to go Boom da Boom da Boom...

It makes me nuts, and that's happening way too often these days.

Thanks, Chris.

....but I have a lot of experience with arrythmia. What changed my life was taking magnesium, potassium, and CoQ10. Might want to ask for Kcl and mag levels in that blood work. Some meds deplete those, even some OTC meds.

Just a thought.

He's really up on all that stuff.

I take a Slow Mag once every 2-3 days. My cardio puts all his afib people on that, at varying doses.

I've been putting off blood work cause a 12 hour fast is difficult for a diabetic.


Yikes Peg! Those monitors are weird, my husband wore one on his head for 24 hours.




I wish you better news about what is causing you to have al these scares.

These monitors go on the chest; no problem for me...

And I won't be fasting for 12 hours. It'll be closer to 9 hours. I can do it, though it's not fun. I'm taking some yogurt with me to eat as soon as my blood's drawn!

Thanks for your good wishes!

I've never had to fast for blood stuff except cholesterol testing.

Hi,
I had one of those monitor things on for a day because I was feeling like my heart was racing all day long. Oddly enough it was not, it was all in my mind, strange sensation. However, I understand yours is something physical. I hope all the tests come back good and whatever they discover or don't that you will get back to feeling normal.

Has any of this inspired any poems?

Peace

Nope, no poems. I'm too involved in what's happening to write anything, alas!

I expect to get some real answers very soon...

Thanks, sweetie!

talk to you tomorrow night

I don't know any other way to live...

Yup, I'll probably be here tomorrow night!

so naturally we are here for you.

I don't think you get nearly enough responses for your posts!

And besides, I like you.

That's why I'm here for you...

Looks like I will be...

LOVE those wonderful roses!

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enough fluids and too much diuretic (for the most part) that caused dehydration.
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They've got me balanced out again and I hope to go home tomorrow.
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My doctors are also good listeners. I had one who was not (actually she was a
nurse-practicioner) and she was OUTTA HERE before our 3rd appointment.
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You definitely sound like you're on top of YOUR part of the equation.
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Good luck! I hope it's nothing serious.

I'm surprised you're only bringing a yogurt and not a box of froot loops and a half gallon of milk; I would.

have a heart as big as a mountain...

Sounds like you are in excellent hands. A huge coming your way.

Please hang in there...

but, Peggy, please think about going to the emergency room if these things continue.

sending good vibes

Let's hope this all gets worked out with a few simple tweaks of vitamins and medicines. The blood tests and monitor will hopefully give you some peace of mind. Sending hugs your way.

for symptoms like you're describing. We'll be starting from scratch and I haven't met him yet but he is highly recommended.

Thankfully I have excellent insurance from my employer. Wish 50 million other Americans could say the same.

Anyway, I think we'll both be fine once our physicians get a handle on it.

Once again, Best Wishes.

Good luck. Let us know how things go.

pulse, and checking ankles for strong pulse and edema (none) he said my heart sounded strong and he would be very surprised if there was any physical damage.

Monday a stress test and Wednesday an echocardiogram. So far things are looking good.

Lots of people have transient things like atrial fibrillation with perfectly fine hearts except for a little glitch in the electrical system. I would ask him for a 30 day Holter monitor. Otherwise it's hard to catch. Afib can be a nuisance but I don't think anyone falls over dead from it. There are meds for it also.

Literally, as soon as I click submit, it's out the door and to the cardiologist. Wishing us both luck!

I know it's scary, but it's usually less urgent than it feels. I had bypass surgery at the age of 38, in 1991. If you'd like to communicate with me, I'd be delighted. There's no need to feel isolated with your problem when there are so many of us with the same problem. Live proud!

good luck, I am sure they will get it figured out for you (and don't be worrying, you might be causing it yourself by freaking out!)

Take care CaliforniaPeggy!

I have every confidence that together you'll get to the bottom of this. And your optimism (even when it quails) will do you a world of good too.

All I say is look it in the face and say "you ain't beatin' me."

And then talk to the doc about how to make that reality. Do it to it! And see you on the flip side of your appointment.

It's scary when your heart does the Douggie! It sounds like you have an excellent doc, and that's half the battle right there. All the best!

In fact, you're runnin' through my mind right now, bay-bee!

issues as well and it is scary!

I saw mine last when I turned 60 (12 years ago).
A close physician friend told me I needed to get a 'baseline' reading of my heart function for later reference.

I went in for the 'full Monty'.
Treadmill EKG, resting EKG, etc...etc...

I saw three or four nurses.
Each one asked me "What are your symptoms? Chest pain? Shortness of breath?"
And I told 'em all "No! I have no symptoms. I'm just here to get the tests done for comparison later, IF I have a problem."
And I'm still smoking a pack a day and pounding down the Scotch.
Go figure.


Sorry you're having a problem.
Not to worry.
Medical science is amazing now.

All the best,
trof

I appreciate your input.

I'm amazed that you're smoking a pack a day, without symptoms! Lucky you...

I suspect I'll have answers in a few days, after my doc has analyzed the EKG I'm producing now on the Holter monitor, and after my lab results come back.

And then we'll know what to do, and it'll get done.

Be well.

n/t

sounds like you have things in hand.