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Topic: How do you get an order for an echo?

Pushingthru
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My insurance changes to an HSA $3k deductable in Jan. So I'm wanting to do all tests before that. LLMD says that edema in legs could be a sign of poor heart function. I can't tell the doctors that because they will probably want more than tick borne infection for 3 years. What do you think?

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Summer3
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Do you have an irregular heartbeat ever or fainting? That's why mine was ordered.

If you have edema wouldn't your LLMD refer you to a cardiologist? My experience is that the cardiologists are quick to order echos. It shouldn't be difficult to get one.

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surprise
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Do you mean a EKG?

I had heart palpitations for the first time in my life in September, I ended up going to a walk in clinic -

the 24 hour ones in the neighborhoods? I also had a cold I couldn't shake, but it was the heart palpitations that were freaking me out.

Anyway, they took my insurance, and gave me a EKG, thorough exam, a Z-pack for $20 to save a pharmacy trip.

Pretty good experience, EKG normal, out the door rather quickly w/ nice care. Heart palp. are totally gone now too.

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lax mom
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Yep, I agree with Summer. Cardiologists seem to order echos at the first appt to rule out problems.

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surprise
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Sorry, just looked it up and now see they are different tests :-/

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Lymetoo
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I would make an appointment with a cardio...if that is not possible, your PCP should be able to order one.

Edema is the reason to get it checked out.. no other reason should be necessary.

An EKG won't help this problem.. so go with the echocardiogram.

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Pushingthru
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You guys are the best!!!

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