DJ360 6,728 Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Struggling a bit to be honest. Feeling very tired very easily. A few irregular or prolonged rapid heartbeats and slight dizzy spells Despite my flippant denials, Mrs Col seems to have noticed something too and is treating me with 'Kid Gloves'. Was all set to go help a friend move some bits of heavy kit about when Mrs Col said she didn't want me doing that 'while I wasn't well'. Got an appt' with my Doc soon so I'm sure we'll sort it out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,599 Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Hope your health problems will soon be sorted, Col. Take it easy... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,728 Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Thanks Margie, I'm sure it's nothing much. Will see what the Doc says. Col Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 655. Did you just read what Ben said on another thread, Dave? . He's got a clean bill of health! That's great but if he feels like a teenager he'll be out chasing the birds again. Somebody better hide his Liberty bodice. Lol. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,152 Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Funny you should say that Loppy............bumped into a Lady this morning who was part of our crowd in the 60s,we sat and had a 'natter' in the Doc's waiting room...........she told me never got married,right man never came along,.....told her i Married 3 times,.......and with a straight face said.......''yes thought you would''............lovely well preserved lady.........but didnt know how to take her comment........when we parted she also said...''see you in 40 years then''..........lol 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 #658 col I hope all goes well col, it looks as if you could be offered a ECG again to see what's going on with your heartbeat. I imagine the dizzy spells could be the irregular beat or maybe Ectopic beats. If you have this problem, it doesn't take much to kick it into over drive. I know that in my case, over indulging (as I did last Tuesday, fish and chips and a cake) made my AF a lot worse, plus ectopic beats every 5/6 beats. A couple of days on a sensible diet and the AF doesn't go away, but is less alarming. Awaiting to hear that the doc gets you sorted out quickly. Best wishes col. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,152 Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Back on right topic Carnie............................'along the mountain track' 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 #660 You see, our Ben, someone had you sussed all those years ago! Female intuition...never fails! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,599 Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Carni and Ben, that song always reminds me of my dad. When I was at school we learnt it in German and I was singing it at home to my dad. "Mein vater war ein wandersmann". He said surely that wasn't the word for 'father' because it sounded a bit rude! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 #655 That would be an awful lot of thumbs, Chulla, even if they all only contributed one each! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,152 Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 In answer to carnie on the wrong thread.............yes i do feel lucky,.........ive abused my body over the years and i'm amazed i'm still here,...........two major life threatening illnesses........now hopefully over..........plus big emotional stress.......thru loss of people........still smoke but alot less and trying to find the 'will power' to knock it on the head.(don't need telling).still enjoy a wee drink but not so often..........the mad thing is most days i feel like i did at 40............hopefully when the good Lord takes me.......it'll be sudden.........playing football or making love.......lol. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 #666 Just couldn't help noticing the number of your post, Ben!! Beast! Besides, there are all those deprived females who haven't even met you yet so you can't shuffle off for an early bath, Ben. It just wouldn't be fair on them! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,152 Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 I know Jill............poor things..................lol. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 Good news from our old friend, Catfan. His laser eye treatment has been a success! Excellent result. Perhaps he'll see his way to adopting another moggie one of these days! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 You should send him one over, Jill. You know he won't be able to resist it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,728 Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Carni # 658. Many thanks Carni. It all seems to have settled down a bit but I really struggled at the Bristol Hi Fi Show on Friday. Stairs, and the walk to and from the station were a real struggle. Partly just my achey old knees, but I also just felt 'whacked'. Doc's appt is on Friday. We'll see what he says but my money is just on a bit of a 'wobble'. Col Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Been taking the Levothyroxine pills for 6 days now. They're so tiny I dread dropping one on the carpet because I'd never find it again! So far, not noticed any difference but then we all know that although patience is a virtue, it isn't one of mine! Having read just about everything there is to read on the net about hypothyroidism, I've decided I'm fortunate not to have the exact opposite...hyperthyroidism. Don't like the sound of treatment for that one little bit. Radioactive iodine! They didn't give you that did they, Ben? Must make you glow in the dark! Of the two problems, I'd rather have the one I've got. Always something to be thankful for if you look hard enough! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moody cow 87 Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Takes a while to notice a difference when first taking levothyroxine. They are very tiny tablets.and you do worry you might lose one. i was started on 50 micro grams. But a while ago after blood tests to check on right dosage now on 75 micro grams a day.which has ended up being 2 tablets a day to make up the 75 micro grams.( one being 50 micro grams. And one being 25 micro grams) . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 #673 Thanks, moody cow. I'm currently on 50 micro grams. I just don't have much patience. Always expect immediate results! This is probably a wake up call. People have been telling me to slow down for years. I don't listen. Now my body is doing it for me! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,152 Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Jill #672.................no jill did'nt give it me,.............ive always glowed in the dark anyway................lol. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Of course you have, our Ben. You're a star! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,728 Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 Re: #656. Update. Saw Doc this morning and described the waking up with rapid heartbeat. Also the sudden extreme tiredness at times, breathlessness etc. He mentioned a couple of things as possibilities but we agreed best not to speculate too much without hard evidence. I'm not especially worried and it could all just be a natural progression due to age and my iffy old Ticker. Just want to know what's going on and put it right if poss. So, more bloods, a 72 hour ECG and a Cardiology Appt in late April. Col Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,119 Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 Well I've just returned from the doctor's in a worse state than when I went and I only went to collect a prescription. It was pouring so I parked nearest the door next to a muddy patch where I fell full length. I queued at the counter, covered in mud from head to toe, and no one batted an eyelid. I know I'm usually a bit scruffy so I suppose it was just accepted. When I got home I got a roasting for "coming back in that state!" Just not my day. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,599 Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 I've always had a picture of you in my head (didn't want to write 'mental picture') and it was of a smart, dapper bloke, Phil, certainly not scruffy. I expect you scrub up well, though? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,119 Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 Well I have just been forced to buy a suit for my son's wedding at the end of the month plus a tie and some shoes so, yes, for one day only I will be the very epitome of sartorial elegance. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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