Hi, Recently had Hgv medical but got revoked due to high blood pressure. Letter from DVLA requests 3 separate blood
Hi, Recently had Hgv medical but got revoked due to high blood pressure. Letter from DVLA requests 3 separate blood
Hi, Recently had Hgv medical but got revoked due to high blood pressure.
Letter from DVLA requests 3 separate blood pressure readings then they will review and decide if I get my heavy goods back. I'm on medication for it but will this go against me plus next birthday I'm 60.
Has anyone had a similar situation, did the licence get reinstated.
I've been driving over 35 years so a bit worried now.
Letter from DVLA requests 3 separate blood pressure readings then they will review and decide if I get my heavy goods back. I'm on medication for it but will this go against me plus next birthday I'm 60.
Has anyone had a similar situation, did the licence get reinstated.
I've been driving over 35 years so a bit worried now.
Re: Hi, Recently had Hgv medical but got revoked due to high blood pressure. Letter from DVLA requests 3 separate blood
Mine was just over but kept my licence mate, you need chase this like crazy because they won't do anything
Re: Hi, Recently had Hgv medical but got revoked due to high blood pressure. Letter from DVLA requests 3 separate blood
I had my medical for my 55th birthday and I've got high blood pressure but it's controlled by medication, there was no problem getting my HGV renewal back from DVLA x
Re: Hi, Recently had Hgv medical but got revoked due to high blood pressure. Letter from DVLA requests 3 separate blood
Had similar, had to go to Drs and have 3 separate monitor readings below the 100 on the bottom reading, Dr readjusted medication and been fine since, I bought a monitor for £20 and regularly check my own to keep on top
Re: Hi, Recently had Hgv medical but got revoked due to high blood pressure. Letter from DVLA requests 3 separate blood
Ya I had it you get license back when it’s back under control get to doctors get medication sorted
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Re: Hi, Recently had Hgv medical but got revoked due to high blood pressure. Letter from DVLA requests 3 separate blood
Started taking Blood pressure tablets 16 years ago aged 40. No problem with licence as its controlled.
Re: Hi, Recently had Hgv medical but got revoked due to high blood pressure. Letter from DVLA requests 3 separate blood
Just remember to take your medication at the same time everyday and if your taking your own reading take it at 3 separate times and use the lowest and do one before you have a hot drink as it will be lower especially in the morning
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Get your mp involved pal. I've just had loads of hassle with dvla. Mp sorted it out for me.
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I've been on blood pressure medication for 20yrs and no issues. Once the medications settles your bp down you will get it back. My advice to ALL drivers is get your bp checked by your doctor once a year at least.
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or buy a home blood pressure machine. £ 30 on Amazon.hyphaeresis wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:30 pm I've been on blood pressure medication for 20yrs and no issues. Once the medications settles your bp down you will get it back. My advice to ALL drivers is get your bp checked by your doctor once a year at least.
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Re: Hi, Recently had Hgv medical but got revoked due to high blood pressure. Letter from DVLA requests 3 separate blood
Those monitors are never 100% accurate. A trip to your own doctors/nurse for a regular bp measurement is a good idea.Inosculate wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:30 pmor buy a home blood pressure machine. £ 30 on Amazon.hyphaeresis wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:30 pm I've been on blood pressure medication for 20yrs and no issues. Once the medications settles your bp down you will get it back. My advice to ALL drivers is get your bp checked by your doctor once a year at least.
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Re: Hi, Recently had Hgv medical but got revoked due to high blood pressure. Letter from DVLA requests 3 separate blood
Diet and exercise are the real answer.hyphaeresis wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:31 pmThose monitors are never 100% accurate. A trip to your own doctors/nurse for a regular bp measurement is a good idea.Inosculate wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:30 pmor buy a home blood pressure machine. £ 30 on Amazon.hyphaeresis wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:30 pm I've been on blood pressure medication for 20yrs and no issues. Once the medications settles your bp down you will get it back. My advice to ALL drivers is get your bp checked by your doctor once a year at least.
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I lost a load of weight and trained for 12 months for a charity cycle ride in 2012 from Leeds to Austria (1150 miles in 12 days) my blood pressure never changed and still have exactly the same medication. Sometimes weight & fitness has nothing to do with it.Inosculate wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:31 pmDiet and exercise are the real answer.hyphaeresis wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:31 pmThose monitors are never 100% accurate. A trip to your own doctors/nurse for a regular bp measurement is a good idea.
