Sleep Apnea Question?

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  1. Asphalt Cowboy 33

    Asphalt Cowboy 33 Highway Junkie

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    I gotta get the sleeping test done. It's going to cost me $250 just for the test then they told me if I'm fine I get a 2 year card if not then I'll have to buy a cpap machine that could cost up to $4,000. Do any of you guys know if there's away around it? Could I go to another doctor to get another physical?
     
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  3. Ridgeline

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    Yeah you can buy the machines used and there are a lot of places to get the other stuff cheap. You need a script for all of it and many medical supply places will have everything you need. I have bought a few machines for $100 or so that have the card, you do not need a new one that tells you all the info, they just need to see if you are using it.
     
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  5. ZVar

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    Or you can simply go to a dot dr that does not check for apnea.
    It's not required so to go through it is a waste.
     
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    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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  7. Brandt

    Brandt Road Train Member

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    You can get new CPAP machine for $800 you can always try another doctor for physical
     
  8. driverdriver

    driverdriver Road Train Member

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    Why would you want to get around it.
    If the Dr. thinks you may have a problem then you should have it checked out.
    The life being saved my not be your own, ie when you fall asleep behind the wheel.
    Dont be an irresponsible Dbag.
     
  9. 12 ga

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    Just because you use a CPAP doesn't mean you won't get sleepy behind the wheel.
     
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  10. Asphalt Cowboy 33

    Asphalt Cowboy 33 Highway Junkie

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    I don't know if I have sleep apnea or not to be honest yea I'm over weight but I'm not like some of these guys that have to take a break to get to their truck coming from McDonald's I'm all for being heathy. I just think people over weight is a target for sleep apnea.
     
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  11. Asphalt Cowboy 33

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    And I think it's mostly a money racket.
     
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