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Medications

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Boredin, Sep 5, 2014.

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  1. Sep 6, 2014 #11
    Boredin

    Boredin Bobtail Member

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    Ahhh there is alway a " that guy " on any board isn't there. I mentioned that I served 26 years. my injury was combat related. I was on harder meds at first and took me several years to find right combination to bring pain to manageable level. My original question asks if anyone has had similar exp and if I will be able to get hired. I have deployed many more times with the meds, led men, fought the enemy and was still running 6-10 miles a week before I retired. Physically I am in great shape other than than occasional upper back pain. Most have been pleasant and helpful but if all you have to offer is sarcasm.. Then ruck up, move out, and draw some fire. Not int in super truck know it all
     
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  3. Sep 6, 2014 #12
    White Dog

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    LOL! Don't cry soldier...I was being helpful. You have to see for yourself if one of the two Med's are disqualifying or if you can get a note from your doctor to qualify you.

    In the early 2000's I was put on a narcotic called Amitriptyline---most commonly used as an anti-depressant. Only, I didn't have depression...I had migraines...powerful, and painful migraines. The pills helped VERY WELL...but D.O.T. was about to disqualify me at my next physical, until a phone call to my doctor, and a fax from my doctor to the medical facility stating that the narcotic is for migraines and not depression, and will not affect my ability to operate a CMV.

    That is your ONLY option....and if your doctor does not think you should operate a CMV (regardless of how often or when you use the meds), you are screwed. Simple as that.

    And the "Richard Pryor" thing was a flashback, and a joke---but if it hurt you that bad, maybe you have more issues than you'd like to admit.
     
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  4. Sep 6, 2014 #13
    Boredin

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    Not hurt feelings brother. Thought you were being a tool so being a career artillery guy. I just ordered up a counter battery fire mission. All good, that last bit was helpful btw
     
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  5. Sep 6, 2014 #14
    Lepton1

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    :D good thing that was cold coffee out the nose.
     
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