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It drawn today for the medication I take, I have had in the past where they took just did my meds only and it came out okay with, and then other times they told me I had high cholesterol and another low iron level in my blood with, I have not had any coffee today because I found out it can alter the test results and as for the cholesterol I had breakfast that my wife made and didn't know that they were going to do that with my blood work, I'm assuming that they are going to do my meds only today… read more
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I have blood work done once a year. Some levels are checked every time others are checked maybe every other year just to be safe. I'm instructed to fast 10 hours before (can only have black coffee and water) and take meds as usual.
Once you reach over 40 or so, they check other things as well to try and prevent/avoid other comorbid diseases, etc.
@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member, I was told that I had high cholesterol level, so I stopped eating pastry and greasy foods, and I use proactive margarine, it has improved over few months, I hope you're feeling okay 🙏.
When I have to Fast, I bring a lot of water and fruit, possibly an egg or a PBJ sandwich. One time I had my bloods drawn at 9 AM or so. My Appointment with the Doctor was at 2. I have taken the Generic Briviact for over 2 weeks, need to arrange a Blood Draw.
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