Heading to the hospital...tests not good.

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JW381 11/23/2011 7:04am
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Glad to hear you're still at it and that everything's alright. I'm only 21, and I've had issues with anxiety and stress, and my mind races to think what I'll be like in a handful of years, as far my heart health goes, so I feel for you man. I really do.
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captmoto 11/23/2011 7:06am
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Well Jeffro, you had a lot of people on the edge of their seats. Glad it was figured out and all is well.
There was a lot of discusion about timing and waiting on a ride. I just want to say to everyone that if you have chest pain or discomfort of any kind to call 911. I have been a paramedic for 27 years and hate to remember all the people I've seen who waited and died, at least 10 right in front of me.
Men are worse than women about denial when they have chest pain.
Women have less typical symptoms than men.
Someone mentioned "time is muscle" earlier, remember you can't get that muscle back once it is really damaged.
Most metro areas have specialized cardiac centers called STEMI centers, they specialize in rapid treatment of cardiac blockages and are your best bet if you are having the "big one". Paramedics can read an EKG in your home and get you to a STEMI center right away.
I'm not ripping on Jeffro here, I just want to lay out a general reminder to you guys to take care of yourselves.
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holeshot100 11/23/2011 7:16am
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Ride on.
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FreshTopEnd 11/23/2011 7:21am
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Good to hear, but be relentless on the follow up with your doctor and don't be hesitant to push it to see a solid cardiologist or other relevant specialist. Don't let your relief give way to being casual now that your immediate concerns have been moderated a bit. Not trying to be a nag, just take it as a voice of experience.

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Mini Elsinore 11/23/2011 8:06am
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This is the kind of excitement that is available only on VitalMX! I doubt BL's shit-hole has ever had a real-time, blow-by-blow, internet emergency.

Get well soon, Jeffro.
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captmoto 11/23/2011 8:16am
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FreshTopEnd wrote:
Good to hear, but be relentless on the follow up with your doctor and don't be hesitant to push it to see a solid cardiologist or...
Good to hear, but be relentless on the follow up with your doctor and don't be hesitant to push it to see a solid cardiologist or other relevant specialist. Don't let your relief give way to being casual now that your immediate concerns have been moderated a bit. Not trying to be a nag, just take it as a voice of experience.
Excellent advice. Wait for your Doc to say see you next year.
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TerryB 11/23/2011 8:28am
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Good to hear Jeffro! I have asthma and had similar problems until they tested my thyroid. I have an under-active thyroid, (Hashimoto's). When I went on my thyroid meds, it cleared up my irregular heartbeats, and also the heaviness in my chest. Go figure.

Good luck!
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Clutchy 11/23/2011 8:50am
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FreshTopEnd wrote:
Good to hear, but be relentless on the follow up with your doctor and don't be hesitant to push it to see a solid cardiologist or...
Good to hear, but be relentless on the follow up with your doctor and don't be hesitant to push it to see a solid cardiologist or other relevant specialist. Don't let your relief give way to being casual now that your immediate concerns have been moderated a bit. Not trying to be a nag, just take it as a voice of experience.
What he said...................................
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Sondy132001 11/23/2011 9:19am
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Wooo hooo Go Jeffro ! Glad you'll be around for Turkey Day !! Happy T Day Wink

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captmoto wrote:
Well Jeffro, you had a lot of people on the edge of their seats. Glad it was figured out and all is well. There was a...
Well Jeffro, you had a lot of people on the edge of their seats. Glad it was figured out and all is well.
There was a lot of discusion about timing and waiting on a ride. I just want to say to everyone that if you have chest pain or discomfort of any kind to call 911. I have been a paramedic for 27 years and hate to remember all the people I've seen who waited and died, at least 10 right in front of me.
Men are worse than women about denial when they have chest pain.
Women have less typical symptoms than men.
Someone mentioned "time is muscle" earlier, remember you can't get that muscle back once it is really damaged.
Most metro areas have specialized cardiac centers called STEMI centers, they specialize in rapid treatment of cardiac blockages and are your best bet if you are having the "big one". Paramedics can read an EKG in your home and get you to a STEMI center right away.
I'm not ripping on Jeffro here, I just want to lay out a general reminder to you guys to take care of yourselves.
Great Post Capt!
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Sandberm 11/23/2011 9:36am
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My 80 y.o. dad had a lot of chest/arm/shoulder...body...pain this summer.

Pinched nerve in his neck
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redrider400 11/23/2011 9:37am
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Good deal man, glad to hear it!
neverwas 11/23/2011 9:40am
11/23/2011 9:40am
I am very happy to hear your'e doing better.
Had us all worried.
Take FTE's and captmoto's advice seriously.
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The Rock 11/23/2011 10:43am
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TerryB wrote:
Good to hear Jeffro! I have asthma and had similar problems until they tested my thyroid. I have an under-active thyroid, (Hashimoto's). When I went on...
Good to hear Jeffro! I have asthma and had similar problems until they tested my thyroid. I have an under-active thyroid, (Hashimoto's). When I went on my thyroid meds, it cleared up my irregular heartbeats, and also the heaviness in my chest. Go figure.

Good luck!
Good point raising thyroid issues. Thyroid is a bit like an ECU that affects so much.

Jeffro-Glad you got checked out and didn't have to "do any time" at the big house. Get better!

