which kind of docotor do i make appt with?

Question

i dont have a family doctor,or have insurance,my last doctor was in another state.im having hard to explain pains in my chest,,not stabbing pains,just like a dull ache,im going to make an appt tomrow but not sure if i call a family doctor or a heart doctor?i had a heart attack 11 yrs ago which triggerd a muscle diease which does affect my chest wall muscles.i just cant affor d to go to one just to be referred to the other..thanks

Answer 1

Personally, I would go to a cardiologist. Mainly because of your past history. You can have records forwarded from your previous doctor prior to your visit so that the new doctor can get a glimpse of your past. Avoid family practice doctors, as they may just tell you it is stress due to moving.

Answer 2

I would say go to a cardiologist. But you usually need a referral for that. Besides, you probably don't want to wait long to be seen (can often take days to weeks to be seen by a cardiolgist who is not already your doc.) The quickest, but most expensive, way to a cardiologist would be an ER. If you need to, then do so.

Even at your local clinic you will be seen by a general practitioner first. I would start with them first. It will be cheaper. With your history, I am sure they will want to do some blood work and an ECG.

Answer 3

Make an appointment with a physician who specializes in internal medicine. Going to a cardiologist is diagnosing yourself with a heart problem -- not something you want to do. Perhaps you have a lung problem. However you don't know that and should not go to a pulmonary specialist.

An internal medicine specialist will give you the diagnosis you need.

Answer 4

MOST HEART DR'S DO REQUIRE A RE FERAL. If YOU HAD A HEART DR IN ANOTHER STATE, TRY GETTING THEM TO GIVE YOU A RE FERAL. THEY CAN FAX IT TO THE NEW DR YOU WISH TO SEE. Maybe even your MD will fax a re feral if you know the Dr you wish to see. EITHER WAY, YOU DO NEED TO SEE A HEART DR. [asap] The symptoms do not sound good. If you were ever a smoker, you may also need to see a lung Dr. I hope this is not the case. Until you do see a heart Dr, stay away from cig. smoke.
Good luck with finding a good cardio. Dr.

Answer 5

Already you had an heart attack 11 yrs ago, what are you waiting for? Please contact an ER you can require a cardiologist's opinion.
No use wasting time on the web, if you have your sublingual nitrates, take one immediately, and follow the above instruction, OK.

Answer 6

Eat protein powder shakes. its helping me,,

limit salt ,no chocolate, no Alcohol. no caffeine..

Don't take the Stress test at the cardiologist,, I did and it enlarged my heart...
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Answer 7

You had a heart disease history and you don't have a cardiologist? Are you nuts?