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Anyone ever had a heart attack?

Black DiamondBlack Diamond Posts: 25,107
edited November 2011 in All Encompassing Trip
Feels like I am the only one... especially at my age. A little young for it...

Wondering what permanent changes you had to make in your lifestyle... what meds work... how bad you feel from blood pressure meds... blood thinners...
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  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 37,941
    Recently had a full physical including EKG. The EKG revealed a past heart event, unsure how bad or what it was exactly. Likely while high on crack. Believe I know which night too. Having said that , I'm incredibly fortunate that otherwise I'm healthy. BP is normal, cholesterol is within normal ranges. Frankly I'm stunned , given how I lived previous to getting sober.

    So to answer your question BD, I've done nothing specific related to my "event".

    You WILL develop whatever new habits wil benefit not just your heart but other health aspects as well.
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  • Black DiamondBlack Diamond Posts: 25,107
    mickeyrat wrote:
    Recently had a full physical including EKG. The EKG revealed a past heart event, unsure how bad or what it was exactly. Likely while high on crack. Believe I know which night too. Having said that , I'm incredibly fortunate that otherwise I'm healthy. BP is normal, cholesterol is within normal ranges. Frankly I'm stunned , given how I lived previous to getting sober.

    So to answer your question BD, I've done nothing specific related to my "event".

    You WILL develop whatever new habits wil benefit not just your heart but other health aspects as well.
    Wow :shock:
    Well glad there were no major side effects...
    My energy level has been destroyed.
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  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 37,941
    Black Diamond wrote:
    mickeyrat wrote:
    Recently had a full physical including EKG. The EKG revealed a past heart event, unsure how bad or what it was exactly. Likely while high on crack. Believe I know which night too. Having said that , I'm incredibly fortunate that otherwise I'm healthy. BP is normal, cholesterol is within normal ranges. Frankly I'm stunned , given how I lived previous to getting sober.

    So to answer your question BD, I've done nothing specific related to my "event".

    You WILL develop whatever new habits wil benefit not just your heart but other health aspects as well.
    Wow :shock:
    Well glad there were no major side effects...
    My energy level has been destroyed.
    it will come back. just stay off the smokes!!!! It takes time bud. relax a while and enjoy the time with your family.
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  • vedderlover1vedderlover1 Posts: 178
    first of all, happy to hear you are on the mend!! here's to a speedy, healthy recovery and a long life :)
    i have not had a heart attack. but, i have been having chest pains for a long time, more than six months, so i finally asked my doctor about them (they are not in the center of my chest-they are to the left around my breast). they did an ekg, and it was abnormal. i was referred to a cardiologist, so 3 days before my 36th bday next week, that's what i get to do, woo-hoo! the doc said that the ekg wasn't too concerning, but because of my family history, which is pretty bad when it comes to heart issues, they want me to see a specialist. i'm a little nervous-nervous enough to be trying to quit smoking, which is really hard. but i am trying, and have cut down signifigantly. i am not even a heavy smoker (i don't even know what qualifies as that to be honest, but i don't go through a pack a day or anything like that), but i have been smoking off and on for years so obviously i am concerned. so, i am chewing alot of gum and trying to figure out what else there is to do in the car while on long drives lol...
  • Black DiamondBlack Diamond Posts: 25,107
    vedderlover1 wrote:
    first of all, happy to hear you are on the mend!! here's to a speedy, healthy recovery and a long life :)
    i have not had a heart attack. but, i have been having chest pains for a long time, more than six months, so i finally asked my doctor about them (they are not in the center of my chest-they are to the left around my breast). they did an ekg, and it was abnormal. i was referred to a cardiologist, so 3 days before my 36th bday next week, that's what i get to do, woo-hoo! the doc said that the ekg wasn't too concerning, but because of my family history, which is pretty bad when it comes to heart issues, they want me to see a specialist. i'm a little nervous-nervous enough to be trying to quit smoking, which is really hard. but i am trying, and have cut down signifigantly. i am not even a heavy smoker (i don't even know what qualifies as that to be honest, but i don't go through a pack a day or anything like that), but i have been smoking off and on for years so obviously i am concerned. so, i am chewing alot of gum and trying to figure out what else there is to do in the car while on long drives lol...
    Thanks man... Yeah I went cold turkey (I smoked way more than a pack) and it's been 6 weeks... Can't see myself picking it up after that scare...
    Hopefully you caught on to something early... and meds can handle it...
    Good luck and if you have any cardiologist or question about the meds... don't hesitate...
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  • iamicaiamica Posts: 2,628
    Black Diamond wrote:
    Thanks man... Yeah I went cold turkey (I smoked way more than a pack) and it's been 6 weeks... Can't see myself picking it up after that scare...

    :thumbup:

    I have not had a heart attack, but a friend of mine had one and was told that if she didn't stop smoking, she would definitely have another one, and soon. She quit, and lived for a very long time after that. So kudos, Black Diamond, for kicking the habit!
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  • PontikasPontikas Posts: 210
    eat only fruit and vegetables. people don't need "medicine". good food is medicine.
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  • dcfaithfuldcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    Pontikas wrote:
    eat only fruit and vegetables. people don't need "medicine". good food is medicine.

    :thumbup:

    Adam, I can't say I have had one, but I am very glad to hear you're recovering well. Keep up the good work on not smoking and staying healthy.
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  • Black DiamondBlack Diamond Posts: 25,107
    Pontikas wrote:
    eat only fruit and vegetables. people don't need "medicine". good food is medicine.
    Cut way back on the meats...
    Have not had red meat since the incident... a little chicken and lots of fish...
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  • Green CircleGreen Circle Posts: 5,192
    in a nutshell...

