About three weeks ago I went into the doctors to make sure everything was in working order before my insurance ran out. I was running late, and ended up jogging about a mile from my office to my apartment. From there, rushing out to the doctors (on the way, getting a mandatory court date for speeding, 40 mph in a 20 mph school zone). By the time I arrived I was pretty winded. To me, it was no surprise that my heart rate was a little fast and my blood pressure was a little high but my doctor was concerned and scheduled me to come in again to have the ole ticker checked.
I went to visit my doctor again on Monday, to make sure it was just the rushing around that got my heart rate up. Unfortunately my blood pressure was still pretty high even though I was extremely relaxed after having had fallen asleep in the lobby while waiting for my turn to come up.
It was determined that despite promising to make some life-style changes, I should take some tests. After being prodded with a needle, peeing in a cup, and having some sort of electrodes hooked up to me (EKG) it was concluded that I have had high blood pressure for at least a couple of years now. As a result, the chambers of my heart have expanded. Growing in order to hold a larger volume of blood. I’d like to think it was to hold a larger volume of love but my doctor discounted that theory. My heart has gained more muscle mass and grown to a size that is unsafe if I don’t to do something about it now!
Going on medication was my choice, but they strongly suggested I get on some immediately. Damn, I’m in my early thirties and I’m a certified old fart.
See, the good times are killing me.
What makes me feel even worse…. I went to 7-11 on the way home and got two cheese filled taquittos off the turning grease rack and a pack of Parliment Lights. You can fight your heart but your heart always wins.
And yes, I am freaking out about all this. But just a little bit.
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Holy Crap! I would be totally freaking out.
Oh k, i missed something …why is your insurance running out?
I’m with you on freaking out about all that. I have to go back for the re check on tuesday concerning my iron deficiency. i don’t think i should tell the doctor I fall asleep at bars all the time.
Okay, I think it is really strange that we blog about similar topics.
Wish you the best in getting this under control. And yeah–why is your insurance running out?
so, beers and brats when i get back? good.
easy does it heart-o.
and bonus points for taking care of shit before it becomes a problem.
Well, I gotcha beat. I’m going to start taking cholesterol medication and kidney medication in a few months to help with diabetes treatment, even though I’ve shown no signs of high cholesterol or kidney damage. And I’m only 25.
good lord. does it run in your family or something?
take care of yourself hot shot. also look into alternative medicines. i think it is so unnecessary to take all the pills the Dr. tells you to everyday. Before you know you will be taking another pill to counteract the side effects of the first pill and on and on.
joce
Hey, you’re going to be fine. Is this something that exercise can cure? I’m sure it’s not a big deal. This is why we live in the modern age, where we have drugs to deal with things like this.