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Author Topic: Rough Patch, but hope and new start  (Read 2380 times)

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Offline harleymc

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Rough Patch, but hope and new start
« on: August 05, 2024, 03:18:28 am »
First the rough...  I've been having fainting fits (syncope).1 hr blackouts been in and out of hospital multiple times. My Haemoglobin was ultra low and I now have a butch? Broken nose.

Oh I also .had flu A.

I've started at TAFE.(Community College) Doing a 6 month course in Health Care Administration hopefully a new career by Xmas.

At home at last, hooray!

Lots of love and virtual hugs to you all

Offline leatherman

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Re: Rough Patch, but hope and new start
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2024, 05:46:26 am »
omg! Sorry to hear that you've been having such a rough patch. How long have those blackouts been going on? Have the doctors been able to determine a cause? Here's hoping this problem is cleared up soon!!

Good for you on working towards furthering your education and looking to change professions. That could be a really great Christmas gift to yourself getting a new job! Congratulations and Best Wishes!!!!
leatherman (aka Michael)

We were standing all alone
You were leaning in to speak to me
Acting like a mover shaker
Dancing to Madonna then you kissed me
And I think about it all the time
- Darren Hayes, "Chained to You"

Offline Tonny2

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Re: Rough Patch, but hope and new start
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2024, 09:41:29 am »



                 ojo.         Hello there!… I am sorry you having pronouns. Hopefully you will be feeling better soon. Congratulations keeping yourself improving your life.… Hugs and please keep us posted.

Offline harleymc

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Re: Rough Patch, but hope and new start
« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2024, 08:50:10 pm »
Thanks Tonny  and Mike. A Little update,  my cardiologist want me to have a stent. I'm back to see him this coming Wednesday.

Still very shorts of breath and having dizzy spells.
Studies áre going ok.

I hope everyone Is well. Hugs

Offline Tonny2

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Re: Rough Patch, but hope and new start
« Reply #4 on: August 10, 2024, 09:51:25 pm »





                 ojo.             Great to hear that you’re feeling better. I’ve gone through that procedure, I have  one in my vein. Usually it is, nowadays, an easy procedure better than open heart surgery. Although when I had my procedure I had as used as a guinea pig, I did n’t remember how many residents (doctors in training) practice with me. Well, if I were you, I will follow the doctor’s advice… good luck and please keep us posted…hugs and we are here for you!!!

Offline J.R.E.

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Re: Rough Patch, but hope and new start
« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2024, 10:04:42 pm »
Hey there,..

Sorry to hear about your rough patch. Never having a stent placed in me, but at almost 73 years of age, I've known quite a few people over the years that have had that done.

Everyone I know, that has has that procedure done,were always surprised how much better they felt afterwords.

Be advised though, if you are not on blood thinners, you most likely will be placed on them. This is to avoid any possible clots, from forming around the newly  inserted stent. If you have a choice of blood thinners Eliquis ( Apixaban) is the best. I've been on it for a few years with no issues.

I am sure you will feel much better soon.

Hopefully any future rough patches will be far and few. Hang in there !

Ray

Current Meds ; Viramune / Epzicom Eliquis, Diltiazem. Pravastatin 80mg, Ezetimibe. UPDATED 2/18/24
 Tested positive in 1985,.. In October of 2003, My t-cell count was 16, Viral load was over 500,000, Percentage at that time was 5%. I started on  HAART on October 24th, 2003.

 UPDATED: As of April, 2nd 2024,Viral load Undetectable.
CD 4 @593 /  CD4 % @ 18 %

Lymphocytes,total-3305 (within range)

cd4/cd8 ratio -0.31

cd8 %-57

72 YEARS YOUNG

 


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