I got up, had my two cups of coffee, and was sleepy feeling, so sat down in my recliner. My left arm started hurting and it went up to my neck and lower part of my jaw. I knew enough to know it 'could' be the beginning of a heart attack, so went and took an aspirin. Sat back down and I got shaky, clamy, and the pain was still there, so my son called 911 and they came and transported me immediately.
They did the usual lab work, EKG, blood pressure check in the ER and then transferred me to a Clinical Decision Unit to stay for overnight. They did EKG's all night, drew blood on and off all night and I was put on monitors. This morning I was taken for a nuclear stress test and more lab drawn.
I praise the Lord and thank Him that every single thing came back normal; cardiac enzymes, blood sugars, chest xrays, stress test and I am feeling much better. As it turns out, the diagnosis was extreme stress and anxiety. I do have a holter monitor on for 48 hours and will have an echocardiogram next week, then a return visit to the cardiologist to finalize everything. So again, thank you for praying and caring about me...whether you knew I was gone or not!
I think rather than try to come back, read and comment, I will read and play catch up on your blogs as I can, but not comment on them.....just begin anew in the morning.
Oh Linda - I'm sorry you went through this. Glad everything looks good and I'll be praying for you to feel completely well!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I am truly praising God for good health.
DeleteGlad it turned out ok. Hopefully everything will be ok after your next test.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ruth, how about you and your tests that you have to take again???
DeleteLinda, I didn't know what was going on, but did miss you and almost picked up the phone to call you today. I knew something had to be wrong, with you absent from FB and Blogger. So happy to know that you are okay and so happy to know our prayers were answered. Praise God, and AMEN!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you're alright.
ReplyDeleteI knew something was wrong this morning. Thank God the tests all look good. I'll keep you in my prayers. Stress can do strange things to the human body. Be well, my friend. ♥
ReplyDeleteSo happy all of your test, so far, are ok. I will also be having some test, due to the fact, I will have some minor surgery on the 30th.But I am so happy your may be nothing more then stress and anxiety, sometimes a little pill can help that. Also sometimes less coffee. I've never had a habit of drinking coffee, mostly all I drink is water. Hang in there, will be thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea you were suffering and had to go to the hospital, Linda. Praise our Lord that all the tests came back with no indication of heart problems.
ReplyDeleteI understand the stress you are under, and I do hope that you will be able to get that under control.
Please, continue to take care of you.
Thank you for letting us know about your hospital stay.
Don't worry about blog catch up. You take care of YOU!
Love,
Jackie
Gosh I saw that on facebook this morning. You do have a lot of stress. So GLAD you are hopefully okay! sandie
ReplyDeleteThat had to be terrifying as each symptom screamed heart attack. So glad you were so thoroughly tested and are wearing the monitor to be sure.
ReplyDeleteStress is a powerful thing. Do take good care and I will put you in my prayers.
You were smart to go for tests but am so sorry you had to do that. It sounds like they covered all the bases with the tests. I really like your cartoon at the end of your post.
ReplyDeleteI am praying for you. Please keep us updated. Blessings
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like it would have been a bit scary. So happy to hear all the tests have come back good. Will keep praying for you that you are going to stay doing good and this will not happen to you again. You are always in my prayers sweet Linda. Hugs
ReplyDeleteI am so thankful this turned out OK. With the scary ecomonics, there's a lot of people living on high anxiety these days. But "this too shall pass ..." and one day, things should be better. There's always 2016. :) Prayers for a rapid recovery and no more scary moments.
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