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Panicking about my hospital test

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ursulauc62
ursulauc62

Hi,

I am due to have an ECG exercise stress test this morning, and I am panicking and really dont want to go. I dont have to have aheart problem, its just too much to cope with as well as everything else. I was pretty sure I just had a chest infection, but I did get some back pain and felt a bit winded yesterday when cleaning and hoovering.  I dont even know whats normal enymore or not. I just know that I couldnt really cope with bad news. I'd end up paranoid about doing any exercise or aerobic activity or doing anything which might stress me.  

I know I'm being stupid. My aunt have had angina for nearly forty years and is 91, so I know people can be Ok with it.  I'm just am active sort of person, and I dont want that to have to stop.

I know this isnt directly menopause related, but I have had quite a few health checks in the last year or so, after the menopause set in and I'm fed up with my dr sending me for them!

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    sha863 ursulauc62

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    Congratulations, you've managed to live long enought to possibly have health problems. It's best to go have the test. I had one, I have panic attacks and the docs at ER weren't sure if the chest pain was ht attack or panic attack. ugh   The test showed I had some blockage, doc advised me to exercise, lose wt..... Needless to say, I now take my anxiety meds daily! And, if there is a problem, probably soon enough that a noninvasive therapy can be used. Relax.
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