You will have read some of this in the original thread but bear with me. Because of your pictures, I liked you, because of your post I respect you. Be well and Happy Holidays. I'm glad you shared your story, Stephen. I'm sure it will help someone or help someone to help a friend or loved one.
About 6 weeks ago I have had this strong urge for green, ferns and
water along with a longing to have Christmas with my girls (familly).
The urge for the ferns and like came about when Tom (life long mate)
invited me up for a few days as he had no work at the time.
During this time in the bush with Tom I had my first heart attack and
remember telling Tom that if I die, tell the girls I love them and am
happy about dying right where I am.
What a place to transition across to the other side, the sound of
water, big rocks, trees, the bush, and my mate to hold my hand.
Although I did not mention (or think) of any body else specifically,
that message was meant to be relaid to all.
One must keep in mind that at this stage I did not really know what
was going on, just that this feels different to any other thing that I
have experienced (deep chest pains).
We started up the hill and before I knew it , the chest pain had
increased but now my legs were in such pain that I could not go
further, I had to sit down before I fell down.
This happened on two more occasions before we reached the safety of the
car (only 150 mtrs away), luckily, I let Tom drive home.
Six days passed and all was well until Monday 15th Dec 08 when I awoke
with some discomfort in the chest.
This discomfort turned to outright pain, at times reaching 9 s on a
1 - 10 scale.
I could not lay or sit, my only relief through out the day was to take
Buddy for a gentle (slow) walk.
Julie arrived home and was immediately alarmed and concerned wanting to
call the ambo's.
I could see the degree of concern in her face and I could feel where
that concern was emanating from.
I still wanted to remain in control and refused her intervention, I did
not want to make a fool of myself.
I'm a bloke and I can tuff what ever is happening out..
Julies face by now was showing fear and I decided to jump on the net
and check out heart attack symptoms.
I only read two lines before telling Julie to call 000, I was in the
midst of a heart attack , 8 hours of it to be precise.
The rest is history, I'm still here, why!......... I do not know.
I would also like to add that all the medical staff are walking angels,
gee was I impressed by their dedication.
I tell this brief encounter in the hope that it may help to save a
life.
I certainly hope I can see and understand the symptoms in someone
else if I happen to be present.
May I say, God be with you all.
I am glad you are sharing your story. I think it will be inspiring and helpful to others.
And being probably the only person, on the board, that knew about it already as you got a message to me about what was happening. I was very worried and relieved to hear from you on Friday that you were home.
I know that sharing all of that was not easy for you. Thank you for being brave enough to do so.
I think sharing our stories is a very effective way of helping others.
Wow Bo- so glad you are OK! Thanks for sharing the story with us. It certainly may help someone else in the same situation. I know I tend to try and blow things off myself health wise.
My husband joined up about 8 years ago. He made a rather dramatic entrance, with a full cardiac arrest at work. Dad's also member of the Club. He's had stents, pacemakers, several angioplasties, and earlier this year he went for quadruple bypass surgery.
Here's hoping for a quick recovery!
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