Tread mill

[Johnny66]

After having a heart attack last year I have just renewed my licence but they have only renewed it for two years instead of five they say I have to have a tread mill test every three yrs I did have one last yrs after my do but I want to know who pays for the test when it's due is it free or do I Have to pay for it

[truckyboy]

The DVLA pay for it, and make the appointment..i have to have one every 3 years ( it used to be 2 ) for me its not the stressing of the heart, but my legs suffer, as theyre not used to doing a marathon every 3 years..lol

[truckyboy]

And i failed the treadmill..with only 2 minutes to go..as my legs were giving me grief..but there is an alternative ( if you fail the other one ) and it involves an injection to raise the blood pressure, and in the afternoon another injection where they then measure the blood flows through the system. I have been trying to get in touch with the cardiac department to see whats happening for the past 3 weeks..today they eventually phoned me back..just to tell me the cardiologist is on holiday till the 12th march and can i call back then..ha ha he would have looked at my records, signed the forms and send them to the reception who does the test..hopefully i can make some progress afterwards..its lucky they date the licence when they issue it..( never used to till i involved my mp )..so another little wait.

[cav551]

I am concerned that if I am ever asked to do a treadmill test that I shall be in trouble with arthritic knee pain. I have no trouble whatsoever with lifting things or obviously operating vehicle pedals, it is just the impact through the joint when walking very quickly or downhill which is a problem. Can you do a similar non weight bearing test, swimming or rowing machine?

[bestbooties]

I am concerned that if I am ever asked to do a treadmill test that I shall be in trouble with arthritic knee pain. I have no trouble whatsoever with lifting things or obviously operating vehicle pedals, it is just the impact through the joint when walking very quickly or downhill which is a problem. Can you do a similar non weight bearing test, swimming or rowing machine?

I'm having similar problems at the moment.
I have arthritis in my left knee which is OK until I step on an uneven kerb or walk down a slope. At the same time, I have a bout of sciatica which gives my some stick in my right leg. After walking some distance it looks as though I may be pissed.
Best treatment though is to keep working, sit still to long and I can't move at all.
A couple of pain killers and a ten minute stroll around the block before I go to work and I can do a twelve hour shift no problem.

[Bazza076]

Anyone know what the treadmill test involves? As in the speed and incline etc..

[grumpyken52]

I had what is referred to as a stress test for my cardiac problem. This is done via drugs rather than the treadmill as it tests the heart in isolation. Very handy if like me you suffer from joint or spine problems that restrict movement. The down side is being totally caffeine free for 24hrs prior to the test .

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