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Failed BP at DOT Physical

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by gary bourne, Mar 26, 2017.

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  1. Mar 26, 2017 #1
    gary bourne

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    I wasn't feeling well so I flunked BP at a physical. Can I just go to a different Dr and start my physical over. I am sure my BP is down now. Rest, no salt, before coffee, etc
     
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  3. Mar 26, 2017 #2
    Jimmy Hoffa

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    Should be able to go back to the same doctor and have your BP checked again.
     
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  4. Mar 26, 2017 #3
    gary bourne

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    He told me to go see a Dr and have my own Dr certify my BP. I wan't to save the expense and just start over. Is my flunked physical on file now with DOT or does it die in the office if I do nothing.
     
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  5. Mar 26, 2017 #4
    Jimmy Hoffa

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    Then go to your own doctor. As long as your BP is under you'll be fine. It won't be on file with the DOT till you take it to them.
     
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  7. Mar 26, 2017 #5
    kemosabi49

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    You can go to a second Doc but have to give the same info on the forms to him as you gave to the first Doc. Everyone taking (passing or not) a DOT physical goes into the database. To see what you can do go to OOIDA and read this:
    http://www.ooida.com/ReviewDoc/
     
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  8. Mar 26, 2017 #6
    UsualSuspect

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    What was your BP? There is a reason why they call hypertension the silent killer. I have had it for longer than I can remember, and mine is high, it was discovered during a routine physical, take 2 pills a day for it.
    I get a 1 years card, no biggie to me as I know it won't put me in the grave early. I am not sure why so many want to avoid taking care of it permanently.
     
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  9. Mar 26, 2017 #7
    pattyj

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    Im on Lisinopril no big deal it keeps my BP normal.
     
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  10. Mar 26, 2017 #8
    LoneCowboy

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    always make them take your BP when you are lying down.
    an easy 5 to 10 points off the reading
     
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  11. Mar 26, 2017 #9
    pattyj

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    I would suggest getting your BP taken.Many places will take your BP free and if its still high you will need to go to a doctor.
     
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  12. Mar 26, 2017 #10
    gary bourne

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    Thanks. This is the info I was looking for.
     
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