My Doc is also looking at my one of my meds I take. He is very suspicious because my symptoms are disproportionately more severe than the lung damage would warrant. The med is Zonegran. It is the one that helps with the skin pain of fibro. And I started it when the symptoms became severe. I just remembered this very recently. My Doc told hubs during golf last night he would dig further and get with my rheumatologist to discuss it.
I received my results today from my cardiologist. I have diminished lung capacity, BUT, since I have smoked my last cig a week ago, I have in effect stopped the progress of this Obstructive Lung Disease. AND it is reversible!! My heart is perfect, I was just not getting enough oxygen when stressed.
So now I keep using my inhaler and re-test in 6 months. I also start rebuilding muscle and endurance that I've lost from being sick so long. It's time to let the pain be there and go on d
Well, in the last couple weeks I've had a Pulmonary Function test, an Echocardiogram, the Holter Monitor and today the stress test.
I collapsed on the treadmill so they had to do it chemically, ugh. Today the nurse doing the heart stressing said I had an episode of ischemia. Something to do with arteries and not enough oxygen.
Anyway, I see my Doc at 11:00 am tomorrow so I'll get some answers. Not really sure I want to know these answers tho.
I've taken some anxiety meds to try
I've had Sicca for some years now and as it progresses your organs get less hydration. I wonder if there is a connection to the whole breathing, blacking out things. Do lungs get dryer and that could be effecting them? I guess it's time for more research. Will give me something to do while waiting for the tests.
Had my appt with the cardiologist yesterday. Taking two routes. Stress test, looking for an electrical problem. Second is lung capacity testing. That one worries me most. My breathing is progressively worse, the weakness in muscles is coming on very quick. Heart rate is 56 - 60 bpm and doesn't accelerate quickly enough causing dizzyness, visual auras, un balanced and blackout. Can only walk at a leisurely pace now, no hills. Out of breath within minutes of exertion. Using an inhaler no
I had the tilt-table test, was fine, just mild syncope. But, and this always seems to happen, I find out today when I went to doc about the thyroid that during the test my resting heartbeat was 58 and highest was 98.
So, my doc ruled out any thyroid changes that might have cropped up and instead said, because of the slow heart rate, your going to a cardiologist to see what, if anything, is going on with your heart.
So that's where I stand with the whirlwind of specialists I've seen and
It really upsets me that if I offer a different opinion from the norm(on the forum) that it gets completely brushed off by some posters who must think their opinion is more valuable than mine. Just because someone has a diagnosis with a condition unrelated or related to celiac, doesn't make that diagnosis wrong or frivolous.
I do not go looking for things that are wrong with me. Alot of my conditions are actually found by accident.
Because a particular issue seems to bother some, I
Yup, the EMG on the left arm also shoes carpel tunnel. Now I match which is good because I love semetry.
I gave my daughter a hair day at the salon for her birthday. We are going today, I'm very excited for her and to spend some time with her. She works 14 and 10 hours days 6-7 days a week so we don't get a chance like this very often. Happy Memorial Day to everyone. Be well.
So I finally finished the sunroom. It looks fantastic and I haven't let man nor animal in yet. You know how a husband can wreak a room just by walking thru and the dogs leave nose prints on the windows. I just need the rest of the day to enjoy then the doors open. I can hardly move tho. Every muscle, joint and even skin hurts but it's worth the price. When I recover I will do the kitchen. Have an appt this afternoon or would go to bed. Good thing is I am holding off the depression but at
Interesting thing happened on the way to my depression. I was in bed. (of course) and all of a sudden, with my head under the covers crying, my husband rolles in with the carpet shampooer. Dang, kicked out of bed. I believe he did it intentionally, I know I would have.
Anyway, so I'm walking thru the house and WHAM, the sunroom needs spring cleaning. I mean head to toe. If you are OCD like me you know what an undertaking this can be.
Starting with the ceilings, the fan and light, on to
I stayed in bed all day. I am so tired of always getting more and more issues with my health and there seems to be no end in sight. I know getting diagnosed is good, knowing the name of what is going on is freaking wonderful, but, it never ends. At this point I'd rather my doctors just say your screwed and leave it at that. I try so hard to always be positive, smile at everyone and hide what's going on. I'm pretty sure I'm just on the backside of a mania, I know what to expect, I know it wil
Had the emg and definitely carpel tunnel. Are you kidding me? Does this medical stuff ever let up. I'm a bit discouraged, but, one more answer is always good. I'm still smiling and it will still be another wonderful day in the life of me.
I have a few tests coming up. A tilt table test, an EEG and EMG. These are to check if my syncope has advanced and the others are to check for neurological issues. For me it's arm weakness and blood flow issues. The more I know, the more I can do about it. I am hopeful for answers.
