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Need vibes of calm. Taking part 1 of a heart stress test tomorrow and (Original Post) GreenPartyVoter Sep 2012 OP
My dear GreenPartyVoter! CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2012 #1
All I know is no caffeine for 24 hours. Didn't say whether or not I could or should take my meds or GreenPartyVoter Sep 2012 #3
They should have told you all that info when you made the appt. CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2012 #7
I will try calling around 7 or so and see if anyone is there. I think my biggest concern is GreenPartyVoter Sep 2012 #8
Not to worry! CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2012 #13
good luck fizzgig Sep 2012 #2
Thanks! *hugs* GreenPartyVoter Sep 2012 #5
Good luck and smooth sailing, GreenPartyVoter Ptah Sep 2012 #4
Thanks, Ptah. What a nice portrait of Mrs. Johnson! GreenPartyVoter Sep 2012 #6
Do your biofeedback, deep breathing and make sure you had the right kind of meal (or not) and relax. freshwest Sep 2012 #9
Thanks! I will do my best to keep calm. GreenPartyVoter Sep 2012 #11
Get a good night's sleep, hopefully without RX, for stamina if you run for them. freshwest Sep 2012 #16
"I got good and drunk the night before so I would look and feel my best." HopeHoops Sep 2012 #10
*snarf* GreenPartyVoter Sep 2012 #12
I think that's my favorite line from "Alice's Restaurant". HopeHoops Sep 2012 #14
You won't have to run. You might have to walk fast but they won't take chances. nolabear Sep 2012 #15
If you are unable to walk quickly HeiressofBickworth Oct 2012 #17
Hmmm I will ask my knees. They are not in great shape, but I will try walking first. Thanks! GreenPartyVoter Oct 2012 #18

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,296 posts)
1. My dear GreenPartyVoter!
Sun Sep 30, 2012, 07:53 PM
Sep 2012

Part 1 of a heart stress test? Did they tell you what to expect?

I've had (and flunked) them. Perhaps I can help you...

GreenPartyVoter

(72,377 posts)
3. All I know is no caffeine for 24 hours. Didn't say whether or not I could or should take my meds or
Sun Sep 30, 2012, 07:55 PM
Sep 2012

what to wear. (Is this the running on the treadmill thing?) I think I will take my meds with me.

I wish I had thought of these questions before the weekend.

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,296 posts)
7. They should have told you all that info when you made the appt.
Sun Sep 30, 2012, 07:58 PM
Sep 2012

Can you call in the morning and ask before you go?

You Will Be Fine!

They do monitor you very closely during the treadmill, and afterwards. Not to worry...

GreenPartyVoter

(72,377 posts)
8. I will try calling around 7 or so and see if anyone is there. I think my biggest concern is
Sun Sep 30, 2012, 08:02 PM
Sep 2012

embarrassing myself trying to run on a treadmill. LOL

freshwest

(53,661 posts)
9. Do your biofeedback, deep breathing and make sure you had the right kind of meal (or not) and relax.
Sun Sep 30, 2012, 08:03 PM
Sep 2012

If anything starts to go wrong, they'll stop the test. No worse than a work out at the health club, really.
A rather vigorous one, maybe, but they'll take care of you and make sure nothing goes awry.

freshwest

(53,661 posts)
16. Get a good night's sleep, hopefully without RX, for stamina if you run for them.
Sun Sep 30, 2012, 08:20 PM
Sep 2012

Last time they had me do one it was on a fast running inclined treadmill.

nolabear

(41,915 posts)
15. You won't have to run. You might have to walk fast but they won't take chances.
Sun Sep 30, 2012, 08:10 PM
Sep 2012

Wear loose fitting, comfortable clothes and walking shoes. Most likely they'll stick electrodes all over you and you'll have to walk pretty quick for a while. I haven't done this but my husband has done a bunch and no running was involved. They won't make you do more than your knees, hips, etc. can do.

HeiressofBickworth

(2,682 posts)
17. If you are unable to walk quickly
Mon Oct 1, 2012, 12:24 AM
Oct 2012

they will give you a drug that will speed up your heart rate as though you were running. It can feel "odd" but when the test is over (and it only takes a few minutes), they give another drug to slow it back down. In my case, I have bad knees and they decided to give me the drug. It made me sick to my stomach and light-headed; I thought I was going to pass out. They stopped immediately and I recovered in seconds. The next time I told them I would take my chances walking quickly with the bad knees rather than have the drug. If they give you the drug, you may not have the same reaction I did. At any rate, it isn't difficult, even when it's difficult.

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