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Not medical advice. I am fine (Moderated by Deepika, EleanorSews)
Posted on: 7/12/15 10:48 AM ET
Because my DB had a cardiac arrest last summer (yes, he fine now, too!) and because I had some very mild symptoms related to a problem with my esophagus, the docs want me to have a ct angiogram. Multiple other tests say I am absolutely fine but they (and I) want to be sure.
So the test is ordered for the morning and everything I have read says I will be completely able to drive myself home and go back to work in the afternoon. Is that really true? Will I be really feeling like going to work with 8 or so toddlers for the afternoon or will it be more of case of wanting to rest and recuperate?
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So the test is ordered for the morning and everything I have read says I will be completely able to drive myself home and go back to work in the afternoon. Is that really true? Will I be really feeling like going to work with 8 or so toddlers for the afternoon or will it be more of case of wanting to rest and recuperate?
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Posted on: 7/12/15 1:36 PM ET
I have not had one, but someone I know has, and she could definitely have gone back to work. She elected to go home and rest, but it was not really necessary.
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Debbie
Viking Sapphire 930, Babylock Evolution
Viking Sapphire 930, Babylock Evolution
Posted on: 7/12/15 2:48 PM ET
In reply to tourist
DH has had a few and he said that it is like having an e-ray or bone scan. He drove us home and had no side effects. However, he did not care for eight toddlers that afternoon! But, then again, he's 78 and would not WANT to care for eight children of any age!
Posted on: 7/12/15 3:37 PM ET
At first I thought you were having a regular angiogram but then realized you said CT angiogram. I had to go look those up and wow, the technology is so cool. I think you're just going to have a scan after contrast media is injected into your vein, right? If so, you should be fine. I've had contrast MRIs and I did get a splitting headache both times (they said it was probably from the dye), but otherwise I was fine. Glad you aren't having a regular angiogram. I had one of those for a brain aneurysm investigation and whew, I had a hematoma from my hip to my knee and couldn't walk for a week (and no aneurysm, whoohoo). Good luck!
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Michelle
Posted on: 7/12/15 6:24 PM ET
I've had one. Drove myself there, drove myself home. They did not give my any meds that would make driving a problem. No sticks, punctures.
If laying in a tunnel and listening to loud noises doesn't bother you it's a cinch. I'm slightly claustrophobic so I had to do some serious meditation to keep myself calm. But I did it.
Sis
If laying in a tunnel and listening to loud noises doesn't bother you it's a cinch. I'm slightly claustrophobic so I had to do some serious meditation to keep myself calm. But I did it.
Sis
Posted on: 7/13/15 4:46 PM ET
Thanks so much everyone. I will be scanned with confidence:-) And yes, the tech sounds amazing! I really hope I will be able to see the screen and watch what happens.
I have a spasm-y esophagus (delightfully named "nutcracker esophagus") and was told that, especially after the reflux surgery I had, that it might cause symptoms. This was really mild - a bit like having a large chunk of food stuck - and I am really sure that was what happened. All of the usual heart attack tests were completely negative and I had already had an ultrasound of my carotid artery just in case. This is the ultimate "just in case" test. Interestingly, the treatment for the symptoms is exactly the same as for angina - nitro glycerine.
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I have a spasm-y esophagus (delightfully named "nutcracker esophagus") and was told that, especially after the reflux surgery I had, that it might cause symptoms. This was really mild - a bit like having a large chunk of food stuck - and I am really sure that was what happened. All of the usual heart attack tests were completely negative and I had already had an ultrasound of my carotid artery just in case. This is the ultimate "just in case" test. Interestingly, the treatment for the symptoms is exactly the same as for angina - nitro glycerine.
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http://bgballroom.wordpress.com to follow the progress on my next ballgown.
Posted on: 7/13/15 5:20 PM ET
In reply to tourist
Ah, I've got that too! I love the moniker - it never fails to get people's attention!
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Debbie
Viking Sapphire 930, Babylock Evolution
Viking Sapphire 930, Babylock Evolution
Posted on: 7/13/15 8:17 PM ET
In reply to Debbie Lancaster
Debbie - my doctor was tickled pink to tell me about it. He was told he would never see it - only in text books.
I never had a single symptom other than maybe occasionally having to wait a second to swallow, though "normal" people tell me that happens to them, as well. My first gastro doc asked if I wanted her to prescribe nitro and I was absolutely baffled! I had just told her I had never ever had a swallowing problem! Argh... Eventually went to a different gastro doc and he actually believed me.
If my brother hadn't had his cardiac arrest, I may not have even gone into emerg that day. Anyway, now I will know really, really for sure if my heart is ok:-)
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I never had a single symptom other than maybe occasionally having to wait a second to swallow, though "normal" people tell me that happens to them, as well. My first gastro doc asked if I wanted her to prescribe nitro and I was absolutely baffled! I had just told her I had never ever had a swallowing problem! Argh... Eventually went to a different gastro doc and he actually believed me.
If my brother hadn't had his cardiac arrest, I may not have even gone into emerg that day. Anyway, now I will know really, really for sure if my heart is ok:-)------
http://bgballroom.wordpress.com to follow the progress on my next ballgown.
Posted on: 7/13/15 8:21 PM ET
In reply to tourist
Keep us posted about your results!
And for those who are curious about nutcracker esophagus (it always makes me think that I could swallow a walnut and then cough up cracked walnut pieces): Nutcracker esophagus
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And for those who are curious about nutcracker esophagus (it always makes me think that I could swallow a walnut and then cough up cracked walnut pieces): Nutcracker esophagus
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Debbie
Viking Sapphire 930, Babylock Evolution
Viking Sapphire 930, Babylock Evolution
Posted on: 7/13/15 8:58 PM ET
In reply to Debbie Lancaster
DH has a pretty bad case of this, and it is so not fun. He hasn't found anything that really helps this mysterious condition, alas. Even the old standby, nitroglycerin, didn't do any good--and it gave him migraines bad enough to make death seem like a fine alternative.
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Elona
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