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AnnieInOz

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6/16/2003 8:51 PM
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Not a good day...

What a shame, but I recall having to do the same thing quite a few years ago when a grandchild was coming to stay. Poodles aren't great with toddlers when you have a mom/daughter combination. My...

11/23/2008 7:20 PM

Fibromyalgia
Vytorin--side effects?

changing to something else if your uncomfortable about[b] the news. It's a difficult call. Because I am using Vytorin, doesn't mean I can't switch back to something else. They are really difficult...

4/2/2008 3:33 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
Having ablation, icd implanted, and pressures in heart adjusted on Tues

All the best with this. I know what the icd feels like and it depends upon the person. Many people don't have a problem with them at all..many. Mine tends to be bothersome because of age and fibro....

11/20/2007 5:18 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
Sudden Extreme Jaw Pain,,,,,

Heart attack/stroke and I can promise you that even now, tmj is the worst type of pain. I fight it all the time with the weather changes. Of course, call your doctor if this is worse. If it's tmj, it...

11/20/2007 5:11 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
Vytorin--side effects?

Never was a question of luck...I am one of those people that make choelestrol 24/7+. I have certainly worked at not building it up. I guess you don't like the side effects? There are many statins out...

11/20/2007 5:06 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
Defib Problem

them then I am. Although, family certainly wanted the best for me and, in fact, that device had a good record.....until now. I am so sorry. They aren't recommending taking my defb out. For me, I had...

11/1/2007 3:36 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
Defib Problem

me with a sound inside my chest....this should be interesting....if the lead wire comes loose or breaks. Surely I can't be making this up. Sounds like a cartoon while I am writing it. One really has...

10/31/2007 3:27 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
Cholesterol lowering drugs

Hey Foggie...since my heart attack, I have taken 20 mg. Lipotor for one year...switched to 80 mg. Zocor and a few months ago...switched again to Vytorin 10/40 mg. Think I am having better luck with...

10/28/2007 12:55 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
Consistent High Blood Pressure

Do you check your BP everyday? Most of us don't even think about it unless we had previous conditions. Was wondering about your age more then your weight, although weight makes a diff. Perhaps...

10/28/2007 12:41 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
Alternatives to Medication

Any reputable doctor values several opinions. It's in their best interest and certainly yours. Keep up the search and hope for the best....

10/28/2007 12:32 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
Scary Vertigo Today

Sorry Sweetie...don't have a clue, but hate that feeling. Your BP was OK? If you didn't have heart problems, I would have been thinking.......ears? I have so many feelings with fibro all these...

10/28/2007 12:12 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
What are the risk of stopping HBP medicine? Is it true Im gonna die

Should mention I also reacted to a drug and caused the stroke after the heart surgery. So, for me, using a common and cheap BP med works. If not, I would be asking for some of the newer high blood...

10/28/2007 11:56 AM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
Defib Problem

with other companies....you can have a diff lead and a completely diff device. We aren't sure I have to switch them so will be glad it's just irritation. We can react to the steriod used on the...

10/28/2007 11:43 AM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
Defib Problem

my Medtronic Defib. Doctor's office called and I will let you know how it goes. I have to go out of town. Dr. won't see me here. Been having lots of discomfort with wires and having problems with my...

10/27/2007 8:27 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
Vytorin--side effects?

3 months. So, always a tossup with the statins. I have to say all my levels went down with only 2 months of Vytorin. I am not sure why, I sure didn't eat differently....exercised less because of the...

10/27/2007 8:02 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
1 yr anniversary!

Blessings for the family...and to Tanner. What a good Mom you must be.....I haven't had to deal with problems with a child. Only my own...and I have age to deal with that at this point. All the best....

10/16/2007 7:29 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
Please remember my family today.

Sorry about the problems, but you can understand why the EMT'S have to make sure. I am just pleased your daughter wasn't hurt worse....since my daughters and grands ride. A couple of weeks ago, I had...

10/16/2007 7:25 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
Trouble with GI bleeding...

I do take Plavix along with Comandin along with having gi problems. Fortunately for me, not bleeding. But, certainly am aware of the bleeding problems with Plavix. It's one of the things you see all...

9/4/2007 4:45 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
Is this the normal way cardiologist deal with their patients?

Have you followed the diet given to you by the doctor since the by-pass? Do you excerise, etc.? Since I am older, I have a bad time losing weight and I have other things to deal with besides the...

8/25/2007 4:45 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
Just an update.

Always good to hear your doing better. Sure eases some stress, doesn't it. :)...

8/11/2007 8:08 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
Decongestant alternatives?

One I haven't tried so thanks for the info....

8/7/2007 1:32 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
smoking - just curious

I smoked until around 42 and quit. Late in life, started smoking a bit and then..quit!! Way too expensive to be honest. Then, I had a triple bypass at 62 and also have a defib because of a couple...

7/17/2007 3:54 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
Arteriosclerosis

Because you have more then one thing going, it would be best to have your doctor check you out. I workout with others in cardio therapy that have copd and they are having problems right now because...

7/8/2007 6:09 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
High Blood Pressure

Interesting dx. You can always check your own bp now and then if you have a machine that is working and go ahead and record it. I understand that you are taking some drugs that would likely cause...

6/29/2007 4:15 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
High Blood Pressure

Sorry about the depression Faithfully. It sounds like you are being treated for a couple of things. I have fibro, plus the heart attack/stoke. You don't seem to be clinically ok by looking at blood...

