law .all i know is i want to get back on the road .i don't drive for the money i drive cause i love running.after 20 years it is what i do .but being away for two years has been hard .well thanks for reading and will take all anwsers.oh what about back stimulators the ones they put under your skin.sorry for the spelling .
     
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  3. Oct 8, 2010 #2
    TheHealthyDriver

    TheHealthyDriver Heavy Load Member

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    What about finding the cause of your back pain, and rectifying it?

    If the doctors have done everything they can, and cannot figure out why you're in pain, then it may be time to explore other options, such as looking into psychosomatic disorders, or maybe a new job. You may love driving, but if your body is always in pain, then you may need to re-evaluate driving as your source of income.

    Just my $0.02, for what it's worth.
     
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  4. Oct 12, 2010 #3
    truckerdad57

    truckerdad57 Light Load Member

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    You need to get together with a doctor who both knows trucking and DOT medical guidelines and about managing pain.

    Driving on vicodin would be hard to get a DOT card. any type of major pain killer will cause drowsiness.

    You might find some DOT medical examiner that does not know what they are doing and might give you a card.... but the real problem will be if you are ever in a major accident they will hang both you and the medical examiner out to dry.

    The DOT medical guidelines are that... guidelines for a doctor to use.. the real issue is.. are you safe to operate a CMV... if you are in so much pain you need heavy duty pain meds.... you may not be safe..

    Just my 2 cents worth.
     
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  5. Oct 13, 2010 #4
    johnnyboy

    johnnyboy Bobtail Member

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    yeah you need to follow what the law says .but meds effect people diffent than some .vindin does not make me sleepy.all my meds don't effect me like you would think .anyway i 'm chageing my meds to a sh.3 and they will not come up in a drug test .they do not make me sleepie.if anything they keep me up .but between getting in the gym and working out and changing my meds i should be ok .i been out there long enought to know what is right and wrong .i just wanted to get some feed back and i thank everyone for their intake .
     
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