DOT Physical and High Blood Pressure...

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by WesternPlains, Nov 7, 2019.

  1. MYSTYKRACER

    MYSTYKRACER Medium Load Member

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    Interesting! Never even heard of that but I'll bet it would make a difference. Gonna remember that for my next physical.
     
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  3. roundhouse

    roundhouse Road Train Member

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    I dont have issues with high BP
    I usually chug a bottle of water To make it easier to do the urine test

    I noticed the times I didn’t drink any water , my BP Was lower .

    CVS pharmacy does DoT physicals at their minute clinics
    And it’s a lot easier and faster than anywhere else

    Make an appointment for one first thing in the morning , and don’t drink ANYTHING before the test
     
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  4. WesternPlains

    WesternPlains Road Train Member

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    I just did a DOT physical. Told the gal... It's probably high. If you give me 5 minutes to do breathing exercises. I can get it down into the teens. She said; "I know." ... I don't know what the criteria is to pass? She came up with 135/70. Said: That's good. You're done.
    I didn't even get to do my breathing exercises! I'm filing a grievance with the Union.
     
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  5. Cabinover101

    Cabinover101 Heavy Load Member

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    Eating Garlic also helps. Raw garlic cloves if you can, it's more potent! Also incredibly helps fight infections and boost your immune system
     
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  6. Newbietrucker82

    Newbietrucker82 Bobtail Member

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    Rogaine will drop both points considerably, it's a vasodilator and can be had otc, strange I know but it works. I also get white coat syndrome
     
  7. firemedic2816

    firemedic2816 Road Train Member

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    Also stop going to places that use automatic cuffs they are not accurate
     
  8. firemedic2816

    firemedic2816 Road Train Member

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    If your blood pressure is near 220 prepare your self for a stroke
     
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  9. firemedic2816

    firemedic2816 Road Train Member

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    If your blood is “pooling” in your arm you have a serious circulation problem you should get checked out
     
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