How Awesome is this Group!

[rutho]

Hi Everyone,

I posted a question several days ago about aneurysms versus dilitation. Since that post, I have received so many helpful links, ideas and inspiration from the people at this site. After visits to the Cardiologist and a Surgeon, I was beginning to feel like a stupid person and you all helped me remember to stand up for myself.

So the story picks up this afternoon with a visit to my PCP...

PCP said he couldn't believe the Cardiologist sent me back to him. He was truly confused. I asked him specific questions (thanks to you guys) and he had no idea. So, he put me on 500mg of Naproxen tablets. He said maybe I have some inflamation?

Lucky for me, Walgreens added a leaflet for me which says, "WARNING - The use of Non -Streoidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs MAY INCREASE OR CAUSE FATAL HEART PROBLEMS, HEART ATTACK AND STROKE...." There were two pages of cautions.

I think I'll skip this drug!

At the suggestion of many of you, I have an appointment with a new Cardiologist on Friday. I will let you know how it goes.

Thank you so much for all your help!

Ruth

 

[Ross]

I do hope this new one listens to you. I'm concerned, maybe I shouldn't be, but I am.

 

[Karlynn]

You go girl! Best wishes for your visit with the new Cardiologist.

 

[BDMc]

You are on the right path

You are on the right path

Ruth, I'm not on often these days, but caught your other post tonight. Listen to Ross and Karlynn, they know their stuff! All the best, Brian