DOT physical

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Gorilla Monson, Feb 26, 2018.

  1. Gorilla Monson

    Gorilla Monson Bobtail Member

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    Hey everyone, thanks for all of the input! I just took my physical the other day and I was honest with them about what medication I was on. My blood pressure was fine in the office because I had been taking my meds and I got a 3 month card. 3 months because I need to get a sleep study done on account of my fatness putting me at risk of sleep apnea. I know I don’t have it though. Wife says I sleep fine and she has imsonia so she would know. Other than that I was deemed fit for duty and will receive my full clearance after the sleep study. Thanks again everyone!
     
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  3. Gorilla Monson

    Gorilla Monson Bobtail Member

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    Didn’t know the va does dot physicals. That’s very helpful and cost saving
     
  4. ChaoSS

    ChaoSS Road Train Member

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    Good luck. A lot of the sleep clinics connected with dot Drs are known for having virtually no one pass without sleep apnea.
     
  5. Sirscrapntruckalot

    Sirscrapntruckalot Road Train Member

    Just posting to say...Good luck, in both finding a way into a truck, and with your health.

    I also wanted to say...I love screen name. Ha ha.

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    Sirscrapntruckalot - I Only wish Gorilla could have been here. - Bobby The Brain Heenan at his HOF induction.
     
  6. CrappieJunkie

    CrappieJunkie Wishin' I was fishin'

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    Report that you take the meds. They may find it in your system. If they ask what meds are for, be honest. If they don't keep quiet.
     
  7. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    Dr Anita Sagar retired in 2017. As far as I know there is no one else currently doing them at the HVAMC.
     
  8. Gorilla Monson

    Gorilla Monson Bobtail Member

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    I am getting it done at the v.a.
     
  9. Gorilla Monson

    Gorilla Monson Bobtail Member

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    I was completely honest at my physical. Honesty is the best policy, and my blood pressure is well under control.
     
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  10. plentygood

    plentygood Road Train Member

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    Good idea.
     
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  11. Alec the trish

    Alec the trish Bobtail Member

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    I have just had my physical for the CDL permit, I am hoping to get into school in April. I have stage 3 kidney disease, 57% filtration rate. Some days I only pee twice, other days I pee every hour. I see a nephrologist every 6 months and I am not on any medication. When I had my medical the doctor was able to look at my history and I had to get a form signed by the nephrologist that the condition does not affect my physical ability to drive a commercial vehicle.
    Hope this helps.
     
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