How long are Sleep Study's good for

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by PhilKenSebben, Jun 13, 2017.

  1. PhilKenSebben

    PhilKenSebben Light Load Member

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    I had one 3 years ago and it came back that I didn't have sleep apnea. Am I going to have to get a new one when I go to get my DOT card?
     
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  3. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    good question, sadly i do not have an answer. i could only surmise (not assume) that you are in the system now as having been thru one.

    so be prepared for anything.
     
  4. PhilKenSebben

    PhilKenSebben Light Load Member

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    I called a clinic to ask and they say its an every-time thing when you renew your card.
     
  5. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Not if you go to the right place for your physical. Search for one at: D.O.T. Doc
     
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  6. buddyd157

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    well then, it's in the DMV data base/system.

    but that could again, be a clinic that gets a kick back from the testing.

    maybe like the other poster said, try another clinic, and DO NOT MENTION any previous studies.>??

    otherwise, i don't know
     
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    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I put the right site in my post. D.O.T. Doc. There are docs in your area that look like don't do the sleep apnea thing. . I'd take my sleep study paperwork with me but I wouldn't say anything about it unless you have to.
     
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    strollinruss Road Train Member

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    No they just asked me if I had it I said no. I'm a big guy too.
     
  9. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    Just for the record. At this time there are NO FMCSA Sleep Apnea guidelines. Congress slapped their hands a few years ago and they took them down. If there are guidelines they are from very recent rule making. DO NOT allow a Medical Examiner tell you this is the law. ALL the Examiner is required to do is use good Judgement in this area. The problem is a huge cross section of these walk in clinics have a financial interest in sleep labs. They have ignored what Congress did and keep on doing this. As several posters have said, GO find an Examiner that is more reasonable.
     
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  10. PhilKenSebben

    PhilKenSebben Light Load Member

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    Thanks for the good info folks. I'll talk to them this week.
     
  11. x1Heavy

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    Im leaning towards Sleep Apena turned into a Frankenstein a sort of a cottage industry that have parasites latch onto truckers who are generally in the best shape outside of the military when you consider a people of any given area for financial gain.

    I did not word that previous paragraph very well so I expect some teasing.

    Sleep Laps are not. If you lay there and don't go to sleep, it's not working and they will kick you out. I tell them if they want snoring and sleeping, here is a vein, put something good into it. Not much, just a dallop and you will have your sleepy bed bye soon enough.

    But no....

    Anyhow... Im a little bit of a runt with a BMI of 19. It's not much, never has been compared to the rest of my family who tip the scales at times. I mean scales only go so high and then they don't work anymore. So there is no point. =)
     
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