Blood Pressure Disclouser & The DOT

Do you have a comprehension problem ? I said "if" and i would only do it "if" it was legal .And i also said i see now why you can't . I never said he did not have to and even said i was going to check. You are another guy that is quick to tell someone they are wrong that you don't fully read or understand what you are reading (eye roll) My freedom and lively hood mean to much to me i keep all my paper work 100 % legit ... My BP is fine i don't need meds now you say it says last 5 years ? my long form is in truck i will check that also .

 

I was referring to this comment that you made.


Then i would not tell them if it was me. it is none of there business



I never said you were wrong. I only stated facts.

 

Well well i just located my long form you are WRONG "in the last 5 years " WRONG it says "list all medications (including over the counter ) used regularly or recently " So i don't know what form you filled out ?

 

What company do you drive for?

 

I did not fill it out. The medical guy asked the questions. Just checked, I did write it. Been almost 2 years. Memory is getting bad.

Good to know, I have to get another one later this year.

 

Honesty pays off, & dishonesty may cost you much more than just a job.

 

There is no reason to lie about it. You will get certified. Maybe only for one year. My doctor said if I get on Meds and it is controlled I could get a two year card next time. At least I believe that is what she said. Either way, honesty would be the best policy in my opinion.

 

FYI, if you have BP Medication, you can't qualify for the 'over 140/90 temp certificates'. I was told this by a doctor when I got my last physical.

My BP always runs right near the limit naturally (no meds), so I asked him to check my BP first, and if it was good, I'd like to get my physical done. Well, my BP was 130/88 or so. So, I did the physical. And of course, it read higher thanks to white-coat-syndrome that I suffer (no clue why, really), and he got a reading of 140/89. And he told me, that if I didn't get it at 140, he couldn't certify me at all because high BP is a 'known history' and the only way to qualify at all is to be below 140/90 no matter what (no provisionals). But, I did get the two-year card. And am due for a physical at the end of March. Which, I'm dreading. My BP always spikes in a DRs office from nervousness, but is generally fine when checked everywhere else (or at home with the little portable ones).

My two uncles are on BP meds, and they both have 1 year medicals. So, I know it's not that big of a problem if I do get put on them. But, I just prefer not being on drugs if my health can allow it.

 

Good thread! I have high blood pressure also.
Just renewed my card a couple weeks ago.
The Doc asked if i was on blood pressure meds.I said yes.I tested good so she gave me a 2 year card?
I guess that is invalid?

 

http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/topics/medical/faqs.aspx#question41

Look at question 44.