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Title: Just for another topic... Post by Jim R on Sep 16th, 2002, 8:38pm Went and had an EKG today becasue I'm having some ankle swelling, fatigue, and a little shortness of breath. The neuro sent me over to my GP where they did the EKG whch showed a first degree AV block (conduction delay) - nothing too serious but is induced by the verapamil with possible help from the catapres...so they definitely won't let me go higher on the verap...but blood pressure was good so got the go-ahead to use Amerge next time (cardiologist said he had no problem with me using Amerge as long as I was on a calcium channel blocker and BP's were under control, which they are now). Said I'd just have to live with tehse symptoms until cycle over, as - I'm happy to say - it seems my CH's are coming under a bit better control fore the last 3 days (since my 6 hr KIP 9-10 a few days ago). Might still have the bad ones and a few breakthroughs, but this is much better than it was! ;D Wishing all of you the best and PFDAN's. Jim R |
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Title: Re: Just for another topic... Post by NancyMcFree on Sep 16th, 2002, 8:47pm Sounds like you are doing a tad bit better. That is great news. Hopefully this cycle will end soon. Post with the good news, I LOVE TO HEAR IT !!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Title: Re: Just for another topic... Post by Mastifflvr28 on Sep 16th, 2002, 8:54pm So glad to hear you are doing a bit better Jim, I hope you continue to do better and your cycle ends soon. Love, Mast |
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Title: Re: Just for another topic... Post by 2late on Sep 16th, 2002, 9:01pm Jim, i told you relief is on the way!! hope the beast is gettin' sick of you, good luck with the ticker, i have a slight heart condition also, no big deal. ...........2late |
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Title: Re: Just for another topic... Post by don on Sep 16th, 2002, 9:06pm Way to go Jim ! Deal with It! I dont state that sarcastically. I mean you do what every clusterhead needs to do, DEAL WITH IT. 6 hr KIP 9-10 is no piece of cake. That is a lesson in pain endurance. Did you quit work, apply for disability, etc. etc. Nope. You dealt with it. Kudos bud, kudos. |
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Title: Re: Just for another topic... Post by Jim R on Sep 16th, 2002, 9:06pm Thanks Guys! I though it high time we had a bit of GOOD NEWS! ;D ;D ;D ;D, don'tcha think?????!!!! - even if it's just one person's Mast welcome back to reality (PS - how was the IC up there in Canada?) 2late - you were right! Things a lookin up a bit. PFDAN's to ya bro. - Jim R |
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Title: Re: Just for another topic... Post by Jim R on Sep 16th, 2002, 9:11pm don - thanks. Fortunately, I don't have to work out of my home every day - I have my own little healthcare consulting business, so that makes things MUCH easier. Yup, don't want to go through a 6 hr. KIP 10 stint again anytime soon - pure unadulterated AGONY, but this level CH seems to be getting further and further apart, thank GOD. Hope you're doing well too and as always, wishing you PFDANs. - Jim R |
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Title: Re: Just for another topic... Post by Drk^Angel on Sep 16th, 2002, 9:47pm Glad to hear you're gettin' some control over the beast. Sorry that your body won't let ya go higher with the verap. Good luck! PFDAN........................ Drk^Angel |
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Title: Re: Just for another topic... Post by Karla on Sep 16th, 2002, 10:47pm Jim, Glad to hear your heart is going to pull through. Also, glad to hear that the dr. okd amerge. I am praying things get even better for you. Take care brother. Karla |
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Title: Re: Just for another topic... Post by Edna on Sep 16th, 2002, 10:50pm You right Jim, appreciate the "good news" and wishing you end the fight real soon. In the meantime, enjoy the pf moments in between! Keep us posted and good luck, EDNA |
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Title: Re: Just for another topic... Post by Charlie on Sep 17th, 2002, 12:21am You're sounding good Jim and isn't nice when the beast has to go into hiding? Good news. Charlie |
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Title: Re: Just for another topic... Post by Slammy on Sep 17th, 2002, 12:59am way to go Bro! I can't imagine going through 6 hours of anything ( except sleep)! ;D I'm fortunate that my worst demon dance only last 2 hours max... mostly around 45 minutes on the average....... I'm one of the lucky ones... Slammy 8) |
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Title: Re: Just for another topic... Post by Jim R on Sep 17th, 2002, 3:46am Thanks Everyone! Really appreciate all your good wishes and support. You know, when I get hit with these long CH's - you know, the 4-6 hr. deals, I wonder if I'm getting two or more back to back, with no break between...? I usually don't notice any lull during one, but it's possible I suppose. Yeah, I'm getting really encouraged. None waking me up for a few nights, none during the day, only a few minor shadows. I know enough not to declare victory over the beast yet and I know he can still rear his ugly head BIG TIME, but I am encouraged... My only sides from adding the catapres is the ankle swelling, a little short of breath on exertion, tiredness (boy, I'm even taking 2:00 pm siestas - something I would NEVER have done before! LOL!) and extreme dry mouth, but hey - these are minor for the relief it is affording! Best wishes and PFDANS to you all. Jim R |
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Title: Re: Just for another topic... Post by echo on Sep 17th, 2002, 8:06am Sorry to read you are going through a rough spell. Glad that you are starting to get relief. You may be stacking one on top of the other and not noticing the short intermission. It's happened to me in the past. 6 hrs straight -- you are most definately a fighter. Hang in the Jim. |
