Got Through The 1st Test

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Had my first Cardio test. It was kind of like an ultra sound, except they hooked up a few EKG lines to my legs and chest...not as many as an ekg though. They DID warm up the gel so no cold surprises. LOL I didn't lay down totally on my back, but even at that slight angle, the spinning started. She raised me a little more and it quit. But then when she was done and I sat up...the spinning went crazy. She helped me sit all the way up, and still spinning. She left me to get dressed as I told her I thought I would be okay. I took my time, leaned against a cabinet and got dressed. Sat down to get a little more steady. Finally I could walk..She came back and walked with me to the front..Went to the bathroom..constantly thinking to stay calm and consentreate. She walked me to the door, and I made it to my van. Stopped at Subway to pick up supper, as the appt was at 5pm. knew I wouldn't be able to cook supper. I just had to keep concentrating. As long as I fixate on something ahead of me, and don't turn my head too quick, I am okay. It seems that every time the Vertigo comes back it gets worse. When it started the ONLY time I spun was laying down. The 2nd time I had a little short episodes other than laying down.. THIS time I am getting a LOT of spinning, not only on my back. Anyway, I get to see my GP this morning. Have only seen his PA , but will see HIM today. So happy he is back. Then after I go see him...I go to the Cardiologist for Test 2..no idea what they will do....I might have Tom take me and drop me off just in case I can't sit up during the test. Thank goodness I only live a little over a mile from the testing place. Hip is still giving me problems. Seems better when I sit for a few minutes then it doesn't hurt until I start walking again. Anyway, I'll be fine..have to keep going. Update later today!