I was wondering if I can drive a big rig. I have a CDL Class A, and have not been active driving a big rig for 20 years or so. I was recently diagnosed as being bipolar with manic episodes. I was also recently in the hospital for 12 days after being told I had multiple blood clots in my lungs.
My doctor did not tell me I couldn't drive a truck. In fact, he hasn't put a restriction on any of my activities. I have been walking 3 to 4 miles 5 times a week. My blood pressure is normal.
I am on a blood thinner, and an anti-depressant. I also take a pill to help me sleep at night, and an anti-anxiety pill. None of these make me drowsy. I have completed a telephone application with a trucking company, and they said I have been pre-qualified. They want me to report to orientation next week.
I feel fine, but a little nervous. I did drive for a company back last November, but I quit after three or four weeks. I was with a trainer. The company that wants to hire me has told me that I will have to go out with a trainer for a while as a refresher course.
I was wondering if anything I described will prevent me according to the DOT rules? Thanks.
Blood Clots & Bi-Polar
Discussion in 'Driver Health' started by sonicduck, Aug 8, 2007.
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I don't see what the big deal is if I don't tell them about it. I don't see anywhere in the DOT handbook that you can't drive if you've HAD blood clots. As far as bi-polar, it seems to be under control, but I do suffer some bouts with depression since I am not currently working.
sonicbuffalo
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I appreciate the help.
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I have been prescribed Zoloft...but I havn't really been taking it regularly. The anti-anxiety helps more than anything. It calms my nerves. The sleep medication (Zolpidem) is to help me fall asleep. I have been taking it for a good while.
I can appreciate the advice to ween off the stuff. My mom's a nurse, and she has helped me get off some of it in the past.
Thanks,
sonicbuffalo
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My mom is too lol. Yeah, zoloft isn't a bad drug at all, but does have to be cut back gradually. I get depressed too when not working, but...........I think anyone that enjoys working does
My husband is ready to retire and I worry about him getting depressed if he's home all the time. He's taking early retirement due to rhuematoid arthritis and is the type of man who has always worked very hard. Hopefully his employer will allow him to stay on calls that the other guys just haven't been able to get the hang of.
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It just makes me wonder if I should go ahead despite the health issues, especially the blood clots, and try driving again. I am on Coumidin (Warfarin), and have to get my blood drawn quite often. I don't think I would be able to do it if I was driving over the road. I do need to be working, and over the road trucking is the only offer I have gotten here in Syracuse.
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