Guest guest Posted December 8, 1999 Report Share Posted December 8, 1999 Medication for reducing water in the lungs (difficulty breathing) is furosemide. Sorry.Theo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 1999 Report Share Posted December 8, 1999 Theo - Furosemide really leaches the K out of your system. It's hard to believe that you do not have to take extra K when on this med. Your doctor seems to be rather so-so on such an important issue. I've gotten zapped in past years when my K level was to low. Yes - too much K is dangerous but you may need to take another blood test to determine your proper K level. These are only my opinions - please take them as such and the best to you - I am on my 6th year with a zapper and now that proper dosages of meds has been very important in my continuing good health... Best of Regards, Jim Theo1415@... wrote: > Thank you all for your input on the potassium and floromicide (?). I did as > you suggested and asked my doctor when I went in to see him on Monday. He > said I wasjust going to mention that and he sent me to the hospital for > bloodwork to determine my potassium. It was OK and so I don't need a > supplement. But what I wanted you all to know is that he said, if he gave me > a potassium supplement and I didn't need it, it is dangerous, In the same > way that if he didn't and I needed it it would be dangerous. In other words, > don't take it on your own. You have to have a test to determine if you do > or do not need it. You are really such wonderful people to share your > knowledge. I will continue to contribute whatever I can. Best regards from > Theo , Jr. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Was the salesman clueless? Productopia has the answers. > http://clickhere./click/1702 > > -- 20 megs of disk space in your group's Document Vault > -- docvault//?m=1 -- Danae & Jim 34 N Las Yucas Green Valley AZ 85614-2612 Between Tucson & Mexico in the Santa Cruz River Valley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 1999 Report Share Posted December 10, 1999 Thank you Pat Pulasky. I will talk to my doc about monitoring the potassium. You have a Polish name. My mother was Polish. I have some recipes of traditional Polish foods if you are interested in them. Let me know and I hope things continue well with your husband. Best regards, Theo , Jr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 1999 Report Share Posted December 16, 1999 So many of you were so helpful when it came to my discussion of my breathing problems. As I mentioned I am now on furosemide (forgive sp. don't have time to look it up). My cardiologist said all was well and attributed the breathing problem to two factors.. Water accumulation and my pulse rate. He has cut back my atenelol from 2 40 mg pills to one. He also said that my pulse rate, which is in the mid forties is too low, he wants it to be at least in the 50's. This is the reason for cutting back the atenelol. He says that should solve the breathing problem. Thought I'd let you all know. Best regards, Theo , Jr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2000 Report Share Posted January 2, 2000 New Year's greetings to all. I have a number of invitations to visit friends .... but somewhere in my experience, I think I have heard that altitude is not good for those of us with defibrillators ... I mean it won't hurt you, but one is not comfortable. A doc friend said that Steamboat, Colo. would be difficult. I have been invited to Mexico ... again 5000 feet. And to Katmandu again probably 7000. Santa Fe is also on the list. (MY GOD I " M. POPULAR) I don't know the altitude there. Does anyone have any experience with this? I sure as hell would like to go, but if I've gotta turn back and come home because of thin air, it won't be much fun. Good luck to all. Theo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2000 Report Share Posted January 2, 2000 Greetings - I've had a defib for 5 years and live at an altitude of 4,000 ft - I recently drove up to a mountain with an altitude of 9,000 ft. and went on a ski-lift. My main problem with this trip was trepidation. My own personal fears over the altitude with its thin air were tremendous. But In a short period of time, I was able to reason myself into calmness and convinced myself that nothing was going to happen ( much like Y2K). I finally relaxed and enjoyed myself. Santa Fe is nice at 7,000 ft and the expensive living there should take your mind off of any personal feelings you might have about altitude and thin air! While thin air can be a problem, I found that my own head was more of a problem! Regards, Jim Theo1415@... wrote: New Year's greetings to all. I have a number of invitations to visit friends .... but somewhere in my experience, I think I have heard that altitude is not good for those of us with defibrillators ... I mean it won't hurt you, but one is not comfortable. A doc friend said that Steamboat, Colo. would be difficult. I have been invited to Mexico ... again 5000 feet. And to Katmandu again probably 7000. Santa Fe is also on the list. (MY GOD I "M. POPULAR) I don't know the altitude there. Does anyone have any experience with this? I sure as hell would like to go, but if I've gotta turn back and come home because of thin air, it won't be much fun. Good luck to all. Theo. