The unfortunate place of optimal health is a fine point on the curve.

Its a balance between positive and negative aspects. All of medicine is fine tuning to that point, but its a range of values. The cardiac stress test is taken outside of of your usual med regime (as much as possible) to find your baseline condition. It seems counterintuitive, but the cause is right.

I'm not sure what your other med is, or is for, but its one that obviously tries to navigate that sweet spot on the curve. Coumadin can be like that, but if clotting is an issue, then the side effects are a good trade for what it prevents. It is one of the drugs that docs will usually "wean" you off of.

From the limited info you gave, it sounds like you need a GP to coordinate treatments between specialists. This is a big problem in this country; no oversight. You have been a victim of not enough explanation. There are various online resources now, discussing various treatments and drug regimens in depth. Try checking into these. Don't overreact about what's hapening to you; dig deeper and demand explanations of treatments. Good luck to you. You are probably in better hands that you have been led to believe, but ask for reassurance.

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Topic - Need discussion group about health care and health care providers - Goober58 11:51:40 10/27/14 (23)

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The unfortunate place of optimal health is a fine point on the curve. - free.ranger 12:56:21 10/27/14 (1)

RE: The unfortunate place of optimal health is a fine point on the curve. - Goober58 15:34:36 10/27/14 (0)

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The unfortunate place of optimal health is a fine point on the curve. - free.ranger 12:56:21 10/27/14 (1)

RE: The unfortunate place of optimal health is a fine point on the curve. - Goober58 15:34:36 10/27/14 (0)

The unfortunate place of optimal health is a fine point on the curve.

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