Sorry, you guys are going to get sick of hearing from me. Chest pain and slight dizziness sent me to emergency. Everything checks out just fine so far, but emergency doctor who I like so far, wants me to stay overnight so they can take a couple more blood tests to see how my heart is doing. In the morning I will have a stress test which is fine with me. If the test shows something bad I will be flown to a bigger hospital. The doctor already wrote orders saying that I am in charge of my own insulin.
I think this is all stress, but it will be very nice to know for sure. Besides bad news from doctors this week, we were told today that our almost 15 yr old beloved dog needs to be put down. Too much stress for this old body.
Oh, no - I’m sorry to hear this. Glad to know you’re getting good care and in charge of your own insulin. I hope everything checks out okay. It’s always better to be safe, in my opinion. I’m also really sorry to hear about your dog. That is too much stress, indeed. I hope everything calms down soon.
Marilyn, I do so hope you soon recover from this. I totally empathise about your dear old dog, mine is 16 years old and every new day is a bonus with her. Getting old is not for wimps, but take it easy and regather your strength old pal!
@Marilyn6 You’re in my thoughts and prayers, Marilyn! That is a lot to deal with in a very short period of time. I’m sending a lot of positive energy your way!
Sorry you’re in the ER. Erring on the side of safety with heart concerns is prudent. Good luck with tests and analyzing the results.
Living with an aging dog, I am very aware of how precious and short their life with us is. My thoughts are with you as you endure this emotionally painful time.
I’m so sorry, Marilyn. Its very, very sad when pets get old.
The hospital sounds like they are taking good care of you.
It may be interesting to fly on the med evac helicopter. Take pics if you get the chance. The hospital is very boring. We should post you some interesting things to read. What are you in the mood for?
It looks like I have to rethink everything. During the Stress test, I was doing great when suddenly my heart rate dropped from 121 to 60 and my BP dropped to 50/0. I didn’t know that many doctors could quickly fill a room.
I have got a problem.
The echo was fine, although it doesn’t show the arteries.
Tomorrow I will have a medically induced stress test. I am a wee bit nervous.
Well, that’s discouraging. I’ve always claimed that knowing health issues is better than not knowing. That gives you the opportunity to discover the nature of your heart problem and hopefully will suggest a good treatment. Keep the faith!
If the “up north” option lands you anywhere in my vicinity, Portland, please let me know if there’s any way I can help.
Thanks Terry. Did another stress test this morning without running. The need for stents isn’t showing up on the ekg, but I wonder if that is the problem.
I keep getting warned that studies show that a low A1C is a dangerous mortality risk for older folks. I reply that the Accord Study was not an accurate study, but then they site other studies. I haven’t had to argue with any medical professional about this in about 5 yrs.
Then a diabetic educator wanted to lock up my insulin although she was fine with me deciding my doses etc. I told her that I would leave if they tried to lock up my insulin. No one comes between me and my life line. LOL
We are not in Oregon, but if we go to Portland I will be in touch. Thanks Terry.
It’s hard to dispute these sweeping generalizations when you’re in a hospital bed. A1c, as you well know, can hide glucose volatility.
I wonder if any of these docs even know what the glucose variability was of the cohort involved in the study. With your low standard deviation and coefficient of variability, your mortality risk does not align with the cohort involved in this study.
Did these medicos read anything more than the abstract or summary of the study they’re citing?
It’s tough to analyze any of this when you’re not feeling well and a stressed over the whole situation. I think patients like you need a professional advocate to counter-balance the medical advice of the attending docs.
Good luck. I trust that your husband is with you helping you to consider various aspects of any consequential medical decision. I would hesitate to make a decision that is not a real emergency until you’ve had time consider it. Perhaps getting a second opinion would provide you with some space to consider things.
