[Mackman]

am glad am only 23 :wink:

[allan5oh]

Wait a minute, hate doctors, yet they said you were in excellent health other then the possible bad EKG, which is VERY good that they caught a possible problem.

At least you have something for the arthritis.

[Malaki86]

Originally Posted by allan5oh

Wait a minute, hate doctors, yet they said you were in excellent health other then the possible bad EKG, which is VERY good that they caught a possible problem.

At least you have something for the arthritis.

Well - it's not so much that I hate the doctors - it's just that I hate the way they sprung it on me. Giving me the EKG, then telling me they need to take additional blood for more tests and to schedule a heart test. And not telling me why.

As for the arthritis, the pain/inflamation pills (Naproxen) they gave me are doing absolutely nothing so far...

[terrylamar]

Originally Posted by Malaki86

As far as the quitting smoking - I know it's bad for me.

No, quitting smoking is good for you. 8)

[Malaki86]

HOLY CRAP!!! I wanted to kick the nurse in the face this morning...

I went in this morning to get the heart monitor, which I have to wear for 24hrs. She tells me she needs to shave where the leads will attach to my chest. No problem. WRONG!!!

She starts with an alcohol swab and wipes where she's going to shave. Then she takes a DRY razor and shaves an area about 2" x 4" in the top/center of my chest. Ok - that sucked. No, actually, it gets worse.

Now she grabs something and starts wiping again - and it freakin hurts. I jokingly said "what is that - sandpaper?" She replies "No - emery cloth." I'm gritting my teeth now. And the worst is still yet to come, as I quickly find out.

After she uses a belt sander on my chest (hey - that's what it felt like), she picks up more alcohol soaked cotton balls and proceeds to wipe the shaved areas AGAIN. Now, I know you all have felt aftershave after a nice close shave. Try it with a nice dry shaved and sanded shave. I thought I was gonna scream.

So - after she hooks me up to the monitor, which is about the size of a Sony Walkman (cassette player for you young-uns) I have 5 wires hanging off my chest that connects to this box on my hip. Talk about a fun day - every time I moved I was yanking on the wires.

Can't wait to see how much fun sleeping is gonna be tonight...

[Bunny]

Originally Posted by Uturn2001

I hate doctors too, but for a different reason. I have a sinus infection that will not go away. Must have had it for the last 2 1/2 weeks because that is when my headache started, which still has not gone away. Doctor is unable or unwilling to prescribe me anything to provide me with any relief but at the same time gripes about all the OTC medications I am taking just to cut it in half. :roll: :roll:

Go to your local GNC get some peppermint oil and smell of it. That will open your sinuses. Then get some Oil of oregano.. follow the directions.. that will clear up the infection. Takes about 3 days.

Peppermint oil on your temples will help with headaches too. Hope you feel better soon.


Oh and I hate doctors too. I go the nutrition, herb and essential oil route every time.

[Malaki86]

Well, I got all my test results back and I guess I'll be around for awhile.

The heart problem they thought I had is related to my blood sugar. Apparently my sugar drops while I sleep, hence lowering my heartbeat to about 45. When that happens I automatically wake up. The had me wear the thing for 3 1/2 days instead of just the one day, plus I had to check my blood sugar every hour (except when I was asleep). They said there's nothing to worry about with it.

What really surprised me was my cholesterol level, especially with the crap I end up eating out here: 185.

Also, the doctor told me that if I hadn't told him I was a 2 pack a day smoker he wouldn't believe that I've ever had a cigarette.

Now just have to see the orthopedic doc about the arthritis...

[RebelDarlin]

Good to hear Malaki! Now you can quit stressing about what might be wrong with you. The waiting and wondering is usually worse than finding out!