Trucker's "Rules of the Road"

TRUCKER’S

“RULES OF THE ROAD”

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~ RESPECT RIGS ~

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1 ~  If you can’t see our face in our side mirrors, we sure can’t see YOU!
(If you are within 50 feet of our front or back bumpers, we can’t see you! …Blind zones)
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2 ~  We only ever have 10 brakes, not 18….
(None are disk brakes)
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3 ~  At 55 mph it takes a regulation football field and a half (650 ft) to come to a complete stop loaded…
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4 ~  An 18 wheeler’s weight fully loaded is 80,000 lbs…
(that’s 80,000 lbs of rolling death)
(40 tons)
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5 ~  Our rigs can suck motorcycles under with the draft killing riders…
(Also to people walking or standing as we pass by you…
If to close to us)
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6 ~  We swing wide at all turns…
(Most roads were not designed for rigs…)
(Long trailers are 48 feet and mainly 53 footers…)
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7 ~  Remember: Our cab turns left say, the trailer tail swings right….
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8 ~  1st Responders: We are usually the 1st to HELP you!
We are the 1st at an accident, we watched it happen!
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9 ~  Need HELP?  Ask us, we have resources to assist you in our cabs…
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10 ~  Fact:  Most auto vs rig accidents are caused by the auto &/or 2 wheeler…
(Proven by the Ride Along program with State Police, DOT certified…Cameras, video and tickets… In WA, MO & KY)
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11 ~  4 wheelers (autos, pickups, trucks, motorcycles) must STOP cutting us off!
(Be it at stops, ramps, traveling, in traffic, etc…)
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12 ~  4 wheelers STOP pushing us!
(We do the best we can loaded, flooring the pedal to the metal just to get rolling from a stop)
(Most trucks are governed at 62  – 68 mph, a few at 72 mph)
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13 ~  4 wheelers, move out of the way if you are going S.L.O.W in the right lane….
( It’s safer for you to change lanes than for us)
(We are on time sensitive delivery loads most times)
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14 ~  Our 4-way lights on, we may be backing up, not always stopped!
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15 ~   Backing in to a straight a way, we have to swing the cab to push the trailer in…
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16 ~  Do not high beam us, we have to hold our speeds!
(Some companies make us run at 50 – 55 mph)
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17 ~  In merge situations, we hold our lane and speeds on the highways…
(We can’t yield to you when you merge in from ramps, our loads may shift causing an accident….)
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18 ~  We are more deadly without the trailer attached….
(Bobtailing, we can flip as soon as we hit the breaks quick and hard!)
(Plus, brakes only stop on the front 2 brakes designed to work for 80,000 lbs!)
(Smaller the truck is NOT the safest either!)

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19 ~  Most of us have graduated Professional Truck School, we are professional tractor trailer drivers!
(Trucking is our career, our job, our lifestyle)~ ~ ~* 

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REMEMBER: 

If you bought it, a trucker brought it!
Thank the trucker….
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Christie
Lady Trucker
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Visit:   http://ladytruckerfyi.wordpress.com/

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It’s against the law for truckers to blow their air horns!
(Unless for an emergency)
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PASS IT ON!
SAVE A LIFE!
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FYI:   Police, EMT, ambulance, fire station training all do not include our “Rules” .. Go figure!
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You can change this and make your local towns, schools, emergency drivers and people you care about well AWARE you care by helping to save a life!

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RESPECT the RIG!  80,000 lbs of death rolling down the road… They can be your best friend or your worst nightmare… *Usually depends on YOU!  We are professional drivers, it’s our career and our lifestyle…
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Be aware...
Be in the know...
Drive safe and stay alive! 

PCOS Symptoms, Websites and Tests

PCOS

Symptoms...Websites...Tests

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PCOS - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

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http://www.wdxcyber.com/dxinf001.htm

5 Types of PCOS

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* Traditional PCOS -- anovulatory, increased androgens, no insulin resistance

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* Endocrine Syndrome X -- anovulatory, increased androgens, insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes

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* Non-Traditional PCOS --anovulatory, normal androgens, obese, insulin resistant or type 2 diabetes

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* Non-Traditional PCOS -- ovulatory, increased androgens, mild insulin resistance

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* Idiopathic Hirsutism -- ovulatory, increased androgens, no insulin resistance

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PCOS...LOCAH...THYROID Symptoms, Websites and Tests

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This list of symptoms and websites are beneficial for you to read over...Some of you may have the symptoms or know a lady that does...A quick indicator is those of us that carry their extra weight in the tummy and chin... (Thin women can have PCOS &/or LOCAH, too)

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READ ON...

