Re: Leg this morning - Tommie

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

When the doc did the RHC he did use some numbing medicine for the site and gave

me Versed and Zofran. I was so exhausted from being sleep deprived for the

previous 4 days, I conked right out. I don't remember anything about the

procedure, except seeing a big orange hose coming from my neck and turning my

head for him to the left side. And that's all I remember. I don't even remember

what time he gave me the Versed, but I know I didn't wake up till 3:30 in the

afternoon. I got 3-4 hrs sleep at least. lol I sure needed it. Yes, the fluid

build up will cause great difficulty breathing, but when I'm already having

difficulties, it's hard to notice anything more unless it is great and really

stands out there to grab your attention. But there was enough fluid to cause the

test to be inconclusive.

I can't imagine having to do what you did and push against the doc. I would have

been so scared. They'd have to give me Valium or Versed, lol well not Versed as

that knocks me out and he only gave me 1mg. I was shocked at how it knocked me

out.

I can sure see why everyone would think you should hate cats and not want to be

around them. But I totally understand your point, it flat wasn't the cats fault.

We all would have done the same thing if we couldn't get air. Natural recourse,

PANICK and attack. lol

I'm so sorry to hear how bad your pain is today. Hugs! You can't get out of

all of these activities today? Will your family not understand that you are just

not well and can't make it this time? OR can you just go for a few minutes to

make an appearance and leave? By doing this today, it's just going to cause your

pain to be more elevated. I would be very apt to stay home if I were you. Just

my humble opinion. I just hate to see you hurting so bad. And the pain you are

experiencing sounds so very horrid. The stimulation from the crowds alone is

going to cause great tension and the pain to elevate. Then add all the others

stimuli to that and oh my, you are going to be a horrible mess tomorrow or even

by this evening. Please try to take it easy, the best you can anyway.

Hugs and love,

Tommie

~ Leg this morning - Tommie

Good morning -

My goodness, thanks for all the information on PH. I had no idea and

had never heard of it until now. For the heart cath, are you awake for

that? Do they numb the area? I ask because a number of years ago I had

SVT (Supraventricular tachycardia) and had to have a cardiac ablation.

Actually have had 2 of those. They passed a cath through my groin and

my neck (jugular) to thread to the heart to " cauterize " the extra

passage ways in my AV node which was causing the rapid heartbeat. When

they did my neck, I was wide awake as they needed me to push against the

doctor's hand in order to make the vein stand up better. And I remember

it hurting really bad! I was then put out for the other ones to be

passed so I don't know what they feel like but I remember not liking the

jugular. They didn't numb it at all either though.

With the fluid that had built up, does that also cause difficulty

breathing? And what were your symptoms of the PH? Sorry for all the

questions, I just am interested in learning more.

As for my cat bite, yup it's all from a cat bite. I get that reaction

from most people. When I was in the hospital, the woman that cleaned my

room said " what happened to you? " When I told her about it, she said

cats are evil, do you have any of them at home? " When I replied that I

had 2 of them at home, she insisted that I get rid of them since they

are nothing but evil. I had to laugh. Like I said I never blamed the

cat. It didn't know what else to do because he was having a hard time

breathing. Unfortunately the owner ended up finding out that he bit me

because the cat was not up to date on his Rabies vaccine. So they

needed her permission to test the cat for Rabies and explain to her why.

I was really upset about that since I really did NOT want her to know

about it!

Ok, so this morning my leg is really painful. I didn't sleep too well

last night. It was one of those nights that whenever I moved, it caused

a great deal of pain. When I got up, I have horrible sharp pains in my

upper thigh area. The bottom half of my leg (below the knee) has that

tight feeling that I feel so commonly. Actually last night I felt that

tight feeling in my left ankle, so it went into the other leg a little

bit. I am just really tired of this. I ended up not taking the

Gabapentin last night because I just didn't want to go through what I

did the night before in case it was the med causing it.

