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Post by grammy2emmasophia on Dec 14, 2014 20:12:46 GMT
UPDATE: First, thank you to all who have left such comforting thoughts and prayers. I just got home from hospital. He has been admitted. The doctor said he had A-fib. When he got to the hospital they said his heart rate was 190 something. They gave him medicine and it brought it down. We did see a regular internist tonight who said that being the medicine brought it under control and he returned to normal sinus rythym so fast that he does not believe there is serious underlying problem. They will do an echo tomorrow when the cardiologist is in to do rounds. He is in a local hospital, I am not a fan of, but he drove there because it is about 2 miles from my home. If he needs anything done, he will go to Robert Wood Johnson hospital in New Brunswick. They are a major hospital in my area of NJ.
Best Christmas present my family could receive would be that this is just a wake up call or warning to take better care of himself.
Thank you again for your prayers and thoughts. It is so nice to know you are all such warm caring people, even to those you don't know.
My husband just was complaining about shoulder pain and his heartbeat feeling "weird" and drove himself to the hospital.
I am horrified and home with one kid and waiting for the other to call me for a ride. He didn't want me to worry kids in case it is nothing.
I don't post much on here at all, just lurk, but I can't tell anyone and am horrified.
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Post by peasquared on Dec 14, 2014 20:14:13 GMT
I hope everything is ok! Try not to worry. Hugs!
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Post by jenjie on Dec 14, 2014 20:14:37 GMT
Praying for your dh and for you.
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Post by oldcrow on Dec 14, 2014 20:18:02 GMT
Hope everything is okay with him. You should try to relax, there is nothing you can do at the moment. And the kids will pick up on the fact that you are upset and then they will be upset.
Take three deep breaths in through the nose out through the mouth.
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Post by Sam on Dec 14, 2014 20:19:48 GMT
If he is at the hospital, he at least has care at hand - is there NO-ONE you can speak to IRL who can help you keep calm? If not, you know we are here for you. You could ring the hospital and ask them to keep you up-dated in case there is something you need to know. In fact, probably the first thing I would do is that, just so I know that they know I am aware and waiting for any news either way. Other than that, business as usual for the kids is (unfortunately for you as I know where you would rather be) may help you stay focused and not panic too much until, as he said, you know what the problem is. Best of luck to both of you.  |
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Post by snappinsami on Dec 14, 2014 20:22:41 GMT
I hope everything is ok! Try to stay calm... And if you need to, just keep posting here for support. (((HUGS)))
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Dec 14, 2014 20:24:42 GMT
He's in the best place to be right now if it's serious. I hope it's not serious and that you can get there soon.
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Post by valincal on Dec 14, 2014 20:29:30 GMT
Hugs. Hope he's okay. Keep us updated. Take care.
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Post by M in Carolina on Dec 14, 2014 20:34:24 GMT
I'll be praying for both of you.
If you can text him, tell him to give your contact information to the nurse and have it written down on his chart--more than just listing you as the emergency.
With the HIPPA privacy policies, the hospitals can not give out any info over the phones unless your dh tells them exactly who they can share information with.
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Post by scrappinmama on Dec 14, 2014 20:34:39 GMT
Praying for your dh.
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Post by PLurker on Dec 14, 2014 20:34:48 GMT
Glad he is going to hospital. Many wouldn't. Hope he is fine.
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Post by PEArfect on Dec 14, 2014 20:34:52 GMT
I hope everything is ok and you can join him at the hospital soon.
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Post by Patter on Dec 14, 2014 20:41:14 GMT
Praying everything is okay, and that he is on his way home soon! Keep us updated.
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Post by grate on Dec 14, 2014 20:44:46 GMT
hoping all is ok!
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Post by deep on Dec 14, 2014 20:46:13 GMT
Saying a quick prayer for DH and virtually holding your hand until you hear back.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2014 20:48:44 GMT
Sending up a prayer that everything is fine and you never even have to get yourself to the hospital.
