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Hey Guys!
So I went to my Doctor, yesterday, and my blood pressure was really high again! 140/100, and that is NOT normal for me. Ok, yes, I have been under quite a bit of stress lately, but not really any more than I have been, in the past, and I have ALWAYS had LOW blood pressure, all my life, except for when I'm in the middle of one of these "episodes" for lack of a better word. My heart racing lasted for around an hour, and I was lying on the bed, completely flat! My heart just kept pounding, and pounding! So, when I went to see my Doctor, for a follow-up, anyway, I brought this up to her. I was really honest with her, and told her that because these episodes are becoming more frequent, that they are really starting to scare me. I used to think it was my Hypoglycemia, but I think, maybe, I was misdiagnosed with that.
So, here is the plan of action, that my Doctor set for me:
She ordered a full blood panel work up, and has referred me to a Cardiologist, who "likes to take the more complex cases" since I have so many other issues, going on... I guess he likes the challenge... *Rolls Eyes* Yes, I have become one of "THOSE" patients. The ones who are really difficult to diagnose, due to all my other issues. Now, this could be brought on, by stress, with all that has been going on, in my life, with losing my Mom, so suddenly, not really having the proper time, to grieve, the way I need to (I'm still in that shock phase), having to deal with all the stuff, in my own house, like more Ratties dying, and not knowing why, and trying to get this place cleaned up, and organized, so that it can become a HOME, and not just a glorified storage unit. I've lived here over 2 and a half years, and I'm still not fully moved in! I don't even have my Dining Room Table here!!! And I don't have my important furniture, either! So, yeah... lots of stress. My Doctor seems to think that this is the main cause of my "Episodes" of syncope/near-syncope.
But, I have had episodes like this, in the past, also, when I wasn't really having a lot of stress... I mean, now that I look back at those times, I realize, that I WAS under a lot of stress, but, at the time, they didn't seem connected at all. Hence, being diagnosed with Hypoglycemia. But I can go hours, and sometimes days, without an actual meal, or even snacks, really, and I don't go around passing out. I get a little "Hangry" sometimes, but my blood pressure doesn't skyrocket, and I don't go passing out, whenever I miss a meal... in fact, more often, than not, I forget to eat! And the only time I finally notice that I'm hungry, is if my stomach starts chewing on itself, and screaming, "Remember me?! Feed me!" So, I'm more inclined to believe that I was misdiagnosed with the Hypoglycemia.
So, my Doctor thinks I need a stress test, but since I'm disabled, and unable to actually perform the "physical stress test" they will give me a chemical reaction test, where they will administer Dopamine (not too thrilled about this idea, as I'm allergic to so many medications), to make my heart race, like I've been working out, or, whatever. She was glad, that I went ahead, and ordered myself the Pulse Oximeter, because she sees that I am taking the proper measures, to ensure my own safety, and to gain a better understanding of what my body is doing, when I have these "Episodes"... She, of course, told me, that if I have any chest pains, or any symptoms of heart attack, or stroke, to call 911, and go directly to my nearest Emergency Room. Smart, right? If I had had any other symptoms, yesterday, other than nearly fainting, and my heart racing, I Would have called 911, and gone straight to the Hospital.
But, anyway, that is the uodate, for now. My appointment with the Cardiologist, is scheduled for March 19th. I just need to get to the blood lab and have this work-up, before I go for that appointment.
And THAT is the update, guys, thus far. I'll keep you posted, and I'll keep my NEEDS List up, on Amazon, so if any of you can help me out, in any way, it is greatly appreciated! Thanks, ever so much!
