ereks mom Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Please pray for my mom. She has had heart problems since childhood as a result of rheumatic fever. She has atrial fibrillation -- erratic, rapid heartbeat -- which has been controlled with medication. However, she has been having several "episodes" lately. Mama is a widow; my siblings and I all live 30 minutes to an hour from her. This week, we are on spring break and she has been visiting our family. She woke me up just before 5:00 this morning because she had been having another episode of rapid hearbeat (since about 2:30 AM) and felt like she was about to pass out, even while lying in bed. Dh & I drove her straight to the emergency room, where they gave her medication to slow the heart rate, and then observed her for several hours. Her doctor (who practices at a large hospital in a nearby city) says that the EKG indicates that she could experience a stroke if this continues to happen. He plans to change her medication and has scheduled her for an appointment for 3 weeks from today (not sure why the wait -- ???). PLEASE, PLEASE pray for her! This is VERY scary. My dad died suddenly & unexpectedly of a heart attack in 2001, and Mama's health problems are causing some extreme fears for her and us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Oh how scary for all of you. I'll keep your entire family in my prayers. How long is she with you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 She was planning to visit for a few days this week & was planning to go home today. She's going to have to stay with us until at least tomorrow. I'm a bit afraid for her to be out on the road, though; it's an hour's drive from our house to hers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I would be happy to pray for your mom! Let us know how things go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianne Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 We are praying for you and mom! (and the family) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie in WI Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I'm praying for you and your Mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 How scary! Prayers have been lifted up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamagistra Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Praying for your mom, now (((em))). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in NH Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Your mom will be in my prayers! My Grandmother died of Rheumatic heart and my father passed away last year with an undiagnosed atrial fibulation...I hope everything will be okay..it is scary. You and your family will be in my prayers!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I am praying now!!!! (((huge hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfoot Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Praying here, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in CA Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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