Hired with Prime... Few questions

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  1. NewNashGuy

    NewNashGuy Road Train Member

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    140/80 is fine. In fact a lot of people in my orientation with the company I drive for had around that amount and are driving now. One guy who got sent home for it had 180/100. He was still able to come back a week later though after being put on meds. I have high blood pressure which I control with meds.
     
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    If its over 140/90 you can still get a one yr card without meds look it up on the fmsca website I think it can be as high as 159/100 or something like that. Drink orange juice, lots of potassium, exercise advil and youll be good.to.go. Ask the recuirter if a one yr card is ok if all else fails
     
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    OJ is out... Diabetic.... I read alot about it, and ill be fine im sure... Trying some breathing exersizes and trying breating in slow, and out normaly lowers bp, alot. also asprin at night, not morning will lower it as well... no salt, caffiene, or smoking an hour before the test... ill be fine... I got this now...
     
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    There is a high reading that allows you to get a 3 month card. I believe it's 149/100, but not sure. If you do go that route, the DOC will give you meds to bring it down and you'll have to come back in 3 months. Lisinoprol is allowed while driving. Get a handle on this BEFORE you head out to Mo.