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I Am An Exceptional Blood Test Outcome. Why The Automatic Push ?

Stress Test? I'm 44 with an exceptional blood test outcome. Why the automatic push ? My bad cholesterol was 40 points higher than what is reguarded as upper limit O.K.-(bad). My doctor is pushing a test that will ultimately cost me a month s wages. I ll stop the butter and eggs thinking that in doing so will bring things back into balance.
Fri, 18 Dec 2009
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Can your doctor recommend both diet and medication changes first? There are cholesterol meds out there that can complement diet and exercise. Also, some insurance will cover a stress test if it is prescribed by a doctor. Depends on your carrier, check with them first.
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I Am An Exceptional Blood Test Outcome. Why The Automatic Push ?

Can your doctor recommend both diet and medication changes first? There are cholesterol meds out there that can complement diet and exercise. Also, some insurance will cover a stress test if it is prescribed by a doctor. Depends on your carrier, check with them first.