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electric_blue68

(17,514 posts)
Thu May 30, 2024, 12:02 PM May 2024

New Medical problems. Prayers, healing vibes etc needed tia

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Bern pretty lucky other than congenial very near sighted, and so so hearing very little illness past childhood stuff.
Two nasty accidents 20 yrs apart and some sprained ankles.

Now I'm going find out test results 2 week heart monitor for continuous fast heart beat OR, just w high anxiety ( like seeing a doctor period).

Plus early in year told kidney function down 50%. wth?! Will be tested (blood) again next month. where did that come from?!

In my fam heart, cardio vascular, and diabetes 2 have been some prevalent.
But 3/5 of my aunt uncles lived to mid 90's. My mom earlier complications from asthma like , and a freak earlier infection. Youngest uncle a broken
heart losing his wife. One uncle kidney stones.

I have a vivid imagination: great for drawing & painting, not good for worrying!!!

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New Medical problems. Prayers, healing vibes etc needed tia (Original Post) electric_blue68 May 2024 OP
Healing vibes sent! Dear_Prudence May 2024 #1
Ty! electric_blue68 May 2024 #2
I dont know how old you are MotownPgh May 2024 #3
TY. Sounds a guy who is toughing it out. Sorry he's been through so much. electric_blue68 May 2024 #5
He is something. MotownPgh May 2024 #6
lol I can be very stuborn! 👍 electric_blue68 May 2024 #8
But truly, a nurse explained how generally MotownPgh May 2024 #7
Done! XanaDUer2 May 2024 #4
TY, so much all! Generally good news... electric_blue68 May 2024 #9

Dear_Prudence

(802 posts)
1. Healing vibes sent!
Thu May 30, 2024, 12:12 PM
May 2024

I looked for some encouraging quotes online advising that we not worry. Well, those 'don't worry, be happy' sayings just annoyed me! Sometimes I feel that I am entitled to worry. Worry can lead to planning and to asking for support. Sure, it can also paralyze a person, but so can not worrying about health issues. So I will worry with you for now, and hope for a positive outcome as you navigate these health challenges.

MotownPgh

(349 posts)
3. I dont know how old you are
Thu May 30, 2024, 01:46 PM
May 2024

but my dad at 93 has had 30% kidney function for 8 years that we know of and after wearing the monitor, diagnosed with heart failure. He takes 2 pills, one is the lowest dose possible. So I guess I've learned through all of the worrying, that alot of medical conditions are at least manageable. So wait and see, it may be good, or not too bad news. He survived cancer and hideous treatment at 86 too.

MotownPgh

(349 posts)
7. But truly, a nurse explained how generally
Thu May 30, 2024, 05:42 PM
May 2024

he could be maintained on meds, he didn't want a pacemaker or anything like that. Don't get me wrong, waiting for results are horrible but I feel strongly you are fixable!!

electric_blue68

(17,514 posts)
9. TY, so much all! Generally good news...
Fri May 31, 2024, 07:02 PM
May 2024

Cardiologist reviewed the 2 week heart speed monitor. Said it looked like anxiety produced speeding at occasional times only. Nothing constant! Phew.

Sill he wants me on the minimal dose of a beta blocker, says no side effects bc of low dose.
Set up for a Echocardiogram, and see him in 3 months.

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