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fatigue
I had an MI 6 days ago. Wont be the same I guess. It was a minor one but big enough. I go for a stress test on Mon.
My EKG looked the same as a few years ago. Only one issue..inverted T wave.I had an Echo back then and the Doc said overall minor. Anyway the shock of this whole thing is FATIGUE. Holy Cow. Can you believe that stuff.??
It gets better daily but fells HORRIBLE. I never experienced that.
I guess it was plaque build up after 55 years and a short jog caused a plaque rupture and clot.No angina though.
Just shortness of breath and now fatigue. And tightness the first few days.
How long did your fatigue last??? I have to drive across the country in 2 weeks.
My EKG looked the same as a few years ago. Only one issue..inverted T wave.I had an Echo back then and the Doc said overall minor. Anyway the shock of this whole thing is FATIGUE. Holy Cow. Can you believe that stuff.??
It gets better daily but fells HORRIBLE. I never experienced that.
I guess it was plaque build up after 55 years and a short jog caused a plaque rupture and clot.No angina though.
Just shortness of breath and now fatigue. And tightness the first few days.
How long did your fatigue last??? I have to drive across the country in 2 weeks.
Its all a bit funny to be honest. In your original post you say you had the MI. Now either you had or the doctors have a problem i guess. Either way you have people on here trying to help you. That's the idea of the forum. Your last post is odd. . .
I hope it all works out for you
I hope it all works out for you
there is a chance this is a bizarre new virus that affected me severely.
My tests are normal now.I didnt have any within 2 days of the incident.
If that is the case I didnt have an MI and I dont have to worry for the rest of my life. I am guessing blockage though. But unlike so many people ,I can easily go to a stripped down vegan diet and clear at least some plaque.I like that sort of lifestyle.
My tests are normal now.I didnt have any within 2 days of the incident.
If that is the case I didnt have an MI and I dont have to worry for the rest of my life. I am guessing blockage though. But unlike so many people ,I can easily go to a stripped down vegan diet and clear at least some plaque.I like that sort of lifestyle.
Well I suppose you do what you gotta do, but knowing your condition, a cross country drive is sounding quite the hazard to the other drivers and their families out there on the highway, should you (as certainly seems possible considering the stress of long distance driving) collapse en route.
I wonder if the MI was no small physical shock to your body overall, and of course rocked your emotional state, and that you're still recovering slowly from shock. I've experienced notable shocks at time (nothing like a MI though), and shortness of breath along with weakness for a day or two seemed normal enough. I've also had anxiety attacks where shortness of breath was a symptom.
I wonder if the MI was no small physical shock to your body overall, and of course rocked your emotional state, and that you're still recovering slowly from shock. I've experienced notable shocks at time (nothing like a MI though), and shortness of breath along with weakness for a day or two seemed normal enough. I've also had anxiety attacks where shortness of breath was a symptom.
I ended up at the ER. I would guess the 2 hour visit is going to cost me 1200.
The billing dept. doesnt work weekends. Anyway they did the same tests
as the clinic and ekg again and didnt find anything new. This is really weird.
The only thing I learned is that I should take 4 81 mg of aspirin instead of 1.
Maybe that will help. They say there are virus s that could make me this short breathed but the fatigue is a mystery. I hope tomm. is better.
I will take 2 aspirins at a time 2 times a day. 81 mg.
I asked if it could be Hanta Virus from mice. But no sweats and fever.
The billing dept. doesnt work weekends. Anyway they did the same tests
as the clinic and ekg again and didnt find anything new. This is really weird.
The only thing I learned is that I should take 4 81 mg of aspirin instead of 1.
Maybe that will help. They say there are virus s that could make me this short breathed but the fatigue is a mystery. I hope tomm. is better.
I will take 2 aspirins at a time 2 times a day. 81 mg.
I asked if it could be Hanta Virus from mice. But no sweats and fever.
Well, anxiety can take its toll, so try to chill out and become serene. I find meditation invaluable for anxiety control, (just focussed on breathing while you take slow, even breaths).
Dropping all caffeine and smoking are obvious first steps. Avoid HEAVY meals (why challenge your heart just now?), stick with light, healthy food choices.
Hmm, if you've a 24/7 health query number in your state, maybe ask if there's any harm in carrying an aspirin, to use at the first sign of more heart problems. Keep your cellphone always with you.
Dropping all caffeine and smoking are obvious first steps. Avoid HEAVY meals (why challenge your heart just now?), stick with light, healthy food choices.
Hmm, if you've a 24/7 health query number in your state, maybe ask if there's any harm in carrying an aspirin, to use at the first sign of more heart problems. Keep your cellphone always with you.
The last 2 days I swore I was getting better. Today I feel like death.
I might have to go to the ER. I hate to spend the money.
I might have to go to the ER. I hate to spend the money.
