After getting to wait for over an hour, I was finally taken back to an exam room. She came in and did an EKG, then went to find the doctor. He came in and after he introduced himself basically didn’t look up again as he sat typing on his laptop.

I finally asked what the deal was and he said that my EKG showed an abnormal rhythm. I asked about the tachycardia and he said my heart rate was fast, but the concern was with my rhythm which he just said was “off”.

He wants me to wear a holter monitor (which I have on now) and come back for other tests including an ECHO and a nuclear stress test next week. So, I, of course, agreed.

I asked if this could be Lyme related and he said that it can attack the heart just as it does other organs but most people will recover after the Lyme is under control, if that is the cause. That was somewhat comforting I guess in that it was less likely that the damage would be permanent.

When the nurse came in to put the holter monitor on, I asked her if they had the adhesive pads for sensitive skin. She looked at me like I was crazy but I know they make them because I’ve used them! She said no and proceeded to attach all of the leads. While she was doing that, I explained I was allergic to adhesive and I hoped that I wouldn’t react in the 48 hours I have to wear it. She then took tape and attached it over every single lead. Huge pieces of tape – triple the size of the actual lead!

I stood there in pure amazement at her utter stupidity. I told her again I was allergic to adhesive and she said well just take it off later if it bothers you. Wow.

I walked to the front to check out. When I got there, they had me sign a waiver and consent for the nuclear test and also informed me I was committed to the appointment. If I cancel, I owe them $325. I also had instructions to be fasting and to bring food with me for when they allow me to eat as I would be spending the majority of the day with them.

I went to the bathroom and promptly removed the tape and then headed home. Looks like it’s going to be an interesting week next week!