Ugh

[stacie304 14]

Just found out I need to do a nuclear stress test because my regular stress test came back "iffy". Umm scary... anyone else have to do this?

[confusedturtle3 246]

I haven’t had a nuclear stress test but I will be praying everything is good and you will be ok. [emoji177]

[ggfvsg 1]

I have had a nuclear stress test and it was less scary than it sounded. My dr said that it was actually less stress on me than a treadmill test would have been. It lasted about 15 minutes. They give you medication and for me, it just made me feel a bit warm. I had to talk and answer some questions and I had a few minutes I felt a little breathless, but nothing scary. I was okay because I had been told that if anything were to happen, they had something they would give me to automatically stop the test. You will do just fine. Best to you!

[stacie304 14]

thank you ggfvsg.. that makes me feel a little better. Still don't want to do it though lol

[Sosewsue61 3,185]

I had a nuclear stress test a year and a half ago - I actually had the injection then ran the treadmill.... it turned out fine. I did go to the gym though first and warmed up on the treadmill, then stretched - I have an artificial knee and my hips sometimes need to loosen up.

And next time ask what the heck technical term 'iffy' is....that says nothing - is it an st elevation -or r wave or what exactly.

[stacie304 14]

Thanks for your reply. Yeah "iffy" kind of scared me. I had an abnormal EKG, but my echo came back ok. I have severe anxiety so my heart rate was already high before I even got on the treadmill so I'm thinking that had something to do with it. I'm hoping all goes well.

[stacie304 14]

I haven’t had a nuclear stress test but I will be praying everything is good and you will be ok. [emoji177]

Thank you!!

[WildcatGirl71 81]

I had one this year. Not a big deal at all. Mine showed nothing wrong after some iffy tests. Praying the same for you.

[stacie304 14]

Thank you wildcatgirl... I hope so too. P.S. Your dog is so adorable!!

[WildcatGirl71 81]

Thank you wildcatgirl... I hope so too. P.S. Your dog is so adorable!!

Thank you! He’s my sweet baby. Going on 16 years old.