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I had a dr appointment today because I was having a little chest "discomfort", not sure if it was heartburn or indigestion, as I have never had that before. I hesitated calling the doctor, but did anyway, just in case. They said to come on in to have him check me out, and since I have to have thyroid labs done in a few weeks, may as well have them done today too.
They did an EKG, and it looked ok. The doc poked and prodded, then suggested an xray, because it may be gallbladder causing the discomfort, or the lungs, altho I had no problem with my breathing. He told me my lungs look fine in the xray, but my heart was "somewhat bigger than it was in your last xray" (which was done 1 1/2 years ago for a bout with bronchitis). He wants to do an echocardiogram on Thursday, to find out if there is anything wrong with my heart. I had heart surgery about 10 years ago for a genetic electrical defect, and have had the green light ever since then.
I'm kind of bummed because I do all I can to stay healthy. I power-walk probably 30+ miles a week outdoors (really, no kidding), and I TRY to eat healthy. I googled the causes of enlarged heart and it said thyroid disease is a cause. It stinks...
Anyway, please keep me in your prayers. I'll keep you posted on what they find out.
Having recently gone thru two surgeries for my shoulder, my thoughts are with you. I felt the same way. I exercise, try to eat well (while those around me eat french fries and there I am with my celery sticks). I did all the right exercises and I tore my muscle. So why me? Well, I found more comfort in why not me? A humbling experience. At least you had the sense to go in and find out.
You're in my prayers Kathie............ fraid to know and fraid to not know, that's me when I see the MD. But staying on top of things and early checking seems to always help things for the better. Also remember that being in such great shape will mean you have avoided something worse perhaps or if you need to do anything further, your body is ready! Just trying to keep the positive thoughts rolling along........ hugs from ddub
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"Choices are the hinges of destiny." Pythagoras You can't change the past, but you can change the future.
It is not uncommon for me to do a kiss to my fingers n tap the room screen with a peace n kiss wish to the all of us.
I am scheduled to a blood work up re my all of my functions, supposed to go in and bla bla bla..
I am going in, however a teacher of mine says to the classroom of us that we areall lab rats who r prodded n poked and for what rea$on one can only wonder.
It is awesome u have found al anon, and that it is an alternative life choice that paralells u having the curiosity to seek out alternatives with your healing self-wisdom, perhaps it is genetic, I dunno. Be grateful u r so blest to be the seeker you r.
Not everyone has that innate ability, follow it to ur wholeness, sistah!
Google an idea and explore some postings to alrernative sites that are on the web that are gender specific set / slanted even. U will find the answers you seek - I love you mention alternative - that is so precious. Oceans of love getoverit if anyone objects to this posting, please let it be known to sys admin, I did my best to offer support and encouragement is all I attempted to offer. I am not a doctor or a nurse, however, I also went wandering thru the throes of curious medical tx and kept coming back to alternative thinking which h p lets us do - either of the above - h p is so awesome!
As always prayers are on the way for you. Hubby and I along with Pipers Kitty have our fingers, toes, arms, legs and tail (well Piper has her tail) crossed for extra good luck. Stay positive, all will be well. Much love and blessings to you.
Live strong, Karilynn, Hubby and Pipers Kitty
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Thinking good thoughts for you. I also have to take my 12 year old to the cardiologist on Friday for problems with her heart over the past month or two so I know where you're at.
"When you come to the edge of all you know you must believe in one of two things... there will be earth on which to stand or you will be given wings." ~Unknown
Thank you all so much for your comments and prayers. I will go tomorrow for the echo, meanwhile, I'm trying to stay upbeat. I think a girlfriend of mine in Alanon will be going with me, if she can arrange her schedule to go. My H has to work, but he's usually not good at supporting me and anything medical. He thinks if you say your head hurts, that you are complaining. He hasn't really talked about this with me, although I told him about the doc appt yesterday and about the echo tomorrow. He just doesn't know how to approach being sympathetic or empathetic.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. So many times as they start from the worst and check things... it turns out to be something so much less... I hope that is the case for you.
Take care of you!
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