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Re: Hi, Recently had Hgv medical but got revoked due to high blood pressure. Letter from DVLA requests 3 separate blood
in your case that certainly appears to be so.hyphaeresis wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:32 pmI lost a load of weight and trained for 12 months for a charity cycle ride in 2012 from Leeds to Austria (1150 miles in 12 days) my blood pressure never changed and still have exactly the same medication. Sometimes weight & fitness has nothing to do with it.Inosculate wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:31 pmDiet and exercise are the real answer.hyphaeresis wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:31 pm
Those monitors are never 100% accurate. A trip to your own doctors/nurse for a regular bp measurement is a good idea.
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Re: Hi, Recently had Hgv medical but got revoked due to high blood pressure. Letter from DVLA requests 3 separate blood
I was advised to stop smoking and 20 years later I still have to watch my BP. It actually went higher when I stopped.hyphaeresis wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:32 pmI lost a load of weight and trained for 12 months for a charity cycle ride in 2012 from Leeds to Austria (1150 miles in 12 days) my blood pressure never changed and still have exactly the same medication. Sometimes weight & fitness has nothing to do with it.Inosculate wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:31 pmDiet and exercise are the real answer.hyphaeresis wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:31 pm
Those monitors are never 100% accurate. A trip to your own doctors/nurse for a regular bp measurement is a good idea.
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Re: Hi, Recently had Hgv medical but got revoked due to high blood pressure. Letter from DVLA requests 3 separate blood
good advicehyphaeresis wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:32 pmI lost a load of weight and trained for 12 months for a charity cycle ride in 2012 from Leeds to Austria (1150 miles in 12 days) my blood pressure never changed and still have exactly the same medication. Sometimes weight & fitness has nothing to do with it.Inosculate wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:31 pmDiet and exercise are the real answer.hyphaeresis wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:31 pm
Those monitors are never 100% accurate. A trip to your own doctors/nurse for a regular bp measurement is a good idea.
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Re: Hi, Recently had Hgv medical but got revoked due to high blood pressure. Letter from DVLA requests 3 separate blood
What was your reading we get a tolerance of 200/100
Re: Hi, Recently had Hgv medical but got revoked due to high blood pressure. Letter from DVLA requests 3 separate blood
Hiya
Yes I had my licence took away as my blood pressure was 101 /140
I have white coat syndrome which means if a doctor takes it then it goes up
I brought a machine at home and recorded it over 3 days morning and night which was ok
I went to the doctor and he took my readings and I got it back
There are loads of ways to get your pressure down before you go again so look them up
Good luck mate
Yes I had my licence took away as my blood pressure was 101 /140
I have white coat syndrome which means if a doctor takes it then it goes up
I brought a machine at home and recorded it over 3 days morning and night which was ok
I went to the doctor and he took my readings and I got it back
There are loads of ways to get your pressure down before you go again so look them up
Good luck mate
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Re: Hi, Recently had Hgv medical but got revoked due to high blood pressure. Letter from DVLA requests 3 separate blood
my dad was the same I bought him a machine & they got him to do a weeks worth of recordings 3 x a day and got dvla to sign his medical off. The nurse had said that if his blood pressure was actually as high as he was recording at the gps he would of been dead. White coat syndrome is a recognized disorder so as long as your readings at home are ok the doctor will happily take them as what your blood pressure isHolOmaha wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:50 pm Hiya
Yes I had my licence took away as my blood pressure was 101 /140
I have white coat syndrome which means if a doctor takes it then it goes up
I brought a machine at home and recorded it over 3 days morning and night which was ok
I went to the doctor and he took my readings and I got it back
There are loads of ways to get your pressure down before you go again so look them up
Good luck mate
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Re: Hi, Recently had Hgv medical but got revoked due to high blood pressure. Letter from DVLA requests 3 separate blood
same as my experienceHolOmaha wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:50 pm Hiya
Yes I had my licence took away as my blood pressure was 101 /140
I have white coat syndrome which means if a doctor takes it then it goes up
I brought a machine at home and recorded it over 3 days morning and night which was ok
I went to the doctor and he took my readings and I got it back
There are loads of ways to get your pressure down before you go again so look them up
Good luck mate
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My friend had medical he was 170/101 he could still drive but had to do 3 b/p to be under 100 only meds took him a couple of weeks once was under threshold dvla issued his license, do mine b/p regular I’m high 160/97 at most but normally low 90’s passed my medical with that but he said keep a eye on it or I have to go on medication
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blimey I'd go on medication for that BP!dactylonomy wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:53 pm My friend had medical he was 170/101 he could still drive but had to do 3 b/p to be under 100 only meds took him a couple of weeks once was under threshold dvla issued his license, do mine b/p regular I’m high 160/97 at most but normally low 90’s passed my medical with that but he said keep a eye on it or I have to go on medication
