MS (MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS) & driving

Discussion in 'Driver Health' started by NVCowboy58, Oct 10, 2014.

  1. NVCowboy58

    NVCowboy58 Bobtail Member

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    I am 56 years old and was diagnosed with MS 14 years ago. Although I have my exasperation events periodically I am still able to walk and function ok. I was placed on disability only because of my previous profession which was carpenter/contractor. My doctors were afraid of the dangers the tools presented and the fact that I was having trouble estimating jobs in a profitable manner. In all honesty it was just taking me longer to complete the work when I worked alone because of fatigue. So my question is, what are my chances of becoming a truck driver, a profession that I've always admired, respected and always wanted to try? For 14 years I've been doing nothing and I am very bored and feel very useless. I know I can drive as I continue to do so done so and since my diagnosis I have driven across the country and back on a couple of occasions. Just this week, I made a 12 hour trip in one day. Not trying to toot my own horn but I believe that I can, be a truck driver and want to know if there's anyone out there with similar circumstances?
    (being new to this website , I apologize if this is the wrong forum to post this)
     
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  3. Numb

    Numb Crusty Curmudgeon

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    just Googled MS and a CDL and if you can pass the medical part your good to go.
     
  4. o/otony

    o/otony Light Load Member

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    i just did louisiana's ms-150.
     
  5. double yellow

    double yellow Road Train Member

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    I applaud your willingness to work, but my understanding (from watching the West Wing) is that stress and lack of sleep make MS symptoms much worse.
     
  6. Victor_V

    Victor_V Road Train Member

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    Not only that, wouldn't you be jeopardizing your disability?? SSI? Think you're entitled under SSI to earn so much per month before triggers a cut off. Should look into that. A possibility would be part-time so as not to kick yourself in your own rear. Less stress and not miss a knick of sleep. And a nice addition to your pocketbook...
     
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