Feeling sad :o(

[Ditzy di]

Two weeks tomorrow I was admitted as an emergency to the coronary care unit! I have been having irregular heart beats since last July and have been getting really dizzy of late, I had been going to my Gp every couple of weeks and he kept telling me it was stress, I insited on my last visit that he refer me for a 24 hour test which he did for me, so I get my appointment for the test and pop upstairs from my department in the hospital to have it fitted, when the lady plugs it in it goes all mad and she asks me if i'm having a funny beat to which i said oh yes it's been like this all day! so she plugs me into an ECG machine which I nearly break as my heart is beating sooo fast up to 240 bpm!! so before i know it I'm in a ward with an Iv in my arm and having echo's and MRI's on me heart, I was bloomin scared!!
So it turns out I have Ventricular tachycardia this is the thing that is the cause for sudden death in young people such as myself!! so now I am off work and on strong beater blockers for life.
For some reason today it has really hit me how serious this is!
sorry ramble over I feel abit better now. x

[DysFunctional]

That is scary, your not much older than me
Takes ages for something like that to really sink in doesn't it.
Hope you start to feel better soon <*insert a hug here*>
xx

[Sherav]

Hi Ditzy

I fully understand your fears I too have a heart disorder that requires me to take enough pills that I rattle.

The positive thing is that they have now identified the issue and the beta's will regulate things so you can continue with a normal life.

Just remember that you have ppl out there praying for you and thinking about you every day.

Stress does nothing but drag you down - try to relax and focus on getting better.

Take care
Matthew

[Ditzy di]

Thanks Matthew I am in the process of applying for less stressfull jobs as I dont feel i can got back to me old one without strssing out!! wish me luck!!

[Deviant Magenta]

Oh my God! That is scary. I hope you find a different job that will suit you. X x x

[chowder]

dont add stress to yourself now. relax and be merry that as early as now you know what to do and prevent further danger to your heart. smile.

[patriciorip]

I'm so sorry Ditzy. I hope you can find a better job. And don't be worried about this issue, try to focus in enjoying what you have around you and you may help your heart and your mind. Best wishes...

[InkedAngel]

Soz not been around alot lately and only just seen this post, I hope ur ok, xx

[patriciorip]

Does anyone knows something about Ditzy? Is she allright?