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?

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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

Thank you!!

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

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

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.