6/27/2007 6:35 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
DEFIBRILATORS

I have a metronic as well. Checkout the metronic site. Yes, it's to regulate his heart beat. Sometimes other devices you might use can mess with the device as the site tell you. Such as a cell phone....

6/21/2007 8:29 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
DEFIBRILATORS

[b] 10 minutes. What happens when you get shocked? Depends upon what your heart is doing. I stay away from power lines and engines when I am walking. Hope this helps to ease some fears. I am...

6/21/2007 5:23 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
Sharp shooting pains

Excellent post, Ray. Well put.....best of luck....

4/5/2007 7:50 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
Zocor vs. Lipitor

the insurance. It's discouraging, isn't it. Statins aren't easy drugs for lots of people...when you find what works, you certainly hate to change it. Hope that helps. Good luck. ...

4/5/2007 7:39 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
Has anyone tried the new disposable holter monitor?

Hope you are getting some data from your new device, lori. Sounds easy to wear anyway. :) Having your heart rate runs that high isn't easy for anyone I would imagine. Your are the one who is...

3/29/2007 2:59 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
Update on my Myositis on the heart.

It's good to be aware of meds. I think being a fibro, I have come along with several dysfunctions that change through the years. Or add up? The heart problem for me is very typical considering my...

3/17/2007 5:05 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
Update on my Myositis on the heart.

1000 calories a day. I am pumping myself up to go back to that. It's not easy.....I can't believe I let myself gain 10 pounds. Grrrr!! My genetics aren't helping this cause :) I am thinking about[b]...

3/15/2007 7:20 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
Another New Year

the Ides of March (actually a grandchild's birthday). So 2 years and the defib is working with no episodes. That's a good thing as you well know. I am crossing my fingers because I hope I am not...

3/15/2007 6:39 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
Recent Dx of Septal Infarct

I hope this situation improves for you blu, I didn't have the experience to ease your worries. I have experienced the major heart attack and glad you went to an ER. How scary that would be for a...

3/8/2007 4:42 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
Update on my Myositis on the heart.

one shot. Grrr! I see my heart doctor next week for a checkup and hope to get off some meds, but not likely. I am sure the doctors aren't sure what to do...it's a "wait and see" process in complex...

3/8/2007 4:34 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
Med Tronic Insertable Loop Recorder

I certainly can understand that with fibro. I can't recall much being easier to be honest. Glad you are checking with the doctor tomorrow. I looked up that device since I wasn't sure what it did. Do...

2/11/2007 5:56 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
Med Tronic Insertable Loop Recorder

I have a Medtronic defib which likely doesn't help you much. Did your doctor give you instructions to go easy and let it heal? You can check the site and see what they say. If you hurting badly, call...

2/10/2007 3:07 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
I'm embarrased to tell the doctor

Your spelling was fine. I am recovering from a heart attack/stoke and now back to typing. I never know what I might put in a sentence and try to check it. Still working on the number things. Kinda...

2/9/2007 5:23 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
Do I have a Heart Problem? - Update

I am rarely surprised by things like this. I have too much strange things go offbeat myself. That the doctor found it now is the best news. It's scary, but he is doing something about it. I am so...

2/9/2007 5:10 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
Arrythmia

Hope that eases some worries, Neurogirl. I suffered from panic attacks years ago...and can still have them. I used cognitive therapy many many times. I have flown in airplanes, been in huge buildings...

2/9/2007 5:03 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
angina

Hmmm....he likely doesn't want to spectulate how the next heart attack will go....or, stroke? I don't research stats, but I am sure if your good checking out the net, you can find some stats that...

2/7/2007 5:15 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
Mitral Valve Prolapse..

Just wondered how your feeling, Lori. Did you get checked out by your doctor. That would frighten anyone....

2/7/2007 5:01 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
angina

A very interesting question, but I don't know. I had pain before heart attacks, but didn't have angina like you are talking about . Or, I didn't recognised it like you did. I had a triple pass...

2/6/2007 4:17 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
Do I have a Heart Problem? - Update

That's terrible. Hope your visit will help on Friday. I hate that dizzy feeling. You just want to stand up and not hold on to something....

2/6/2007 4:02 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
Arrythmia

What did he recommend? To reduce anxiety? To talk to someone about helping the anxiety? Maybe someone will come along that understands. Did he offer any type of meds?...

2/6/2007 3:57 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
anyone been here?

Good for you, pegleg. Have all my ducks in a row, but still have to remind myself that anxiety for me is a normal. It's only if the defib is doing something diff that I get freaky :) Isn't anxiety a...

1/18/2007 5:26 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
what does a palpitation feel like?

Always good to hear a "good news" story, Hopes. Still have pain in that left shoulder blade, but common for fibros and severe TMD or TMJ, car accident. Still wonder if it's my heart, but can check my...

1/17/2007 6:59 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
When You Are On Computor

It's not fun not to be able to do thing you normally did. Working in nursing homes is difficult work. I learned a new fact about my chances of suvival after the heart surgery...when I had the...

1/17/2007 6:49 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
Newbie

them. I had fibro and some others odds and ends to mess with me before my heart attack so guess I think having it is keeping my alive. I know it is because I had another heart attack after heart...

1/17/2007 6:27 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
When You Are On Computor

I might drop in. Having a Mom for a nurse is a good thing. Can't tell you how much I appreciated them. :) Glad you aren't shy about the scars. I wouldn't have thought about people asking that...

1/11/2007 5:19 PM

Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
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