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Across the Fence:  Ambulance ride to ER-Update  |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3317 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3317 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 24 2010 : 2:33:46 PM
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Well...I am headed over to Dr. Beth's this afternoon for more tests. I am feeling so much better than I did on Thursday with just a faint hint of deep pain, and still very tired but nothing like before.
Thank you girls for all the kind words and prayers-
My cup runneth over!!
What a morning! I woke up with an excruciating pain under my left shoulder blade with shortness of breath and my left arm was numb. I tried taking a couple of acetaminophen but by 11:00 decided to drive to my clinic. First thing after stats were recorded they did an EKG and then my doctor reviewed the results with another doctor at the clinic. An ambulance was called-They were thinking a possible heart attack. So off to the ER via ambulance-lights blazing and me hyperventilating. EKG again, CT scan, chest x-rays and blood workup. Diagnosis---Pleurisy! No heart attack-I am so thankful! Dr. said that it might be Lupus-my younger sister has Lupus and sometimes it manifests into pleurisy among other things. The pain was unbeleivable. After a couple of doses of Dilaudid they asked if I would like to stay the night or leave. I opted for home! So, they sent me home with Vicodin and instructions and I am to see my doctor next week for more tests-Thank you girlfriends for letting me share-It was a pretty scary day for me and my family-especially my DD who is of the tender age of 17. One of the nurses at my clinic actually drove to my house to wake Nan up and tell her what was going on. Bruce and Elli were in Green Bay about 45-minutes from here and Nan had to get a hold of them as well.
I am headed for bed to sleep some of the Dilaudid off and I have my trusty flax/lavender pillow... nice and warm to snuggle next to.
I will keep you up-dated!!
Melody
Farmgirl #525
www.melodynotes-melodynotes.blogspot.com
http://www.farmgirlhistory.blogspot.com/
www.lemonverbenasoap.etsy.com
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LakeOntarioFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
933 Posts
Brenda
North Rose
NY
USA
933 Posts |
Posted - Jun 24 2010 : 2:40:00 PM
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Oh Melody you poor thing! I hope when you wake up you are feeling much better.
I had pleurisy a couple of years ago, and thought the same thing- heart attack. The pain was so bad, that I was coughing because I couldn't(wouldn't) take deep breaths. My dad(physician) made me go to the ER because sometimes blood clots can cause pleurisy. Sometimes, though, it just happens. My son in law had it in March, he's 27 and healthy as a horse.
Anyway- you take it easy, you'll be sore for a couple of days, make everyone wait on you!
Brenda
FarmGirl # 711
"If you have made mistakes, there is always another chance for you. You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call 'failure' is not the falling down, but the staying down. "~ Mary Pickford
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nana5
True Blue Farmgirl
312 Posts
Rebecca
Jackson
MI
USA
312 Posts |
Posted - Jun 24 2010 : 3:29:38 PM
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Get feeling better! You will be in my thoughts.
Rebecca
Everyday is a new beginning. |
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nut4fabric
True Blue Farmgirl
885 Posts
Kathy
Morgan Hill
CA
USA
885 Posts |
Posted - Jun 24 2010 : 3:40:45 PM
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Melody I had a very similar experience with Pleurisy a few years ago, and it is scarey. We thought it had cleared up and a few weeks later I was back in the ER so take it very easy and give your body lots and lots of time to heal.
Kathy |
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Rxgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
216 Posts
Dana
Id
USA
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Posted - Jun 24 2010 : 3:48:40 PM
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Melody glad to hear it wasn't a heart attack but pleurisy is no fun either! Take care and get some rest
farmgirl #1432
"He who throws mud only loses ground"-Fat Albert |
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Jun 24 2010 : 5:44:22 PM
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melody so glad your ok. what an exp. for sure. i have heart palpitations. sooo many its crazy. i am rare though. when i went in they put a monitor on me. my heart jumped over 3000 times in 23 hours. i hate the feeling. they say its harmless just not comfortable. lol any way sooo happy your ok happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
2027 Posts |
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tea_lady_tammy
True Blue Farmgirl
1485 Posts
Tammy
NE
USA
1485 Posts |
Posted - Jun 24 2010 : 6:09:26 PM
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oh dear one, I hope you wake up feeling better tomorrow. Rest and take it easy. Prayers going up for you.
hugs
Tammy
Tea is like being in the stars with God.
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
Posted - Jun 24 2010 : 6:27:03 PM
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Oh my gosh Melody! I am so glad for no heart attack! But I am praying that you'll quickly heal and be yourself again!
(((HUGS)))
Karrieann ~ Farmgirl Sister #766 (29 Sept 2009)
My Blog: ...following my heart, dreams and Jesus
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Lin
True Blue Farmgirl
807 Posts
Lin
Sioux City
IA
USA
807 Posts |
Posted - Jun 24 2010 : 7:30:35 PM
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Scary, Melody!! So happy not your heart!! Prayers and thoughts are with you and know that all will be good tomorrow!! Hugs and Smiles, Lin
"Our beautiful earth is worth saving"!! |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13615 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13615 Posts |
Posted - Jun 24 2010 : 8:21:11 PM
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MELODY!!!! GOOD HONKIN' GRIEF!!!!!! I'm SOOOO sorry for the stress, pain and distress!!! I'm SOOOO glad it was not a heart attack!!!!
You take care of yourself . . watch those pain meds . .
Hope to hear you are mending fast and are well soon!!!
I'm praying!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Jun 25 2010 : 05:28:02 AM
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Bless your heart, that is so scary so glad it wasn't your heart. Hope you will be feeling better soon! Blessings,Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10
Farmgirl sister #1156
www.KKJD1.etsy.com
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Jun 25 2010 : 11:11:52 AM
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Oh my gosh Melody!!!
I am so sorry but am thankful that it wasn't a heart attack. I am praying for you sweetie!
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
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Posted - Jun 25 2010 : 4:58:48 PM
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Well thank God it wasn't a heart attack! I'm sorry you were in so much pain--I hate to see people in pain (and I work at a hospital). Take it easy and as CJ said, go easy on the pain meds. Prayin' for ya!
cindy
"There is more to life than increasing its speed". Mahatma Gandhi
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
3259 Posts |
Posted - Jun 25 2010 : 7:09:39 PM
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Melody- Feel better...I've lifted you up in prayer tonight!
Hugs,
Laurie
Farmgirl Sister#1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3317 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3317 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2010 : 07:22:29 AM
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Thank you ladies!!
I am feeling much better today-weak with still sharp pains in my left lower scapula upon inspiration or twisting in a certain way-but I am not "panting" or gasping for breath like I was at the beginning. I will see my regular doctor on Monday morning for more tests. I will rest for the remainder of the weekend, but I think my career with the auction company will be on hold for a month or two for now-
I appreciate all the prayers and good wishes...warms my heart and makes me smile-
Melody
Farmgirl #525
www.melodynotes-melodynotes.blogspot.com
http://www.farmgirlhistory.blogspot.com/
www.lemonverbenasoap.etsy.com
www.longtallsallys.etsy.com
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MrsRooster
True Blue Farmgirl
1168 Posts
Amy
Seabrook
TX
USA
1168 Posts |
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
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knitnpickinatune
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Sherrie
Gardena
California
USA
1140 Posts |
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2010 : 11:28:36 AM
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Awwwwww, Melody, I sure hope you heal fast. How miserable is it to be(down) in Summer. Of course with the heat and humidity we've been having, none of us are really "Skip-to-my-Louing!"lol Take care. We Love Ya! You will be added to my Prayer list.
Sister-chick# 905(Oct.7th2009)
Judy
Hugs&Squeezles!
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