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Symptoms for PCOS and LOCAH compiled from sites, forums, groups, research, etc...

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PCOS - Polycystic Ovary SyndromeLOCAH - Late Onset Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

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SYMPTOMS:.............PCOS.........LOCAH.........THYROID.....

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pX = PCOS...... lX = LOCAH......tX = THYROID

* Periods *

- absent...........................pX..........lX............__

- irregular........................pX.........lX......tX...__

- heavy, clots-golf balls....pX........................__

* Pregnancy *

- infertility......................pX.........lX............__

- trouble getting..............pX.........lX...........__

- miscarriages................pX.........lX............__

* Hair *- excessive.........pX.........lX.............__

- thinning.......................pX.........lX............__

- facial...........................pX........lX.............__

- pubic - early............................lX.............__

- zebra line- chest to belly..........lX.............__

- oily hair.....................pX.........lX.............__

* Weight *- obesity.......pX.........lX.............__

- hard to lose................pX...................tX...__

- gain easy....................pX...................tX...__

- IR - Insulin Resistance..pX......lX.............__

- Metabolic Syndrome..pX.........lX.............__

- fluid retention.........................lX.............__

* Skin *- acne...............pX........lX.............__

- dark skin patches.......pX........................__

(ex: nape of neck)

- skin tags.....................pX.........................__

- jaundice (yellowish)................lX..............__

- oily skin (excessive)....pX........lX...............__

- dry scalp....................pX........lX................__

* Cysts *

- ovaries.......................pX...........................__

- liver tumors............................lX...............__

- liver cancer............................lX................__

- kidney tumors........................lX................__

* Diabetes *

- Type II (2)................pX.........lX.................__

- Gestational................pX........lX.................__

* Cholesterol *

- high...........................pX........lX.................__

- high LDL................................lX.................__

- low HDL.................................lX.................__

* Triglycerides *

- high..........................pX.........lX................__

* Blood Pressure *

- high..........................pX.........lX................__

* Misc.... *

- Hypertension............pX.........lX.................__

- Stress........................pX........lX.................__

- Anxiety......................pX........lX................__

- Panic Attacks.........................lX................__

- Moodiness...............pX........lX.........tX.....__

- severe..................................lX..................__

- Heart Disease.........pX........lX...................__

- Hormone Disorder..pX.......lX..................__

- Neurological stuff...............lX..................__

- Depression..............pX.......lX.........tX......__

- Hyperinsulinemia....pX............................__

- excess Androgens..................lX................__

- Atherosclerosis......................lX...............__

- Hormone Imbalances..pX........lX.............__

- low sex drive...............pX.......lX........tX..__

- 21 Hydroxylase

- deficiency..............................lX..............__

- 17 OHPS

- high - over 30 NG/DL...........lX..............__

- Total Testosterone, NG/DL

- 59 is high, 40 is elevated..................lX......__

- enlarged clitoris...............................lX.....__

- deepened voice.................................lX....__

- Endometrial Cancer..............pX.......lX....__

- Endometrial Hyperplasia..................lX....__

- Sleep Apnea..........................pX........lX....__

- Restless Leg Syndrome..........pX..…..IX.....__

- Iron low.................................pX.......lX.....__

- Calcium low...........................pX.......lX.....__

- low B12..................................pX.......lX.....__

- Ferritin level low....................pX........lX....__

*add iron if under 100-150

* Menopausal *

- estrogen loss..........................pX.......lX....__

- hot flashes..............................pX...............__

- skin thinning..........................pX..............__

- elevated sensitivity.................pX..............__

- Cardio Disease.......................pX.............__

- effects on bladder

- negative..................................pX............__

- effects on vagina area

- negative..................................pX............__

- reduction in bone density........pX.............__

- Androgen levels high...............pX.............__

- poor lipid levels.......................pX.............__

- Hormone Imbalances.............pX.......lX..__

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Important info found in research as well...Research is ongoing: - PCOS is hereditary…- Symptoms are being added constantly from research findings...........RLS - Restless Leg Syndrome was recenly added...

