This is just a quick post of explanation because some have wondered why I wasn't responding to comments in my last post (which I have now done).
On Saturday evening as I was getting into bed my chest tightened up and I got pains and was having difficulty breathing. At this point it becomes hard to decide whether one is having a heart attack or that the body has gone into panic mode unnecessarily.
I'm not, by nature, a pannicker so I concluded that the rational explanation was heart related. I had had a heart attack many years ago before Blogland existed (I blogged about it here) and I had an 'incident' some years ago which was pronounced a 'false alarm'.
I decided to call an emergency ambulance. It was then that I discovered that my house phone wasn't working. Heaven knows how long that had been the case because I only keep it for emergencies (ironically). Anyway I had my cellphone (which is, I discovered, registered with the emergency services because I've used it before in an emergency).
The outcome was a couple of nights in the High Dependency Unit of the local hospital. We are so fortunate in having a hospital with brilliant care (and no 10 hour queues in A & E).
I was then discharged fit and well again.
However I have to confess that for a while I was a more than a little apprehensive.
I'm sorry to read that you had such an unpleasant and frightening experience. You are indeed fortunate to have a good local hospital. Do you know what caused the upset?
ReplyDeleteJanice, I had had a perfectly ordinary day and was quite busy but hadn't done anything strenuous out in the bitterly cold weather (which were the conditions when I had my heart attack).
DeleteOh dear, So sorry to read that Graham. I admit that I was beginning to worry about you when I didn't see any responses to comments on your last post.
ReplyDeleteI hope that whatever caused the problem has been identified and resolved now and that you have no further episodes like that one.
JayCee, noone, including me, could offer an explanation medical or non-medical for the incident but I no have an 'angina spray' for use if it happens again.
DeleteSo sorry to learn the reason for your absence but so glad you have returned to us more or less unscathed. Long may you wave, 15 or 20 more years at least.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you got through this worrying episode but happy that you are now back to fight another day, another month, another year. Healthwise, you have come through more than most Graham.
ReplyDeleteIt must be quite scary, and even more so when you're on your own and there is nobody there as a calming presence and to call an ambulance for you. A big THANK YOU goes to the emergency service and hospital staff that have looked after you, and of course thank you for letting us know.
ReplyDeleteEven when not a "pannicker by nature" that must still be a rather scary experience, Graham. I'm glad that at least you had one phone working and was able to get help - and glad to know that you're now declared fit and well again! ♥
ReplyDeleteGood to hear that the panic is over. It's always best to be on the safe side!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you got quick service and were taken care of at the hospital. Hope you stay well and don't have any more of these episodes. Maybe sign up for one of those Medical Alert buttons, Graham?
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