Failed DOT Physical

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by prosidius, Sep 20, 2016.

  1. prosidius

    prosidius Light Load Member

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    I'm not sure this is the right place for this but here it goes,

    I took the DOT Physical to get into truck driving school but the doctor saw slight tremors in my left hand. I thought it'd be from nervousness (or too much caffeine) but now that I'm looking, they're happening here at home too. Anyway, the doctor wants me to get a neurology specialist evaluation to determine if I can still operate a CMV with the tremors. I believe this is the last thing on the physical and I passed everything else.

    I have terrible health insurance and don't really want to pay $7,000 ($3,000 deductible, $7,000 max out of pocket) to be told that no you can't drive a truck. Does anyone know of places I can get this resolved that won't cost an arm & a leg? If not, I may just give the idea of being a truck driver a rest.
     
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  3. TROOPER to TRUCKER

    TROOPER to TRUCKER Anything Is Possible

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    Not sure if that can be traced. It may be something you really need to get checked for you benefit though.
     
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  4. RedRover

    RedRover Road Train Member

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    Go to another doctor for a physical. Try a chiropractor or someone like that who does a DOT physical. Doctor shop :)
     
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    CVS minute clinic but it isn't cheap. But take it from me to really watch your health.
     
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  6. prosidius

    prosidius Light Load Member

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    I'll have to check them out. The paper they gave me said neurology specialist evaluation though. Doesnt hurt to try
     
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  7. Florida Playboy

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    If you drink coffee and smoke cigs try cutting that out for a day and see if that helps.
     
  8. RedRover

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    #### dude I would be on the floor with a migraine, crying and nauseous if I didn't have caffeine lol
     
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  9. Florida Playboy

    Florida Playboy Road Train Member

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    I know, me too LOL. Just tough it out on the morning of the physical then get a big cup of coffee on the way home.
     
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  10. Concorde

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    If your BP was okay I'd rule out anxiety. The shaking in your hand could simply be from too much caffeine or low blood sugar. If you didn't eat anything prior to going and had a couple cups of coffee that could cause it.

    Try self evaluating yourself over a couple days, eat right and cut down on caffeine. If it goes away consult your personal physician so they can confirm it was a temporary diet problem. If your Personal Doc signs off on it your DOT doc may accept a note from them and you'd be good to go.
     
  11. Chinatown

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    Get another physical somewhere else and don't mention that you already had one. Practice not letting the tremor be visible. Some people with Parkinsons Disease can hide it a little by putting pressure on the affected area such as hold the arm against a table edge or while sitting in a chair they'll hook their foot on the chair leg and hold pressure against it.
     
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