Rita's test results

Having had a "panic attack" for no known reason doc sent me for an ECG and blood tests.

My cholesterol came back at 7.3 which is a bit high, but for 6 months I've been controlling my food intake so they might put me on statins to help reduce.

My blood pressure has been quite high too so today I start a course of tablets to lower that. They make you wee more so I'll take that at teatime not want that when I'm on driving lessons!

I did open my ECG results on the bus but I waited for the doctor's view. It says clearly I could have a heart attack........hmmm.
I'm quite a calm person. not really a stressful job, certainly not physically demanding but I am overweight and I'm thankful I have begun to address that, mainly to help my knees.

In my favour, I don't smoke or drink, do not take in extra salt and show no signs of chest pain or breathing difficulty so I'm deemed low risk.

The ECG is going to a specialist to see if drugs can help.
My father had heart problems but lasted 'til 72 but it was heart related surgery which contributed to his demise.

I'm ok about my results, I am 55 and needed an MOT. I would rather have a heart condition than a lot of things.

Can anyone else relate to these findings?

Sounds as though you're doing all the right things - to be honest I've been on tablets for high blood preaaure for ages now.  You just make sure you follow instructions, we want you around for along time Rita

sue has been on a course of blood presure tablets and they do what they say on the tin she had to make a dash for the loo on the lgt . after the course was finished she has tests every six mts and so far has not had to go back on to them

well Rita, it could be a lot worse,  but now you have this info, you can address the issues,  as  i also have problems with the weight department, i wish you luck, its one thing to lose it and another to keep it off.  if you ever find the secret, let me know.      i have blood pressure tablets,  cant say that they make me wee anymore, (may be we should do a poll on this ! )       may i wish you, health, wealth, and happines,  and enjoy life.   in other words. dont worry  x

The Lord and I have a pact. If I'm good, when I do go to Heaven he will let me down for 3 days each August. What would I come back as?

A BEE of course    

I've always thought that there's absoltuely no point in having any tests unless you're prepared to take notice of the results and do something about it. From what you say, you're doing precisely the right things, so "Well done you!" Personally I have no experience of any of the symptoms/medication that you have, however Mrs. J. has been on blood pressure tablets for a couple of years now, with no effect on her "waterworks." You're also right when you say that there's a lot worse things to have wrong with you.
I firmly believe we all have something in every one of us that's our weak point, and when it gets triggered, we get ill. For some it's serious, for some, it's a warning. Sounds like this is your warning, Rita, so carry on doing the right thing and I'll see you at LGT 2039!!

All the best,


Richard.

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Rita, so carry on doing the right thing and I'll see you at LGT 2039!!

All the best,


Richard.

Can you picture us all in our 80s still doing Grand Tour. There would have to be a prize for best mobility ideas. I can see Terry with a zimmer frame up and down the prom!

It'll be good - I'm going to ask him to fit a Cooper engine in my mobility scooter!

See you in a couple of weeks,


R.

We might just make the Saturday night cruise.