Friday, September 11, 2009

Health Update

So, I went to emergency last night because of my increased heart rate and shortness of breath. I hemmed and hawed about going but after realizing there was no way I could sleep with my heart pounding away, I went. I left after 1.5 hours because there was still another hour wait and I was finally tired enough that I could sleep (midnight). This morning I saw the doctor and was sent for 7 different blood tests and and ECG. He was wonderful because he totally validated the seriousness of it. I hope they can figure out what is wrong with me. Several people have suggested anxiety. I know this is not it. I have had anxiety before and it was so different. My resting heart rate hasn't dipped below 115 since I started monitoring it 24 hours ago. I can't even walk a block without being completely out of breath. My blood pressure (normally about 100/60) is also elevated to about 140/80. I may have had a little breakdown this morning in the van. Kai and Koen couldn't have cared less.

I'm nervous because we have a wedding shoot tomorrow. They are physically and mentally demanding when I'm 100% healthy so this should be quite difficult. I'm going to really take it easy and make Gary do most of the formal stuff.

I can't wait to be better. I really believe that what I have is not contagious so I'm not worried about infecting my family anymore which is a huge relief, they all seem healthy.

Finally, Koen has slept through the night (8pm-7am) for the past 3 nights. This has been wonderful timing as I'm quite a disaster. So happy about that. Seriously, I am very thankful.

If you are the praying type, please pray that they can find out what is wrong with me so that we can start treating it ASAP. I feel so bad for my heart and body that it has to have this strain on it.

Finally, the one benefit of this is that I can eat whatever I want. I am hungry 24/7 so the other day I literally ate half of that cake I made. I eat in bed at 3am. Gary is currently on a McDonald's run. We only eat there once every 3 months or so and I'm looking forward to it:) So bad but I might as well take advantage of this insane metabolic rate....

7 comments:

  1. Wow Louise. We are praying for you.

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  2. I'm definitely praying Louise. Having been through the challenges of being sick and waiting for a diagnosis (Crohn's) gives me MUCH compassion.

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  3. yes, wow! certainly will be praying that they can find some answers for you!!!
    will be praying for you during the wedding tomorrow.

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  4. I am praying for you.

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  5. Glad you went to get checked out since your symptoms have persisted. I will pray they figure it out quick so you can get back to feeling normal again soon. Hang in there.

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  6. Yikes! I have been absent from the blog world for awhile, so I just read about this! So sorry you are so incredibly sick!! I thought you had the flu, too, with the aches and the weight loss mentioned a few days ago. Has your milk supply changed? Hypothyroidism often results in milk supply fluctuations. I'm def. praying!
    I know you don't have anxiety! You don't lose weight and have whole body aches with that!! I'm glad your doc took you seriously. Hang in there!

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  7. Just came to see how you are feeling today. Any better?

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