We are leaving later this morning to go to my FIL for his birthday

party. I am not looking forward to it since I don't like being around a

lot of people when I hurt. I am just not the social butterfly I used to

be. Then we have to stop at my MIL house and my mom's house as well.

So it is going to be a very long day! Not looking forward to it at all!

I hate to have that attitude about it but I just don't want to go,

especially with the pain.

I hope that you have a great day!

.

[Guest guest]

,

I've stopped going with my husband some of the times he goes to see his parents.

I hate to get out of that, but with how bad it makes the pain, he understands.

It sounds like you were obligated. I hope you won't be in awful pain when you

come back.

It sounds like the thing with your leg is spreading. Are you still dead set

against going to the emergency room? This sounds like a case for Dr. House.

LOL (Sorry. Just popped into my head. Sometimes I wish he would diagnose me

with some curable illness!)

Chelle

[Guest guest]

I am going to make this short since we just got home not too long ago,

but yes I ended up going. I knew my husband more than anyone would be

mad if I didn't go. I did sit with my leg elevated most of the time but

man it hurt. I couldn't see any swelling up until this point in the

leg, but today I could. I also had some real burning sensations in my

leg. I just wish I had an answer. After my FIL house, we went to my

MIL and went swimming. The pool actually helped the tight feeling

although only for about an hour. It was at least an hour that I didn't

have to have that sensation. Still had the shooting pains.

So, I am headed off to bed as I am wiped out! Thanks again for your

concern. I think I am going to call the doctor tomorrow and push a

little. This is only getting worse and I don't want to deal with it

anymore.

Re: Leg this morning - Tommie

Hi ,

You can't get out of all of these activities today? Will your family

not understand that you are just not well and can't make it this time?

[Guest guest]

I did have to go or I know my husband would have been really pissed off!

It was better for me just to go instead of not going and hearing him

complain about it. I don't think I have gotten him to the point yet

that he fully understands what I am going through on a daily basis.

I am in a world of hurt. I ended up going swimming for a short time at

my MIL house. The pool did help my leg a bit for about an hour. But

it's bad again. I had my husband drive home (I drove there) as my leg

just really hurt even driving. So I think I'll be calling the doctor

tomorrow.

Today I had some serious burning sensations in my leg, then tingling in

my calf and around to the shin. When I was showing my husband where the

tingling as on my leg, as soon as I stopped touching the area, it felt

like I was still touching it. Very odd. Things are definitely getting

worse and not better!

Dr. House is welcome here anytime :-)

Re: Leg this morning - Tommie

,

I've stopped going with my husband some of the times he goes to see his

parents. I hate to get out of that, but with how bad it makes the pain,

he understands. It sounds like you were obligated. I hope you won't be

in awful pain when you come back.

[Guest guest]

,

Get some rest! I'm glad you made it through the day of events. And glad you got

some relief from the pool. Please post tomorrow and let us know what your doc

says after you hear back from them.

Sweet dreams! Hugs,

~Tommie~

www.myspace.com/tommiejj

PH, CFS, FMS, Diabetes, Sleep Apnea, Restless Leg Syndrome

Don't waste energy second-guessing what you're missing or

what can go awry. If you put enough energy into doubt,

something will undoubtedly go wrong.

Instead, focus on the positive possibilities with a hopeful attitude.

Re: Leg this morning - Tommie

Hi ,

You can't get out of all of these activities today? Will your family

not understand that you are just not well and can't make it this time?

[Guest guest]

hi hether i know how you feel i have ben tryin for 7 years to convince my wife i

have a leg problem and i hert 24/7 and will have to take pain meds the rest of

my life she just dose not understand donnieKY

Re: Leg this morning - Tommie

,

I've stopped going with my husband some of the times he goes to see his

parents. I hate to get out of that, but with how bad it makes the pain,

he understands. It sounds like you were obligated. I hope you won't be

in awful pain when you come back.