Loggy-z is a relieved man today. I have got my license back and can drive from the 28th march. I had the medical as I previously mentioned. I rang the dvla the day they got my results and the medical department made the decision within 24hours. There was no contact made with my own doctor or any investigations into my previous medical history. My advice is don't drink for 14 days before the medical and do take pure milk thistle 3 times a day in that time. It seems to have worked for me. Next step is trying to get insurance. Good luck to all who still have to do the medical. I personally believe 90% of all driver have drank while over the limit, many the morning after without knowing. You will one day get caught, I for one have learned the hard way but learnt my lesson, I have!

hi all from loggy-z Been for my medical on 27th FEB with the most jumped up doctor you could ever wished to meet. No hallo goodbye, just get the job done quick and get paid 1 Took my blood pressure said it was high 2 Ask me a series of questions about drink. How much do I drink when was my last drink has drink ever been a problem. 3 Asked about any drug taking. Most yes/no questions he was ticking no before I gave him the answers 4 Weighed me 5 Checked my height 6 Simple eye test 7 Took my blood 8 Asked for payment of £110 (cash only)before I left the room to fill a sample bottle with urine 9 Returned with urine he checked it with a dip strip. 10 Then told me all done I could escape now??? I asked him how long it would be before I would get the results and he told me to ring the DVLA. I was in and out in within 10 minutes I rang the DVLA 4th March they told me to ring back on the 12th and they should know something. They told me I am allowed to driver from the 27th midnight and if my my medical enquires were still not finalised they would issue me with a temporary driving license loggy-z

Paul don't tell me you have to pay again. If your gamma gt are still high even if your not drinking you must be in a catch 22. When's the medical and is it the same doctor. Mine is this Friday I'll give you an update and will ask the doctor about things that could make you fail apart from alcohol. If your not drinking and your doctor says you have no drinking problem then surely your going through the same procees again to be knocked back. How long after the test do you find out your results.

liverpool paul hope you passed the DVLA medical. I believe the omerprozale can send your GT levels right up. I have my medical on the 27th Feb and have spoke to my GP. He said he knows of no questionnaire that the DVLA will send him and was not aware of one??? are you sure they do this. I know someone who took the medical 6 months ago and he was a regular weekend heavy drinker gave up for ten days and passed. His view was the medical was just another money maker after paying nearly £110 cash as the doctor would not accept a cheque. If I was to fail would I be able to appeal loggy-z

I ment 4000 failed

I am in the same boat as you my medical is in Febuary. Out of 40,000 medical done last year for banned drivers nearly 400 failed thats only 10%. The blod test have to be good, I have been told by my gp that drugs if any kind are not screened for, so you should be save on that. The answers you give to there questions will determine weather that check your med records. If you do get any more info or avice can you email it me at Edit I will help you as well. I know 2 people who have had the medical in the last year one failed one passed and I will be speaking to them at the end of this week So will keep you informed if you email me.

'I am going to have the DVLA medical in Feb 2009. I refused to give a sample,stupid I know now. I have had a few heavy binges on the drink over the last year but nothing since August 08. Does anybody know the questions they ask you when you have the medical. I have been told they are very subtle questions to try and catch you out on your drinking history and also take your blood, what else does invole. My doctor knows I have had a few bad episodes on the drink, but that's behind me now. Will they be contacting my GP if my bloods are OK. I have drove with a clean license for 20 year and feel I have paid my due with fines, loss of job etc. I need to pass this medical as I have a job lined up if I get my License back. Any advise or information would be much appreciated. Has any body had the medical passed or failed

'Liverpool paul' I am going to have the DVLA medical in Feb 2009. Like you I refused to give a sample,stupid I know now. I have had a few heavy binges on the drink over the last year but nothing since August 08. Do you remember the questions they asked you when you had the original medical that you unfortunately failed. I have been told they are very subtle questions to try and catch you out on your drinking history. My doctor knows I have had a few bad episodes on the drink, but that's behind me now. Will they be contacting my GP if my bloods are OK. I can understand the frustration and worry you are going through. Please can you give me some advise