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Well I made it through with flying colors,guess I'm not as blind as I thought.
Now they want a treadmill test.
I'll let ya'll know how that goes.
T.T.F.N.
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A treadmill test? Do you have a history of cardiac problems?
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yep,had a minor heart attack a year and a half ago in lower part of heart.they did the catheter thingy because of a small restriction.
been fine ever since,take my meds and such,excercise more,quit smoking etc.
thanks for your help!
Keith
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I feel your pain on this one. I have high blood pressure that, so far, hasn't been controlled that well (150/94 avg). I have had a resting EKG, a cardiolyte stress test and a cardiac echo. A whole mess of blood work which showed that I have really great cholesterol levels (144). I also had a echo and some type of nuclear med procedure to see if my kidneys were the problem (they weren't). Now after sinking almost $1350 into this, it's still too high. So I guess I'm out of the (part time) driving business.
The great part is that every one of the doctors I talked too said that NONE of the tests that I had can predict if I will suddenly lose consiousness, which is the stated objective of the program. Also, if I were a pilot of a passanger aircraft, I would be healthy enough to pass with flying colors!! (BP requirements 155/95).
Go figure!!!!
Probably just another way that the government want's to "create a shortage" of drivers where none exists!!
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Psycho,
Just a question, not really a suggestion.
Since conventional methods haven't been effective in controllong your blood pressure, have you tried some of the non-conventional methods? I am referring to some of the herbal remedies available that may help lower it just enough to get you 'back in the saddle', so to speak.
Hey, it's worth a shot at this point, isn't it?
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