Went for cold, and chest congestion and had what I believe unecessary testing done. (Chest X-rays, EKG and blood Test) Was really only looking for whether or not my cold was turning into Pneumonia. No chest pains, was breathing fine, was not running fever, oxygen level was 98, blood pressure was excellent. After two hours was told I would need to go to the hospital for further testing because my cough might be a Pulmonary Embolism. Needless to say this scared me to death. I could see it if I was coughing for months or longer but I hadn't. Really developed it with this cold which is not unusual for me. Now I will have to pay for the lab work and other testing that was done with money I don't have. Not to mention my insurance company paying for unnecessary testing. I've learned my lesson. If possible will wait until I can see my primary care doctor or make a trip to the ER at a hospital. I'm done wasting my time with Urgent Care. It was my second visit and it will be my last.
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