She suggested a chest x-ray... / myLot

Petaluma, California

September 1, 2024 6:51pm CST

On my ride home from church with my friend, I was talking to her about my chest pain. She said that I should ask my doctor for a chest x-ray, since none of the EKGs or any other stuff they've tried have turned up anything.

I have my next appointment with my doctor on the ninth of this month, so I've got to be ready and tell her I'd like a chest x-ray, since none of these other tests they've done have turned up anything. Hopefully I'll be able to get it.

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April

@thislittlepennyearns (68246)

• Defuniak Springs, Florida

2 Sep 24

You can also go to the ER and tell them you have chest pains, they'll automatically do a chest x-ray. If you don't want to wait.

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Stacey

@xstitcher (39036)

• Petaluma, California

2 Sep 24

I've done that, and all they did was give me an EKG.

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April

@thislittlepennyearns (68246)

• Defuniak Springs, Florida

2 Sep 24

@xstitcher They always give me a chest xray. But I have pre exhisting conditions. You can ask them to give you an xray because you are worried and they should give it to you

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Amber

@AmbiePam (120861)

• United States

2 Sep 24

It certainly couldn’t hurt.

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Stacey

@xstitcher (39036)

• Petaluma, California

2 Sep 24

Nope.

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (169479)

• United States

2 Sep 24

You would think they would do a chest xray first as it likely is less expensive to do. I hope they figure it out.

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Stacey

@xstitcher (39036)

• Petaluma, California

2 Sep 24

Thank you, I do, too.

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Kayla Tsukino

@kaylachan (84815)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

2 Sep 24

You should. If they've ruled out everything else that sounds like the next logical step.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (141905)

• Philippines

2 Sep 24

I think it is best to have a follow-up checkup.

@pitsipeahie (5758)

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2 Sep 24

Mentioning the chest x-ray to your doctor sounds like a smart move, especially since other tests haven’t shown anything. Is your doctor a cardiologist? It might be helpful to consult one if the issue persists. I hope you get the answers you’re looking for.

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Judy Story

@jstory07 (148734)

• Roseburg, Oregon

2 Sep 24

I hope you are able to get a chest xray. My husband has afib and it took them 30 years to catch it.