^This. Also, hang in there. If it's still in existence, Medicare will kick in in about 10 years & you'll be covered maybe.Hope you are doing better and the problem can be found and corrected.
Very frustrating.
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Mine starts in 6 1/2 months!^This. Also, hang in there. If it's still in existence, Medicare will kick in in about 10 years & you'll be covered maybe.
The tests the ER doc did were completely warranted to rule out all the potential life threatening causes of syncope (passing out). ER doctors are really only able to find imminent life threatening conditions. There are many reasons for passing out, but only a few are life threatening. That being said you should see your Doctor and get a carotid ultrasound and a Holter monitor (wear at home heart monitor) these would cover any other serious issues that can cause what happened to you. I am a paramedic that has 26 years in emergency medicine including 22 working in ER.
As for ER costs and medical insurance that could be a 1000 page thread itself. The main things that need to happen to reduce costs is 1. Get the government out of the healthcare business.
2. Hospital and other healthcare costs should be openly available BEFORE you need it so you can shop around.
3.Every individual needs to take ownership in their health. I’m not saying that everyone has to be a super fitness nut, but they should have a decent diet, get out and walk regularly, check your blood pressure, and get routine checkups especially after 40. Good luck to you and stay safe.
The tests the ER doc did were completely warranted to rule out all the potential life threatening causes of syncope (passing out). ER doctors are really only able to find imminent life threatening conditions. There are many reasons for passing out, but only a few are life threatening. That being said you should see your Doctor and get a carotid ultrasound and a Holter monitor (wear at home heart monitor) these would cover any other serious issues that can cause what happened to you. I am a paramedic that has 26 years in emergency medicine including 22 working in ER.
As for ER costs and medical insurance that could be a 1000 page thread itself. The main things that need to happen to reduce costs is 1. Get the government out of the healthcare business.
2. Hospital and other healthcare costs should be openly available BEFORE you need it so you can shop around.
3.Every individual needs to take ownership in their health. I’m not saying that everyone has to be a super fitness nut, but they should have a decent diet, get out and walk regularly, check your blood pressure, and get routine checkups especially after 40. Good luck to you and stay safe.