Heart Update

Okay so I'm thoroughly frustrated and a little ticked. I have now accumulated a couple grand in doctor bills from my chest pains only to be told the chest pains I'm aren't from my heart.

I went to see the cardiologist last Wednesday and got a sonogram, stress test and another EKG. The cardiologist said my heart is good. My valve issue is nothing to be concerned about and neither are the PVC's.

He said my PVC's are what probably causes the flutters and the occasional stabbing pains and because of that I need to limit my stress, anxiety and caffeine. He also said my heart gets stronger with exercise and because of that I need to exercise more to strengthen it.

He said he has no clue what caused the numbness and tingling in my right side or what's causing my current chest pains or shortness of breath. He just knew it wasn't related to my heart. His recommendation was to go back to my primary doctor and have more tests run.

Like that's going to happen. Got my ER bill today and it's over $1500! This is in addition to the $200 I already paid at the hospital. I'm also waiting on my bill from the ER doctor, my primary doctor and my cardiologist. I say if it's not life threatening I'm going to be dealing with the pain because I can't afford more tests.

I do know some of it is stress related, whatever it is. I notice the pain gets worse when I get keyed up. My new bills are not helping! Hope no one wanted anything for Christmas because this Santa Claus is officially broke.

(Don't get me wrong, I'm very happy there isn't anything wrong with my heart! I just wish it didn't cost so much to find out.)