my hopes & dreams are gone

1066054

{"text":"I just wanted to share my news with my trucking family because I really don't have anyone else to turn to. I just got back from having my DOT physical done, i was told that I could drive again if I could have my medical card updated..So I went, only to find out that I have level 1 stage high blood pressure ( which i could drive) but then the doctor discovered that I have a heart condition which he wants me to see a cardiologist which disqualified me from ever driving again. I'm not writing because I want any pity. I just love being able to read your posts / pictures of all of your adventures..thank you for listening I appreciate all of you that keep America moving our TRUE heros","videos":"[]","link":"{}","pics":"[]","canComment":true,"externalShare":false}

1186524

{"replyTo":"","text":"Girl I had open heart 3 years ago I had one valve replaced and one repaired I've been on the road for a year now and only have to take a physical biyearly because I can't take the blood thinners prescribed only aspern.","replyToPid":0}

661584

{"replyTo":"","text":"I had a heart attack in 2017. I see my cardiologist periodically to get my meds. I only qualify for 1 year because of it. And I have to do a stress test every 2 years. So there is still hope","replyToPid":0}

661584

{"replyTo":"","text":"No it depends on the condition. ","replyToPid":0}

94561

{"replyTo":"","text":"Seeing a Cardiologist doesn't end your career,  as a matter of fact after you turn 45 you should consider visiting one at least every other year if given a clean bill of health and maybe yearly if there are complications or concerns present.\nHope you can get back to driving, I know all too well it's a tough job to quit cold turkey!","replyToPid":0}

1047332

{"replyTo":"","text":"Try the Keto diet. Dr. Berg has a YouTube channel covering many many topics of the benefits.","replyToPid":0}

936953

{"replyToPid":0,"replyTo":"","text":"Depends on the heart condition. While uncontrolled, yes heart conditions are disqualifications because you’re at higher risk of stroke or death. That being said their are many conditions that could be brought under control and a normal heart rhythm achieved. The most common of these is probably A Fib (Atrial Fibrillation). You didn’t elaborate on the actual condition but don’t t give up until you get all the facts."}

1292248

{"replyTo":"","text":"your trucking days not over,get on blood pressure medication. and you can pass your physical","replyToPid":0}

45025

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1066054 发表于 2021-07-27 11:57:25 thank you all for your caring support and advice the doctor never said exactly what he found with my heart just that I needed to see a cardiologist so I could have tests done because he won't issue me a medical card until then. I'm just trying to deal with the news and hope that someday I could be back on the semi driving because no company will just hire a rider

","text":"since my heart surgery ive found it easier to get a physical card then it was befor the surgery dont want this to sound bad but to get a dq for heart problems it is very serious heart problems","replyToPid":437850}

45025

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1066054 发表于 2021-07-27 11:57:25 thank you all for your caring support and advice the doctor never said exactly what he found with my heart just that I needed to see a cardiologist so I could have tests done because he won't issue me a medical card until then. I'm just trying to deal with the news and hope that someday I could be back on the semi driving because no company will just hire a rider

","text":"find uot what he thinks he found you dont have to go back to tke same dr go to another dot phy clinic see what they say i have had triple bypass and 10 cox mays proceedures done on my heart got release from surgan got phy card from different clinic at the advise of the FMCSA and back to work dont give up because adr wana be told you","replyToPid":437850}

1066054

{"replyTo":"","text":"RODBOLT ...ty for your friendly advice besides problems with my heart I also have high blood pressure which I'm trying to get under control..I'm super glad to hear that you're able to drive thank you for moving America be safe and happy holidays to you & yours","replyToPid":0}

1031233

{"replyTo":"","text":"maybe I'm not reading this right... he is sending you to a cardiologist to check something first, right ??? or did you go to the cardiologist and whatever you have disqualifies you from driving ??? just going to see a cardiologist shouldn't disqualify from driving...\nHope everything works out...\n 🙂 🇺🇸 👍","replyToPid":0}

1066054

{"replyTo":"","text":"thank you all for your caring support and advice the doctor never said exactly what he found with my heart just that I needed to see a cardiologist so I could have tests done because he won't issue me a medical card until then. I'm just trying to deal with the news and hope that someday I could be back on the semi driving because no company will just hire a rider","replyToPid":0}