I went to the doctor last week. I had a CT scan (first one in three years), blood tests, blood pressure test, etc. My blood pressure was down to 134 over 80, which is a big improvement over the 156 over 90 of a year ago. Something we are doing is helping, it may be my exercise program, or it may be the vitamin D the doctor has prescribed. My doctor feels that the MDR for vitamin D is too low, and has me on 6000 IU’s per day.
Interestingly Mayo Clinic has recently done a survey that indicated lack of vitamin D may contribute to high blood pressure.
My doctor also said he had recently read a report that in 40 percent of the CT scans, the radiologist found something that was unrelated to the reason for the test. My doctor appeared to be a bit skeptical of that figure. He said he did not know if the radiologist was trying to develop another income stream or if they were afraid of the possible liability.
In my case they reported a mass, somewhat thicker than water, and my doctor wanted to check the previous films.
When I asked him what it could be, he said it could be a shadow, or they could be looking through two layers of tissue instead of one, or it could be a layer of fat. He made no mention of cancer.
So we will wait for the review of the previous films.
In the mean time I will be a bit more diligent at eating my cottage cheese mixture, however, since writing my book I have learned that yogurt is an excellent substitute for cottage cheese and it is easier to mix. So I often have my yogurt mixture instead of ice cream. Yes, I know it is a sacrifice, but I like enjoying good health.
