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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!!!
Dear_Prudence
(823 posts)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.
electric_blue68
(17,977 posts)MotownPgh
(359 posts)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.
electric_blue68
(17,977 posts)Turned 71 in late March.
MotownPgh
(359 posts)His doc says only stubborn people live past 80.
electric_blue68
(17,977 posts)MotownPgh
(359 posts)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!!
XanaDUer2
(13,829 posts)I totally get it. Peace health and blessings
electric_blue68
(17,977 posts)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.