I bullied my way into a third series Heart test/lab (not easily granted) & received results today. My original diagnosis was that of a highly unusual & INCURABLE Heart disease 'Cardiomyopathy' & a condition 'Sinus Tachycardia' both deadly & possibly hereditary (Father). Today I am approx 5% below 'perfect' Heart function. I do NOT have a Disease/Condition or fall into Sudden Death risk. I ''HAVE A COMPLETELY NORMAL HEART.'' What I DID have was ''Stress Cardiomyopathy'' aka ''Broken Heart Syndrome'' (cute right?) Me: ''WHAT THE FUCK?!'' Cardiologist: "YOU MAY HAVE HAD A HEART ATTACK & DIDN'T KNOW IT BECAUSE YOU WERE SO ILL OR AT THE LEAST THE SAME SYMPTOMS OF A LEGIT HEART ATTACK.'' What is this Syndrome that mimics the incurable disease? I will tell you friends......
Something so traumatic and stressful both emotionally & physically happened to me that my Heart was ''shocked'' it went into near ''arrest'' causing severe tissue inflammation strangling valves, lack of oxygen & blood flow to my body and if not caught, medicated/treated I would be long dead this Summer. In lamens terms..... A HEART ATTACK but not from blockages (typical) but from ''extreme unusual stress to the Heart''.
This Syndrome unlike my original diagnosis had no long term damage to my ticker but my life is forever changed. I will be on medications for a long while (nasty side-effects) but to ensure this doesn't happen again.
I was told I could die and nearly did...... I felt like it.
Today I am ''Normal.''
5 months with a time bomb in my chest & I am finally ok.
The Doctor took a good look into my eyes & told me that if I do not lower my over all stress that I can get sick again. He advised a complete career change, this is a hard pill to swallow.
How does a 32 year old non smoker/19 yr non meat eater/active/non drug user have a Heart Attack?
DEPRESSION. ANXIETY. LOSS. ILLNESS. MAJOR NOSE/SINUS SURGERY. SLEEP DEPRIVATION. PRESSURE TO SUCCEED.
LACK OF SUPPORT. FEAR. ....
This has altered every fiber in my body and soul.
My life has forever changed. Again.
9 comments:
On one hand this is fantastic news...Now....much thinking and decision making must occur...Life is trying to tell you there is something you were ment to do...?And....it is not what you were doing ! Unbelievable though what you were put thru.....
Wow Kelly that's very good news. yes career/life change. It happens. We don't always like what is happening to us but in the 'bigger picture' it's often the best thing that happens to us. It's just time to brainstorm. Time to think about what induces a calming feeling inside you instead of what makes your push and fight. Usually it's right under our nose but too obvious to notice. I am super happy at your condition improving. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Reinvention is the invention of the mother of invention.... I don't know what I just said, but what I'm saying is...without resistance there is no art... I just know this will breath more art into you...can't wait to see!
I'm glad you're on your way to better health! I've been sending all good thoughts your way!!!!
Kassir~
Keleigh, wow, that is simply unbelievable and truly a cautionary tale. I am so glad you are on the mend. Now don't run away back to the left coast till we get to see your healthy face. :) xo
Keleigh, I am solo happy to hear you are doing better!!
I know we are not as close as many of your friends but I do cherish the friendship we have. You are an awesome human being and the world would be at a great loss without you.
If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to ask.
I will always be a good friend to you.
~ Syd
Damn auto-correct...
It's supposed to say soooo... not solo
This may post twice because it gave me an error this first time. But here I go again. ;)
OMG! I am happy for you and proud of you. I have seen you overwhelmed so many times by medical issues and what not and you just keep pushing back. You overcome. The next steps may be hard but they could be interesting. Good luck darling! xo, Aleisha
Sweety you stay strong and im glad your on the right track......Your Boobies look hot no matter by themselves or with those EKGs on em!!
Muah!!!
xo
THANK YOU MY FRIENDS.
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