Aced My DOT Physical!!!

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ProudArmyMom's Comment
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I have been trying to get my high BP down since I found out that's a very important part of the DOT Physical.

I went to the Dr recently & it was 122. I was so happy!!! Dr tried to take me off my BP meds. Nope, not till I've had my DOT physical.

I was a nervous wreck for the physical today. Paid my $60. First step, weight & height. Eye chart was next. Followed by the urine cup. Then, she measured my neck. If it's 17" or over, u have to take a sleep apnea test.

The dreaded BP test. All this was w/the nurse. I start staring at the machine to see the reading. They also put something on ur finger. To check breathing & heartrate, I think. So, it's 3 sets of numbers. I finally quit staring (like a deer in the headlights). It stops & she's happy cause it's green. I passed w/139. OMG could I have cut it any closer? I'm giddy!!!

Dr comes in. Checks my breathing. Has me go stand at the wall. I take turns putting one hand on each ear. He whispers & I repeat what he says. I also have to push & pull against him to test my strength.

I go across the room on my heels. Then my toes. I stand & raise each leg up to my chest. Test was done. Oh, thank goodness. Once the BP was good, it was a piece of cake. I have my DOT card for a year. Now I can proceed w/the rest of my trucking journey

DOT:

Department Of Transportation

A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.

State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.

Sleep Apnea:

A physical disorder in which you have pauses in your breathing, or take shallow breaths, during sleep. These pauses can last anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes. Normal breathing will usually resume, sometimes with a loud choking sound or snort.

In obstructive sleep apnea, your airways become blocked or collapse during sleep, causing the pauses and shallow breathing.

It is a chronic condition that will require ongoing management. It affects about 18 million people in the U.S.

Susan D. 's Comment
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Congrats Karen!

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