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Old 22nd December 2009 | 06:30
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javelin
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For a touch of sensibility for a moment...........

You get one done at 40 under current CAA thinking.

As my family have had problems, I get mine done every 2 years.

First one was around 5.5, then it has risen slightly to 6.5 and stayed stable - I am 51.

As my AME says - towards the higher end but here is the important thing - no other contra indications, i.e. not overweight 86kg/6'1", no smoking, reasonably active, reasonable diet moderate drinker ( ).

I find it a good check every 2 years to ensure no trends start, if they do I will correct them or look at drugs to modify.

There is no hard and fast 'limit', it depends on your personal circumstances.
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