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Re: Hi, Recently had Hgv medical but got revoked due to high blood pressure. Letter from DVLA requests 3 separate blood
passed medical lol that’s all that matters been trying to get a doctors appointment not a f@@king chance! I went hospital last week for something they did my b/p I was 150-88palyseaser42 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:53 pmblimey I'd go on medication for that BP!dactylonomy wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:53 pm My friend had medical he was 170/101 he could still drive but had to do 3 b/p to be under 100 only meds took him a couple of weeks once was under threshold dvla issued his license, do mine b/p regular I’m high 160/97 at most but normally low 90’s passed my medical with that but he said keep a eye on it or I have to go on medication
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Re: Hi, Recently had Hgv medical but got revoked due to high blood pressure. Letter from DVLA requests 3 separate blood
you should try 244/ 120 then ask about medication! The nurses nearly fainted and said I should be passed out but I only had cellulitispalyseaser42 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:53 pmblimey I'd go on medication for that BP!dactylonomy wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:53 pm My friend had medical he was 170/101 he could still drive but had to do 3 b/p to be under 100 only meds took him a couple of weeks once was under threshold dvla issued his license, do mine b/p regular I’m high 160/97 at most but normally low 90’s passed my medical with that but he said keep a eye on it or I have to go on medication
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Re: Hi, Recently had Hgv medical but got revoked due to high blood pressure. Letter from DVLA requests 3 separate blood
had the same thing get the doctor to do 3 checks at least a week apart I am on Ramipril and no problem since and iam 72
Re: Hi, Recently had Hgv medical but got revoked due to high blood pressure. Letter from DVLA requests 3 separate blood
I'm been on tablets since my 55th birthday off road six month but dvla was on strike.
CHECK FOR WHITECOAT SYNDROME.
CHECK FOR WHITECOAT SYNDROME.
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I have white coat syndrome and every time I went for my HGV medical my blood pressure went high I was told to drink a glass of natural pure beetroot juice for 2 days before and on the day of the medical and never had any problems for the next 5 medicals upto my 68th birthday Im retired now though
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Just a question has or are anyone using the blood pressure tablets you can buy from the likes of Holland and Barrett and do they work
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I got a medical licence after Diabetes and so next medical had high blood pressure mainly due to white coat syndrome. They accepted a Doctor's letter that I didn't have high blood pressure. I'd advise you to buy a blood pressure monitor at home as that puts a nice tick in the box that you regularly monitor it
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good reply. I have white coat syndrome too. They take my BP 3 times in a row - last one always much lower.palyseaser42 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:02 pm I got a medical licence after Diabetes and so next medical had high blood pressure mainly due to white coat syndrome. They accepted a Doctor's letter that I didn't have high blood pressure. I'd advise you to buy a blood pressure monitor at home as that puts a nice tick in the box that you regularly monitor it
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I have regular BP checks at the Doctors/hospital/drivers medical and it is always high. When I do it at home sometimes high but mainly within the driving requirements. The Doctor and hospital accept it as it records on my phone. I just have to cross my fingers it doesn't go too high at a medical lolsauShiya wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:05 pmgood reply. I have white coat syndrome too. They take my BP 3 times in a row - last one always much lower.palyseaser42 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:02 pm I got a medical licence after Diabetes and so next medical had high blood pressure mainly due to white coat syndrome. They accepted a Doctor's letter that I didn't have high blood pressure. I'd advise you to buy a blood pressure monitor at home as that puts a nice tick in the box that you regularly monitor it
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hi, what is white coat syndrome please?sauShiya wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:05 pmgood reply. I have white coat syndrome too. They take my BP 3 times in a row - last one always much lower.palyseaser42 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:02 pm I got a medical licence after Diabetes and so next medical had high blood pressure mainly due to white coat syndrome. They accepted a Doctor's letter that I didn't have high blood pressure. I'd advise you to buy a blood pressure monitor at home as that puts a nice tick in the box that you regularly monitor it
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Re: Hi, Recently had Hgv medical but got revoked due to high blood pressure. Letter from DVLA requests 3 separate blood
like when your going to the doctor's and you get a bit stressed about going, those with high blood will worry about the results which will increase there blood pressuresauShiya wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:05 pmgood reply. I have white coat syndrome too. They take my BP 3 times in a row - last one always much lower.palyseaser42 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:02 pm I got a medical licence after Diabetes and so next medical had high blood pressure mainly due to white coat syndrome. They accepted a Doctor's letter that I didn't have high blood pressure. I'd advise you to buy a blood pressure monitor at home as that puts a nice tick in the box that you regularly monitor it
