Worried sick:(

[one...two...tree 2,762]

1. Do you trust this doc?

2. If you do, the doc wouldn't have sent him home if he was in immediate danger so although that BP is very high, the doc can't be worried about his health short term.

3. If you don't trust the doc, see another one. Sending someone home with a very high BP reading, and frightening him by saying he's a sick man is irresponsible to say the least.

4. I hope you and John do well. At least he is getting tests it sounds like he needs. Positive thinking.

Take care.

That's a good point. Poor man.

[jamrok 0]

I have'nt been on for while, but I have popped in the odd time to see how people are doing

Today, I am worried sick John has been suffering with high blood pressure for a while now. Last night he went to the docs and the doc has told him that his heart does'nt sound too good. His BP was 220/120 which ofcourse is very high. The nurse from the office is going to call me today with appointment times they will set up for the hospital. John was actually crying when he came out of the doctor's office, and that is so not him

He said the doc mentioned heart surgery. I don't know how he can say this without having tests, but he must of heard something that did not sound good. He told John he was a very sick man

I am trying to be strong and not show how worried I am, but inside I feel devestated and cry when I get the chance. It hurt me so much to see John cry too.

For those that prayer please keep John in your prayers and hope for good test results.

Thank you

Margy

So sorry to hear....my prayers are with you both

[rebeccajo 14]

Oh nuts....margy I'm sorry to hear you've got MORE stuff to deal with.

I agree though that heart surgery is SO improved plus SO many people have heart surgeries anymore - it's just not as uncommon as it used to be. Especially bypass surgery. I know loads of people who have had these successfully.

Keep us posted hon.

[anya-D 8]

I'm so sorry I'll keep you in my preyers

[Fandango 1,439]

Margy, you both are in my prayers

[pj1959us 0]

Oh, no, I'm so sorry to hear this. As others have said the medical profession has come a long way in dealing with heart matters. This has to be so worrisome to you both and I will keep you in my thoughts...best of luck with the upcoming tests.

Take care and keep us posted.

pj

[Nearly Done 8]

1. Do you trust this doc?

2. If you do, the doc wouldn't have sent him home if he was in immediate danger so although that BP is very high, the doc can't be worried about his health short term.

3. If you don't trust the doc, see another one. Sending someone home with a very high BP reading, and frightening him by saying he's a sick man is irresponsible to say the least.

4. I hope you and John do well. At least he is getting tests it sounds like he needs. Positive thinking.

Take care.

Thank you so much to everyone for your replies, I am so grateful

Lou Lou you make some excellent points. I was so scared last night thinking" my god his BP is so high, why did'nt the doc send him to the emrgency room!" I called the nurse at the doctor's office and told her how worried I was and that the doctor's comments had scared me. She apoligised for him, saying "He is pretty blunt and wanted John to know how serious it was in order to make sure John follows through with the tests needed. She did say the symptons John has have pointed to a heart condition and yes MAYBE surgery will be needed. I did get abit mad and said its not like he had been sent for them before and refused to go!!!! I told her I had been up half the night in tears and I thought his way with words was not the right way.

I do feel abit more positive than I did this morning, thinking that yes he is sick, but we can do something about it. I will say though that I will cart him off to the emergency room if he gets the slightest pain in his chest.

He has been suffering with cramps in his legs and twinges in his chest and also been falling asleep too easily and once when he was driving!!! I asked whether this was because of his BP and she said quite possibly!! So really no one knows for sure until the tests have been done and I am going to try and remain positive. I am still waiting to hear when the tests will be and yes Lou Lou really I am abit annoyed that they have scared the life out of us.It felt like a death sentence last night but I do feel more confident about it now and we will get through this.

Thank you so much again

[ceriserose 1]

I'm glad you're doing better this morning Margy. I'm glad LouLou could give you some perspective and that you let the doctor's office know how you feel.

Hopefully things will be okay. {{{{{Margy}}}}}

[CarolineM 0]

My thoughts are with you.

[mmb 0]

Thank you so much to everyone for your replies, I am so grateful

Lou Lou you make some excellent points. I was so scared last night thinking" my god his BP is so high, why did'nt the doc send him to the emrgency room!" I called the nurse at the doctor's office and told her how worried I was and that the doctor's comments had scared me. She apoligised for him, saying "He is pretty blunt and wanted John to know how serious it was in order to make sure John follows through with the tests needed. She did say the symptons John has have pointed to a heart condition and yes MAYBE surgery will be needed. I did get abit mad and said its not like he had been sent for them before and refused to go!!!! I told her I had been up half the night in tears and I thought his way with words was not the right way.

I do feel abit more positive than I did this morning, thinking that yes he is sick, but we can do something about it. I will say though that I will cart him off to the emergency room if he gets the slightest pain in his chest.

He has been suffering with cramps in his legs and twinges in his chest and also been falling asleep too easily and once when he was driving!!! I asked whether this was because of his BP and she said quite possibly!! So really no one knows for sure until the tests have been done and I am going to try and remain positive. I am still waiting to hear when the tests will be and yes Lou Lou really I am abit annoyed that they have scared the life out of us.It felt like a death sentence last night but I do feel more confident about it now and we will get through this.