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Title: Re: Just for another topic... Post by Jim R on Sep 17th, 2002, 11:25am echo - thanks bro but don;t know how much of a fighter I am - I plowed myself full of percocet that day or never would have made it - nothing else was working - O2 didn't even touch it. Thank God they don't happen like that very often! And I might have spoken too soon this morning about not having any for a few days - got a mild one this am and sometimes that forshadows a rough day or night or even several successive days...guess I just have to take it hour by hour and keep my mouth shut until I have a loooong period of sustained relief. Hope you're still doing good. PFDANS to ya - Jim R |
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Title: Re: Just for another topic... Post by nancyc on Sep 17th, 2002, 11:41am So glad the beast is giving you a rest , bro...you have been in my prayers.. :Dnancyc |
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Title: Re: Just for another topic... Post by catlind on Sep 17th, 2002, 2:17pm on 09/17/02 at 00:59:46, Slammy wrote:
Geez Slammy, you can't imagine 6 hours of anything except sleep and you think you're lucky?!?!?! Too bad your wife isn't the lucky one in the family :P You're a slammy...what's up with no imagination beyond 6 hours of SLEEP :P Cat |
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Title: Re: Just for another topic... Post by echo on Sep 17th, 2002, 2:21pm Cat, if he's like the some of the male species the 2 - 5 minutes cause the 6 hours of sleep. |
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Title: Re: Just for another topic... Post by catlind on Sep 17th, 2002, 2:26pm Echo, that's from that really long named chemical that starts with a 'T' right?....the same one that eating a turkey dinner produces LOL Cat |
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Title: Re: Just for another topic... Post by echo on Sep 17th, 2002, 2:30pm Yea -- that's the one. ;) I personally don't have that problem -- I'm like the energizer bunny! ::) I have a feeling slammy's going to slap me over this one ;D |
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Title: Re: Just for another topic... Post by catlind on Sep 17th, 2002, 2:31pm ROFL ... back to batteries again, why is it whenever Slammy is part of a thread it ends up back to batteries!! LOL Cat |
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Title: Re: Just for another topic... Post by ChristineL on Sep 17th, 2002, 3:05pm Hey Jim............congrats and I hope you stay well. I have also been having good luck with the Verapamil and now we can both enjoy the beautiful New England autumn. You friend and neighbor Chris L |
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Title: Re: Just for another topic... Post by Slammy on Sep 17th, 2002, 3:06pm Careful... or I will combine this thread with the big "O" thread and really light this place up! ;D Quote:
I'm trying to understand the logic of this statement.... I don't need 6 hours to rack up enough "O's" for my wife to put her ass to sleep for a month! And with a smile to boot! :P Of course, I'm talkng about 6 consecutive hours... I don't even like playing a round of golf that long! Slammy 8) |
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Title: Re: Just for another topic... Post by echo on Sep 17th, 2002, 3:13pm Just got done reading the "O". Sure made the conference call I was on a hell of a lot more interesting. I hate it when I forget to put my headset on mute and laugh out loud. Waiting for the men in white to carry me away. |
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Title: Re: Just for another topic... Post by Slammy on Sep 17th, 2002, 3:19pm Quote:
You are exactly right, I am a Slammy... I don't need no stinkin 6 hours..... who do you think I am? Rudolf Fuckin Valentino? :D Slammy 8) |
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Title: Re: Just for another topic... Post by catlind on Sep 17th, 2002, 3:30pm Sheesh, so much for bantering, that wasn't much of a cum back from a Slammy :P Cat |
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Title: ;DRe: Just for another topic... Post by Slammy on Sep 17th, 2002, 3:50pm on 09/17/02 at 15:30:20, catlind wrote:
Ok... STFU , Meathead YOU! ;D How's that? :D Slammy 8) |
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Title: Re: Just for another topic... Post by ChristineL on Sep 17th, 2002, 4:05pm Sounds like you are more of a SLAM bam - thank you mame :o :o |
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Title: Re: Just for another topic... Post by echo on Sep 17th, 2002, 4:07pm Let the games begin. |
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Title: Re: Just for another topic... Post by catlind on Sep 17th, 2002, 4:11pm ROFL ... that's much better Slammy :) ChrisL....ROFL....glad to know I'm not the only one who's punny around here ;) Cat |
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Title: Re: Just for another topic... Post by ChristineL on Sep 17th, 2002, 4:14pm Hey Cat - for me 6 hours is a quickie. Haven't these guys ever heard of foreplay?????? Chris L |
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Title: Re: Just for another topic... Post by catlind on Sep 17th, 2002, 4:18pm Guess not Chris...Mebbe Slammy needs some viagra so he can play for 6 hours ;) (ducking) Cat |
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Title: Re: Just for another topic... Post by echo on Sep 17th, 2002, 4:24pm 6 hours!! Does Viagra last that long? That amount of time could put a serious hurt on ones joy prong. |
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Title: Re: Just for another topic... Post by Slammy on Sep 17th, 2002, 4:47pm You guys are soooo new!!!!!!!!! Quote:
not once did I say that I could not hang for 6 hours.....a Slammy doesn't need no fuckin viagra.. ;D Quote:
Chris..... here's a toy for you.... knock yourself out for 5 hours and call me up for the 6th.... :D Slammy 8) |
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Title: Re: Just for another topic... Post by echo on Sep 17th, 2002, 4:50pm Can I watch for the 1st five? |
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