Just a short note to let you know that I am out of the hospital and at home having seen one specialist in Macon a pulmonologist who has determined it is not related to my lungs as my regular Internist thought and she has requested I see a cardiologist. At this time she feels strongly I might have a condition called pulmonary hypertension. I do have the symptoms and seem to be a classic text book picture so now it is time to begin going down the path to determine what I might find here. I do believe she is correct for I do seem to have the symptoms.
I complain all the time of fatigue—–but I think it is from Missy ( Multiple Sclerosis) that is also a symptom of this
It also is found in people who have Chronic Obstructive Sleep Apnea—-that is me
It can be related to patients who took certain anti-obesity drugs—–that is me for a very short time
Hypertension —-that is me
Also genes—-yep and I do have those very favored genes my dad had his first heart attack at age 42, his sister also happened to have lupus.
I would like to think she is wrong but the fact I can do nothing without being SOB I know something is wrong and I have shed enough tears and lost enough time, I just want to get on with this now.
I have a very cute post for you as soon as I feel like spending more time here to share with you so I hope to return soon.
October 12th, 2006 at 3:13 am
Sorry to hear it’s been so hard for you, my dear. You are in my prayers - and I hope the doctors will put you on the right meds so you can feel better soon.
October 12th, 2006 at 3:16 am
Dear Vickie ~ Nice to see you back, but I am sorry you have all these mountains to climb.
I do hope you can get some help and feel better
very soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Courage, dear lady, Take care, Love, Merle.
October 12th, 2006 at 3:24 am
Nice to see you back Vickie, even if briefly, get well.
October 12th, 2006 at 6:29 am
Glad to hear from you directly, Vickie. Sorry to hear about your health concerns. Will definitely continue to lift you up in prayer. May the doctors be filled with the wisdom of how best to treat you, and may you be filled with strength to get through yet another hiccup in this thing we call life.
October 12th, 2006 at 11:11 am
Monica has kept me updated. I am glad that you are home. Go see the doctor–no backtalking or we will have to make a trip down south and spank your butt!
October 12th, 2006 at 12:02 pm
Glad you’re home. Hope you get this diagnosed and properly treated so you can get back to living.
October 12th, 2006 at 3:31 pm
Dear Vickie I am so sorry that you are going through this, and I am keeping you in my prayers.
*HUGS*
October 12th, 2006 at 8:02 pm
It is good that you are home. Somehow everything looks better from there than from a hospital bed. Let’s hope that they can get the problem properly diagnosed soon. That isn’t always a comfort but at least then you know what you have to fight and the Docs will know how to approach it.
I have a very good friend who lives on the other side of the state from me who has been going through some medically tough times. We think she is making progress, then something happens that seems like a back slide. I hope to go over soon to help around her place for a few days. It also doesn’t help that both of her parents are in declining health at this time, too.
My prayers will be with both my SW and you.
October 12th, 2006 at 8:12 pm
Follow the sound advice and get to feeling better, or Monica will give you what fer
October 12th, 2006 at 10:15 pm
I’m glad you’re back home. Hope they get a proper diagnosis so you can get treatment and be on the road to recovery. Take care.:heart:
October 12th, 2006 at 10:57 pm
I hope it not what they say and you are just tired.
Get some rest and we will be here for you
October 12th, 2006 at 11:33 pm
Just remember, I’m a phone call away from you and a phone call away from telling the dr to speed up that appt…you just let me know.
October 13th, 2006 at 12:33 am
I’m glad you’re finally home Vickie…. let us know what the cardiologist says? Keeping you in my prayers!
October 13th, 2006 at 7:37 am
Great to hear from you Vickie. Take your time and drop us a note when you’re up to it. Remember, we are always here - always.:love:
October 13th, 2006 at 2:40 pm
So glad to hear you are home now.Take it easy,and keep us posted when you are up to it,hon.Still keeping you in my prayers!
~hugs~
October 13th, 2006 at 9:14 pm
It is so good to hear from you! We will all be waiting for that cute post you promised. Hope you get on the right track and get better. It just isn’t as much fun when you are not feeling well. You are in my thoughts every day. Take care.
October 14th, 2006 at 2:13 am
Hi Vicki,
Thanks for the update. We were so worried. I continue to be thinking of you.
SHortness of Breath can be very distressing. And with multiple diagnosis, it can be difficult to know what symptom is caused by which condition.
Hope you are able to enjoy some of your weekend. Is it fall down there yet?
October 15th, 2006 at 11:57 am
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October 15th, 2006 at 12:46 pm
Good to hear from you! We were all worried, I hope they figure it out soon!!!! Get better!!
October 15th, 2006 at 11:55 pm
Vickie, you have been in my thoughts and will continue to be. I hope and pray for your good health.
October 16th, 2006 at 9:23 am
One step at a time darlin’… just one step at a time. You are and have been in my thoughts and prayers. Gentle Hugss
October 16th, 2006 at 3:38 pm
Hey girl, sorry to hear of your continued problems! I am off this week and trying to get around to say hi to everyone. As always take one day at a time and hang tuff!
October 16th, 2006 at 5:17 pm
Hi Miss Vickie, Sorry I haven`t been around lately and I was sad to read you have been thru so much. Good luck with the Dr`s apt. Hope they find the real problem so they can start treating it and that you will soon be feeling much better. Yake care. I wish you all the very best.
October 17th, 2006 at 10:14 am
I’m glad to hear you’re out of the hospital:bananadance: I’m still praying for you and hoping everything will go well. I heart you!
October 17th, 2006 at 11:28 am
Keep well my sweet friend.
Hugs and prayers.
Love Jeanne ^j^
October 17th, 2006 at 12:43 pm
I want to add my get better soon wishes, too, and am so sorry to hear that you’ve been going through such a rough time.
[[[Vickie]]]
October 17th, 2006 at 8:17 pm
Geez, Vickie, I am sorry to hear all of this - hope you’re feeling better soon!
October 17th, 2006 at 9:32 pm
You are getting hit from all sides, no wonder you are tired. I pray your neurologist will get you into a cardio sooner and you can have treatment so you’ll fell better and get some energy back so you can do some things you want to.
Remember you’re loved and that I’m praying for you. You’re such a special lady and friend.
October 17th, 2006 at 11:21 pm
You have been on my mind, and I kept checking back to see if you had posted. I keep you in my prayers! Hope you know that! Take care of yourself, and I’ll be looking forward to hearing that you’re feeling much better.
October 18th, 2006 at 8:36 am
Hi Vickie!
Just me telling you that a)I miss you not posting, b)I hope you are getting this whole thing with your health straightened out so you get to feeling better, c)I am sitting here waiting for you to get better so you can blog more. It is just isn’t the same without you out here with the rest of us.
So here’s to you, my friend. May your days be filled with warmth, laughter, love, and peace.
October 20th, 2006 at 7:32 am
Glad you are home… sorry I haven’t been by in a while, but I have missed you…
October 20th, 2006 at 10:41 am
My gosh - you just keep getting challenge after challenge after challenge and still find time to stop by my place and encourage me. You are indeed one special lady.
November 12th, 2006 at 10:50 pm
Miss Vickie, I am so so sorry I haven’t been around. Bless your heart and your health. Many hugs and prayers headed your way! WFW