This really isn't a post asking for advice, nor is it some random rant about something petty I'm just itching to get off my chest; it's just a post about something that's really got me worried and I need to talk about it. My father went to the doctor today because he's been feeling ill the last couple of weeks. He did the usual tests and he also had an EKG done and it didn't turn out well. The doc basically said the EKG sucked (his heart doesn't look to well) and that he was scheduled to go to a cardiologist tomorrow afternoon and that they were running more blood tests. His blood pressure was also up and it looks like it's been rather high for some time because it's done some damage to his left eye (which explains why he's been having trouble with it). I'm worried about my Dad (he's only 46)...
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Just need to talk
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It is worrying, but it's good that a problem is being recognised now, and not after a bad heart attack.
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Hugs hon. Sorry to hear that. It's an echo, but glad to know that he found it before a heart attack.Medicine (be it surgery or just meds) are pretty good at helping with heart issues, as long as he fallows the "rules".Hope all goes well. We're here for you. Holler if you need.
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Ineligible is right, at the very least, it is a good thing to recognize potential medical risks early. Modern cardiology is so advanced and if your father is able to make the lifestyle changes that his doctors will likely suggest, he should be able to get through this alright. Hope everything works out for all of you. The best thing you can do is support him in complying with whatever his doctors recomend.
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awww hon i would be worried too but he is in safe hands and his condition is now being monitored which can only be a good thing cuddles
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I'm sorry to hear that honey :frowning: I'm sure he will be okay and its good that they found it sooner rather than later. *loves*
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BIG HUGS I'd be worried to cutie, I have to echo what Ineligible and Angel said. You know I am always here for you if you need someone to talk to more hugs
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Like everyone else here said, it is good they are looking into it now. big hugs Let us know how everything goes with his tests.
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it's true, identifying the problem is the most important step.
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Well they said that it's not a blockage in the arteries, but there is a problem with the electrical firing of his heart. He's going back tomorrow for more testing.
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I won't even bother giving my opinion on this. Who knows what the reaction would be this time...
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if your not going to give an opinion, why would you respond to say so?[
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Oh, that is good news Katie. He may perhaps just need a pacemaker??? That is a pretty simple procedure.
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Wow. IN a way your dad was just handed a gift.I hope and pray he's the type to follow Dr.'s orders. If he does, I'm betting you'll have Daddy around for a long time.
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well he went back to the docs to see what his blood test looked like and he's boarder line diabetic (runs in his family, both parents had it and his sister was just diognosed with it), his blood pressure is back to normal after being on medication for just two days, and his cholesteral is rather high and he's been put on medication for that. We'll find out what the other blood test/x-rays look like next wensday; I have faith that it's going to be okay. He'll get better. We're all going to make a life style change, and we'll get through this as a family. What needs to be done will be done.
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> see what his blood test looked like and he's boarder line diabetic
How does you tell if one is diabetic by a blood test? A high A1C or something?
And explain what you mean by border-line diabetic
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They measure his blood sugar through a series of test (what test exactly, I don't know).It means he doesn't have full blown diabetes, but if he doesn't make radical life style changes now he will in the near future.
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Just make sure he follows the docs guidelines. My grandma had some heart issues a while ago and was told to stop smoking... whats the first thing she does? Smoke. I honestly wouldnt feel too terribly hurt if she croked and I dont want you to have to feel like that.
