Olly Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Poor you - hope things start to improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammiboo Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Gosh you have been through it. Not a good start to the year for you Hope things improve for you Debs and you feel better soon. Take it easy have plenty of rest and look after yourself xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Could it be linked to the cats? after all you haven't had two living indoors full time before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Could it be linked to the cats? after all you haven't had two living indoors full time before I very much doubt it Tasha, but I'll mention it to the doctor just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Don't - if you mention furry, feathery, scaley beasts to Drs - hey presto they have a solution to your symptons. OH mentioned we had cats to a Dr and she was already planning their demise. i am sure there are Drs with pets but they are keen to blame our pets for anything. I should know i work for Drs and non of them like animals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I once had that explanation from the doc re my allergic rhinitis, she was flummoxed when I explained that i don't get it at home where the fur and feathers abound. Turns out it is due to dust, specifically paper dust which is why I am always sneezing at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 I have spoken to my friend who is a doctor, she has assured me that it is very very unlikely to be related to the cats, that an allergy to cats would not have enlarged my heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Glad to hear it Debs. Phil's dad walked as far as one of the outhouses today, which is about 50 metres, he seems less unsteady so Phil came up here for the weekend, but he was worried about him. He has a heart problem too and is on Warfarin, the inactivity has caused a build up of fluid on his legs so D's now also on diuretics... he calls them 'exercise tablets' as he's up every hour for a wee now once he goes to the bathroom Phil's mum gets him to walk along the hallway which is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Sounds like he is getting better, I hope SC that you are too. I believe that having animals helps your health both mentally and physically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Well after chest pain today I was admitted to hospital again Basically, I emptied the cats litter tray, and i started getting chest pains and pain in my left arm. I took my pulse at it was 156 Id only emptied a litter tray So, i was admitted for tests, again!, however, now that a heart attack has been ruled they let me come home. In fairness, I didn't think I'd had a heart attack, so felt I was wasting their time, but my GP insisted I went in. Basically my BP was up again and I'm still tachycardic and the fact that both my parents died in their 40s of heart problems my GP isn't taking any chances I have had another test added onto the cardiology tests, but I'm still none the wiser as to what is actually going on Getting really fed up now Glad that Phils dad is improving DM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Just wanted to say Space Chick that I really hope you feel better soon, sounds like you have been through a really horrible time. Xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 You poor thing, I'm really hoping you feel better soon. Take it very easy, ignore the cat litter trays and take care of yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 So sorry to hear things are no better. I hope you will be feeling better soon. Take care of yourself. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Take care, I hope things look up soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 That sounds worrying for you Debs; I hope that you're better soon. Ignore the housework - that's what you have an OH for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubababe Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Hiya Debs, ((hugs)) I'm much better now. Just got a slight cough which is just clearing the mucus of my chest but apart from that I'm fine. You have my sympathy & prayers. I hate being ill too but at least I'm almost there! Yours however sounds much more serious. How are your heart scans going? What are they going to do as a follow up? Have you thought of getting an air purifier? Just a thought, it might help to get dust and stuff out of your airspace and ease your breathing/lungs/pressure on your heart. As a couple of the others have said...Manuka products are fab. My little ones love a little bit of honey in warm water with some cordial when their feeling ill. Somehow I don't think they are as ill as often as they tell me I hope you start to feel better soon. Rest as much as you can. The housework can wait....YOU are far more important than running a hoover around!! ((hugs)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Glad you are getting better Scubababe I'm waiting for the cardiology appointment to come through.. So will have all the tests then. Basically, the best guess at the moment is that the infection attacked my heart and I have myocarditis, but until I have seen the cardiologist we won't know for sure if it is that (which hopefully should right itself in time) or something more sinister. Dr has prescribed me with a GTN spray if I get any more chest pain, and I have been signed off work for another 2 weeks and told to monitor my pulse and pain and rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 You poor thing, that sounds really scary . Hope you get an accurate diagnosis and treatment very soon . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Oh gosh, how worrying for you - please do what they say and rest, we are all so inclined to do too much especially when stuck at home & we can see all the jobs that need doing. Please rest properly and I hope your problems are soon being treated x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Oh S/C I am sorry you have been so unwell & are having such a dreadful time. Am sending many get well hugs and hope that the cardiologists are able to come up with an accurate diagnosis and treatment. Try to take things easy if that's possible. Keep in touch, Alli x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 My cardiology appointments have come through I have a scan and a 24hr ECG on Tuesday, then on Weds I have a treadmill test and a cardiologist review So hopefully next week I will know exactly what's going on.... I'm obviously hoping is the viral myocarditis as this should right itself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I am glad to hear that they are moving quickly to get you a diagnosis and to get you well. Fingers crossed for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Hope you get it sorted and are resting as prescribed - treadmill isnt too bad - had one some yrs back as had chest pain after lifting rabbit hutch I had to stop as SOB due to my asthma. Guy recommended most people stopped much sooner. Hope you get an idea as to what you are dealing with. Hugs Ali x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
