Blood Pressure Question
04-03-2008, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Fileater55
Ok i have a question I just took my blood pressure and it say's 151/70 am I still able to get a First Class?
Usually as you get older your BP will get higher.
04-03-2008, 09:07 AM
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I think it's a two part question. Can I pass a FAA medical? Will I see my grandchildren graduate from college?
I'm in the same boat as you. I've always white coated with new doctors, etc. In the dark ages, pilots with high blood pressure were kicked out. Then the FAA saw the light and approved some drugs. I'd check with my AME. I mean have a real dicussion about your situation. Does he think you have a problem? What are your options? If you have to go on meds, how long will you be out? Ask if it is a denile, or can you stop flying, get your BP under control and then take your medical.
To answer to second question, my wife is a RN. She'll graduate with MS and will become a Nurse Practioner. She is jumping on my case because the current guildlines are that if you can spike your BP at the drop of a hat, you have a problem. This means drugs and it means telling the FAA.
In the interest of full disclosure, I'm trying one last attemp to control it without meds.
I'm in the same boat as you. I've always white coated with new doctors, etc. In the dark ages, pilots with high blood pressure were kicked out. Then the FAA saw the light and approved some drugs. I'd check with my AME. I mean have a real dicussion about your situation. Does he think you have a problem? What are your options? If you have to go on meds, how long will you be out? Ask if it is a denile, or can you stop flying, get your BP under control and then take your medical.
To answer to second question, my wife is a RN. She'll graduate with MS and will become a Nurse Practioner. She is jumping on my case because the current guildlines are that if you can spike your BP at the drop of a hat, you have a problem. This means drugs and it means telling the FAA.
In the interest of full disclosure, I'm trying one last attemp to control it without meds.
Originally Posted by Brian3613
I weight train intensly 6 days a week. Run 5 miles two times a week. Watch what I eat, don't eat fried foods, stay away from excess sugar, fats and salt. I'm basically a health nut. Of everyone i know and have ever known I have always been the most physically fit. Unfortunately, I'm a little girl when it comes to doctors and get nervous when I get a physical, which causes my heart rate to go up as well as my blood pressure. This obviously affects the results of my blood pressure making it seem that it is high. This Thursday I'm going in for a physical to attempt to get my First-Class medical certificate and am worried that I won't pass because of my BP. Any advise?
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