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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2016 12:50:51 GMT
Cardio myopathy is nothing to mess with. I tend to be one of those that thinks this is just a cold and there is nothing that the doctor can do for me anyways. So I wait until I am really sick before I go to the doctor. This is a very good PSA. Thank you for sharing your experience and I hope that you recover fully. My cousin has cardio myopathy and she was hospitalized at first with it and they were concerned that she was going to need a ICD, but she did have a pretty solid recovery and just has to visit her cardiologist once a year now. So, there is hope that you will have a good recovery as well.
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Post by donna on Apr 2, 2016 14:02:55 GMT
Wow! I am glad you finally went in to get treatment and that they did an EKG. I also have a heart condition that may have been caused by a virus. I now have a pace-maker/defibrillator and am doing much better. I hope you continue to improve, but don't be afraid of needing a device.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2016 14:11:52 GMT
{{{{ hugs }}}} I'm so sorry to learn this happened to you  I have a friend who's 45 year old son experienced something similar. Minor illness/virus settled in his heart, unbeknownst to him, which damaged a heart valve which in turn threw a blood clot causing a stroke. He spent the winter recovering from the stroke. This past Tuesday, he had surgery to repair/replace the damaged valve. It happens, I think, more than we realize. |
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Post by jayfab on Apr 2, 2016 14:32:50 GMT
Holy Toledo! Thanks for the psa, sure makes you think how fragile life is. Hugs and positive vibes heading your way.
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Post by wezee on Apr 2, 2016 15:11:06 GMT
Thank you so much
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Post by epeanymous on Apr 2, 2016 15:19:46 GMT
I am so sorry, and I hope for a full recovery for you.
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Post by wezee on Apr 3, 2016 0:55:30 GMT
I'm so sorry peabay (((hugs)))
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Post by Nanner on Apr 3, 2016 3:26:03 GMT
OMG. I'm so sorry this has happened to you. That's so scary. I hope you make a full recovery.
Peabay, I'm so sorry about your mother.
Both of these are great PSAs.
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Post by azredhead on Apr 3, 2016 4:40:43 GMT
So glad you're okay!! But so scary! Don't feel bad about having the pacer either. I echo Donna and others. I have one too and i'm only 42. I got it at 35 even with a heart history but I got super sick too. Sometimes you never know. So glad you are okay. Do what they tell you and most important listen to your body and how you feel! Lots of hugs to you!
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Post by anniebygaslight on Apr 3, 2016 10:51:26 GMT
Similar happened to a good friend of OH's. He had bad virus, and just couldn't shake it off. He was exhausted all the time and went to the GP. She listened to his chest, and he said that her face fell a mile. She called an ambulance, and before he knew it he was having valve replacements. The virus had done significant damage. He is fighting fit now.
Hope you are soon back to normal.
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Post by DinCA on Apr 3, 2016 12:50:02 GMT
I am so sorry! Please take care of yourself and thanks for the PSA!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2016 12:54:57 GMT
Praying for you!!!
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Post by wezee on Aug 10, 2016 22:14:47 GMT
BTT
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Post by CarolinaGirl71 on Aug 10, 2016 23:11:07 GMT
Wow! Glad you're on the way to getting better! Thanks for the PSA!
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Post by valincal on Aug 10, 2016 23:15:02 GMT
Glad you're on the mend! Take care.
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Post by purplebee on Aug 11, 2016 1:09:50 GMT
Gosh that was scary! So glad to hear you are improving. Take care of yourself!
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Post by eastcoastpea on Aug 11, 2016 1:14:06 GMT
I'm glad to hear that you're continuing to improve.
Your post as well as the other recent PSA thread are good reminders for people to seek help when they just don't feel right.
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Post by lucyg on Aug 11, 2016 1:17:50 GMT
Wow. I'm glad you're getting better now. I feel guilty because I just told anxiousmom she didn't need to go to the doctor! Yikes! |
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Post by anniefb on Aug 11, 2016 1:36:27 GMT
Glad you're feeling a bit better. Take care!
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Post by anxiousmom on Aug 11, 2016 1:39:11 GMT
Wow. I'm glad you're getting better now. I feel guilty because I just told anxiousmom she didn't need to go to the doctor! Yikes! No worries, I am pretty sure it is just your run of the mill plague-I don't have any kind symptoms that I don't think aren't normal for a sore throat and whatnot.  But if I did, this would certainly be the cautionary tale that would get me to the doctor. |
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Post by dreamer on Aug 11, 2016 1:40:00 GMT
Yes, add me to the others that say I am so glad you are on the mend! Good for you for going to the DR. and they were paying attention!
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Post by stampinchick on Aug 11, 2016 4:44:28 GMT
Glad you are doing ok now. This really scares me because a few months ago I had a bad cold - sinuses were stuffed up, I had bronchitis and lost my voice. TMI: I was getting green gunk from my sinuses and chest, which I always had been told indicated was an infection. I couldn't get an appointment with my PCP so I went to Quick Care. The doctor told me that new guidelines regarding antibiotics indicate that they are not allowed to prescribe them until you have been sick for 10 days, with the exception if there is also a fever. I had to wait 10 days before following up with my PCP, so in the future I won't even bother seeing a doctor until I've been sick for 10 days. Now it looks like there's a chance an infection could damage my heart before those 10 days are up. Damned if you do, damned if you don't.
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Post by katlady on Aug 11, 2016 4:47:40 GMT
Glad you are ok!
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Post by iteach3rdgrade on Aug 11, 2016 4:49:05 GMT
I'm glad you are on the mend. Very scary!
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Post by mikklynn on Aug 11, 2016 12:16:34 GMT
I'm glad you are getting better! How terrifying.
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Post by Really Red on Aug 11, 2016 12:29:03 GMT
Oh my heavens! I am glad you are doing better! You poor pumpkin!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2016 12:44:10 GMT
I'm so glad you're feeling better. That was really scary.
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Post by grate on Aug 11, 2016 15:38:58 GMT
omg you were lucky..glad you are on the mend and hope you get the defib soon. Amazing how others can make us feel as far as getting hep. I went to my dh to take me to the ER and he got up from watching the game in a huff. Hopefully he is thankful he did now!
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Post by wezee on Mar 28, 2017 14:03:34 GMT
BTT for 2nd update
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Post by hop2 on Mar 28, 2017 14:07:36 GMT
I'm glad to hear your still here and fighting. That's good to hear. I pray that you will have continued healing.
Hugs
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