Jean in Newcastle Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I've had one full week of palpitations (off and on) and trouble with my chest muscles. I have wonky health and I'm fairly sure that it is a combination of my electrolytes being out of whack (we're working on trying to get this under control) and problem muscles that contract and don't let go. This week's muscles to contract into a hard unyielding knot have been my pectoral muscles and on up into my neck. From the pain and soreness I feel when I press my muscles in my chest, I'm 90% sure that the chest pain/pressure I"m feeling is muscular and not internal. I'm working on the muscle problem with magnesium. . . which affects my overall electrolyte balance . . . and there is a bit of a vicious cycle going on. My doctor's response at the moment is that he trusts my monitoring of what is going on and to come in when I think it is worse or that I can't handle it. I'd appreciate prayer that I will have discernment in that regard. In one sense, I really think that it is a matter of figuring out small tweaks that my body needs and that it isn't a dangerous thing but it is a bit annoying with everything else going on in my life. (And there is the small possibility that my doctor and I are wrong and is is more serious - at least with the palpitation part of things.) I mentioned in another thread that my MIL is depressed since her stroke. The family came together today to visit her. She does better with people around. My FIL does great with his own health and with puttering around the house but he gives in too easily to MIL's strong will. Her kids (dh and my two SILs) and myself will be taking turns coming over to help her to eat, to get out of bed and to do her PT. I get first dibs for taking her to the doctor tomorrow. FIL said that if I didn't come, she would refuse to go and he wouldn't be able to make her. She seemed fine with the idea that I would be coming to help - esp. when I told her that I would make sure we brought along the wheelchair for her to use. I'd appreciate prayers for all of us. For MIL that she will get the medical help she needs (one of my tasks tomorrow is to talk to the doctor about anti-depressants for her). For dh that he will be able to handle this in addition to his two fulltime jobs. For my two SILs who are jugglling work and family to help out too (one is coming down from Canada). And for me who is juggling my own health issues and homeschooling as well as some of the cultural and familial issues that come with being a DIL in a interracial family. Many of the college age grandkids are helping out when they can too, so pray for them as they do what they can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 :grouphug: I will definitely pray for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 :grouphug: Yup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: and prayers for you, Jean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Prayers have been lifted! I hope you feel better soon, among other things. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Is there a chance you culd also have a potassium deficiency? Dd12 has one so dh and i were just reading about the symptoms of that, which match your symptoms. Sorry life is so difficult right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny from Tenny Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Hugs and Prayers, Jean. Praying for discernment, strength, and relief from the pain as you juggle everything. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Praying for you, Jean. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Praying for you now. May God's peace envelope you and your dear family. Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Hugs and prayers Jean. I hope you start getting some relief soon, and that things improve w/ your mil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chris in VA Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I'll be praying. Thanks for describing your symptoms. Not to talk about us, but...We are trying to get ds diagnosed--he has intermittent chest pain, sometimes really bad--been in the hospital, tests are clear, but now they suspect it is a valve problem from amphetamine use. Seems to be muscular, too--Anyway, you telling your symptoms helps us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 I'll be praying. Thanks for describing your symptoms. Not to talk about us, but...We are trying to get ds diagnosed--he has intermittent chest pain, sometimes really bad--been in the hospital, tests are clear, but now they suspect it is a valve problem from amphetamine use. Seems to be muscular, too--Anyway, you telling your symptoms helps us! I don't mind if you talk about you.;) Praying for your ds too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 :grouphug: and prayers. its a lot. :grouphug: ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 I've been on the phone all evening fielding calls from relatives. MIL is a matriarch in the extended family and feelings run deep which is nice on an emotional level but overwhelming when you need to rest like MIL needs to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Praying all goes well:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lizzie in Ma Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Of course, happy to pray for you and yours Jean. Do you ever do a tennis ball massage? Something so simple works so well in the neck and shoulder area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Liz CA Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Heading out for my morning prayer walk now - and you are on the list! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 :grouphug: Jean, praying for you, your MIL, and Chris's son too. Discernment, healing, and health to all. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Lifting up prayers for you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 I'll be praying. Thanks for describing your symptoms. Not to talk about us, but...We are trying to get ds diagnosed--he has intermittent chest pain, sometimes really bad--been in the hospital, tests are clear, but now they suspect it is a valve problem from amphetamine use. Seems to be muscular, too--Anyway, you telling your symptoms helps us! Oh, I hope it is not a valve problem!!! Has anxiety been ruled out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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