Bit of a vicious circle
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Re: Hi, Recently had Hgv medical but got revoked due to high blood pressure. Letter from DVLA requests 3 separate blood
I don't really get or feel stressed when I goto the Doctor but I still suffer White Coat Syndrome, its a very strange thing. As I said my blood pressure is always higher when I visit someone medical. I monitor my blood pressure every day and it's well within the guidance of where it should be for my conditionmelanojam95 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:06 pmlike when your going to the doctor's and you get a bit stressed about going, those with high blood will worry about the results which will increase there blood pressuresauShiya wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:05 pmgood reply. I have white coat syndrome too. They take my BP 3 times in a row - last one always much lower.palyseaser42 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:02 pm I got a medical licence after Diabetes and so next medical had high blood pressure mainly due to white coat syndrome. They accepted a Doctor's letter that I didn't have high blood pressure. I'd advise you to buy a blood pressure monitor at home as that puts a nice tick in the box that you regularly monitor it
Bit of a vicious circle
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Re: Hi, Recently had Hgv medical but got revoked due to high blood pressure. Letter from DVLA requests 3 separate blood
Ask your gp to give you high blood pressure tablers
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Re: Hi, Recently had Hgv medical but got revoked due to high blood pressure. Letter from DVLA requests 3 separate blood
Had 24 hour Bp monitor on from doctors. Took 3 1/2 weeks to fight to get it back 5 yrs ago
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Re: Hi, Recently had Hgv medical but got revoked due to high blood pressure. Letter from DVLA requests 3 separate blood
The requirements about blood pressure for driving hgvs, trains, taxi's are it should be lower than 180/100 that's pretty high!! Get loads more fish, salmon, tuna, low fat fish in your diet and exercise!! Hey presto license back!!
Re: Hi, Recently had Hgv medical but got revoked due to high blood pressure. Letter from DVLA requests 3 separate blood
not the case for people that suffer from white coat syndrome. My blood pressure is fine but spikes really high when I go to the docs. Can't be helped, had to go on a 24 hour monitor to prove I didn't have an issue.dimi99Aloof wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:10 pm The requirements about blood pressure for driving hgvs, trains, taxi's are it should be lower than 180/100 that's pretty high!! Get loads more fish, salmon, tuna, low fat fish in your diet and exercise!! Hey presto license back!!
Re: Hi, Recently had Hgv medical but got revoked due to high blood pressure. Letter from DVLA requests 3 separate blood
Had the same problem with my 45th birthday. Got white syndrome which did not help. I found have the Dr do a manual blood pressure not do the machine pressure.
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I've been through this some years back. 3x BP readings on different days with the practice nurse, ECG, full blood tests, then a 24 hour cuff. It all showed there was no specific underlying medical reason for the hypertension (it was stress due to a long running personal situation). After three months I got my entitlement back. Only difference is that my situation didn't require medication.
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Re: Hi, Recently had Hgv medical but got revoked due to high blood pressure. Letter from DVLA requests 3 separate blood
Ime on tablets for blood pressure with no truble
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I was similar but they gave me 12 months to get it under control. I had to have test once a month. Anything else I can help you with.
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I take meds for high blood pressure...its not an issue, it's extremely common.
Re: Hi, Recently had Hgv medical but got revoked due to high blood pressure. Letter from DVLA requests 3 separate blood
This supplement knocked my systolic blood pressure right down.
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Re: Hi, Recently had Hgv medical but got revoked due to high blood pressure. Letter from DVLA requests 3 separate blood
Happened to me. Soon got it sorted by the doctor.
Re: Hi, Recently had Hgv medical but got revoked due to high blood pressure. Letter from DVLA requests 3 separate blood
They took my licence off me because I had af fibrillation got put on tablets by doctor but dvla took 2 months before they would give me my licence back they are unreal
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What will be will be mate don't worry about it. Your health is more important than any job. Good luck and hopefully your well soon
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I've been on the blood meds for years ,and they work for me. Still driving at 73!!
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don’t worry about it just chill out sort it out with doctors for your 3 separate bp levels will get licence back I’ve done it a few times still getting my licence back at 73 just chill out the more you worry the higher the bp reading
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My first medical I had, when going for my provisional, the doctor said my blood pressure was a bit high, I might want to get it checked out. No shit sherlock, I had a heart attack three days later...
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