Mpeavler
Pre-Flight
I've got a question regarding blood pressure for 2nd and 3rd class meds. I currently have a 3rd class but was finishing up my desire for adding a commercial rating to add to my PP/IR rating. I frequently get questioned about my BP because when I visit doctors I get the "white coat" effect which raises my BP a few points. I work in a semi stressful job now and I've noticed since the change in jobs, the BP has increased. I've not had a problem with receiving my 3rd class from numerous docs but as mentioned they ask me about it.
Now....that I will need a 2nd class to use the commercial rating here is my question. When I'm at home....my BP after I relax is fine...and often right at 120/77 vs the normal visit of 150/90 ish when I visit the doctors. Is this going to be a problem? If the pressure is to high for them and they were to put me on medicine to lower it...does it impact medicals?
My other concern is once I was given a "sample" after visting my past doctor. I tried to explain that I had 5 days of cold/flu medicine in me and it's likely why at that time it was 152/94 but she insisted. After only 12 hours of the "trial" I had some horrible reactions of which left my heart beat at like low 40's when I relaxed and VERY low BP. I decided on my own after 4 days of trying this "trial" that I was not going to take it again and even called the doctor and told her of my horrible symptoms from it. She said she wanted to try a different level....of which I said NOPE. I checked my BP after a few more weeks....and it was 117/74 after I had watched a movie with my wife w/out the meds.
What's everyone's thoughts on my questions? I hate to commit to spending the $$ to do the commercial rating if my BP will become an issue. I did check it last night and it was 122/84
For what it's worth....I've only been to the doctor 2 times in 3 years.....and am very healthly overall. Those 2 times were for a knee injury and a strep throat.
Take care,
Mike
Now....that I will need a 2nd class to use the commercial rating here is my question. When I'm at home....my BP after I relax is fine...and often right at 120/77 vs the normal visit of 150/90 ish when I visit the doctors. Is this going to be a problem? If the pressure is to high for them and they were to put me on medicine to lower it...does it impact medicals?
My other concern is once I was given a "sample" after visting my past doctor. I tried to explain that I had 5 days of cold/flu medicine in me and it's likely why at that time it was 152/94 but she insisted. After only 12 hours of the "trial" I had some horrible reactions of which left my heart beat at like low 40's when I relaxed and VERY low BP. I decided on my own after 4 days of trying this "trial" that I was not going to take it again and even called the doctor and told her of my horrible symptoms from it. She said she wanted to try a different level....of which I said NOPE. I checked my BP after a few more weeks....and it was 117/74 after I had watched a movie with my wife w/out the meds.
What's everyone's thoughts on my questions? I hate to commit to spending the $$ to do the commercial rating if my BP will become an issue. I did check it last night and it was 122/84
For what it's worth....I've only been to the doctor 2 times in 3 years.....and am very healthly overall. Those 2 times were for a knee injury and a strep throat.
Take care,
Mike