Hi. Check out this list: https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/...../1XM2WNSCOTRPA
So I went to my Doctor, yesterday, and my blood pressure was really high again! 140/100, and that is NOT normal for me. Ok, yes, I have been under quite a bit of stress lately, but not really any more than I have been, in the past, and I have ALWAYS had LOW blood pressure, all my life, except for when I'm in the middle of one of these "episodes" for lack of a better word. My heart racing lasted for around an hour, and I was lying on the bed, completely flat! My heart just kept pounding, and pounding! So, when I went to see my Doctor, for a follow-up, anyway, I brought this up to her. I was really honest with her, and told her that because these episodes are becoming more frequent, that they are really starting to scare me. I used to think it was my Hypoglycemia, but I think, maybe, I was misdiagnosed with that.
So, here is the plan of action, that my Doctor set for me:
She ordered a full blood panel work up, and has referred me to a Cardiologist, who "likes to take the more complex cases" since I have so many other issues, going on... I guess he likes the challenge... *Rolls Eyes* Yes, I have become one of "THOSE" patients. The ones who are really difficult to diagnose, due to all my other issues. Now, this could be brought on, by stress, with all that has been going on, in my life, with losing my Mom, so suddenly, not really having the proper time, to grieve, the way I need to (I'm still in that shock phase), having to deal with all the stuff, in my own house, like more Ratties dying, and not knowing why, and trying to get this place cleaned up, and organized, so that it can become a HOME, and not just a glorified storage unit. I've lived here over 2 and a half years, and I'm still not fully moved in! I don't even have my Dining Room Table here!!! And I don't have my important furniture, either! So, yeah... lots of stress. My Doctor seems to think that this is the main cause of my "Episodes" of syncope/near-syncope.
But, I have had episodes like this, in the past, also, when I wasn't really having a lot of stress... I mean, now that I look back at those times, I realize, that I WAS under a lot of stress, but, at the time, they didn't seem connected at all. Hence, being diagnosed with Hypoglycemia. But I can go hours, and sometimes days, without an actual meal, or even snacks, really, and I don't go around passing out. I get a little "Hangry" sometimes, but my blood pressure doesn't skyrocket, and I don't go passing out, whenever I miss a meal... in fact, more often, than not, I forget to eat! And the only time I finally notice that I'm hungry, is if my stomach starts chewing on itself, and screaming, "Remember me?! Feed me!" So, I'm more inclined to believe that I was misdiagnosed with the Hypoglycemia.
So, my Doctor thinks I need a stress test, but since I'm disabled, and unable to actually perform the "physical stress test" they will give me a chemical reaction test, where they will administer Dopamine (not too thrilled about this idea, as I'm allergic to so many medications), to make my heart race, like I've been working out, or, whatever. She was glad, that I went ahead, and ordered myself the Pulse Oximeter, because she sees that I am taking the proper measures, to ensure my own safety, and to gain a better understanding of what my body is doing, when I have these "Episodes"... She, of course, told me, that if I have any chest pains, or any symptoms of heart attack, or stroke, to call 911, and go directly to my nearest Emergency Room. Smart, right? If I had had any other symptoms, yesterday, other than nearly fainting, and my heart racing, I Would have called 911, and gone straight to the Hospital.
But, anyway, that is the uodate, for now. My appointment with the Cardiologist, is scheduled for March 19th. I just need to get to the blood lab and have this work-up, before I go for that appointment.
And THAT is the update, guys, thus far. I'll keep you posted, and I'll keep my NEEDS List up, on Amazon, so if any of you can help me out, in any way, it is greatly appreciated! Thanks, ever so much!
Hi. Check out this list: https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/...../1XM2WNSCOTRPA
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Please just know that even though you feel alone, that you are not actually alone... I encourage you to just drop everything in your heart and soul, and just to seek Jesus... Seek His peace... Justy kick all that stressful crap out,. and seek Him. The truth is that this is the BEST time to just drop it all (I am not saying in reality... You still have things you have to do...) but spiritually speaking... Disarm that stress bomb in your heart.
It is starting to affect you physically, but this is a temporary problem... I am so sorry everything is piling on you right now. But this is all temporary... You are secure in Jesus... Never forget that...