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Post by Rabbit on Jul 3, 2013 9:08:03 GMT
Had another one this morning at work, so 'phoned doctor and he wants me in straight away. So if I disappear for a little while, may spend time in hospital. This one not so bad as the first because I knew what it was but it's damned unpleasant I can tell you. I think my Mum hit harder than I think and it takes a while and a whole Sunday free without going to see her before it smacks you in the face. So just in case ...... I'll be back ...... I hope.
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Post by Dave on Jul 3, 2013 10:00:38 GMT
Hi Ian, Sad to hear this but I did say that it can be an unpredictable visitor. Glad to hear you're taking professional advice - it greatly helped me. The forum now has a life of it's own and will survive without being nursed for a while so that's one thing less to worry about. Time now to concentrate on yourself and your family and 'sod' anything else. Having been there and got the 'T' shirt, in the unlikely event that I might be able to help, feel free to PM or e-mail. I found medication did help and the later 'stuffs' are totally non addictive and very helpful with no side effects that I was aware of. I'm now as normal as the next guy (but I ain't telling you who the next guy is ). ATB, Dave.
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Post by solderdude on Jul 3, 2013 11:01:18 GMT
If it is indeed stress/burn-out related 'recovery' will take months instead of just a few days and requires a change in lifestyle.
It mostly seems to happen to people between 40 and 50 (roughly) and to people who generally are 'quiet' and/or 'easy going' In general it's the nice guys that are always helping other people out in some way.
As I previously stated.... these 'warnings' the body expresses should not be take lightly.
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Post by Rabbit on Jul 3, 2013 11:22:22 GMT
Thanks both. Just got back. Doctor was hilarious. He's given me stuff to take, Dave and he wouldn't let me out until I gave him my work number. He phoned them and told them I wasn't coming in for a week. He would confirm with a note through the post and they were not to contact me regarding anything!! I know I'm stubborn, but blimey.... I feel like I can actually relax now. The problem is that if I'm off, I know that there is going to be catchup stuff so it's like ever decreasing circles. My blood pressure is high and he also said my pulse was too fast. Must be on steroids or something!! He thinks the first one in particular was severe and is concerned about the possibility of a heart attack. The second one today, I managed to get under control. The internet doesn't bother me at all, Dave. It really doesn't. Most people I know are 'virtual' and I don't really take it as seriously as perhaps you see in written form. In fact, most of the nonsense is laughable really. Certainly, events with Chong haven't contributed at all. It's all insignificant in the end. So, off to take something and see if I forget everything!!! If I don't appear, I have no ill thoughts about anyone on the internet and love you all, warts and all. (Better leave that just in case) (That's the reason he's insisting I stay off work) BFN
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Post by Dave on Jul 3, 2013 13:03:30 GMT
Ian, In the modern parlance, "Keep calm and take the medicine". Listen to some nice calming music instead of trying to make some . Anything else can wait for as long as it takes, there are no prizes for breaking records (sorry )to get back to work - as granny used to say, "Better late than never" so sod everything else and take a long holiday, preferably somewhere in the sun and where there are some good Docs 'on tap' just in case they might be needed. I would not in any way disagree with your Doc but, having two panic attacks in a relatively short period of time would raise the pulse rate and the BP of Superman and, like me, you may suffer from 'White Coat syndrome' whereby your BP goes up any time someone in a white coat approaches you. just take care. Cheers, Dave.
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Post by juke on Jul 3, 2013 15:20:21 GMT
Glad to hear you're OK Ian, long may it continue!
Syd
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Post by jhelms on Jul 4, 2013 3:55:26 GMT
Hang in man, time helps and heals. I can relate more than you know and understand what a terrible, overwhelming feeling they can generate. I feel for ya.
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Post by Rabbit on Jul 10, 2013 20:44:20 GMT
Well, I guess this is a warning to anyone who suspects blood pressure .........
First attack I walked though. Kind of laughed it off as a 'paddy'. (sorry Paddy) Second attack floored me well and truly. Out cold. Shaken. Smacked my face in. Couldn't recover. Drugs to calm me down - felt like a dishrag for the whole of last week. Now I'll own up - 2 minor attacks that I got under control. Finished the 'happy pills' yesterday and hit reality today. Checked blood pressure - I have a machine ..... 186. Straight to doctor. Now he's questioning whether it was a panic attack. More pills to lower pressure plus a tip from Alex - cashew nuts. (also I have magnesium supplements) Two hours after first pill ..... pressure is 158. Tomorrow - chest xray to check for any damage to kidney and possible heart enlargement plus blood tests to check for heart scarring, diabetes.
Answer - DON'T EVER IGNORE FLUTTERS OR PANIC ATTACKS.
This has knocked me for six if I'm honest and nothing else seems at all important. I have got to a point in my life where I'm beginning to think there's too much nonsense which is so unimportant it's plain daft to worry.
This could have been the end for me and has stopped me dead in my tracks. Not just my Mum going but letting things get me down too much. The stupid thing is that I have this stupid tendency to worry about everyone elses' feelings and you can't keep it up!!
I'm a good actor!!
The problem is, while you're fit, it's much easier to ignore and let it pass as a little 'fit' or something ..... DON'T DO IT!!!!
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Post by puffin on Jul 12, 2013 18:59:57 GMT
I have suffered with high blood pressure and panic attacks in the past (59 next birthday). Was on anti-depressants for years which helped the panic attacks, but the day job did nothing for the HBP (worst reading was around 180/145) The saving grace was being made redundant Jan 2012 and an end to the misery. I have got my BP down to what would be considered normalish 130/85 with a resting pulse rate of 60 as a result of being a P/T postman. However I do get "flutters" when I am resting or in bed. I never get them when I am exercising and the round I have is very physical and demands a lot of stamina and "grunt". Should I be worried?
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Post by Rabbit on Jul 12, 2013 19:15:28 GMT
Mine was at 186, Rob. Doctors were on point of putting me in hospital because I passed out and smashed my face. I've got some pills that are supposed to 'relax' your arteries and so your pressure comes down. Yesterday it dropped to 145 but today 160. Maybe it takes time.
One side effect is my cheeks are red so I look like I'm blushing all day. I don't feel bad now I'm off the valium but now worried about the pressure. 130/85 is pretty good.
Trouble is, I'm worried about being concerned!!!
I'm hoping the pressure will drop more over the next few days on these bloody pills. Only been taking them for a day so at least it came down 20.
I'm 60 next birthday.
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Post by puffin on Jul 12, 2013 20:27:19 GMT
You mentioned flutters. Were you told of the dangers of these and what damage they may cause?
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Post by Rabbit on Jul 12, 2013 21:10:04 GMT
They haven't mentioned damage from flutters. I'm getting them as a side effect of the pills actually.
The biggest problem is heart enlargement and kidney damage. I'm having an x-ray done to see if that's happened. That's caused by high pressure.
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