Blood Pressure Issues

You are required to report the meds usage to your employer.

If the card is good until next year, unless your employer is paying for a new one, you shouldn't have to get another one. However, be aware that if they think it is an issue, you should probably get a new one since they are required to ensure you are capable. Usually it's on their dime though to get an additional physical.

If your doctor is qualified to determine that you are fit to drive and he's qualified to do DOT physicals, then have him make out a new one with a one year expiration. On the next physical, or until/if you get your blood pressure low enough that the doctor deems you able to come off of the meds, you'll need to get a DOT physical annually to keep a check on the BP.

 

If your doctor gives ok to drive, keep going. Do report medicines. If employer is in doubt, they should pay for physical.

 

If your on blood pressure medicine your doctor will give you a one year dot card, sometimes they even give you a 3 month or 6 month card depending on how high your blood pressure is until they feel it can be controlled by the medicine. There are so many types of blood pressure medicine, there gonna give you some and test the waters until the right ones start helping bring the pressure down. In the meantime there are things you can do on your own to lower your blood pressure.

1. Make yourself an daily exercise routine get your cardio up

2. Lower your salt intake, cold cut meats have a lot of salt, french fries etc. Reduce your soda intake

3. If you drink coffee, reduce the amount of coffee you drink and lessen the sugar. Cinnamon helps lower blood pressure sprinkle a little on your coffee every morning and it will help.

4. Eat more vegetables especially broccoli and beets

As far as the company and it not being their business, it is their business since you are employed with them and driving their equipment.

Good Luck Driver!

 

I know a guy who told me about getting a 2 year DOT Medical card by just taking the meds as usual, He takes the meds and gets the physical from an urgent care or whatever and never reports the BP issue, since it is under control with his Dr. and the Meds he says why get a 1 year when he can get a 2 year. THIS IS NOT ME BUT a Guy I know that I spoke with at length about his Phys. Card and so forth. thanks.

 

Here's a better idea... take corrective action to get your BP under control. Change your diet, start working out, and try and relax.

 

doc put me on meds and gave me a two year card after the fact.

Go back and talk to your doc and share your concerns with him. Not the internet.

 

do you smoke???? cuz i have high bp from smoking. i'll stop 4 hours before my medical and just barely pass at 138/90. good for 2 years

if i go 48 hours without i'll drop to 80/50. that's pretty low.

 

Is anyone here noting that these individuals are falsifying a federally required document? The long form requires you to note conditions you were affected by, ie. High Blood Pressure, and then there is a line asking for the meds you are using to control it.

You are required to disclose this on this form, and then as such, are required by Federal rules to be subjected to be recertified (DOT Physical) more often. This isn't "optional".

Lawyer will have a field day with that information.