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Kezbian1804

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Yes my bp is only high in a clinical setting and i also hate the bp monitor when it inflates and i can feel my pulse, i tested it myself at home and was fine..

I went straight to my gp an hour after my medical and had 3 readings taken all came back 135/85 and classed as fine.. it was 145/102 at the medical...

They have now requested my file and a statement from my doctor and still may sign me off but in these situations i dont hold much hope...... fingers crossed

Fingers crossed for you buddy. Sounds like we're in the same boat now medically waiting on a doctor to make a decision.

Fingers crossed for both of us.
 
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Stooey

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Looks like we are, Fingers crossed for us both but im not holding my breath tbh on my account...
 

Kezbian1804

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Damn, sorry to hear that buddy. I sympathise with you big time.

I'm a little worried myself, medical was fine but was referred to my GP as I am on a course of prescription medicine for anxiety. Before the high horses turn up as I have seen on other forums I would like to add that I'm well in control of my anxiety and it would in no way impair me in completing my duty as a Tram Driver.

I appreciate this is due diligence so that offers me some kind of relief and I'm awaiting my GP sending the medical report back to the OH assessor to sign me off hopefully.

Anyone had any experience with this and know whether I will be fine or whether OH might fail my medical on these grounds?

Would be devastated if so.

@Beeks do you know whether I've got anything to worry about when it comes to this. I know 110% I'm fine to do the job, I've clocked well over 100,000 miles in my most recent capacity but know the decision is out of my hands.
 

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I think im going to ring HR tomorrow and have a chat, i went straight the docs after my medical and had x3 bp readings done 5mins apart and all were well under what it was during my medical... just been sat at picadilly (im a bus driver) watching the trams flit about and was proper gutted... im not giving up lol
 

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I think im going to ring HR tomorrow and have a chat, i went straight the docs after my medical and had x3 bp readings done 5mins apart and all were well under what it was during my medical... just been sat at picadilly (im a bus driver) watching the trams flit about and was proper gutted... im not giving up lol

Good on you mate. Didn't they ask to get a report from the doc though?
 

Stooey

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Yea they have asked for a report, im just thinking of ringing HR to see if anything else i can do while theyre waiting...
 

beavercreek

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I had the same issues as I take Four types of medication for BP and my BP was high when I had my medical at Metrolink.
I contacted my doctor and they confirmed that my BP had been stable for years.I got the job.
My BP reading are always around the 140/90 even with medication, I hate going the doctors.
I now drive trains.
 

Kezbian1804

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I had the same issues as I take Four types of medication for BP and my BP was high when I had my medical at Metrolink.
I contacted my doctor and they confirmed that my BP had been stable for years.I got the job.
My BP reading are always around the 140/90 even with medication, I hate going the doctors.
I now drive trains.

I assume you never got into Metrolink then?
 

Kezbian1804

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Yeah I got the job.

Excellent. Missed the bit where you said "I got the job" doh! Fills me with a bit of hope then. I'm just fretting over it because I've wanted to do this for so long and feel one little detail could take it away from me.
 

beavercreek

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Speak to your GP and stop worrying.
As a guide providing there is no other issues and your BMI is under 33 you won’t have a problem.
 

Kezbian1804

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Speak to your GP and stop worrying.
As a guide providing there is no other issues and your BMI is under 33 you won’t have a problem.

Thanks BC! Have already got the wheels in motion with my GP, she's going to have the relevant report ready this coming week.
 

Stooey

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Well maybe i can hold a little hope then, my bp was high on the day at 155/103 but i do have white coat syndrome and under stress at home with rougue builder, i was at my docs within the hour and 3 readings of 134/85 where then recorded... fingers crossed then .... they never did my weight or height tho so how would they do bmi??? Even tho i weigh about 11stone wet thru lol
 

Kezbian1804

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Well maybe i can hold a little hope then, my bp was high on the day at 155/103 but i do have white coat syndrome and under stress at home with rougue builder, i was at my docs within the hour and 3 readings of 134/85 where then recorded... fingers crossed then .... they never did my weight or height tho so how would they do bmi??? Even tho i weigh about 11stone wet thru lol

Nor mine Stooey.
 

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Hi,
Anyone any knowledge of course start dates in Feb / March / April ?
 

Stooey

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Well after mithering the medical company for a few days now regarding my high blood pressure and white coat syndrome, they have confirmed that after looking through my notes and doctors investigation they have passed me...... Yesssssss... just await metrolink HR to contact me now.....
 

Kezbian1804

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Well after mithering the medical company for a few days now regarding my high blood pressure and white coat syndrome, they have confirmed that after looking through my notes and doctors investigation they have passed me...... Yesssssss... just await metrolink HR to contact me now.....

That's great news pal. Well done. Letter sent from my doctor's to them today. By the way how did you contact them? I'm keen to get an idea myself as to where I sit on my medical.
 

Stooey

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Fingers crossed then bud, i just keep ringing them up lol.... express medical 020 7500 6900
 

Stooey

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Damn nothing for me yet...

Did you ring them or they ring u???
 
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Kezbian1804

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They rang me this morning buddy. I guess it's just a case of being patient. You've passed your medical and that's all that matters I guess.
 
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