Expert: Cherille Shelp - 8/6/2007

Question
I have had 4 heart attacks.  It has been about 11 years since my last heart attack.  I have been having bad chest pain for about a month now. I went to the hospital last week and they did keep me over night.  I know I am getting ready to have another heart attack, but they will not go in and look because I do not have Insurance. I don't know what do to. Can any one help me get help so I can have a heart cath to see how big of a blockage I have.  I know my body well and I know I am building up for another heart attack, and I don't want to wait tell it comes before they help me, and as many times as I have had a heart attack I know one is coming soon.  I just need help bad.

Answer
I am very sorry that you are having these problems.  I do not have a good answer for you.  But I would just keep complaining about the chest pains and not give up.  You didn't say how you will pay the bills, are you on an assistance program?  Good luck to you.