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Birth Control Pills lower all your hormones... If some are still high, you could have PCOS &/or LOCAH... (per a research facility manager)

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2/98 Cosmopolitan Magazine article on PCOS by Dr. John Nestler, MD, professor of Endocrinology in Virginia ...

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Diagnosing problems - each woman may exhibit a different combination of symptoms or no symptoms at all, etc....- Experts now believe to be at the root of PCOS, is an inability to respond properly to insulin followed by;

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.............- high Cholesterol

.............- obesity

.............- high blood pressure

.............- risk of Diabetes

.............- heart disease

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*** If women have regular periods and normal levels of testosterone, they DO NOT have PCOS... Per Dr. Nestler...***

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Research shows LOCAH can bring PCOS on... Further research shows women will experience more or less symptoms of PCOS & LOCAH through their lives...

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LOCAH Sites

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http://www.members4.boardhost.com/LOCAH/ ...... CAH Support Forum, extensive info on CAH and LOCAH...

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http://www.caresfoundation.org/ ...... Care Foundation

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PCOS Sites

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www.ivf-et.com/pcosstate ...... The Center for Applied Reproductive Science...

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http://www.soulcysters.com/ ...... PCOS women, information, forum, resources, etc...

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http://www.pcosupport.org/ ...... PCOS Association with research, information, resources, etc...

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http://www.pcolist.org/ ...... *** (free to sign up – 1st hand experiences) *** - You will relate to almost every woman in here some way...- Excellent place to be yourself, post questions and get honest answers and ideas... *Part of the PCOS Association with an email forum set up with categories...

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http://www.inciid.org/faq/pcos.html ...... International Council on Infertility Information Dissemination...*Exceptionally informative site with a list of more sites...

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http://pcos.itgo.com/ ....... FAQs on PCOS at a glance...

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http://www.pcoscoach.com/ - Great site for information, news, books, links, etc...

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Androgen Site

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http://wwwthorne.com/townsend/mar/wns_update.html ....... Info on Androgens and women's health ( worth reading)

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Notes from research...

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PCOS is only in women at present... (research on men is going on)... Men do get Syndrome X...But, LOCAH effects women and men...- Research has proven PCOS is hereditary...

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My advice to all women having any of these symptoms;- Print this list out, check off your symptoms and show your doctor... NEVER take "NO" for an answer... Most likely he or she does not know about PCOS & LOCAH... Or have very little knowledge of both...- Medical history, etc... plays a huge part in your diagnosis ...- Push to see a Reproductive Endocrinologist familiar with PCOS & LOCAH...

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- Call Penn State University (PCOS research dept) for a referral............................ Phone #: 800.585.9585...

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- Call the Cedars Sinai PCOS Research Center for a referral.................................... Phone #: 310.423.9964...

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* Realize... PCOS & LOCAH are rare diseases/disorders... They are listed with the Rare Disease website...http://www.rarediseases.org/

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PCOS & LOCAH Tests:

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LOCAH

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- ACTH Test - it is a blood test... Be sure blood is drawn 3x's!

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PCOS................................DONE/date

- Along with symptoms

....- Ultrasound.....................__/___________

....- Total Testosterone..........__/___________

....- 17 OHPS........................__/___________

....- LH.................................__/___________

....- hormonal testing............__/___________

....- Calcium.........................__/___________

....- Iron...............................__/___________

....- Diabetes........................__/___________

....- Cholesterol....................__/___________

....- Tryglycerides................__/___________

....- Free Glucose................__/____________

....- Insulin.........................__/____________

....- IL-6.............................__/____________

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* Your doctor may want more.............PCOS - Thyroid Disorder and Cushings Disease need ruled out.............

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* READ your test results !!! Keep copies of all your tests, doctor visitnotes/charts, etc... You will see a pattern and be able to gain info andinsight from forums on PCOS & LOCAH from it...

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Test Results are explained here:

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http://www.fertilityplus.org/faq/hormonelevels.html ...... Fertility Plus Organization... Pregnancy tests are explained also....

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http://www.labtestsonline.org/index.html ...... Lab Tests Online...Public resource on clinical lab testing...

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Conversion Table for Blood Glucose Monitoring:

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http://www.joslin.harvard.edu/education/library/conversiontable.shtml ...... Joslin Diabetes Center (Harvard Education)

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Guess what? YOU end up having to educate your doctor(s).... I quess the price paid for rare disorders, syndroms, etc...

