Freckles Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Without saying too much for privacy, I am asking for prayers and good thoughts. My twin is in the hospital with a possible heart attack. He is headed to the cath lab in the morning. We are under age 40. I live 2000 miles away, and I can't be there. I love him very much. Thank you for interceding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Sending hugs and prayers! You must be so scared! :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckles Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 I'm trying not to be scared, but with a nursing background I might know too much if you know what I mean. I am purposly not letting my mind wander to the worst case scenario. My family is with him. I wish I could be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Praying right now. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I'm so sorry! Have you heard anything else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Praying for you and your twin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckles Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 He should be headed into his procedure about now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Just a positive, my dh had a heart attack at 45 and is now MUCH healthier and fit than he was before the heart attack. He has no limitations and full heart function now. It was scary but his recovery has been amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Praying.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2a&z Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 :grouphug: Praying for you and your brother. I know what you are going through. My brother had his first heart attack at 41, his second at 43, and his third at 45, which resulted in a quadruple bypass. I live 1000 miles away, but was able to make the trip to be with him when he had his 1st and the last one. He finally learned that he must live a healthy lifestyle and keep taking his medications. He's doing great now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 praying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Praying. Do you have early heart disease in your family? If your dad had a heart attack early, that is one of the biggest factors in early heart attacks, if drug use isn't involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Praying :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckles Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Praying. Do you have early heart disease in your family? If your dad had a heart attack early, that is one of the biggest factors in early heart attacks, if drug use isn't involved. Early heart disease runs in my family. He stopped smoking last year. No drug use. He does have some other health concerns. Thanks for praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Freckles Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Thank you everyone. We have good news and ???'s His angiogram came back with no blockage which is wonderful, but we still have no clear diagnosis. They sent him home on meds to treat his symptoms. arrgg! We need to know what's causing his issues. Thanks again. I really appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I'm glad that there is no blockage. I hope they find out what is wrong soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 At least there is no blockage, but I hope they can figure out what's going on, because his symptoms were scary. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Thank you everyone. We have good news and ???'s His angiogram came back with no blockage which is wonderful, but we still have no clear diagnosis. They sent him home on meds to treat his symptoms. arrgg! We need to know what's causing his issues. Thanks again. I really appreciate it. I'm glad it wasn't a heart attack. :grouphug: I hope you get a diagnosis soon. It took 3 ER trips for chest pain, a nuclear medicine stress test and about 2 dozen EKG's before the doctors would listen and scan my DH's gallbladder three months ago (he only had mild abdominal tenderness during the attacks). He had a very large single gallstone in the neck of the gallbladder that would move up and occlude the duct, then drop down. While it was blocked he was in agony and ended up with emergency surgery because of concern over rupture. All it took was a simple ultrasound to diagnose. It was a scary time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckles Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 I'm glad it wasn't a heart attack. :grouphug: I hope you get a diagnosis soon. It took 3 ER trips for chest pain, a nuclear medicine stress test and about 2 dozen EKG's before the doctors would listen and scan my DH's gallbladder three months ago (he only had mild abdominal tenderness during the attacks). He had a very large single gallstone in the neck of the gallbladder that would move up and occlude the duct, then drop down. While it was blocked he was in agony and ended up with emergency surgery because of concern over rupture. All it took was a simple ultrasound to diagnose. It was a scary time. He had his gallbladder out last year, but I wonder if they left stones in the ducts? Severe reflux needs to ruled out as well. I'm glad your dh is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 :grouphug: Praying for your brother & for you! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyNellen Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Praying right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Will pray for your twin, and for a prompt diagnosis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest inoubliable Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Checking in to see how things went. Glad to hear there was no blockage. Continuing to send good juju your way! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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