Scared but going to cardiologist

[hypomom]

I am the hypo that avoids doctors. I fear medicines (possible side effects) tests, etc. so I avoid going to the doctor and just worry myself senseless. I am also different in that when I DO go if I trust the doctor (esp specialist) I accept it and move on.

I have been a heart worrier for half my life now it seems and I have had ER docs and family docs do the ekg and say i'm ok and 1 family doctor did a 24 hour heart monitor but being they weren't
"heart" doctors I haven't moved on from it. I am now going to a cardiologist on the 27th and I"m scared of possible tests but excited that hopefully I can put this to rest!

[kmm110]

I am the same way. I fear doctors and xrays and tests but when I do get the clear, it is relatively easy for me to move on. I just had xrays on my neck 2 weeks ago because of neck pain I was having. I am 35 and haven't had and x-ray since I was 5. I was so scared, had a panic attack in the office but everything came back ok. I even get anxiety CALLING to make the appt.
I can't offer any advice, but I do know much relief I feel after the appt/tests are over and things are ok.

[hypomom]

Thanks for responding. Seeing all the others post about WANTING meds and tests, I thought I was the only weird one! The main thing about tests that scare me are the medicines like dyes or soemthing. I grew up around a big family of old people and all they talked about was their ailments and the tests and the reactions they had to the dyes and all. I am terrified the cardiologist will want to do something like that. I am ok with ekg, stress test (sorta) and all but not like invasive tests or ones that require medications. I'm a wimp