After moving to Maryland, I took my time finding a new family doctor. It wasn’t until I got a call from my old practice in Myerstown that I realized I should schedule an appointment. I have a thyroid condition that requires some monitoring, although I have been on the same amount of synthetic thyroid hormone for a few years. I needed a new prescription, so it was imperative to find a new doc.
I had my first appointment with a new doctor on Tuesday. My heart rate was elevated. An EKG was ordered. Blood work in addition to the normal thyroid tests was ordered. Five tubes of blood later, I was back at the doctor on Thursday. My heart rate was still elevated. Sinus tachycardia and a referral to a cardiologist.