My last episode of Pericarditis

Christine

When I said I am going down hill.  I mean that the pain is now constant and I am having more trouble breathing (hard to take a deap breath).  Also, my heart rate is pretty fast again and am having the irregular heart rhythm every night.  I haven't called the local cardiologist because I don't know what he could do.  He put me back on the steroids a couple of weeks ago but it didn't seem to help at all.  I can't take the colchicine because of my stomache problems (possible ulcers from all the medicine they have tried).  I am just trying to hang in there until my appt on April 11th at Mayo.  I really hope I get some help or at least hope from the Dr. at Mayo.  This last episode of Pericarditis has lasted non-stop since Aug of 05.  Another question, does anyone else have a lot of abdominal discomfort?  i.e. stomach pain, bloating and just overall discomfort.  Just wondered.  I hear only good things about the Mayo clinic in Phx and am hopeful that I can get some help locally as I am not sure if I am capable of making a long distance trip at this time.

Marcia

Marcia, I'm so sorry you are having so much pain. I'm glad your appointment is coming up next week. Please keep in touch and let us know what happens and how you are feeling! {{Hugs}}

I have a hard time with my meds too, or did that is.  My blood pressure meds are really nasty on my stomach and I have to take potassium supplements also.  But my doctor said to take Ginger Root in capsule forum and it calms your stomach.  I tried it and sure enuf it worked....Of course you should always ask your doctor before adding a vitamin or supplement to your medication regime.

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~elisha~ 

 

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