What do u do when ur sick on the road??

Shadowpanda · Jan 16, 2010

I've had a stone also and I can't imagine being on the road with one. Pretty much the most miserable experience I've ever had, exceeding even a USMC induced back injury and later surgery.

nightcreacher · Jan 16, 2010

worst thing that ever happened to me,1978,had appendicitis,while on road.thought I had food poisoning,was in hospital,Brazil In for 2 weeks,then off owrk for another 2 months.Dr wouldnt release me to go back to work.Good thing i collected down time from the union
I got on cb radio,another trucker got me help
For what I think might be the flu comming on,Nyquil and under the covers,usually gone by morning

Ragman · Oct 12, 2012

Bump

I just thought this would be a good time to bring this thread back up as we are entering the cold and flu season.

One question for all tho, Does anybody keep a copy of their medical records with them? I was just thinking this would be a good idea.

skyraider · Oct 12, 2012

Ragman said:
Bump

I just thought this would be a good time to bring this thread back up as we are entering the cold and flu season.

One question for all tho, Does anybody keep a copy of their medical records with them? I was just thinking this would be a good idea.

I always carried my VA basic med record and a copy of my VA Id card and 3 phone numbers if I got crunched on the road and needed a hospital. Also a birthcertificate and a passport to prove who I am along the border never hurts to have that in your truck or van.