Alcohol

Saturday, 2 October 2010

finally the definative "I was unwell" post

This Monday 27/09 I collapsed again.
This time in the PRUH after being admitted for feeling dizzy again.
I was kept in until Thursday 30/09 yesterday.

Facts
I did not have a heart attack. My heart is fine all the tests prove this.
It was thought I had a heart problem
As there was a twenty point difference with the B/P in my left and right arms.

It is believed I had an allergic reaction,
Evident as an angry rash to legs arms and torso,
To what we do not know for as far as I know
I am allergic to nothing whatsoever.

This reaction caused my blood pressure to start to fall
And as I was on multiple medications to control my B/P
It dropped like a stone on steroids,
Causing panic all round and with the arm differences serious panic.

So I have spent three days in CCU.
A couple of other minor problems have been identified
And are being dealt with as an out patient.

The Future
I am consuming nil alcohol and want to continue this till Christmas.
I am making serious changes to a healthier lifestyle,

Being in a Cardiac ward certainly changes your view on life.
 
 
Les

1 comment:

  1. It sounds as tho you've had a miserable and rather puzzling time. I'm glad to read that yu're through the worst of it and on the mend. Cutting out the booze is a good idea to help your system settle down. All the best.

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