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Post by Anita on Dec 14, 2014 20:48:44 GMT
Hope it is a false alarm. I'm so glad he went, though. So many people ignore problems.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2014 20:52:59 GMT
{{{{ hugs }}}}
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Dec 14, 2014 20:57:54 GMT
Just want to send along my good wishes as well. I know you must be worried.
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Post by Sue on Dec 14, 2014 21:03:39 GMT
Kathy, try not to worry too much. Usually when someone comes into ER presenting with possible heart symptoms they are seen fairly quickly. My husband had some "funny" pains in his upper chest and neck in August. He thought he had pulled a muscle but when they got a little worse he finally relented and we went to the hospital. It turned out he was having a heart attack. Three days later he was home with a stent and doing great. He is on medications but is back to 100% and doesn't even need to see his cardiologist for another year. Modern heart treatments are amazing. I'll keep your husband in my thoughts and pray that he isn't having a heart problem. And prayers for you too.
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Post by liya on Dec 14, 2014 22:06:03 GMT
Hope all is well.
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Post by bc2ca on Dec 14, 2014 22:21:01 GMT
Kathy, try not to worry too much. Usually when someone comes into ER presenting with possible heart symptoms they are seen fairly quickly. My husband had some "funny" pains in his upper chest and neck in August. He thought he had pulled a muscle but when they got a little worse he finally relented and we went to the hospital. It turned out he was having a heart attack. Three days later he was home with a stent and doing great. He is on medications but is back to 100% and doesn't even need to see his cardiologist for another year. Modern heart treatments are amazing. I'll keep your husband in my thoughts and pray that he isn't having a heart problem. And prayers for you too. I'm glad your husband is doing well Sue and did go into the hospital. I was going to comment about being in the ER with DS many years ago and being so impressed with the way they handled a man that came in very hesitantly saying something like "I'm sure it's nothing, but I'm feeling a little weird. I'm sure it's nothing". They had him in the back so quickly, assuring him everything was probably fine but they wanted to get some vitals. Of course, I don't know what happened, but I do know there was no hesitation in the way he was triaged. {{{hugs}}} to you grammy2emmasophia, it is so hard to wait and not know what is happening. |
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Post by Mary Kay Lady on Dec 14, 2014 22:29:34 GMT
(((HUGS))) waiting and not knowing is the hardest part of all. Prayers for both DH and you. Please update us when you know more.
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Post by Basket1lady on Dec 14, 2014 22:38:13 GMT
Yes, he should be seen quickly.
I went to the ER with dizziness and a rapid heart beat four times in one month. I never even sat down and was taken back immediately. It was crazy how many people were n the room taking blood pressures, history, attaching monitors... It turns out I had a sphenoid sinus infection which was treated with masses of antibiotics. Prayers have been said for a good outcome!
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Post by birukitty on Dec 15, 2014 0:16:23 GMT
Saying prayers and sending good thoughts and a huge hug to you. Try not to worry although I understand how hard that is to do. Waiting and wondering is the worst! But I'm so glad your DH took it seriously and got himself to the ER. Good for him-most men would have ignored it and said, "aw, it's nothing". He's in the best hands now and I'm sure he'll be fine. Keep us updated and know that we are here for you.
Debbie in MD.
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Post by my3freaks on Dec 15, 2014 0:17:06 GMT
My thoughts are with you, I hope everything if fine and your husband is home soon!
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Post by KikiPea on Dec 15, 2014 0:24:21 GMT
Prayers going up. I hope all is okay!
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Post by blue tulip on Dec 15, 2014 0:27:50 GMT
that was my dad, too, driving himself while having a heart attack. he had a massive one but survived and is back to normal. hope if that's what it is, your husband gets the help he needs and everything goes well!! saying a prayer for you! |
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Dec 15, 2014 0:30:21 GMT
I had the same thing happen (twice) with my DH. He sent me a text saying he was on his way to the hospital with no other info. And then he wouldn't answer the phone!! Turned out he had A-fib.
I hope that your DH is ok and that you get some news soon!
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Post by mikklynn on Dec 15, 2014 0:31:13 GMT
I hope it's nothing. At least he went in, but yikes, driving himself was not a great idea. Men!
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