DOT/Health questions

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by britt11, Apr 25, 2013.

  1. britt11

    britt11 Bobtail Member

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    Hello all, I'm a recent CDL grad who needs some advice. In 2010, I was diagnosed with a "mood disorder" and was on lexapro for a few months. My provider had some blood work done, and it turned out my testosterone was low. I have not taken lexapro in over 2 1/2 yrs, and I took an OTC testosterone supplement. I haven't had any issues since. Here is my dilema: on the DOT physical, I answered no to any injuries or illness in the last 5 years. It didn't interfere with work and I had no problem functioning during the that time.
    I have been talking to a recruiter and would really like to get this out in the open. I'm worried that they may say my DOT cert is invalid when I disclose this during a physical. Or that it may come out in a background check. I'm sure my provider will vouch for my fitness. Anyone been in a similar situation? Any advice?
     
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  3. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    I don't see you should have any problem. And I would have answered "No" to "Any illnesses?" too, given what you've disclosed. You may be denied a gun purchase application down the road though :biggrin_25523:
     
  4. britt11

    britt11 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the info. Do they really search your medical records after you sign the hipaa release? Not real comfortable with that, sure feels like an invasion of privacy.
    PS already got my guns:biggrin_2559:
     
  5. landstar8891

    landstar8891 Road Train Member

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    You will have no issues.95% of trucker need some type of ''mental meds''...:biggrin_2559:.You will fit right in with us MISFITS.
     
  6. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    It's coming if some on the left in DC get their way. But with obamacare coming, no medical records are going to be completely private anymore. Even today, insurance carriers share historical (individual) claims information among each other if/when you apply for personal/family private coverage.
     
  7. britt11

    britt11 Bobtail Member

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    Maybe I should keep it to myself and take my chances. Several instructors at my school said never volunteer anything. I've been unemployed for awhile and really starting to feel the pinch and things are looking bad at the wifes job. I would hate to get to orientation just to get sent home chasing paperwork, or worse yet disqualified. I have read some peoples medical horror stories during orientation. I hate to be anything but forthright, but desperate times.......

    Scratch that. I suppose I would rather be honest and potentially unempolyed
     
  8. kirk

    kirk Medium Load Member

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    Dont volunteer any information. Dont ask dont tell.
     
  9. Roadmedic

    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    Come in and take off the foil hat.

    Your medical records have not been private for many years.
     
    landstar8891 Thanks this.
  10. GasHauler

    GasHauler Master FMCSA Interpreter

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    You got a problem. Some will say don't tell and some will say answer what they ask. It's really up to you. However, what you described I would really think about the situation because it may just not be an illness but a temporary condition. I would think this one's up in the air and I really don't know what I'd do.
     
  11. born&raisedintheusa

    born&raisedintheusa Road Train Member

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    This is a situation in which a potential truck driver is ###### if he does and ###### if he doesn't. It is REALLY a sad situation.
     
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