Short of breath

[sue943]

It seems to me that this is becoming worse and is apparent to other people. Today I was talking to my daughter on the phone and she was quite concerned as I sounded SOB to her and has told me I must see a doctor tomorrow. My resting HR is around 85 most of the time, occasionally in mid 70s. If I climb a flight of 13 stairs it will be up to about 110.

It is just over sixteen months since my OHS. On Tuesday I was with a nurse friend and had to climb several flights of stairs in the carpark as the lift was out of action. She said by the second flight I was noticable puffing and by the fourth floor I was virtually gasping. I hadn't really noticed as I have been SOB for ages and was putting it down to stress.

Also for the past few days I have had some nausea and my blood sugar is far higher than the way that I feel, I feel that it is low and I ought to eat something but in fact it is far too high but not dangerously so.

Endocarditis again I can do without.

 

[EireCara]

HI Sue......

HI Sue......

Hi Sue, So sorry to hear that your unwell. It looks like you better get yourself off to see your gp first thing tomorrow. No point leaving things. Nip it in the bud, ( if there is something to nip ) hopefully its nothing much but better safe than sorry. You could be fighting a virus or something, at this time of year. I hope it all works out well for you. I will say a prayer for you tonight. 8)

 

[Phyllis]

Can only ditto that, Sue- best to check it out with cardio tomorrow!

 

[Harrybaby666]

From One Kidney Stoner To Another......

From One Kidney Stoner To Another......

Sue,

I hope you get it checked out and are feeling better very rapidly, as I know what the SOB feels like and it's not a fun feeling....Hope you get to feeling better...Harrybaby

 

[pipersmith]

I agree with the others. I hope tha tyou have checked it out - and all is well.
Looking forward to good news!!

 

[sue943]

GP examined me, not mine as he has the day off. This one was thorough and gave me a second diurectic. Says if my heart rate isn't lower by Thursday then an urgent appointment needs to be made for me to see the cardiologist as I might need beta blockers and ought not be prescribed them without the cardiologist checking me out.

I was going to see my own GP on Thursday for a flu shot so have cancelled that appointment and made a longer appointment. My six month check is due and I have been waiting for the phone call to tell me if my own cardiologist will be over within the next month, if he isn't then I need to change to the new one who would have been my permanent one as from January anyway. I had wanted to see the current one a final time to thank him for his care - it might have to be by Christmas card instead.

 

[Phyllis]

Glad you are on the road to discovering the problem Sue and I hope you feel better soon!

 

[EireCara]

HI Sue......

HI Sue......

HI Sue, Im glad to see you have discovered what is going on and are getting looked after. I was thinking of you thismorning !! I have taken a beta blocker for years, without it my heart would be all over the place 8). Keep us posted.

 

[CathyK.]

Sue - hope things work out and the meds will help. You are in my thoughts!!

 

[aussiemember]

Sue - good to hear that they are going to check things out thoroughly for you - all the best with everything - Jeanne

 

[Nan]

Hi Sue, hope that the additional diuretic is helping you feel better and less SOB. Let us know how you are doing with your heart rate!

Take care,

 

[Aussie Chris]

Hi Sue,

Hope the meds do the trick. You are in our thoughts.

Best wishes,

Chris

 

[sue943]

As I am a kidney stone former I have to drink a minimum of 3 litres of fluid each day - leaving the house is not fun.

I will be seeing my own doctor on Thursday and he can decide whether it is 'urgent cadiologist' or to wait for a few weeks until my six month check is due.

 

[EireCara]

Hang in there.........

Hang in there.........

*Hang in there Sue*....thinking of you and I will send a prayer your way tonight.