Re: Went to the Doctor yesterday

In article <d9i1u8$2la$1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, David Rind
<drind@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Jason wrote:
> > In article <1119626818.999750.244670@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
> > tforms1@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> >
> >
> >>Finally went to the doctor yesterday.
> >>
> >>Got an EKG, doctor took my blood pressure (120/80).
> >>
> >>He wants me to come back next week or an Echo and a Holter monitor.
> >>Then the week after for a stress test.
> >>
> >>So far no answers as to what caused the papitations.
> >>
> >>Are these 3 tests really necessary?
> >>Should I ask him anything? (I am relying on your experience to know
> >>what questions to ask, since I do not know enough)
> >>
> >>Thanks
> >
> >
> > Yes, those tests are necessary. Repost after the doctor
> > has told you the results of the tests.
> > Jason
> >
>
> How do you know that those test are necessary? What training do you have
> to give such advice?

David,
I try to remind people that I am not a doctor or medical expert but I
forgot--sorry. I based my post on common sense and what I learned from a
book related to heart disease that I read last week.
Jason

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