Today I saw the cardiologist. Bottom line is I was born with an extra path in my heart that can cause the erratic and high beat per minutes problem I experienced on Saturday. He told me it might never happen again, could happen today, 5 years from now, etc. Wait and see is what needs to happen. If it does continue there are beta blockers or an heart ablation procedure that can shut down the extra path. He does not believe the antibiotic caused it or at least from a medical standpoint it shouldn’t. He also feels this condition is not life threatening. It sure feels like it while it is happening.
Off to my internist I went down the hall. She decided to take thyroid tests as that can cause this problem. She also said on Saturday my white blood count was slightly elevated and since my temperature has been running between 98.1 and 99 I possibly have a virus. I normally run about 97. She also decided to send me for a Covid test tomorrow afternoon just to rule it out. Her personal opinion is the antibiotic could have caused my problem as over the years she has seen reactions with me no one else gets. Her opinion if the condition comes back and continues to get the procedure, she feels betas would exhaust me.
During all this I started sweating, feeling extremely hot, kind of feeling like I was having a panic attack. Luckily the doc was there and listened to my heart and all was good. I actually went into a room myself took my mask off to do deep breathing with an ice pack on me. It took about 10 minutes to pass and I took my blood test.
I must admit I feel nervous about not knowing if this will ever happen again. The unknown sucks. It can happen anywhere, I can only imagine if it happens when I am on a plane or overnight train. Having to go alone to an emergency room in a town I am unfamiliar with and then figuring out where to stay , the thought is overwhelming. It is kind of like an eye condition I have, never knowing when it can bleed but at least I have 24 hours to see a doctor, this would be more immediate. Will just have to adjust to what will be will be. I am grateful at least there are treatment options.
The good news is closing on my current home signing over the house over to my other half is tomorrow. He already transferred the money to the lawyers office.
The Mortgage company called me today. They only need a few more things, one current bank statement, my settlement statement with proof of funds on my current home and a homeowners insurance policy. Was too exhausted today but hopefully will get all done by Friday morning.
I ordered some stools for the kitchen counter area. I went the cheap way and spent a total $240 for three stools from Wayfair. My current home has Frontgate stools but it won’t match my decor so I am leaving them for him. The new stools came and he was nice and put them together. I am shocked how nice they are for the money. The quality surpassed my expectations.
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