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Wed Sep-06-06 09:14 PM
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Went to the ER. They couldn't find anything wrong. Did an ekg, blood work, chest x-rays, etc. They don't know what hurt so bad, but my heart seemed fine, they said.
The ER doc called my own doc from the room where I was. Part of the conversation struck me as funny:
ER doc:...bp 110/70....No, I said 110/70...Really? High? Well, what is her baseline?...Oh, than this IS high...(more conversation...)
Comes back to me, sort of thinking aloud..."95/50. Wish I saw more of that."
I have to go Monday for a "scoliosis series" because all they can figure is that I did pull a muscle or turn my back wrong. I told the x-ray guy that I had scoliosis, but when he got the films he said "You have a pretty serious scoliosis. Did you know that?" My regular doc wants me to have a full physical some time next week. They told me that if I had the same feelings again, I should get to the ER as quickly as possible, but they really didn't seem to think it was my heart.
I will say this, when you walk into an ER, and say you're having chest pains, you move to the head of the line BUT FAST!! They had me on a table and hooked up to leads before they asked my name--or insurance status! I was really quite impressed.
Critters still puzzled, but feeling fine
Thanks, everyone! And Call Me Wesley--Sorry if that other thread was inappropriate. I was just pondering out loud, which I shouldn't do at the keyboard. Sorry!
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Wed Sep-06-06 09:25 PM
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1. My dear mycritters2........... |
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Glad to hear that your heart is OK.......
Do you have a link to your previous thread? I missed it ..........
Yes, when you say chest pain, it does tend to get everyone's attention!
As it should.......
:hug:
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Wed Sep-06-06 09:31 PM
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2. Here's the other thread... |
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Wed Sep-06-06 09:34 PM
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3. I'm glad you are okay. |
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:)
Good luck at your follow up appointment.
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Wed Sep-06-06 09:37 PM
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Wed Sep-06-06 09:36 PM
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Wed Sep-06-06 09:37 PM
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And have I told you I really, really love your avatar?
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Wed Sep-06-06 09:40 PM
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7. Another kind of funny moment... |
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I said "Some friends thought it might have been my heart, but it felt more like muscle pain."
Doc, very deadpan, without looking up from the charts..."Well, your heart is a muscle, ya know". Even the ER doc thinks I'm an idiot. :yoiks:
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Wed Sep-06-06 09:52 PM
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8. I'm glad that you are okay |
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and thats what really counts...:) :hi:
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Wed Sep-06-06 09:59 PM
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9. My cardiologist's advice... |
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"If you have chest pain that isn't relieved with nitro, dial 911 and tell them you're having a heart attack; not chest pain." There's nothing like the words "heart attack" to light a fire under people.
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Wed Sep-06-06 10:13 PM
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10. I'm glad you checked in to tell us you're OK. |
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I saw the locked thread, and was very concerned. :hug:
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Wed Sep-06-06 10:16 PM
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11. Be sure to look into panic attacks |
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You have VERY real physical symptoms triggered by surges in adrenaline, but they are more frightening than anything else.
If the doctor finds nothing else wrong (and I really don't think scoliosis would cause that sensation), please consider that as a possibility. It can be medically treated as well.
Glad you're OK and I hope you have good insurance.
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