Left the hospital this afternoon. The doctors say I have two major arteries that are blocked 100%. They also added that, as sometimes happens, blood will find a way around a blockage, which is the case for me, but at a greatly reduced flow rate. My heart capacity is at 20% to 25%, so the blood flow is not at the capacity it should be. They tell me there is nothing they can do for the blocked arteries. Started me on a bunch of new medicines to try to make it easier for my heart so it doesn't have to work as hard and keep the remaining arteries open... High blood pressure and blood thinner medications, as well as a couple others. Also found out I have a cracked L1 vertebra and a fractured right shoulder and left hip. It's going to be an ongoing battle for a while, until we can get it all sorted out.
@DSturg369 Thanks for the update brother. Would it make sense to get a second opinion? I guess I don't understand why there is nothing they can do. People have heart surgery all the time.
@DSturg369; Can they do Bypass Surgery? That's what they did for me(two years ago). My main artery(the widow maker) was 90% blocked. I'm still taking a lot of pills, but I'm still kicking. Either way what @Londy3 said.
Would like to clarify what I wrote earlier... I didn't mean the doctors were saying I was a goner, just that the arteries were clogged to the point they were unusable currently.. they are telling me 100% clogged. I am currently taking medication to try to help that situation with many follow-ups in the near future with my doctors. Even talking about a possible defibrillator implant and other options including surgery. They tell me I had a heart attack a month or so ago but I didn't even realize it until they told me yesterday. My heart is currently at a 20% to 25% injection fracture and is somehow pumping blood around the 100% clogged arteries, not sure how that is happening exactly. I thank you all for your many continued prayers and good thoughts and I will keep you updated as I find out more.
@Londy3@RockyMountainBriar He'd be dead in his Chevy with a Peterson in his mouth and a bowl of Perique still going I'd be found dead in my Ford with a Sav in my mouth and a bowl of Virginia still going My problem is someone would come along, roll me out of my truck and steal everything including my smoking pipe...but faced with a Chevy, a Peterson and Perique, they'd probably leave @RockyMountainBriar right there dead So he'd be much better off than I would be!
@vtgrad2003 There is no way a sane person would steal a Ford, they wouldn’t get a block before it crapped out and needed to turn on the tailgate warmer.
The doctor wants to put me on Cymbalta for my anxiety attacks. Anyone with any experience with this medication? Scared to even try it due to so many bad things on the internet about it.
Nothing here either. I'm just not a fan of meds with all the side affects and all. Are there any natural alternatives to consider? You can't ask a doctor since they are all drug dealers. I'm serious though. Looks for natural remedies.
Doctors are drug pushers. Drugs mostly treat symptoms and don't cure anything but create more issues. Has anyone looked into other more natural remedies? I don't trust doctors.
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We are with you Brother!
Be strong brother. We are all praying for you. Believe.
Thanks for the update brother. Would it make sense to get a second opinion? I guess I don't understand why there is nothing they can do. People have heart surgery all the time.
Can they do Bypass Surgery? That's what they did for me(two years ago). My main artery(the widow maker) was 90% blocked. I'm still taking a lot of pills, but I'm still kicking. Either way what @Londy3 said.
I didn't mean the doctors were saying I was a goner, just that the arteries were clogged to the point they were unusable currently.. they are telling me 100% clogged. I am currently taking medication to try to help that situation with many follow-ups in the near future with my doctors. Even talking about a possible defibrillator implant and other options including surgery. They tell me I had a heart attack a month or so ago but I didn't even realize it until they told me yesterday. My heart is currently at a 20% to 25% injection fracture and is somehow pumping blood around the 100% clogged arteries, not sure how that is happening exactly. I thank you all for your many continued prayers and good thoughts and I will keep you updated as I find out more.
With all that damage, I’d be dead already😳
We're glad you're not
He'd be dead in his Chevy with a Peterson in his mouth and a bowl of Perique still going
I'd be found dead in my Ford with a Sav in my mouth and a bowl of Virginia still going
My problem is someone would come along, roll me out of my truck and steal everything including my smoking pipe...but faced with a Chevy, a Peterson and Perique, they'd probably leave @RockyMountainBriar right there dead
So he'd be much better off than I would be!
There is no way a sane person would steal a Ford, they wouldn’t get a block before it crapped out and needed to turn on the tailgate warmer.
Don't let the old man in.
No idea...
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Not a clue.
Are there any natural alternatives to consider? You can't ask a doctor since they are all drug dealers. I'm serious though. Looks for natural remedies.
If the side effects are truly worse than the malady, sounds like the pills should go?