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Should I contact my Doc?
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Should I contact my Doc?
by Barbara-in-Alabama, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Barbara in Alabama on March 07, 1999 at 17:49:19:
I am an insulin dependent, female, 41 year old diabetic. I have been diabetic for 12 years. I been having some bouts of shortness of breath and my doctor ordered a stress test and thallium scan. The stress test showed a problem but the doctor said the thallium scan was fine. My doctor said my heart sounds strong. The problem is I still experience shortness of breath and my blood pressure ranges from 143/85 to as high as 170/110. Is it possible for a thallium scan to be a false negative - could I still have a problem that didn't show up? Also, with my blood pressure going up, should I call my doctor now or wait until my next appointment in May?
I really appreciate your help. I find the information I get from your sight useful in being a better patient and it helps me to better understand what is going on with me.
Thanks,
Barbara
I am an insulin dependent, female, 41 year old diabetic. I have been diabetic for 12 years. I been having some bouts of shortness of breath and my doctor ordered a stress test and thallium scan. The stress test showed a problem but the doctor said the thallium scan was fine. My doctor said my heart sounds strong. The problem is I still experience shortness of breath and my blood pressure ranges from 143/85 to as high as 170/110. Is it possible for a thallium scan to be a false negative - could I still have a problem that didn't show up? Also, with my blood pressure going up, should I call my doctor now or wait until my next appointment in May?
I really appreciate your help. I find the information I get from your sight useful in being a better patient and it helps me to better understand what is going on with me.
Thanks,
Barbara
