Bamboozle

Well, I'm back.

I feel better about the appointment...they're going to give me a monitor to wear later in the week, so maybe I can find out if these palpitations are harmless or not.

This doc was surprised that my first doc didn't suggest this. If the monitor thing doesn't go well and I need to be referred to a cardiologist, I'll need good luck for that one. Most specialists DO NOT take people who do not have insurance. If that's the case, I'm SOL. I know, I'll jump off that bridge when I get to it.

In the mean-time, I get to worry about how much this stupid monitor is going to cost. My best guess would be around at least a thousand. I'll find out soon enough. I love being poor!

yeahgr8

Take it as it comes i guess and good luck anyway:-)

Bamboozle

Oh, yeah...and I just ate two Oreo's! Ha ha! I hadn't had any chocolate in almost three weeks! I'm not going to go hog-wild, but seeing that cutting out caffeine and artificial sweetener did NOTHING to stop or alleviate the palpitations, I'm going to have these things when I "need" them because it's too damn hard to cut out alcohol PLUS all that other crap. I admit it...I need something. It's either eat chocolate or drink booze. I'm gonna go for the chocolate. :P

Bamboozle

I won't smoke, though...

That one would actually be risky...

Aysha

Glad to hear they are going to do something your satisfied with.

I agree...Chocolate is waaaaaaayyyy better.

(((BIG HUGS))))

TryingSoHard

Chocolate ROCKS!

I still have some Oreo truffles in the freezer (I can't believe the kids didn't eat them all while I was out of town!) - I'll save some for ya!

223

Hey Bamboozle,

I had to wear a "Holter Monitor" a few years ago for an irregular heartbeat. I don't know if that's what you're getting but in my case I had to return it after the monitoring period. So if you get the same thing, you probably don't have to buy it. Rent it perhaps?

Aysha

OREO TRUFFLES?

WOOOW...Never had those before.

TryingSoHard

Chiy! They are sooooooooooo good! Downright sinful! VERY easy to make, too. But beware... one recipe will make over 100 truffles!!


Bam - 223 has a good point. I bet you don't have to BUY it. I hope not, anyway. I'm just glad they're going to finally tell you whether or not you have anything to truly worry about. One step at a time, sweetie.

Eclipse

Hi Bam,

I had to wear the halter for a few days before for my heart palpitations. The palpitations drove me absolutely crazy. They found out I have supraventricular tachicardia, which is apparently harmless, although I used to have panic attacks because I thought I was dying. I have gotten used to them over the years, but find out they are much less noticeable mostly without the alcohol...duh.

:praying

Bamboozle

I won't have to buy it, but it will be expensive without insurance. Shoot, the last time I had blood work done it cost about $400.

Bamboozle

How are you doing?




How are you doing, too?

These things are scary sometimes…usually more annoying, though. Sometimes it feels like there are two people inside of my chest having a tug of war.

223

Things worked out ok for me, thanks bam.

In my case, my heart would seem pause or miss a beat and then it would come back with a strong beat. It would happen a few times an hour and was quite annoying and somewhat troubling.

I wore the monitor for I think 24 hours. The doctor said I had some PVCs (premature ventricular contractions I think) and not enough to worry about. They must have been related to drinking as they started to diminish when I stopped and I had been sober a few days before I decided to go to a doctor. They're gone now thankfully.

Wishing you the best!

Bamboozle

Thanks, 223.

They're probably harmless, but I worry about everything. I've had them for a year and they haven't killed me (yet ).

Lenina

Bamboozle,

I had the holter monitor test too. The worst part of it for me was not being able to shower during the 24 hours. I usually take a shower in the morning and again at bedtime.

We found out later from a echo-cardiogram I had a very minor condition called Mitral Valve Proplapse. I was given a very small dose of beta blocker and it controls the symptoms. Of course, when I quit drinking, I've had very few episodes. I think just knowing what it is helps me.

Good luck and do keep us posted!

Love,

Lenina

snowdog

Hi Bamboozle- I was in the ER just 2.5 weeks ago with heart palpitations thinking I was having a heart attack. I had called the hospital advice nurse who told me to call 911 immediately. Fortunately, it turned out to be nothing serious. But it is what led me to this site as I researched on line and found it could be directly related to my drinking. Very scary, but a needed wake up call for me. As I have cut out the booze (8 days, slip and now on day 2) I haven't had any more episodes.

Good luck with your monitor.

CarolD

Check out your local Heart Association for
assistance if you are poor.

The Lions Club paid for my computer program
that sspeaks to me on line... I can no longer read.
I could not afford it.

Bamboozle

Well...I'm having a lot of PVC's and some are trigeminy. I don't know if that's something I should worry about...the doctor is doing his best to get me a referal to a cardiologist. More hurry up and wait. I hope I get to see one (if not, I'll go apesh!t). I'll let you all know. The doctor is supposed to call me back again (but I don't know how soon).