mrspunkysmom
06-25-2012, 05:11 PM
A few years back, Richard posted this plea "I need a Huge Favor". (http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?148681-I-need-a-huge-favor-from-all-of-you)
I'm asking y'all to do the same if you haven't kept up. :love:
I am also asking you to pursue good health care and ask for second opinions, whether the results of the tests are good or bad. I've had heart palpitations since I was 12 years old. I would mention it, but my heart would always behave during an appt. It even behaved when I wore a heart monitor for 24 hours about 20 years back. Because of my weight, the doctors would concentrate on cholesterol and congestive heart disease, not find any, and ignore my complaints that the palpitations were increasing in frequency.
The recent stress test was assumed to be correct because of my weight. I fussed over the racing heart diagnosis because I had lived with it for so long and was largely ignored. I wouldn't have argued about any findings if I had been told all the results. What got me the correct care was that my doctors weren't communicating with me fully and I wanted to know the whole truth.
So now I know that I wasn't imagining the palpitations that do stop me in my tracks. No other symptoms, but you can't ignore it. It's Atrial Fibrillation and who knows why it starts. I hope to find out lots Wednesday! :love:
So ask questions, ask for all of the information, and seek second opinions if you think you need one, whether the results be good or bad. Follow your instincts. You know yourself better than the doctor. And find a doctor who will be your partner and communicate and not just dictate.
And find a way to get some of the yearly tests. It's worth the peace of mind. Most of us do it for our critters. Now do it for yourselves! :love:
And yes, I have a Last Will and Testament and a Living Will. Both are simple, but will do for the time being. And these have been notarized. I might even send a copy to my brother and also provide him the data he needs to process the estate should something happen.
Thank You! And thanks Richard for writing this original thread! :D :love:
BTW, Richard! I was eating chocolate while writing this post! Yummy! :D
Anne
I don't usually ask for things but.....
And it does not involve CHOCOLATE!
Please go for all your annual tests, prostate, mammograms, blood and x-rays.
Don't hesitate! Don't put them off and don't think any ailment 'will go away' on it's own.
The next thing is to If you have an idea as to what you want to do with your possessions after you depart the planet-get your things in order.
It's sounds morbid but it's probably the best for everyone that you know and love.
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Medicine is WAY more advanced now that it ever has been -some discomfort now is better than any pain and complications you or your loved ones may encounter later on.
Do it for yourselves and your loved ones.
Thanks.
I'm asking y'all to do the same if you haven't kept up. :love:
I am also asking you to pursue good health care and ask for second opinions, whether the results of the tests are good or bad. I've had heart palpitations since I was 12 years old. I would mention it, but my heart would always behave during an appt. It even behaved when I wore a heart monitor for 24 hours about 20 years back. Because of my weight, the doctors would concentrate on cholesterol and congestive heart disease, not find any, and ignore my complaints that the palpitations were increasing in frequency.
The recent stress test was assumed to be correct because of my weight. I fussed over the racing heart diagnosis because I had lived with it for so long and was largely ignored. I wouldn't have argued about any findings if I had been told all the results. What got me the correct care was that my doctors weren't communicating with me fully and I wanted to know the whole truth.
So now I know that I wasn't imagining the palpitations that do stop me in my tracks. No other symptoms, but you can't ignore it. It's Atrial Fibrillation and who knows why it starts. I hope to find out lots Wednesday! :love:
So ask questions, ask for all of the information, and seek second opinions if you think you need one, whether the results be good or bad. Follow your instincts. You know yourself better than the doctor. And find a doctor who will be your partner and communicate and not just dictate.
And find a way to get some of the yearly tests. It's worth the peace of mind. Most of us do it for our critters. Now do it for yourselves! :love:
And yes, I have a Last Will and Testament and a Living Will. Both are simple, but will do for the time being. And these have been notarized. I might even send a copy to my brother and also provide him the data he needs to process the estate should something happen.
Thank You! And thanks Richard for writing this original thread! :D :love:
BTW, Richard! I was eating chocolate while writing this post! Yummy! :D
Anne
I don't usually ask for things but.....
And it does not involve CHOCOLATE!
Please go for all your annual tests, prostate, mammograms, blood and x-rays.
Don't hesitate! Don't put them off and don't think any ailment 'will go away' on it's own.
The next thing is to If you have an idea as to what you want to do with your possessions after you depart the planet-get your things in order.
It's sounds morbid but it's probably the best for everyone that you know and love.
-----------
Medicine is WAY more advanced now that it ever has been -some discomfort now is better than any pain and complications you or your loved ones may encounter later on.
Do it for yourselves and your loved ones.
Thanks.