Didn’t want to take away from Gaby’s diagnose, so Im posting my details today. Yesterday, I had a very scary episode that it may change my life (and not in a very positively way).
On my way to drop off the girls to school, Gaby noticed that I had "blood" in my right eye. It was a broken capilar and hubby suggest that I took my blood pressure with the school's nurse, as soon as I get to work. Funny thing was that the night before was the first night in MONTHS that I went to sleep early, and that morning was going just fine. So, I was not upset and just fine.
My normal blood pressure has been 110/70, and it was 130/90. That range is still normal for some people but it was on the verge of being high, and it was higher than my normal blood pressure... I tried to stay calmed, but I was feeling "funny". I was feeling some kind of rush inside of me, and it was simply a funny feeling... I called my OB and he advised me to go to the ER. We left right away (hubby came with me so I didnt had to drive), and I was already feeling sharp pains on my chest...
When I got there my blood pressure was 160/100... That is VERY high! They did an EKG and it came out fine. So, they gave me a medicine under my tongue and after going to the bathroom a few times (doing pee reduces your blood pressure), my blood pressure when down to 120/80. He sent me to an cardiologyst, and I set up the appoinment for 5:30pm. Unfortunately, things got out of control, and Gaby's eye appointment took longer than expected (especially because I also check my eyes pressure because of the broken capilar), and when we got to the Dr., he was gone already.
I wasnt feeling any better, and the chest pain and left arm pain was getting stronger... I went to the ER again (not the same one because of location), and my blood pressure was 130/100. I explained him about the morning visit to the ER and showed him the papers with what they did to me, and he injected me an stronger medicine. I peed 3 times, and the blood pressure went down to 120/90. The second number was still high, but it was better than 100.
I knew that was it... I knew nothing was going to let me get away without getting diagnosed with high blood pressure.
Today I went for a check up with one of my uncles... He is a cardiovascular surgeon, not a cardiologyst, but I needed his opinion. When he checked me my blood pressure was 120/80, so it was perfect for him. He asked me to get a 24 hours holter ASAP, and to take him the results. Then, depending on the results, he will tell me what to do...
We explained Gaby yesterday, that mommy's heart is a little sick, and that she needs to cooperate so I can be calmed and happy. She promised she was going to do her best... I will post updates as soon as I get the results back.
(Note: My blog looks so sad without pictures... I promise that would change soon!)......
11 Lovely comments :
Anelys,
please take care of yourself and get lots of rest, too.
You are always thinking of everybody else first, so put yourself first for a change and get well soon.
Oh no, the hits just keep on coming. Your all in our thoughts and prayers!
-h
My thoughts and prayers are with you! Keep us posted!
First glasses for Gaby and now you with high blood pressure! Take care of yourself and your girls! I used to work at the heart clinic, so I am totally aware of heart disease. Eat right and drink lots of water!!
Anelys- My Mom dealt with high blood pressure, she started taking medicine prescribed by her doctor, started walking everyday, and started eating cheerios and oatmeal(that's for cholesterol), but it all helped.
I will pray for you.
Oh man hunny Im super worried about you!!!! You have too much stress right you have my now.....Im praying for you and here if you need to talk ....On my way to Pennsyvania today after leaving my dads funeral and then I will be back in nj on Sunday so i will be around if you need to talk .... you can also message my phone if anything :)
Oh man hunny Im super worried about you!!!! You have too much stress right you have my now.....Im praying for you and here if you need to talk ....On my way to Pennsyvania today after leaving my dads funeral and then I will be back in nj on Sunday so i will be around if you need to talk .... you can also message my phone if anything :)
{{{HUG}}} Prayers for you Anelys.
OMG, I am so sorry! I will be thinking and praying for you!
Anelys:
So scary! Please take care of yourself. These are rough times and a lot of us our overly stressed. Just look at your gorgeous girls and calm yourself down. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
BEAR HUGS!
Anelys, I will be thinking of you and praying for you!
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