Can I go to urgent care for this? UPDATE #3 PG. 7

[minerswife17]

Or do I have to go to the ER?

This past week or more, I have been feeling terrible. I keep putting it off which is dumb I know. I get this pain under my rib cages and under my sternum whenever I'm sitting or standing. My heart starts to race even if I'm just sitting down. A few weeks ago I was constantly feeling naeusus but it went away after a few days. I don't feel hungry ever or even thirsty but I make myself drink water as much as I can force down. So back to my question if I could go to quick care? I ask because my insurance doesn't like to cover jack crap with an ER visit.

[blondemoment123]

I'd think so, but would probably make an appointment with my PCP instead.

[VillainV]

Does your doctor have a nurse's line? If so, you can try that.

[MixedBerryJam]

Is it worse now than previously? If not I'd try to wait it out until tomorrow and go see my regular pcp, not urgent care. But if it's suddenly or significantly worse tonight I'd probably go to the ER because if it's anything cardiac they'd probably send you there anyway. (My pcp has an urgent care attached to it; IDK if that's how most work.)

[minerswife17]

Jun 26, 2017 18:15:33 GMT -5 blondemoment123 said:

I'd think so, but would probably make an appointment with my PCP instead.

I would but I hadn't been to her in a while and since I hadn't been there in 2 years I was no longer a patient and her wait list was 3 weeks. I went to another PCP and swore I'd never go back. She was a nightmare! I will call around to different doctors tomorrow but I'm just wondering if I can wait a week or two until they can get me in. That's why I thought about going to quick care.

[lilac05]

I would call your PCP, give them a description of your symptoms, and follow their recommendation. They may send you to the ER, Urgent Care, or make an appointment for you at your PCPs office.

Our insurance also has a nurse hotline that will help, too. In the past, I've called both places and then made a decision from there.

[minerswife17]

Jun 26, 2017 18:16:59 GMT -5 VillainV said:

Does your doctor have a nurse's line? If so, you can try that.

I don't have a PCP right now.

[lemoncupcake]

Jun 26, 2017 18:21:17 GMT -5 minerswife17 said:

Jun 26, 2017 18:16:59 GMT -5 VillainV said:

Does your doctor have a nurse's line? If so, you can try that.

I don't have a PCP right now.

what about your insurance company?

[minerswife17]

Jun 26, 2017 18:19:32 GMT -5 MixedBerryJam said:

Is it worse now than previously? If not I'd try to wait it out until tomorrow and go see my regular pcp, not urgent care. But if it's suddenly or significantly worse tonight I'd probably go to the ER because if it's anything cardiac they'd probably send you there anyway. (My pcp has an urgent care attached to it; IDK if that's how most work.)

It's not worse but just it being so consistent and not going away is what worries me.

[minerswife17]

Jun 26, 2017 18:21:51 GMT -5 lemoncupcake said:

Jun 26, 2017 18:21:17 GMT -5 minerswife17 said:

I don't have a PCP right now.

what about your insurance company?

Yes I will call them. Ty.

[ginger]

I don't think an Urgent Care is going to be able to do much since they are better for things that can be addressed immediately. They would likely send you to the ER. Since you are without a PCP, the quickest way to get care will likely be to go to the ER if you don't think you can wait to be seen. They can refer you to someone or will admit you.

I'm sorry you have to make a decision like this. Hope you find relief soon.

[MixedBerryJam]

Jun 26, 2017 18:30:57 GMT -5 ginger said:

...Since you are without a PCP, the quickest way to get care will likely be to go to the ER if you don't think you can wait to be seen...

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I didn't realize you didn't have a pcp. Definitely this. Also, I imagine if you call for preauthorization from your insurance co and tell them you're having chest pains they won't push back.

[jeaniebueller]

Yes go in. Whether it's urgent care or the er.

[minerswife17]

Jun 26, 2017 18:34:34 GMT -5 MixedBerryJam said:

Jun 26, 2017 18:30:57 GMT -5 ginger said:

...Since you are without a PCP, the quickest way to get care will likely be to go to the ER if you don't think you can wait to be seen...

...

I didn't realize you didn't have a pcp. Definitely this. Also, I imagine if you call for preauthorization from your insurance co and tell them you're having chest pains they won't push back.

This is crazy but I've never done that before. So I just call the insurance tell them what's going on and ask for preauthorization to go to the ER?

[mich1]

Cardiac symptoms in women are different then men.....I'd probably go to the ER (especially after my cousin's 43 year old marathon running husband just died of a heart attack).