A friend of mine for years kept reminding me to breathe and I didn't think much of it until recently during a stressful event I realized how shallow my breathing was. Make sure you're not holding any left over stress from all of that by taking some really deep breaths without any distractions going on in the background and clear the mind as much as possible.

Visualize a healthy heart and feel your yourself relaxing.

Okay that will be 25 dollars and I'll see you next week.
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BK 11/23/2011 12:39pm
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Glad your okay Jeffro
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Outsider 11/23/2011 12:53pm
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BK wrote:
Glad your okay Jeffro
X2

Too soon for jokes about seizing up in front of a keyboard?
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Torco1 11/23/2011 1:35pm
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BK wrote:
Glad your okay Jeffro
Outsider wrote:
X2

Too soon for jokes about seizing up in front of a keyboard?
Laughter is the best medicine............

mxmedic 11/23/2011 1:46pm
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captmoto wrote:
Well Jeffro, you had a lot of people on the edge of their seats. Glad it was figured out and all is well. There was a...
Well Jeffro, you had a lot of people on the edge of their seats. Glad it was figured out and all is well.
There was a lot of discusion about timing and waiting on a ride. I just want to say to everyone that if you have chest pain or discomfort of any kind to call 911. I have been a paramedic for 27 years and hate to remember all the people I've seen who waited and died, at least 10 right in front of me.
Men are worse than women about denial when they have chest pain.
Women have less typical symptoms than men.
Someone mentioned "time is muscle" earlier, remember you can't get that muscle back once it is really damaged.
Most metro areas have specialized cardiac centers called STEMI centers, they specialize in rapid treatment of cardiac blockages and are your best bet if you are having the "big one". Paramedics can read an EKG in your home and get you to a STEMI center right away.
I'm not ripping on Jeffro here, I just want to lay out a general reminder to you guys to take care of yourselves.
Exactly! We've all seen the results of those that waited too long. Call when the pain starts. The longer you wait, the worse the outcome, and sometimes that bad outcome can happen really quick once the pain starts. And like captmoto said, STEMI centers will get you the care you need. Some places even have patients bypassing the ER completely and going directly to the cath lab (treatment area) on the diagnosis of the paramedic, which gives the best treatment time. And remember, heart disease, dysrhythmias, etc can affect anyone of any age, race, gender.

Regis, glad someone finally figured out the WPW. A good doctor or paramedic would have identified it sooner, but at least it's under control.

And Jeffro, glad you had a good outcome. But don't hesitate to take the ambulance next time!

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Outsider 11/23/2011 2:01pm
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BK wrote:
Glad your okay Jeffro
Outsider wrote:
X2

Too soon for jokes about seizing up in front of a keyboard?
Torco1 wrote:
Laughter is the best medicine............ [img]http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2009/10/17/129003034682477737.jpg[/img]
Laughter is the best medicine............

^ Died while looking a kitteh porn....
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Muezh 11/23/2011 2:54pm
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good luck with the stress test and be ready.
I had one last spring. Stress Echo I think they called it.
Took my heart from resting to 181bpm in a matter of minutes. Had all kinds of wires hooked to me. sweating like a pig. bring running shoes or the like and shorts.
That test will tell everything thats going on with your heart. kinda cool in a way.
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jndmx 11/23/2011 3:33pm
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Glad things went on the good side there Jeffro.....hang in there and follow up on this.
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andymoto 11/23/2011 4:48pm
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That lady doc cute Jeff?.....lol.

Good luck bud.
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MXDAD140 11/23/2011 6:17pm
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That's good news Jeffro.
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jeffro503 11/23/2011 6:45pm
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Hey guys.....I just popped back on here to say thank you all again for all the support and offers I got from people willing to help me out. Like i was saying , i was pretty worried when I went to go see my doctor , and then she worries me even more by saying she thought I had some real bad heart problems going on.....and I needed to get to an emergency room ASAP! If anything , I felt worse right after that ( even more stress I guess ) and as my buddy BigdaddyG was taking me to the emergency room , I felt the worse ever.

Talked to my local doctor again today , and I go down On Monday for my blood tests again to see what my thyroid is doing. And then Also on Monday ( not sure yet if it's that day or not ) I have a "stress test" to do , so they can figure out what is going on with me. The main thing that I am totally relieved about , is my heart checked out ok , and so did my first initial blood tests.

I can't say thanks enough for all the support I got here in this thread! Even from guys I have had debates with on here , took the time to respond , and that goes along ways with me. We may disagree on things in moto sometimes , but when it really counted , you guys were there. Thank you!
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JOHN CHOATE 11/23/2011 7:27pm
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Glad you're ok. Of all the things going through your mind in the time of crisis, you were thinking of Vital??

I'd vote you Vital member of the year, Jeffro. RIDE ON
madmaxperformance 11/23/2011 8:23pm
11/23/2011 8:23pm
Jeffro.... Throw me an e-mail if you like. This reads like a page out of my life mister! I would love to give you some thoughts on this, and go from there. Glad the ole' ticker is tip top! (Mine is too... ). But, huck me an e-mail and I can tell you a bit about my experience with this.... For the last 9 frikkin years.... Actually wifey says 10 years now.
E mail is madmaxperformance@hotmail.com

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