Oh my goodness, Maria! I just didn’t see your latest reply. I’m so sorry!! Usually I get a notification and for some reason it didn’t happen. Again, my apologies!!😢

I’m glad you returned to the ER. It’s absolutely frighting what you’re going through so pushing for some treatment is the best thing for you. I’d hate to see you flying alone for that long flight! It’s also really reassuring that she’s ordered this test within the next two weeks so you can do this before you have to head back home. Is your insurance paying for this I hope? I know that can be a grey area sometimes the tests can get pre-approved.

This doctor sounds like she really is working to get this heart issue solved! That’s a relief. Is she taking into consideration your dad’s prior history? Genetics can certainly play into this especially if it’s an obscure situation. But if this doctor is fairly certain that’s not the issue, you may put on the back burner for a while.
Taking the Ativan (lorazapam) will at least reduce some of the anxiety. She may be right in that any time you get this feeling it also triggers a type of panic attack. So it will be interesting to see if this helps you out a little. I don’t think she’s saying it’s all anxiety! She sounds very knowledgable and trying to work with you to get to the bottom of your symptoms. These new ones are really troubling and I know they freak you out!

Again I’m so sorry for missing this reply, Maria. I have to ask, have you tried an Ativan yet? That is my anti anxiety med when I have stressful medical tests like my 3 hour MRIs. ☺️ Even a small amount helps take the edge off. You can break the little tablets in half and just take part of it to begin with.