    1. Start off light cardio..slowly work your way up to harder stuff....

    2. heart healthy cook book (I have one from the AHA...I'll send it this weekend)

    2a. Use the Heart Healthy Cookbook. ;)

    3. Monitor your blood pressure. (I have a machine...I'll send that along too) Keep a log
    bring it with you to the docs on check ups.

    4. Talk to Kara's mom (will include the phone number in with the stuff) I'll tell her that you'll be calling.

    and, as much as it pains me to say it ,... 5. Cut back on the alcohol...(jesus did I really just say that...I feel like I just cheated on my best friend, lol)
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  • Black DiamondBlack Diamond Posts: 25,107
    Green Circle wrote:
    in a nutshell...

    1. Start off light cardio..slowly work your way up to harder stuff....

    2. heart healthy cook book (I have one from the AHA...I'll send it this weekend)

    2a. Use the Heart Healthy Cookbook. ;)

    3. Monitor your blood pressure. (I have a machine...I'll send that along too) Keep a log
    bring it with you to the docs on check ups.

    4. Talk to Kara's mom (will include the phone number in with the stuff) I'll tell her that you'll be calling.

    and, as much as it pains me to say it ,... 5. Cut back on the alcohol...(jesus did I really just say that...I feel like I just cheated on my best friend, lol)
    Already got the Cookbook and have made 6 different things :mrgreen:
    And thanks man :D
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  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,549
    but you are not old for rocknroll.. :) .
    btw you can ask my ex girfriends,all has heart issues.. :mrgreen: ..
    loveya brother..!!!
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  • Black DiamondBlack Diamond Posts: 25,107
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    but you are not old for rocknroll.. :) .
    btw you can ask my ex girfriends,all has heart issues.. :mrgreen: ..
    loveya brother..!!!
    :lol::lol:
    Love ya too :mrgreen:
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  • CROJAM95CROJAM95 Posts: 9,796
    Wishing you all the best Adam, I was shocked when I heard this happen to you. Quitting smoking has been an on going battle for myself as well. It's harder to stop when Im boozing.

    Such a gross habit, should have listened to mom when she said never to pick up those fucking things.

    Sometimes it sux to hear the phrase " it happens for a reason"
    But maybe this will set you up for the back 9 of your life being smoke free ;)















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  • twisted thoughtstwisted thoughts Posts: 4,377
    I have not had a heart attack...however

    I cannot recommend this book enough.
    http://www.theeasywaytostopsmoking.com/books.aspx
    If your struggling w/ quitting smoking, please read this book.
    I quit March 2010 - was smoking at least 1 pack a day for the last 13 years or so...more on weekends or when drinking. (im only 28 so thats like half my life still!)

    I'll keep posting a link to this book until someone here actually reads it 8-)

    You can do it!!! Smoking and stress are so bad for you! Now, if i could just find a good book that would help me deal w/ the stress part, i'd have nothing to worry about.

    Congratulations on your progress on giving up the smokes so far Adam. Cold turkey is brutal! I applaud you :clap: But if you need help - read the book ;)8-)
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  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 37,941
    simple really. Eat more bacon. ;)
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  • CarolineSaysCarolineSays Posts: 345
    Sorry for butting in... ;)

    I've read nothing but sound advice so far. No experience with heart attacks but we went through a similar episode last year. Hubby has a chronic lung disease, he's 48 now. In Feb '10 things got so bad, he ended up in ICU for two weeks. I don't need to tell you that was a bit of an eye-opener... He had to cut out a lot of things and of course those were all the things that make life fun and interesting. He nearly slipped into a depression but we got him help for that.

    Keep in mind that changing your lifestyle is a process. Your body AND mind have to get used to this new situation. Especially in a case like yours, when you're "forced".

    *cliché ahead* :arrow: You've had a warning but you're still young (-ish ;) ). With a bit of perseverance your body will restore itself, your energy levels will be through the roof and you can ditch those meds.

    EDIT : ignore the bacon advice! :lol:
  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,412
    glad you're doing better, Adam!! :D we've still got a lot of shows to see, my friend!
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  • chimechime Posts: 7,838
    edited November 2011
    Just let me know if you need me to quiz my Pa again ;):mrgreen:

    Let's just say he didn't make huge life changes and we now how that went ... :(
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  • jamminpearlsjamminpearls Posts: 7,078
    No heart attack but i went into congestive heart failure and A-Fib last year,at the age of 30. Scary scary shit i hope all is well with u.
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  • theserialthrillatheserialthrilla Posts: 15,760
    just to be 100% clear here adam it had nothing to do with pippa or me coming over ..




    i blame al :lol:
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  • tremorstremors Posts: 8,051
    Best wishes Adam. I have no experience of heart issues, but I have had experience of life changing health problems, including having to take powerful and debilitating meds, where I've had to totally change my lifestyle, and really start to piece a new life together from the bottom up. It doesn't equate to your situation, but some parts might be similar.... It's a real challenge, but from these experiences I have become a firm believer in 'recovery' - in the amazing capacity for humans to recover, and adapt to a new routine. It was sometimes hard during that period for me to imagine that things were ever going to improve, but given time with the new regime, the support and morale of friends, family, music, taking things steadily...... things improved immeasurably over time. I wish you all the best right now.
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