Last week I went to see a new cardiologist and during my examination he mentioned something about a heart murmur and immediately went on to something else.
Yesterday I went to a new vascular surgeon--I stopped going to my regular one after he was running from 2-3 late every appointment.
My appointment with the new one was for 2 PM--after arranging for a ride through my HMO I got there at 1:30 PM--I was able to save time as when I called the receptionist she gave me a web page where I could fill out all the new patient papers--at 2 PM the nurse came in and said the doctor was called away for n emergency but that it was in the building so it shouldn't take long--at 3:45 I was finally taken into his office--as all the women in the office were very upbeat and the doctor profusely apologized for the delay and how could I be angry when he saved someone's life (but why on my time!!! 
) I calmed down pretty quickly.
He did a pretty thorough examination even questioning me as to how low my blood pressure was--I explained that it generally is around 100/60--today it was 95/50.
I had gone to him because I was getting pains in the back of my calves if I walked 5-6 blocks and once in awhile I would wake up with same pain when I slept--it didn't last long but it was happening frequently. I won't get into the whole conversation about the cladification(?) in my legs, the shunt I had, the plaque coming back and my smoking. (We did have a discussion about the possibility of it eventually/possibly it leading to having my toes or foot amputated--I assured him that wouldn't happen--and it has nothing to do with my not continuing to smoke but that's another blog.)
He, also, said something about a heart murmur but I didn't question it as I should have and will definitely the next time I see either him or the cardiologist which will be soon--having atrial defiblaration I have a feeling this is NOT good news.
Hey Nurse James and Tom--how do you spell those terms?
In any case I have the following appointments: Feb. 18 a stress test. March 3 a MRI (and there is a whole story about MRIs and me--wasn't able to go through with them because I panicked and so he wrote 'okay to sedate' on the order --then March 10 an ultra sound then back March 25 for a follow up--I definitely plan to ask both doctors about the heart murmur.
I guess when you reach 18 you start falling apart!!
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Martin, I hope that all turns out well.
Well, it is good that you follow up on everything. Too many people put off these type of maintenance doctors' appointments.
AJ
I understand your concern over the MRI. Having had cancer, I've had every part of my body MRI'ed, CAT Scanned, and PET Scanned. If there's a test, I've had it--not once but several times. When they put you in that tube and start those noises, it's enough to unnerve anyone.
I jumped off BEFORE the tube went in!!!
I know you hate those visits but pls continue them. I will ask my son what to do to not panick in MRI's (he makes mri-scans himself)
I would not worry about the heart murmur.I had this for some time and now it is no longer there.This is typical at times.Go to google and you will get more answer there to see where your at.
Your blood pressure is very low and not sure if this will effect it.
The calf pain and in the leg,sometimes it is cause by medication.
They are a lot of unanswered there.But knowing you,will find out.
Some smokers get this Burgess disease,not sure of the correct spelling.
Friend of mine,way back has this,she had he toe amputated.
So,my friend.Take care and just wait for the results.
Yea,18 a rough age,they say at the age,sex decline.LOL.
You are doing the right thing, Martin. Let the tests be done (nobody likes them, but they'll be very helpful for trying to help you). I'm not going to venture any guesses as to what may be wrong or right...I don't have the knowledge for doing that. Your doctors do and maybe some of your friends with medical training, so consult, consult, consult until you understand exactly what everything means. Hope everything goes along ok.