cindi o'h Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Hey gang. I decided I need some help. I have been waiting patiently to get better, but I feel like I am getting worse. I am a member of a wonderful support group. I am the only one there with lc issues. The rest have other stuff going on. I called one of our members and she talked me into going in. I had a stent replaced last Fall and I think it has failed again. I have been having heart attack symptoms and trying desperately to ignore them. I guess that is one of the symptoms of a heart attack...the denial business... I have had the flu now for 4 weeks solid. I have laryngitis and although the chest congestion is better, much better than it was, I am still not doing so well there either. Just a short walk into a convenience store gets my heart rate up and I still am feeling quite weak. I am done trying to play doctor for myself today. I am taking Sally's good advice and gettiing evaluated. Wish me well. If you don't hear from me for a bit, then they kept me. Otherwise, I will be back to pour some more beer and mix some more drinks.. some good ones! Love, Cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Oh Cindi... Now you know better than to play doctor. I am glad you are going in to get checked. Update us as soon as you can, you know we'll all be worried now. Hopefully with it being a Sunday you won't have to wait long. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Dear Sweet Cindi! You have my prayers - you know you do. I'm so glad you're getting checked. You are a wonderful lady and I don't want you to be sick. God bless you! Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellakc2 Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Cindi, We'll be waiting to hear from you. Sending you God speed. Glad your getting checked. Love, Mare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 I hope to see you back sooon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 All good thoughts being sent with you, Cindi. Remember....you do NOT have a medical degree...and if you doctor yourself, then what's the guy with the degree supposed to do? Tend our virtual pub? You need to be evaluated. Under the circumstances...and whether we get sick of seeing doctors or not....it makes no sense not to utilize their expertise when we are feeling "off", sick and/or something seems to be hanging on too long. We await word from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Cindi, We're sending lots of prayers up for you. Please keep us posted. Hope you start feeling better.. God Bless,prayers and hugs, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finster Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Getting checked out sounds like a good plan to me. Good luck and update us when you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Sorry you are still feeling so bad but glad you are taking action. A good rule of thumb - if you would do it for your daughter, you should do it for yourself. We'll be waiting to hear. (Do you think it could be an alcohol allergy?) No kidding, Cindi, love and prayers, hope to hear back from you real soon. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Thinking of you.... and looking for an update... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmydog2 Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Cindi, get over to the ER and get that flu checked out. Then get your butt back here pronto because we need you. Before you leave the ER be generous and offer to leave the bug there because you have had it long enough. Don't be stingy and try to keep it for yourself. Will be looking for your update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Cindi, I am praying that we hear from you soon. Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Hope you're feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Cindi, good move. the ER docs where I take Dave says to never hesitate to bring him in when we're not sure about something, a cancer patient should never mess around. so I'm glad you went. God Bless, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogfam Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Prayers going up for you! God bless you! Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Praying for you Cindi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Cindi, Good idea to get checked out. My thoughts are with you and Luna sends a great big kiss and hug. Haylee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Cindy, You have been a bad girl. You have been sick for 4 weeks and did not let anyone know here. Meanwhile, you have been posting your upbeaty posts to everyone, and here you are sick. Now you are having heart symptoms. Hmmm, if it was one of us the first thing you would post would be, get your a-- the doctor or ER and get it checked out!!! That is much too long go be sick. Damn girl, you should know better than to wait that long. There is only one you and you have to take care of yourself. I am having heart symptoms just waiting for you to let us know what the prognosis is. Now that Iam finished bawling you out, know that Iam thinking of you and sending your much healing thoughts that I can. Keep us posted ASAP Love ya Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted February 28, 2005 Author Share Posted February 28, 2005 Hey. I grabbed the laptop going out the door and put it in an old purse. I am at the UofM hospitals. Treated me real nice in the ED. Made everyone laugh and one of the nurses had jokes that Don Wood would go for ...one after the other. I had a tests and they have all come back negative...so I guess that is good. Spiral CT to check for blood clots, troponin level, and other cardiac enzymes, EKG. They put Oxygen on me that made me feel better right away. I forgot what it was like to breathe at 99%. It feels great. I have had umteen residents and fellows listening, looking, interviewing, and scolding. All good professionals so far. The cardiology team is coming in for more prodding in the morning. They wouldn't feed me tonight, in case of an angiogram/plasty/stent in the morning. We will see what happens. It is strange having people get all excited about a heart attack and lc takes a back burner. In my mind, for some reason, the lc is a front burner thing and the heart is back burner. But, this is a short-lived thing and whatever is going on is easily remedied compared to what we have been through with the lc. Well. I am a very complex person. And we will get through this one too. Thanks for all of your encouragement and even a little old fashioned hand slapping. I deserved it. I am not as open about my stuff as I should/could be. And I tend to not pay attention to me and I tend to minimize my stuff. It just seems like mine is so small compared to what all of a lot of you are going through. Love. Cindi .. I will see if I can post in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Cindi, You are already posting in the morning, or is it the middle of the night? Very glad you are in good hands and that they are checking everything out. Hope it is just that darn flu that lasts forever. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pritchie Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Cindi, I am happy to hear that you went to the ER. Hope all goes well with the tests. Pamela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Cindi...good luck with the remainder of the tests!!! You hang in there and keep us posted! So glad you remembered to grab your laptop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindseysmom Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Cindi, I hope you feel better soon. Best Wishes, Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Cindi, I'm sorry to hear that your have been feeling so bad and glad to hear that you went to the ER. When in doubt, check it out! Will be watching to see how your tests come out. TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted February 28, 2005 Author Share Posted February 28, 2005 Still here. It is 10:00 and the "team" has not yet been by. I am hungry and they aren't feeding me because they may do an angiogram. I am bored, of course. Cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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