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Objects of desire at Miadora. Visit miadora.com for the finest selection in vintage watches, loose diamonds, designer and estate jewelry. Intriguing. Tempting. And extremely fine: Miadora provides upscale jewelry and gifts for today's modern men and women. 1/524/4/_/6079/_/946828436 -- Create a poll/survey for your group! -- vote?listname= & m=1 -- Danae & Jim 34 N Las Yucas Green Valley AZ 85614-2612 Between Tucson & Mexico in the Santa Cruz River Valley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2000 Report Share Posted January 2, 2000 I dont' think the problem with altitude is for folks with defibs. but most of us seem to have CHF and altitude can be a problem with that or with cardiomyopathy. In any case I'd check with my doc. Joe Theo1415@... wrote: > New Year's greetings to all. I have a number of invitations to visit friends > ... but somewhere in my experience, I think I have heard that altitude is not > good for those of us with defibrillators ... I mean it won't hurt you, but > one is not comfortable. A doc friend said that Steamboat, Colo. would be > difficult. I have been invited to Mexico ... again 5000 feet. And to > Katmandu again probably 7000. Santa Fe is also on the list. (MY GOD I > " M. POPULAR) I don't know the altitude there. Does anyone have any > experience with this? I sure as hell would like to go, but if I've gotta > turn back and come home because of thin air, it won't be much fun. Good luck > to all. Theo. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Objects of desire at Miadora. Visit miadora.com for the finest selection in vintage watches, loose diamonds, designer and estate jewelry. Intriguing. Tempting. And extremely fine: Miadora provides upscale jewelry and gifts for today's modern men and women. > 1/524/4/_/6079/_/946828436 > > -- Create a poll/survey for your group! > -- vote?listname= & m=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2000 Report Share Posted January 2, 2000 Theo: I have had my ICD for four years now and have been at altitudes above 6000 ft several times, most of the problems are fear. Give your body time to acclimate to the altitude and don't try to do too much stuff. The only symptoms I have had is a slight case of altitude sickness that went away within the first day. I recently went on a trip up to northern California and came back down through Reno and Lake Tahoe reaching altitudes of 8900 ft with no problems whatsoever. Gordon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2000 Report Share Posted January 3, 2000 Theo, I went to Santa Fe this summer with my family. It takes a day or so to adjust but if you move around slowly you will do just fine! We also went to Taos, New Mexico, I would NOT recommend that. It was extremely difficult to breathe there. Santa Fe is about 6000 feet above sea level. I come from sea level and did fine. I hope you go and have a great time. MGCSebring@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2000 Report Share Posted January 3, 2000 Hi Everyone and Happy New Year!!! Does anyone know anything about traveling with an ICD to Costa Rica??? (I'm thinking hospital, doctors, etc.) I have contacted Guidant, but have not received a reply. Thx f/any help...LeeRoush@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2000 Report Share Posted January 4, 2000 RE: Costa Rica, I would plan very carefully for a trip like that. I went on a cruise last spring and wouldn't you know that would be the time for a lead to go???? i ended up getting off the ship in Santo Domingo....no they couldn't deal with me or my ICD. Talk with your DR. and take a medical magnet with you so that if you have a problem you can " turn yourself off " if that is an option. With a lead that was causing many firings the magnet would have been a godsend. Your trip can be safe and very enjoyable if you are prepared for any potential problems. I have travelled many places with my ICD but you must be armed with information on what to do in the particular place you are going......talk to you doctor!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2000 Report Share Posted January 4, 2000 Lee, here is the name of a Doc in Costa Rica. Flory Virginia Cruz M.D. They are located in San . Phone number is 506-225-19-96. This Doc is the only one listed in the members section of the North American Society of Pacing and Ep. directory. I hope this helps. If you don't here from Guidant let me know and I will try Medtronic for you. > Re: digest > > Hi Everyone and Happy New Year!!! > Does anyone know anything about traveling with an ICD to Costa Rica??? > (I'm thinking hospital, doctors, etc.) I have contacted Guidant, but have > > not received a reply. Thx f/any help...LeeRoush@... > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Want to send money instantly to anyone, anywhere, anytime? > You can today at X.com - and we'll give you $20 to try it! Sign > up today at X.com. It's quick, free, & there's no obligation! > 1/332/4/_/6079/_/946948606 > > eGroups.com Home: / > - Simplifying group communications > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2000 Report Share Posted January 4, 2000 ...Thx, Think it is time to get off my butt and have some fun! Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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