So I’m curious. I’m now on medication to keep my blood pressure under control. But let’s just say for whatever reason a year from now when I get my new card. My blood pressure is too high. I should get a 3 month card to get myself back into acceptable levels. Okay those three months go by my doctor increased my prescription and yay I’m able to get another one year card. Let’s say unfortunately a few years down the line it occurs again and my blood pressure is too high. Will I be able to receive another 3 month card? Or is it once in a lifetime or just once consecutively? Thanks.
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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Ultratowel, Jan 30, 2018.
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I believe its the Dr. digression. i'd get serious about handling the blood pressure issue or it is likely this topic will be the least of your worries.
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Profile pic looks awfully young to be having those probs.
Get a full physical to make sure there's not an underlying problem.
If you've never had health issues before and are still new to trucking...
It's time to get serious about whatever you're doing. Bad habits out here are really easy to pick up, and harder to kick.
HBP = heart disease= premature death.
Check it out and fix it
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And my Bp is usually in the 130/80 or 140/90 range so I’m kind of borderline
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Not trying to be an asterisk or anything, but 295ish is kinda heavy for 25.
In 10yrs you'll be 400#.
I've seen it happen 1,000 times.
It doesn't happen all at once.. it's a pound here, a pound there... and WHAM... you're in big trouble.
Unless you're 6'8" tall, you need to get serious and drop it or you will be seeing the diabetes symptoms.
IT HAPPENS.
Change the way you eat.
Park in the back of everything and walk.
WALK SOME MORE.
Drink water ONLY.
No sugar.
Easy on the breads, and potatoes, and such because they TURN into sugar.
Eat breakfast.
Eat a lunch.
Eat a dinner.
Always drink a bottle of water before you eat. It'll make you less hungry.
When you get the chance, just MOVE.
Walking is great. It works wonders.
One-year from now you could easily be 210lbs and never felt better not taking ANY meds.
Look around yourself at the drivers that don't take care of themselves and ask yourself if you want that for YOU.
I'm not trying to be a jerk.
I'm just giving guidance to a young driver before it's too late.
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Get to your doctor 1-2 months before your next DOT physical to get your bp checked. If it is too high your meds can be adjusted well before you take the DOT physical.
Stop worrying so much, and start thinking!Ultratowel Thanks this. -
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