I went to the doctor to see if there was something I could do about the fact that I bruise easy. I've always bruised easy, since I can remember, I'm just more concerned now that I'm older and people think that I'm abused. So I go to the doc and they do all kinds of blood work and then the doc said the nurse was concerned about my heart rate (46) so they did an EKG and sent me on my way and said they would send the results to me in a week or two. Yesterday I got a message on my answering machine, the doctor had scheduled a echo cardio gram (heart ultrasound) for friday. The doc didn't even call me to tell me anything. I've been trying to call the doctors office all day and the receptionist keeps giving me the nurses voice mail. I never had any problems before. Why wouldn't they call before scheduling something like that or atleast tell me why. My Dad said not to go for the test until they tell me why they want to give it in the first place.
2006-06-08 07:48:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
My personal opinion is I would go for the test and ask them then. I would also continue to call. Did you leave a message with the nurse? I think if the doctor scheduled for this test it must be important and it would be silly to no go because he didn't call you personally. If you don't like the way they are handling your case after the test, take the test results to another doctor and get a second opinion. I hope it all turns out alright. Good Luck!
Sometimes doctors forget there a faces beyond the tests they are looking at and don't always have the best bedside manner. Unfortunately some of the best doctors out there seem to have the worst bed side manners. When you call express your concerns to the nurse they will usually listen to you and help you get the information you need.
Let us know how you are doing!
I am modifying because I saw someone say they think it looks like you have cancer which I think is a load of crap and people on here sometimes just want to scare others. I hate it when people don't qualify their answers. So here is some information that I found on the internet.
http://www.webmd.com/hw/heart_disease/aa107574.asp
Here's another with the same information.
http://www.peacehealth.org/kbase/topic/special/aa107571/sec1.htm
I too have a low heart rate but not nearly as low as yours was. Mine is usually around 58. My fathers is around 56 and he is 59 he is also in really great shape, very athletic. I am not fat but I am not in great shape anymore, if I were my heart rate would be even lower. Your doctor is running test to see how you are, better to run too many than not enough. So please don't worry yourself to death without all the information, which I know is frustrating because no one is talking to you. Good Luck!
2006-06-08 07:55:52 · answer #1 · answered by Courtney 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always get the run-around when i call the doctor, they are always so busy. But i would keep calling & maybe explain to the receptionist (& also on the nurses voicemail) that you are very concerned about this. I know you must be really nervous, but i think you definitely should have the test done. Pray about it also! I hope everything turns out fine. I'll be praying for you too! Good Luck!
2006-06-08 08:12:53 · answer #2 · answered by . 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely go for the test anyway. There's no point being stubborn and "making a point" when it comes to your health. But you can still make an appt to talk to the dr, just don't delay the test. Prob if it was REALLY serious he would have called you, so the test is prob to check out some anomaly that may or may not be anthing important.
2006-06-08 12:33:14 · answer #3 · answered by daisy519 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your heart rate is too low (abnormal). Circulation is slow so blood does not get around fast enough. Can cause fainting. Has it always been that low (normal 65-80)? They want to find the cause. Pres GW Bush has the same heart rate but they know his is genetic and that is why he fainted 1 time.
2006-06-08 08:25:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok be cool!if it was something so serious they would try to find u many times!it might not be heart problem.they r several other possibilities.hope u r ok!@ bye
2006-06-08 07:56:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
personally, if my doc didnt contact me, that means it is urgent. you sound like you might have cancer.......if u do, fight it and b a survivor!!!
2006-06-08 08:15:09 · answer #6 · answered by blueshimmeringpink4you 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