nuclear stress test

[Echo24uk]

back again! Had a nuclear stress test - chemically induced as opposed to treadmill. (Myoview)

Firstly that was 6 minutes I don’t want to experience again, flushed pain in right arm where meets chest but worse pain in stomach !!

Anyway was fine after until that evening when I was getting pain on movement in certain positions.

Unable to sleep and woke this morning with a pain from bottom of back right down my left leg!

Feel exhausted now and no appetite and stomach feels bloated !

Has anytime else experienced anything similar there is not much on internet about how you feel after it.

[Tos92]

Hi Echo24uk

Happy to hear the test has been done.

Did you take a GTN spray with you for the stress test?

I believe a delayed reaction can be normal to a stress test, Do you know which stress agent they used?

If your symptoms aren’t subsiding, it is probably safe to make contact with your GP.

During my stress test, I had pain upon administration, including the abdominal pain that you refer to however, the pain stopped once the test was done. I was exhausted after, but I believe this is normal.

All the best.

Tos

[Echo24uk in reply to Tos92]

tos92 thanks for the reply. The pain isn’t like typical angina pain I have been getting. I just feel exhausted and breathless and no energy

[Tos92 in reply to Echo24uk]

Feeling tired and overall less energetic after a stress test is normal. However, I see you have an appointment tomorrow so I hope if there is anything of concern, it is picked up then. Good luck.

[Echo24uk in reply to Tos92]

finally might get some answers! Amazing how quickly people go from being concerned after initial diagnosis to getting fed up of your moaning 😂

[World1inmotion]

Hi Echo, I had one of these tests a few months ago . I didn't experience the pain but was very tired for about a day. I would suggest contacting your GP, 111 or if the hospital has provided a contact number. If you continue to get symptoms please tell a medical professional. The BHF helpline has experienced cardiac nurses who are very knowledgeable if you want further information f

[Echo24uk]

thanks pains eased off a bit but still tired !

Back tomorrow for the further scan

I have had bouts of pericarditis since my stent so wonder if it’s more that the ‘exercise’ stress has flared that up !

[Smitty1956]

Hi, Echo24uk,

I had a nuclear stress test in April 2022. I did not have the pain that you mentioned during the test. I had had a HA about two weeks before the test so I already felt tired and weak before and on the day of testing.

I hope that your results are good, and that you soon feel better. 😊

[Echo24uk]

thanks