Today I went to the heart doctor again, I went to see her once more during this week because I was having heart palpitatios. All my tests were OK, but I failed in the stress test because I was afraid to go on. I was afraid that I could have a heart attack. I was there for having heart palpitations! It was like running with a hurt leg! I dont think that stress test for my problem was good. I think it can really kill me. So she wrote me a medicine and asked me to come n do that stress test again one month later. What should I do? Any recommendations? I dont wanna take it.
2006-12-29 06:58:47 · 6 answers · asked by sj 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
This is one of those tests that just needs a different name!!! Maybe it should be called the peace of mind test!
When you take the (poorly named) stress test, your doctor is looking for specific changes in your vital signs and heart rhythm when your heart rate rises.
You are complaining of palpatations, and she appearantly didn't see any indicators on any of the other tests, so she needs to increase your heart rate by making you walk briskly for a few minutes to see if they happen under "stress". If she sees anything adverse that might be causing your problem, she is going to stop the test and know exactly how to treat you.
This is where the peace of mind comes in. The longer you go, the more tired you get...(she isn't seeing anything terrible or you would have already stopped)...the better off you are!!
Lets look at your hurt leg comparison. What if you just sit on the sidelines with your hurt leg and do nothing...and the cause of the pain is a rock in your sock??
Take off the socks, walk on the treadmill, get your peace of mind or a proper treatment for your specific problem and have a Happy New Year!!!
2006-12-29 17:17:24 · answer #1 · answered by onenonblonde 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had this test done twice and it is not fun....but it is very helpful to the doctor to see if you really do have heart problems. They have to have a doctor and people actually watching you when this test is done. They are watching your blood pressure and pulse at all times. They can see if you are not doing well and will stop the test. My blood pressure went too high my first time and my test was stopped. You can talk to your doctor tell her you would like to wait and see if you have any more problems. If it is for palpitations I would suggest not drinking caffeine, decreasing stress, not eating large meals before bedtime, getting enough sleep. You have the right to discuss options with your doctor. Tell her your fear and see if she still feels it is necessary. No one can make you take any test...it is your body.
2006-12-29 08:22:17 · answer #2 · answered by bethybug 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what that is. But has anyone in the history of this machine ever got a heart attack while doing that test? If not, then you're being ridiculous and will have a heart attack just thinking of it. I'm sorry, but you need to get over the fear.
2006-12-29 07:07:57 · answer #3 · answered by ~∂Їβ~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had a heart attack and 5 stents placed. I had a stress test yesterday. (One of numerous I have had) Believe me, you are safer having that stress test than you are at home right now. You have an EKG machine hooked up to you at all times and a nurse and Dr.
If your Dr. believes you should have one, trust her or get another Dr. or opinion.
You are stressing more over a test than you should be.
2006-12-29 12:02:31 · answer #4 · answered by Hannahbelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trust your physician. A stress test may very well find the source of your symptoms. Or, your palpitations may go away on the treadmill. Your risk of a problem from stress testing is very, very low.
2006-12-29 08:23:50 · answer #5 · answered by Amy P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try not to think it is something tragic, which is easy to do, see your doctor for a full blood count, and try to relax, anxiety comes in all forms, eat well and be conscious of general issues that may cause upset. I suffer these symptoms from time to time and have just come back from my GP... stay proactive and do not be afraid to see another doctor if one is not listening peace of mind is very omportant... good luck.
2016-03-28 23:57:36 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