Survived...

[misterbreeze]

I do think woman are tougher about sickness and such things....Men are tough when their well BUT when they get sick they become whimps...lol...lol....
I know your glad it's over and hope your tests come back fine...They usually know by looking even before the tests results come back so that's a good sign..

Just lookin for the attention. Guess we like the mothering thing...

 

[misterbreeze]

By the way, at what age should someone start to get these chek-ups? I dont get to the doctor much..twice in about 20 yrs and the 1 time I told him what I needed,( had it before, alergy related).

 

[2xR]

By the way, at what age should someone start to get these chek-ups?

Recommended at age 50, unless you have a family history of colon cancer.

 

[Tn. Truckers Wife]

Just lookin for the attention. Guess we like the mothering thing...

Is that what it is..lol...

 

[Racer X 69]

By the way, at what age should someone start to get these chek-ups? I dont get to the doctor much..twice in about 20 yrs and the 1 time I told him what I needed,( had it before, alergy related).

If you have a CDL you are required to get a physical every two years and any doctor that is worth the paper on the wall in his or her office should recommend it. Like 2xR says, at 50 or before if family history dictates.

Also, I have noticed these "clinics" popping up at or near various truck stops, offering the "convenience" dot physicals. Something I would steer clear of, they seem to be opportunists more than medical professionals serious about their trade. I go to a doctor I have been seeing for over 25 years and we have a very good doctor - patient relationship. (I prefer someone I know when it is time for the prostate and hernia check and she is always gentle)

 

[misterbreeze]

My family doctor died when I was 19. Pretty much the only doctor I saw from then to 23 was a team trainer. Then when I was 29 for knee surgery in 1989 of course, then when I was 31 for sinusitis. My DOT physical in 2006 was the next time I saw a doctor, and thats not really a physical from what I remember. There isnt any turn your head n cough, blood samples, or testing urine for anything but drugs in a DOT. Dot physicals dont really cover much. B.P., Vision, Hearing, and questions about medications and conditions you may have had.

 

[Racer X 69]

My DOT physical in 2006 was the next time I saw a doctor, and thats not really a physical from what I remember. There isnt any turn your head n cough, blood samples, or testing urine for anything but drugs in a DOT. Dot physicals dont really cover much. B.P., Vision, Hearing, and questions about medications and conditions you may have had.

All of the DOT physicals I have ever had were very comprehensive. Urine sample to check for albumen and some other stuff but never for a drug screen - the physical is to determine if you are physically able to operate a cmv, not to see if you are "fit for duty" by looking for illicit drugs.

Also, a vision check, peripheral vision check and the Ishihara colorblindness test - if you are colorblind you can't drive a cmv. The finger wave, hernia check, balance and some kind of strength check (the doctor tugs up and then down on your feet, has you push and then pull inward and outward with your arms and knees and asks you to resist) and reflex tests. I have even had to run in place and then my pulse is checked.

And of course the usual discussion about family history of things like heart disease and diabetes (if you have diabetes and need to inject insulin you are disqualified from operating a cmv).

I suppose that the fly by night quacks that staff these clinics around truck stops probably don't really do such a complete job, hey they aren't charging much, right? And judging by the appearance of some of the drivers I see (morbidly obese) someone has to sign them off.