STRESS TEST RESULTS

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     Went to hospital on Friday evening with bad shortness of breath and my legs were acting up.  Called my cardio and he suggested that if its so uncomfortable for me to go to emergency.  I had trouble breathing most of the day Friday.  My abuteral pump didn't help me either.  I was perplexed and scared.  Kept me on Heparin until I came home this evening. 

     Hope you are feeling better and you have good test results too!!!!

     xoxoMaryMe

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When you say your legs were acting up-are you referring to the cramping?  Did they check you for PAD?,or med.'s causing this?, or perhaps needing a supplement?

I'm not completely sure one has anything to do with the other, Mary.  What did your Dr. think?  Sounds like he was considering a blood clot?  That's why the heparin?

You know when you have gastric reflux, angina and asthma, it can be very difficult to tell the difference.  So I do understand, as I've been there before.  Just make sure you get at least some thought's re this from your Dr., okay!?

Hugs, Teri xoxoxo

You mentioned that there is an area they could not stent or by-pass.  I have been told the same by one of the ninny's I see. (distal LAD)  What is this thing in Europe that they are doing for people like us?  What is this Chemo treatemnt? Do you drink the stuff? How will you know it is working?  Have they mentioned to you about collaterals that may grow? 

I had 2 stress echo's recently.  One showed postive ST changes during stress. Told not to worry. Then I had the repeat at another facility and the doc was upset with me cuz I had just had one at his competitors place.  He would not show me the results but told me the competetor's was all wrong.  (Hatfield and the McCoys, M.D.)   I was suppose to have a repeat Cardiolite test done (had 3 stents in 6 months earlier) and  Dr. Bozo was so mad at me that he cancelled this and said the stress echo he just did, was as good as a nuclear cardiolite and come back in a years time.  Does anyone know if a stress echo is the same as a Nuclear cardiolite?  I think I have been railroaded again.  This group of doctors want things their way or the highway especially if one is older.

Hi Everyone!

I've had the stress echocardiography done using a medication to make my heart go faster than normal-they were checking to see if my heart was strong enough to undergo surgery.  Apparently it was - I had the bypass right afterwards.  Here's a site that explains it a bit better.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007150.htm

If you are having a nuclear stress test, here is another site to visit..

http://www.asnc.org/patientinfo/information.cfm#A-2

     Hope your doing well.  I'm so so at this point, I'm playing the waiting game this week.   Gastro on Monday, Cardio on Thursday and Hematologist on Saturday.  Hope something shows to explain all the craziness lately.  Have chest pain on and off, sort of feels like ripping or tearing.  I will report this to cardio.  Just biding my time.  I hope you had good test results yourself.  Let me know. Thanks for your concern.  

       Take care, be well and God Bless!

       xoxoMARYME        

    I'm letting you know that I'm being started on a water pill to take with the Altace  -  Triamterene/HCTZ (Dyazide or Maxzide).  He's a phone call away, if I have anymore problems.  Don't know what happened when I was in the hospital other than normal results on test.  Guess I'm cracking up!!!!?????  I did see the hematologist on Sat., May 28 and my liver enzymes were elevated, going to have a sonogram of the abdomen done, especially checking the liver.  I'll be off Lipitor and Zetia for 2 weeks.  Lipid levels are well below normal.  They took more bloods.  I'll be seeing him on Sat., June 4 again.  My autoimmune system and thyroid is fine, I guess that's good news.  Thanks for your letting me vent here folks, God Bless.

    Take care, be well all!!!!

    MARYME

    P.S.  Teri I won't see the Gastro until June 6th.  Crazy me had the dates mixed up Ooops!

    Hope all is well with you and your doggie Sam.  It is amazing how animals sometime take on characteristics of their owners and sometimes even look like them.  No kidding.  Hope you two stay well.  Yes my doctor is on top of everything but has no clue as to what happened with me on Mother's Day weekend.  Everything was normal.  Go figure.  My legs never bothered me except for my knees.  Who knows??????  You would think I'd be use to this by now.  NOPE not me.  I get more puzzled and perplexed about things.  I really try to figure things out, sometimes I guess only God knows why this happens.  Good to say hello and I hope you stay well (Sam) too!!

     I'll keep you posted about my upcoming visits.

     Take care, God Bless and be well.

     xoxoMARYME

Chevy--just a quick note--  ALL of my tests are always normal--

and I have had multiple blockages that are only found on cardiac cath--

If you are still feeling poorly continue to pursue this as you know your body better than anyone!  Please keep us posted-

Hi MaryMe!

It sounds so far, so good, except you are still left with almost what you started with...the chest pain and SOB?!  You mentioned that you had CT scans done?-of your chest?  Have you had a chest x-ray recently with this pain and SOB?

If it's not reflux, and it's not heart? (What tests did they do for that?)  Have you ever had a history of asthma?-wheezing?  This should have shown up on the other tests...just a thought.

I wish you well and please keep me updated MaryMe!!

Hugs, Teri