DOT Physical

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Prototypejesus, Dec 31, 2013.

  1. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Make sure to do it twice a day and for 20 minutes.I had ear aches and wax build up back in the day .Doctor prescribed penicillin and told me to do that as well.Worked for me don't see why it wouldn't get rid of the fluid.
     
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  3. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    It helped with my ear ache and wax build up.Certainly can't hurt to give it a try.Hopefully by the weekend itll be healed.Also cover it and try not to sleep on that side.A heating pad might also work.Walgreens has a lot of products that may help as well.
     
  4. GasHauler

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    Because they don't know what the problem is and they are afraid you might pass out while driving.
     
  5. silverdrifter

    silverdrifter Heavy Load Member

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    so with a small trace will a company still hire ya ?
     
  6. garybarrows

    garybarrows Bobtail Member

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    I'm curious about the small trace thing as well. For some reason I have a small trace - not visible to the eye, my primary doctor sent me to a urologist and i've been watched by him for 2+ years. They have done scans, ran the scope (well I won't get into that), and monitored me but he says "Sometime that just happens and there is no reason." I'm not on medication for it and he doesn't think there is anything wrong.

    I'm curious how much weight a doctor that has been treating, or observing you, for 2+ years and him saying there isn't anything wrong would carry if it were to show up in a DOT physical.
     
  7. silverdrifter

    silverdrifter Heavy Load Member

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    My problem is i dont have a reg doctor i hardly get sick. But i have already passed two dot physicals tho and thr doctor then says it wasnt enough to cause harm but i should think about getting it checked sommetimes
     
  8. NavigatorWife

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    Try drinking some cranberry juice and see if that helps, it helps to flush and keep infections from setting up, also blueberries are supposed to be good.
     
  9. NavigatorWife

    NavigatorWife Road Train Member

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    Ditto here:Try drinking some cranberry juice and see if that helps, it helps to flush and keep infections from setting up, also blueberries are supposed to be good.
     
  10. garybarrows

    garybarrows Bobtail Member

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    I'll certainly give it a shot...even if I don't go this route probably not a bad idea anyways. Thanks!
     
  11. Dryver

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    In all my DOT physicals the whisper test was never a whisper, talking quietly is a better description.

    I will ask the wifey about the hearing problem. She can go days and not hear I thing I say but then I tell her I am off to the bar from across the house and she hears that! so maybe she has the same problem? :biggrin_2552:
     
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