Thank you so much again

This might sound like a stupid question but does you husband snore?

If he does make sure his doctor knows, if you can manage it describe the snoring pattern in detail to his doctor. My other half has had heart problems and high blood pressure for over 25 years and it has started to improve a little now that his snoring problem has been dealt with.

[PurrSuede 0]

I was so scared last night thinking" my god his BP is so high, why did'nt the doc send him to the emrgency room!" I called the nurse at the doctor's office and told her how worried I was and that the doctor's comments had scared me. She apoligised for him, saying "He is pretty blunt and wanted John to know how serious it was in order to make sure John follows through with the tests needed. She did say the symptons John has have pointed to a heart condition and yes MAYBE surgery will be needed. I did get abit mad and said its not like he had been sent for them before and refused to go!!!! I told her I had been up half the night in tears and I thought his way with words was not the right way.

I do feel abit more positive than I did this morning, thinking that yes he is sick, but we can do something about it. I will say though that I will cart him off to the emergency room if he gets the slightest pain in his chest.

He has been suffering with cramps in his legs and twinges in his chest and also been falling asleep too easily and once when he was driving!!! I asked whether this was because of his BP and she said quite possibly!! So really no one knows for sure until the tests have been done and I am going to try and remain positive. I am still waiting to hear when the tests will be and yes Lou Lou really I am abit annoyed that they have scared the life out of us.It felt like a death sentence last night but I do feel more confident about it now and we will get through this.

Thank you so much again

Margy: first of all, I am sorry you and John are going through this.

However, that being said, be thankful that the MD pointed out how necessary these tests are, and no, they did not scare the life out of you... because John is still here and waiting for his tests. Be thankful indeed, because it could be a lot lot worse... you should be scared of what COULD have happened without medical intervention, should this be required.

I am not an MD, however I did have a heart attack followed by an angiogram and then CABG surgery (Cardiac Bypass Surgery) in 2004.

Since then, I've undergone cardiac rehabilitiation, lost weight, quit smoking, keep a heart healthy diet, and keep my lipids and cholesterol in check with medication. In learning what I've had to learn about cardio-medicine, I was basically a walking heart attack (blocked arteries) that was just waiting to happen. And I could have just as easily ~dropped dead~ instead of having warning symptoms, followed by tests which revealed the need for surgery. Currently about 47% of all heart attacks are fatal. Do not let John become a statistic, and that's why the MD didn't want to be overly "polite" but stressed the dire consequences of neglecting these symptoms that you've iterated.

As my cardiologist told me, the worst part of heart disease is that all too frequently the first symptom is sudden death. So yes, be glad he's been recommended for tests with the possibility that something is majorly wrong that can be diagnosed and corrected ~before~ this happened to John...

Yes, it was scary as hell for me to go through, but I survived and it was a major WAKE-UP call for me. And I survived it successfully and now I'm healthier than I was in 2004 or in many years previous to that because of it.

That being said, if you'd like to communicate with me offlist, having been through this kind of stuff personally, I'd be happy to talk with you.

-- Dan

[Welshcookie 17]

wow Margy...sorry to hear this news So has John actually had any treatment for his BP?? My husband also suffers dangerously high BP and has to increase his dose since yesterday....they told him he was running risk of stroke...but hopefully meds will deal with John's condition also??

[mawilson 2,133]

wow Margy...sorry to hear this news So has John actually had any treatment for his BP?? My husband also suffers dangerously high BP and has to increase his dose since yesterday....they told him he was running risk of stroke...but hopefully meds will deal with John's condition also??

Sorry to hijack the thread but.......back from London, Welshie?

[Nearly Done 8]

The hospital called this afternoon. John is to go in Friday for EKG? and blood work. He is going to stay overnight as they are going to fit in his sleep test as well. I can collect him at 5.30am!!! fingers crossed that they don't keep him.

welshcookie, John has been on BP medication for about 18 months now. They changed it yesterday (3rd time actually) after seeing how high his BP still was and after doing an exam on him. I am hoping this new medication will work for him and hopefully for your hubby too

mmb, John does snore and may I add makes quite a racket!!!

Thanks again everyone and fingers crossed for Friday, do you think they will get all the results the same day?

Dan your right, it has been a wake up call and best we sort things now, thank you.

[mmb 0]

The hospital called this afternoon. John is to go in Friday for EKG? and blood work. He is going to stay overnight as they are going to fit in his sleep test as well. I can collect him at 5.30am!!! fingers crossed that they don't keep him.

welshcookie, John has been on BP medication for about 18 months now. They changed it yesterday (3rd time actually) after seeing how high his BP still was and after doing an exam on him. I am hoping this new medication will work for him and hopefully for your hubby too

mmb, John does snore and may I add makes quite a racket!!!

Thanks again everyone and fingers crossed for Friday, do you think they will get all the results the same day?

Dan your right, it has been a wake up call and best we sort things now, thank you.

Blood tests may take a little longer than the ECG for the results to be ready.

What kind of sleep test is he having? Are they looking at just his heart and BP overnight or are they looking at his breathing and snoring?

A lot of the symptoms you describe sound like my fiance, I've learned to live with the fear and enjoy every minute, I'll keep you and John in my thoughts.

Maggie