Perhaps there is a tollfree inquiry number for Obama care, that can answer your questions directly, and reliably.
googling: obama care toll free
comes up with such an inquiry number (at the top of my google search results)
googling: obama care toll free
comes up with such an inquiry number (at the top of my google search results)
I have a very healthy diet. Kale and carrots organic everyday. Chicken only and now Vegan. But I will eat wild salmon.ONly 1 egg a day and now no dairy.
Soymilk only. Not overweight. Now heading for underweight.
Here is an important question. Please reply. If I get Obama care in Nov.
and it starts in Jan...will I be able to go to hospitals outside of my state of Montana??? thanks
Soymilk only. Not overweight. Now heading for underweight.
Here is an important question. Please reply. If I get Obama care in Nov.
and it starts in Jan...will I be able to go to hospitals outside of my state of Montana??? thanks
I ate healthy for over a decade, fair impact on my blood fats and blood pressure, not much. I was within the healthy BMI range (mid to high level).
It was not until I dropped my weight to the low end of the healthy BMI range, that my blood fats plummeted and my blood pressure stablized to as low as 90/60 (a recent checkup value at my doctor's office), such a change in BP is, I'm confident, a good sign that arteries are more clear.
So, it's mostly the impact of NOT having a body chock full of surplus fatty tissue, that I'd expect affects artery blockage. [I was inspired by a coronary artery surgeon's book to push my weight down so much.]
It was not until I dropped my weight to the low end of the healthy BMI range, that my blood fats plummeted and my blood pressure stablized to as low as 90/60 (a recent checkup value at my doctor's office), such a change in BP is, I'm confident, a good sign that arteries are more clear.
So, it's mostly the impact of NOT having a body chock full of surplus fatty tissue, that I'd expect affects artery blockage. [I was inspired by a coronary artery surgeon's book to push my weight down so much.]
I agree the following---
"If you're not there already, heading for the low end of the healthy BMI (weight/height) scale through slow but steady weight loss using good quality whole food choices should help your blood lipids,"
However, I question the assumption that followed
" eventually help clean out your arteries,"
Now, I am one of the few who believe that many people can reverse/clean-out your coronary arteries.
But, it must be said, that those who MAY be able to do so, need to go to a complete alteration in their diet.
Simply saying "good quality whole food choices" will clean out your arteries, is minimizing the change that needs to be made to accomplish the task.
For most folks, good whole food choices, does not entail bringing your dietary intake to 10% or less fat as calories-.
To possibly be one of those who MIGHT accomplishes actual coronary artery reversal, you have to get fairly radical in your diet.
Only then can some people expect to "clean out" their coronary ateries.
Believe me, i am a proponent of trying just that. However, it has to be clear that you'll need to completely alter your diet, not just use "good quality whole food choices"
The few and limited studies that indicate this might be possible, used a diet that is 10% or less of calories from fat.
Names of the doctors who propose such a diet are Dean Ornish, Caldwell Esselstyn, John McDougall, Joel Fuhrman, Neal Barnard.
I would encourage the attempt, but those who MIGHT accomplish this need to make some radical alterations in order for it to happen.
Regardless of whether one can achieve "reversal", one can certainly improve their longevity by greatly improving their diet.
Meds are only half the story for long term success.
"If you're not there already, heading for the low end of the healthy BMI (weight/height) scale through slow but steady weight loss using good quality whole food choices should help your blood lipids,"
However, I question the assumption that followed
" eventually help clean out your arteries,"
Now, I am one of the few who believe that many people can reverse/clean-out your coronary arteries.
But, it must be said, that those who MAY be able to do so, need to go to a complete alteration in their diet.
Simply saying "good quality whole food choices" will clean out your arteries, is minimizing the change that needs to be made to accomplish the task.
For most folks, good whole food choices, does not entail bringing your dietary intake to 10% or less fat as calories-.
To possibly be one of those who MIGHT accomplishes actual coronary artery reversal, you have to get fairly radical in your diet.
Only then can some people expect to "clean out" their coronary ateries.
Believe me, i am a proponent of trying just that. However, it has to be clear that you'll need to completely alter your diet, not just use "good quality whole food choices"
The few and limited studies that indicate this might be possible, used a diet that is 10% or less of calories from fat.
Names of the doctors who propose such a diet are Dean Ornish, Caldwell Esselstyn, John McDougall, Joel Fuhrman, Neal Barnard.
I would encourage the attempt, but those who MIGHT accomplish this need to make some radical alterations in order for it to happen.
Regardless of whether one can achieve "reversal", one can certainly improve their longevity by greatly improving their diet.
Meds are only half the story for long term success.
Any thoughts about preventing a recurrence and similar cardiovascular problems?
If you're not there already, heading for the low end of the healthy BMI (weight/height) scale through slow but steady weight loss using good quality whole food choices should help your blood lipids (fats) plummet, and eventually help clean out your arteries, reduce BP, slow your resting heart rate, etc.
If you're not there already, heading for the low end of the healthy BMI (weight/height) scale through slow but steady weight loss using good quality whole food choices should help your blood lipids (fats) plummet, and eventually help clean out your arteries, reduce BP, slow your resting heart rate, etc.
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