DR suspects fluid on lungs. Too weak to drive myself to get XRAY today; try tomorrow. My chest hurts. Almost passed out a couple of times today and my pulse has been rapid. Any nurses know what normal pulse should be. I'm normally around 70, it's been 110 daily. Have to go see heart dr as well per MD and Optimologist. My eye pain is worse. So sensitive to light I can barely open them. Very very weak. I know we talked about RA and lung problems. Can anyone share their knowledge with me? Something is wrong in my chest.
Get yourself to an ER. You need immediate medical care. Do not delay!!!!!
BarbI also agree with the others, CALL 911 NOW or preferably 10 min
ago. This could be any number of things. If your pulse is
that high, hate to know what your BP is. My pulse was 127 and my
BP was in the 150/120 range and I ended up in the ER. Course my
problem wasn't this serious. No fulid, weakness or any of
that. My was simply PIH but my neice, she's a paramedic, yelled
at me for letting it get that high in the first place.
what's a normal pulse rate? The doc let me go home...can't think it's too serious. Took again at rest and back to 70. Getting appt. with heart dr tomorrow. Karen, I'm not a nurse, but I think your pulse should be approx 65-85. I have had pericarditis (fluid in the sac around the heart) and my pulse was very fast and yes, I was weak. You need to be safe than sorry and get yourself taken care of. If you're weak to the point of almost passing out you should as the others say call 911 or have someone take you to the ER. If you are not going to do that, Please call and have your Dr paged and tell him how weak you are and how your chest is hurting. PLEASE!! take care of yourself. Pam Oh, Karen! Please take care of yourself and get to a doctor right away. Your in my thoughts and prayers today. *hugs* (((Karen)))...I just want to say honey...you are in my prayers. But please...see about yourself. Go to the ER...tell them what you are going through. don't wait...My mother had RA also...and not to scare you...but...she had complication in her breathing. We thought it was a common cold...it was not. Please...do not EVER hestitate to call the Doctor...or go to the ER when you are ill...As my mother would say...Better safe then sorry. Be blessed and know I am praying with you and for you to feel better. Roblyn
Thought about you all night. I know we all did. Please let us know how you are as soon as you can. Lots of love and prayers for you!!
Had you been to the doctor this morning? Is that what you meant? I'm slightly confused by that. Your last response was "the doc let me go home, can't think it's too serious" if that was this morning I suppose I'd agree...but this isn't something to fool around with Sweetie. Is there anyone who can take you to get your X-Ray? You should have that done asap. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE check in with us as often as you can. We'll be sick with worry about you....and all feel so helpless on the other end of this computer!! Love, Lovie (((((((((((Karen))))))))))) Pulse can vary and it is not unusual to get a high pulse at times especially when you are stressed. I agree with the others this is not a matter to take lightly I hope things go well with the dr today. If the eyes are still bothering you you need to see an eye dr. If you can get into one who specialises in ailments of the eyes. I will keep you in my thoughts today and please let us know what happens. xoxox meme Karen, I worked in the medical field for many years, but you still managed to freak me out last night. I felt so helpless, you're in Texas and I'm in Oregon, what can I do? You have to take care of yourself, by being proactive in your health care. Make the Drs tell you what they think is wrong with you and what they are going to do about treating you. You need to have someone there with you while you are feeling this ill. Someone who can help you deal with Drs and summon help for you if necessary. This is your life we're talking about. You have been through a lot and its obviously not over yet. Make them listen. Get the help you need, now, not when its a life-threatening emergency. We are not Drs. but everyone here cares what happens to you. We want you to be around for a long time. Please take good care of yourself. God Bless. Barb
I hate not being able to do anything for you guys....I'd love to drive by and check on her. I feel helpless like you were saying Barb. I just realized I was a day late with my post....and she hasn't checked in since early in this tread.
I am not a nurse either, but I definately agree with the
others. Get your self to an ER as soon as possible!!
Keep in touch
Taraaww karen i hope you get to a doc soon hun :( Please keep us posted on
how your doing. Im so sorry your feeling so terrible *sigh* *superhugs*
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