RUNNINGOMA
New running shoes? Does that mean you are back to running? What kind did you get. I'm due for a new pair. BTW - awesome wedding pictures! 2024 days ago
JOYINKY
Annie, I didn't have any of what I would consider "chest pain" but did occasionally feel like my bra band was too tight and pinching. Felt like pressure from the outside, not the inside. I understand jaw pain is also a symptom in women. With a family history, getting checked is a good idea. What scares me most is the possiblilty of a stroke. BTW, all my other "numbers" are fine; so, there was no warning there! But treatment is less complicated because I'm otherwise healthy. I didn't dwell a lot on it, unless asked, when it happened. My focus is still on being healthy. Smiles. 2029 days ago
JOYINKY
Annie, When I took that fall in the garden in May and sprained my feet and ankles; it really slowed me down on my regular activities. So I decided to schedule exams that I was putting off until summer when it would be too hot to be out. Eye exams, physical, dental etc. Necessaries, but things I hate spending the time doing. So, June 1, I went in for a regular physical. For some reason I had an "episode" right in the doctor's office! I could sense the alarm he immediately called in a cart and did a EKG. Heart was fluttering at 400 beats per min.! First I'd had that happen. Before I left I had an appointmet with a cardiologist and two rx's for heart meds to prevent blood clots and slow my heart down. I had had warning signs, but they were things I was blaming on heavy gardening, digging, mulching etc. Sore neck and arms, fatigue etc. Actually was feeling good going in to that appointment and have had that Dr. for years; very comfortable with him. Last time I was in was Jan. and everything was fine. It's still all very strange to me and I'm taking it one day at a time. Slowed down, but otherwise feeling fine. Diagnosis is Atrial Fibrulation. My 4 siblings all have it. The guys with other complications. I'm still not sure what it means long term; but today is a good day. Stay well. Hugs. 2029 days ago
JOYINKY
Hi Annie, I'm doing fine, thank you. I do have some heart related issues, am on meds and my stamina is down. But I don't feel bad and I'm working on it. In spite of the healthy lifestyle, with age, it happens. I figure over ten years of HRT when they were still thinking it was good for your heart may be the culprit, or could just be genetics. It is what it is. I am blessed in so many other ways and still having fun. So far, as much as I hate taking them, the meds seem to be doing their job. Doing what I can and plan on being around a long time! Life is good. Hugs. 2030 days ago