Because my doctors love to see me squirm, they are constantly coming up with new and exciting ways to test me for life-threatening illnesses.
It started as a routine allergy shot. In casual conversation with the nurse, I mentioned I've been experiencing anxiety attacks lately. I've had them before. They suck, but they pass. She freaked out and had to go talk to my doctor about it. Next thing you know, I'm being shooed off to the EKG department for an immediate EKG.
The EKG results were normal, but that didn't dissuade the doctor. She reported to me that my cholesterol was VERY high and she wants me to wear a holter monitor for 24 hours, followed by an echocardiogram. The earliest I could schedule either was a week later. Does NOTHING for my anxiety attacks.
So today arrived and now I resemble a cyborg, with wires and electrodes over my torso. It's stunning. I think I'm going to start keeping my mouth shut at allergy shots from now on.
You have my sympathy dear. Those things are miserable to wear. Hope the results that come back are fabulous.
Posted by: Kristin | April 10, 2009 at 09:35 PM
That does suck. Repeat after me: "Peachy!" Now practice it before each and every future appointment.
Posted by: Julia | April 10, 2009 at 10:50 PM
Oh the joy that is a holter monitor. The only good thing I can say is that now the data is recorded onto memory cards, so you no longer have to lug around a 20 pound tape deck. Here's to excellent, perfect results!
Posted by: Erin | April 11, 2009 at 09:32 PM
Maybe they get referral fees? I went in for routine bloodwork one day and ended up with a stat EKG, too. They didn't like my pulse, but ultimately all it did was cost money and stress me out.
I hope the results are completely benign and it doesn't drive you too crazy.
Posted by: andrea | April 12, 2009 at 03:44 PM
Did you see that episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm where Larry gets the holter monitor because his heart rate soared when a sexy nurse walked in during his heart exam? You can pull a Larry and totally use this to your advantage -- if a crazed road-raged man tries to attack you, you can pull up your shirt, show him all of the wires, and fake a heart attack!
Posted by: PiquantMolly | April 12, 2009 at 04:28 PM
Your robot body has finally arrived!! Well, part of it anyway.
Posted by: Natalee | April 13, 2009 at 12:10 PM