UPDATE - ER Again (Was: Taking a break)

Great, just started another tachycardia episode. Going to doc in 45 mins. *sigh*

Sorry you have all this going on. I don't think I have ever experianced tachcardia
before. My resting heart rate is usually just under 110. My hubby's is just under 60,
but he is very athletic. He thinks I'm a freak.

Chick, I do hope this virus thing disapears so you can get plenty of rest. You must
be exhausted. Sending the works...gentle hugs, healing vibes and prayers!

Hugs, Robin

Been thinking of you. But nuts? Isn't everyone nuts one way or another?
Lisa

((( Lisa ))) ((( Debbie )))

Thank you, both. Been feeling a bit sorry for myself and dejected this afternoon - letting the criticisms of my brother about my health get under my skin - thinking back on that former doc - so it helps getting your replies. You brought me back up again. Thank you.

Chick, hopefully this will pass really soon.  It has to be frightening for you.  When I have palpitations I feel it in my throat.  I actually skip a beat.  But it comes and goes.  Could this be happening to you?  I know low potassium can affect the heart.  I'm sure you will be much better when this is all under control. 

 

I also will break out in sweats.  Been doing that lately but never bothered to check my temperature.  I can be fine on minute and then damp the next and I'm waaaay past menopause.  I know others have that happen too.  Maybe this could be going on, too.  I know you have a fever because you have been checking it but perhaps something like this could be happening that makes it seem worse. 

 

Don't let what others think about your illness bother you.  YOU know you are having these problems and it is not all in your head.  That is so irritating.  My daughter had unexplained bouts of vomiting several years back and she is thin to begin with....size 3 in the junior department and she is 32 years old!  (Didn't get my genes!)  Anyway, she went from doctor to doctor trying to figure this out because she just couldn't eat.  Some thought she was bulimic and others told her it was all in her head, too.  I remember her coming home sobbing...not knowing what to do.  I told her she had seen her Internist and a gastro so how about trying the gynecologist.  She did and here she was suffering from endometriosis and THAT was causing her problem.  So, you will find out what is causing this and your brother will be eating crow.

I do hope you are doing better this afternoon.

Sherrine 

I'd like to just hug the stuffing out of each of you, Lisa, Sherrine, Shirley - and everybody.

If anyone ever wants to email me, you're more than welcome. Thanks for the offer, Lisa, I do appreciate that.

Hi Sherrine - doesn't seem to be skipping beats. Mom's does, but not mine. I think the docs would have caught that on the ekg and other stuff, but it is good to consider that further. The sweats and chills are standard with the fevers I've now learned. I was not aware - but it turns out that as your body temp is rising with the fever, you chill and shiver. Your body then turns on the furnace to warm you up - into the fever it wants to use to kill the invader. Then the body decides it is finished with the heat, to turn it off you break into a sweat, to cool back down. Since I've been going in and out of fevers all week - I was repeating this process. Doesn't appear to be hot flashes or anything in this case - but I guess I'm due for them sometime in the future since I'm 42. Something to look forward to. lol

So sorry your daughter went through that, Sherrine, but glad it ended with answers. Yeah, I think my doc/docs will get this worked out.

((( Shirley ))) Well, I actually was in that boat when my old doc retired in March. I was so upset. I finally had coverage so I could see him - and he'd be gone. I went through a bad time until I found these two lady docs - but now I actually think they're going to take me to places my old doc never did in terms of answers. So maybe this will be a blessing in your case, too. *hugs*

Well, folks, first the yucky news: I managed to have another tachy this morning. Same sort of deal as yesterday. Ended up at 130 for a brief time, but 100 for extended time. Doc said that I shouldn't get too worried without accompanying symptoms at those rates. If I get up to 140-150, or have accompanying symptoms, however, then I need to be seen. So I am going to try not to get upset if it keeps happening over the weekend. Do I like it? No, but it is here for a while and I'll just deal with it. My b/f said his dad began having tachycardia's just like this after a virus 10 years ago - and the virus left, but the tachys keep coming now and then. Hoping I don't follow in his footsteps, but the point was that his dad's are nothing serious - relatively benign if not upsetting.

The good news - I have not had a single fever spike since yesterday morning! Hurray. Not going to say it is gone yet - but this is a welcome respite!!

Other good news - with the fever gone, and when I'm not in a tachy episode, I'm relatively attracted to food and can eat a bit better. Hurrayyyyy!!

Stupid news: I thought since pineapple juice had a lot of potassium, I would try drinking some. Mistake. I forgot how badly it triggers acid reflux - and now I am paying for it big. I never told you I made right decisions all the time.

Love and hugs to you all.