Have you ever been to Cedars-Siani? Wow what a huge hospital, I knew it had a great reputation, but I had no idea what I was in for. The minute we got there I figured I had made a huge mistake. I arrived 40 minutes early for the appointment (I was told to arrive 30 min ahead), then I had an appointment for 10am and didn't see the doctor til 5 after 11am. I figured it would be a quick glaze over my case and I would have to wait longer to see the doctor than I would seeing the doctor. Thankfully I was in for a surprise. I had an appointment with the Director of Women's Heart Health...she was great.
She spent at least 30-40 minutes reviewing my pains, symptoms and life history. In the end she ultimately decided that I probably have a functional problem with the arteries surrounding my heart. She has yet to look over my angio, but she has requested that I get more tests done and then I will follow up with her again in 6 weeks.
Dr. Bairey-Merz has been doing research on Women alone for the past 15 years. She explained to me how most all of the research out today for heart issues is based on Males. Listening to her put me at ease. The new diagnosis in question is Prinzmetal's Angina. As a result of my visit I know have a series of blood work, an MRI and the blessing of wearing a holter monitor for 48 hours...I can handle the holter monitor, but it means that I cannot shower for 48 hours and she has requested that I go for a run while wearing it (so I feel for everyone around me at work:().
I felt great coming out of the office for the rest of the day until after my spin class. The class itself felt great, but afterward my once dull aching chest pain decided to take on a new twist. Now the pain is sharp and is on my left side, which isn't a great sign. It always seems to work that the pain is worse after seeing a doctor!!
Well hopefully I will get in for my tests soon...
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