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I have personally gathered all this information and more for my own quest in being diagnosed with PCOS & LOCAH...

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- I hope the info will help you or someone you know... - Treatment is a HIT or MISS for each woman...FACT: No one thing works for everyone...We are all individuals with PCOS...

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* YOU could be saving their life by passing the PCOS word on...

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*Delphi Forums... FREE to join and well worth it....Use link below for online symptoms list.......

find=Search">http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/main.asp?webtag=medical&msg=41530.1&
find=Search

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PCOS - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Tests

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The list of tests below are compiled from research, PCOS ladies and doctors...

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* PCOS ladies have experienced needing these tests because their doctors do not know how much PCOS effects the body...

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* Important:

- For accurate results be BCP FREE for 2 solid months...

- Rule out Cushings and Thyroid problems...

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Tests To Request:

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CMP/Basic Metabolic Panel............Glucose^....Urea Nitrogen (BUN)....Creatine....BUN/Creatine Ratio.... Sodium....Potassium...

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Chloride....Carbon Dioxide...Calcium* ....

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FYI: Serum Insulin Level test - The level must be 11 or lower inorder for us to lose weight! ADD it to your test list... Doctors rarely ever include it... The number/test is a major "KEY" to losing weight...- If over 12, you will not lose, guaranteed!

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Lipid Panel..........Triglycerides....Total Cholesterol....HDL Cholesterol....LDL Cholesterol....Chol/HDLC Ratio....

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Hepatic Function Panel............Total Protein....Albumin....Globulin.... Albumin/Globulin Ratio....Total Bilirubin....Direct Bilirubin....Indirect Bilirubin....Alkaline Phosphate ....AST....ALT...ALP....

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Insulin^....T3...T4....TSH^....17 OHPS....17 PO ....DHEA-S^....FSH^.... LH^....Prolactin^....Hypothyroidism^....

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FreeTestosterone^....Total Testosterone^....SHBG^....Iron*....Magnesium*....IL-6'*....Ferritin*....B12*.... Estrogens....

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* = tests you need to request.......^ = tests needed for a suspected hormone disorder..........' = * special test done to warn of 3 things PCOS (1st 3 listed) can lead to...

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IL-6 is Interleukin - 6 ....I found this deep in heart disease research......... ( Heart Disease....Diabetes....Osteoporosis....frailty.... certain cancers )

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Blood Tests Needed Before Prescribing Metformin/Glucophage:

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LH....FSH....E2 (Estradiol)....DHEA-S....T....17 OHP.... Prolactin....TSH....BUN....CR....AST....ALT....LDH.... Glucose (fasting)....

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Ultrasounds To Have:Abdominal (regular one) and a TVS - TransVaginal * These have not been deemed necessary to diagnose PCOS *

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Lab Tests Can Be Interpreted Here:

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http://www.fertilityplus.org/faq/hormonelevels.html ...... Fertility Plus Organization... Pregnancy tests are explained also....

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http://www.labtestsonline.org/index.html ...... Lab Tests Online...Public resource on clinical lab testing...Conversion Table for Blood Glucose Monitoring:

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http://www.joslin.harvard.edu/education/library/conversiontable.shtml ......Joslin Diabetes Center (Harvard Education)

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Ladies this is a strong guide of tests you should have done at some point... Your doctor may take less or more, your insurance may not cover some... If your doctor requests more, ask WHY... If your insurance does not cover them, ask WHY and have your doctor explain why the need in writing to them...

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I hope this list further helps you in proper testing to give you a precise view of where you stand with your body in having PCOS... You are then able to know what needs done to make the wrongs right.... * These tests sure showed me what's what ...…….

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1/07 I educated the doctors and nurses on PCOS while hospitalized…

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FACT: 2004 the AACE http://www.aace.com/ made PCOS a priority to doctors... www.aace.com/pub/pdf/guidelines/PCOSpositionstatement.pdf ... Your life is at stake with PCOS, literally!

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I wish you all well,

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Christie christie.pcos@yahoo.com ... Feel free to email me, put PCOS Blog in subject line...

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San Diego, California- now in New Jersey

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My PCOS Blog: http://pcoslady.wordpress.com/

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My PCOS Blog: http://pcoslady.blogdrive.com/