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CDL physical

Discussion in 'Driver Health' started by Thomas0810, Jun 14, 2007.

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  1. Mar 24, 2008 #41
    perkdaddy64

    perkdaddy64 Bobtail Member

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    Hey guys. I am looking into getting my CDL, and was wondering about the hernia part. I seem to have an umbilical hernia, but it doesn't cause me much discomfort or anything. My family Doc blows it off everytime I ask. Would this be something that could disqualify me from passing the physical?

    Thanks in advance.
     
    perkdaddy64, Mar 24, 2008
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  3. Mar 25, 2008 #42
    sgtccso

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    Does anyone know what type of meds that can keep you from passing the physical? Is there a site that tells you? On five different types of meds and was wondering if they would keep me passing.....any info is greatly appreciated.
     
    sgtccso, Mar 25, 2008
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  4. Mar 25, 2008 #43
    bullhaulerswife

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    This can keep you from getting your med card, depending on the DR. We had one that disqualified hubby, he consulted a surgeon and got a letter stating that it would not interfere with his job, and then the other doc passed him. granted he was hauling Styrofoam at the time, so lifting wasn't an issue.

    Now, he moved on to another job that required lifting, and it did aggravate the hernia, and he eventually had to have it fixed. And got NO work comp help with it either.

    If you can, get it fixed, asap. Its your best option.
     
    bullhaulerswife, Mar 25, 2008
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  5. May 21, 2008 #44
    SLIDER999

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    IF YOU CAN AFFORD IT-FIX IT. I HAD A SMALL ONE & AM FINE NOW. LEAVE IT ALONE & YOU MAY SEE IT GROW INTO A LARGE DONUT OR GRAPEFRUIT. UGLY & POSSIBLY DANGEROUS. i HAVE SEEN THIS ON OTHER MEN & TO ME IT IS SCARY YO HAVE MY GUTS ON THE OUTSIDE OF MY BODY!
     
    SLIDER999, May 21, 2008
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  7. Sep 22, 2008 #45
    rhu

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    What about prior health issues? Do they ask you about possible issues like Rheumatoid Arthritis?
    Thanks
     
    rhu, Sep 22, 2008
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  8. Sep 23, 2008 #46
    newbee22

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    does anyone kno the rate your blood press. should be at and is that all for the health part??
     
    newbee22, Sep 23, 2008
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  9. Dec 7, 2010 #47
    bdales30

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    does anyone know if a FAA class 2 flight physical can work for the CDL physical? I am a commercial pilot wanting to renew my CDL but don't want to take another physical if I can help it. I know the flight physical is more in depth and has more requirements than a cdl physical.
     
    bdales30, Dec 7, 2010
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  10. Dec 9, 2010 #48
    Allow Me.

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    I would think when the Doc gives you your flight physical and if he/you has the CDL long form, he could just fill out 2 forms at the same time (both physicals). You cannot take your flight physical form to the DMV and pass it off as a CDL long form.
     
    Allow Me., Dec 9, 2010
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  11. Dec 9, 2010 #49
    CondoCruiser

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    Alot of trucking companies make you take another DOT physical when you hire in.
     
    CondoCruiser, Dec 9, 2010
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  12. Dec 10, 2010 #50
    cadillacdude1975

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    about the only thing that will disqualify you is a current prescription for a narcotic, an antidepressant or if you are a type 1 insulin dependant diabetic.

    i take blood pressure med, cholesterol med and everything is ok. i just have to go get a med card every year. i could be like these other guys and lie and get a 2 year card, but that might bite you in the long run if you ever had a medical issue arise while driving.
     
    cadillacdude1975, Dec 10, 2010
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