Hollz2012
New Member
Hi there,
This is my first post and just to clarify that I’ve never had a driving conviction. My license was revoked for medical reasons as my mental health wasn’t stable and was registered also as drug misuse (never took illegal drugs) but I did overdose frequently so that’s why.
I had a dvla medical years ago and I can’t remember if they took blood and urine but it was referred back to my gp and at that time I was granted a 1 year license / it was not renewed due to my mental instability and only recently have I been able to re-apply.
The DVLA have already written to my psychiatrist and after 8 weeks of waiting I got a letter last week advising me to go for a medical and urine would be taken. I phoned the clinic to check they didn’t need blood also but she said no, I attended next day as there was a cancellation.
It was all ok and dr wrote down no apparent signs of being under influence of drugs etc. I gave urine sample and the nurse said to me that it might be too clear and I might need to come back and do another if the dvla ask. Thought this was a tad ridiculous as after three years off the road, I just want a chance to build up my life again.
However, I’ve had a letter from DVLA dated the same as the other one but didn’t arrive till 5 days later saying I need a full medical including a blood test, sending me back to the same clinic. This is not related to the previous visit as they never even had a record I’d been yet when I called and both letters were dated same day.
I phoned and made an appointment for this week as I want a decision as soon as possible. I started this process at the start of July. I’m now slightly worried the blood test will show I have an alcohol problem.
Just looking for honest opinion. I live alone and get lonely so I do go out to the local pub maybe 4/5 nights a week and have ok average 3-4 pints of strongbow. Last night I was at a social function so had more than I would normally probably equivalent of a bottle of Prosecco and three pints of cider.
I can easily not drink, it is just boredom and I have drunk more whilst I’ve not had a car but I don’t consider myself dependant or anything but if I’m having on average 50 units a week maybe, then although going forward that would drop dramatically if driving - I’m worried the alcohol test will place me amber or red.
I don’t want to delay the test as I’m not a drink driver and know my limits but don’t know if it would be wiser to cancel Tuesdays appointment and abstain completely for a few weeks, if it was an amber reading I think my gp would support reinstatement as my cpn and pysch have already discussed before replying to the dvla and agree it is time I am given a chance. I’ve been stable in mental health terms not in hospital etc of late and I am pretty annoyed at myself that I could be outdone here by a blood test.
I am female, 33 and my bmi is about 38/39 and I don’t know if that is relevant but just thought I’d add it in.
I’ll certainly have a quiet night tonight and tomorrow but just looking for honest opinions about my potential blood test result for cdt, I know there is nothing to fear from questions or the urine I’ve previously given.
I’m posting directly as the whole issue is making me anxious and just looking to see if anyone has had a similar experience, don’t even know why they requested two different medicals on the same day, dvla must have money to burn. Anyway, thanks for reading and apologies for long post.
This is my first post and just to clarify that I’ve never had a driving conviction. My license was revoked for medical reasons as my mental health wasn’t stable and was registered also as drug misuse (never took illegal drugs) but I did overdose frequently so that’s why.
I had a dvla medical years ago and I can’t remember if they took blood and urine but it was referred back to my gp and at that time I was granted a 1 year license / it was not renewed due to my mental instability and only recently have I been able to re-apply.
The DVLA have already written to my psychiatrist and after 8 weeks of waiting I got a letter last week advising me to go for a medical and urine would be taken. I phoned the clinic to check they didn’t need blood also but she said no, I attended next day as there was a cancellation.
It was all ok and dr wrote down no apparent signs of being under influence of drugs etc. I gave urine sample and the nurse said to me that it might be too clear and I might need to come back and do another if the dvla ask. Thought this was a tad ridiculous as after three years off the road, I just want a chance to build up my life again.
However, I’ve had a letter from DVLA dated the same as the other one but didn’t arrive till 5 days later saying I need a full medical including a blood test, sending me back to the same clinic. This is not related to the previous visit as they never even had a record I’d been yet when I called and both letters were dated same day.
I phoned and made an appointment for this week as I want a decision as soon as possible. I started this process at the start of July. I’m now slightly worried the blood test will show I have an alcohol problem.
Just looking for honest opinion. I live alone and get lonely so I do go out to the local pub maybe 4/5 nights a week and have ok average 3-4 pints of strongbow. Last night I was at a social function so had more than I would normally probably equivalent of a bottle of Prosecco and three pints of cider.
I can easily not drink, it is just boredom and I have drunk more whilst I’ve not had a car but I don’t consider myself dependant or anything but if I’m having on average 50 units a week maybe, then although going forward that would drop dramatically if driving - I’m worried the alcohol test will place me amber or red.
I don’t want to delay the test as I’m not a drink driver and know my limits but don’t know if it would be wiser to cancel Tuesdays appointment and abstain completely for a few weeks, if it was an amber reading I think my gp would support reinstatement as my cpn and pysch have already discussed before replying to the dvla and agree it is time I am given a chance. I’ve been stable in mental health terms not in hospital etc of late and I am pretty annoyed at myself that I could be outdone here by a blood test.
I am female, 33 and my bmi is about 38/39 and I don’t know if that is relevant but just thought I’d add it in.
I’ll certainly have a quiet night tonight and tomorrow but just looking for honest opinions about my potential blood test result for cdt, I know there is nothing to fear from questions or the urine I’ve previously given.
I’m posting directly as the whole issue is making me anxious and just looking to see if anyone has had a similar experience, don’t even know why they requested two different medicals on the same day, dvla must have money to burn. Anyway, thanks for reading and apologies for long post.