[MixedBerryJam]

Jun 26, 2017 18:44:10 GMT -5 minerswife17 said:

Jun 26, 2017 18:34:34 GMT -5 MixedBerryJam said:

I didn't realize you didn't have a pcp. Definitely this. Also, I imagine if you call for preauthorization from your insurance co and tell them you're having chest pains they won't push back.

This is crazy but I've never done that before. So I just call the insurance tell them what's going on and ask for preauthorization to go to the ER?

I think that's in general how I'm supposed to do it. I'm supposed to call for anything that isn't "life threatening" and they authorize it (or not) but since I have asthma and that's considered life threatening I never actually call. If my kid broke his leg, I wouldn't call, but if he sprained his ankle, I would. I have no idea if this is how most insurance works, though. I'm definitely in a bubble. I hope you get some easy relief soon, one way or another!

[Deleted]

ER immediately. Heart attack in women can present much differently than in men. This of course is an extreme, but you dont fuck around with chest pain. Ever.

[mellymel]

I would definitely go in. Now. Probably to the ER.

[starshine1977]

With the chest pains and racing heart (especially since it's happening while you're sitting!) I would head to the ER. Cardiac stuff is nothing to fool around with.

[venice2007]

Jun 26, 2017 19:29:55 GMT -5 @fs said:

ER immediately. Heart attack in women can present much differently than in men. This of course is an extreme, but you dont fuck around with chest pain. Ever.

This x1000000000
Go to the ER

[minerswife17]

My H is at work and I have no one to watch DD. I will be going to the ER when as soon as he gets home. Ty all.

[ginger]

Jun 26, 2017 19:39:50 GMT -5 minerswife17 said:

My H is at work and I have no one to watch DD. I will be going to the ER when as soon as he gets home. Ty all.

When will he be home?

[minerswife17]

Jun 26, 2017 19:44:08 GMT -5 miniroller said:

Jun 26, 2017 19:43:32 GMT -5 ginger said:

When will he be home?

Are you fully against taking her??

He will be home in a few hours.

DD is 4 and hospitals freak her out so bad. I don't know what she would do the whole time. Plus, it's almost 9 o'clock here and her bedtime.

[cleo29]

Are you having any shortness of breath? I would go to the ER. Also, when you go in and tell them you are having chest pains, they put you to the top of the list.

Go get checked out as soon as you can!

[meganew]

And don't let them fuck around with you either- I've heard of women being dismissed because their symptoms present differently than men, but just keep reiterating that you're having chest pain and tachycardia.

[kath16]

Jun 26, 2017 19:46:57 GMT -5 minerswife17 said:

Jun 26, 2017 19:44:08 GMT -5 miniroller said:

Are you fully against taking her??

He will be home in a few hours.

DD is 4 and hospitals freak her out so bad. I don't know what she would do the whole time. Plus, it's almost 9 o'clock here and her bedtime.

Can you put her to bed and have a neighbor come sit with her?? Or call someone to come over?

[minerswife17]

Jun 26, 2017 19:59:03 GMT -5 kath16 said:

Jun 26, 2017 19:46:57 GMT -5 minerswife17 said:

He will be home in a few hours.

DD is 4 and hospitals freak her out so bad. I don't know what she would do the whole time. Plus, it's almost 9 o'clock here and her bedtime.

Can you put her to bed and have a neighbor come sit with her?? Or call someone to come over?

I truly wish I could but I only have a few neighbors. 1 we don't get along with, 1 robbed us and the other we don't know. I have no one to call.

I am 100% going when DH gets home from work.

[minerswife17]

Jun 26, 2017 19:51:44 GMT -5 cleo29 said:

Are you having any shortness of breath? I would go to the ER. Also, when you go in and tell them you are having chest pains, they put you to the top of the list.

Go get checked out as soon as you can!

No noticeable shortness of breath other than when I go up and down the stairs too quickly but that's normal for me. I'm not in 100% shape.

[lostrn]

I would make it an er trip definitely. Especially if these symptoms are occurring so frequently.

[cleo29]

Jun 26, 2017 20:02:06 GMT -5 minerswife17 said:

Jun 26, 2017 19:51:44 GMT -5 cleo29 said:

Are you having any shortness of breath? I would go to the ER. Also, when you go in and tell them you are having chest pains, they put you to the top of the list.

Go get checked out as soon as you can!

No noticeable shortness of breath other than when I go up and down the stairs too quickly but that's normal for me. I'm not in 100% shape.

The nausea and chest pains together are concerning. It might be odd indigestion, but better to be safe than sorry.

Keep us posted!