Got Bad News Today

[schauba]

I am currently 60% and work for the city where I live. My job title is driver, so I make a living driving commercial vehicle's for the city. Went to the Va today and here is what he wrote. Mr. so and so is followed in sleep medicine for obstructive sleep apnea with residual daytime sleepiness. Because this condition is characterized by daytime sleepiness, this puts Mr. so and so at considerable risk driving motorized vehicles. We recommend that he refrain from driving any motorized vehicles or operating dangerous equipment indefinitely. We are diligently working with Mr. so and so to treat this disorder and once we see improvement, he may be released to drive again. Please accommodate him in our request. Signed by RN,ACNP-BC(Nurse Practitioner)

I have forwarded this letter to my DAV REP any suggestions on what I should do? Thanks.

Edited September 14, 2012 by schauba

[deanbrt]

In my state, if you pass out and they cannot figure out the cause, the doctor is obligated to tell DOT and they pull your license for 6 months

[schauba]

Sorry for the confusion John... yes I have the cpap machine now and have been using it for about 2 years. But still have daytime sleepness. Thanks everybody for your comments and suggestions.

[john999]

You may need to have your machine checked out or upgraded. You may have both kinds of apnea. There is a device that will start breathing for you if you stop. I have had a hell of a time with my machine. I am seeing my doctor next week. Go to the doctor and not a tech and tell him/her you are about to lose your job due to your apnea.

[schauba]

Ok thanks john, they called yesterday wanting me to come out next week. i will mention that; thanks:)