Dot physical and blood pressure

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  1. Rossman

    Rossman Bobtail Member

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    Can I go through training with a mega company on a 3 month card?

    My situation is I went to a Dot doctor for my physical and had a 96 instead of the below 90 requirement on my blood pressure. A relative passed away the night before my appointment which added to my bp I'm sure. Went to my primary care the next day and got prescribed a low dose blood pressure med. ( my bp was at 90 on that visit). My primary care wants me to just stop by in a month and have his nurse check my bp for follow up. The dot doctor did issue me a 3 month card. I was planning on setting a training date with the recruiter this week since I recently got my cdl learners license back in the mail. I am just trying to get all my ducks in a row so I have no issues throughout the training process. I don't even know if it is possible to start training on a 3 month card? Anyone have anything similar happen?
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Have the doctor check your BP again and if it's within range, ask for a one year card.
     
  4. Rossman

    Rossman Bobtail Member

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    Is a one year card the longest I can get on bp med ?
     
  5. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Yes.
    Do some brisk walking every day, then quit the BP meds before the next physical. This way you can truthfully say you're not on BP meds and then get a 2 yr. card.
     
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  6. RustyBolt

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    Like @Chinatown said, walk every day. And watch your salt intake. Those 2 things alone will have you off meds within a few months unless you smoke.
     
  7. Chinatown

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    The salt, I forgot about that. Watch the sodium.
     
  8. CrappieJunkie

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    Caffine intake too.
     
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  9. Moose1958

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    Come by my house and get one of my nitro tabs and let it melt under your tongue about 30 seconds before your next test! Instant low BP!
     
  10. WesternPlains

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    It is likely that toxin known as blood pressure med is going to cause side effects. Then you’ll have to take 1,2,or 3 other toxins to offset those side effects.
    Read the side effects listed with your blood pressure (medication) toxin. Remember... Every drug is a toxin. Every last one.
    Get away from the Medicine Doctors. Find a DOT examiner somewhere else with some intelligence. I found one at a Chiropractic office.
    If the Medicine Man can’t make money off you. He won’t do nothing.
     
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  11. Rossman

    Rossman Bobtail Member

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    Great advice from all and thank you. I certainly don't want to be on meds forever and would much rather have a two year card. For sure not going the nitro route though lol. ( I know it was a joke) Thanks again.
     
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