Phoenix:
Is your cholesterol at a normal level?
( I'm just curious ).
Quote:"If you have any doubts," says Stein, "go to the emergency room.
And...as we've noted on other threads, it is not uncommon for people in the ER to die, because of poor diagnosis by the MDs.
Phoenix--
You're probably right about your stint of being All Things to All People.
Hang up your cape and stay out of telephone booths.
So was your silent heart attack caused only by stress?
There HAS been a shift in my thinking since I got my news. Yesterday I went for a 4 mile walk. It was hot, and blastingly humid. I think that I paid much more attention as to what was going on inside my body as I walked. I stopped a bit more often than normally. I think that I have to cut this nonsense out, and stop contemplating my navel so much.
If you're prone to silent heart attacks, you might reconsider taking 4 mile walks.
Phoenix--
Perhaps four mile hikes in the heat of the day should be a pleasure of the past. What detested chore are you going to eliminate to balance the loss of the walks?
Hold your dominion.
Well, on Thursday and Friday I took the stress test and the echocardiogram. Verrry interesting. I had no problem with the stress test. I had the opportunity to talk with the tech, and watched the screen while he was doing the echo. He showed me that I had some calcium buildup on my aorta. He said that I would probably have to watch this. He did not seem terribly concerned.
The problem is that the doc is going on vacation, and I won't have the complete picture until June 7. I would assume that if there was anything hysterical going on, I would hear from one of the other doctors in the group before then.
So that's my story, so far. I am off to my 3-4 mile walk, before the air outside becomes like a blast furnace!
Phoenix--
Twenty years ago scans showed Mr. Noddy's aorta, stomach, lungs, and esophagus were all encased in calcium deposits.
He's still alive.
Still, I know you want the official word--now.
Noddy- Except for feeling a little annoyed, I am ok with waiting. I want to know because I want to get the clearance for my stupid finger operation. I can't bend the finger now, and it usually does not even hurt. Every once in awhile though, I will pick up something the wrong way, and WHAM! I get a shot in the finger, and let out a yell that scares the hell out of Mr. P.
I also would like to get the show on the road, as I would like to make my NY trip in July.
Are you doing any excercises for your finger?
