October 22, 201312 yr comment_605377 Sitting at the ER. My mom was having chest pains and she and her husband were keeping the kids for me, so we're all here and waiting.While I was pulling up the thread the admitting nurse told me the EKG is normal and they are going to run more tests.She was able to walk in from a parking spot 80 feet from the door so I am hopeful.Will update later.Brent Sending good vibes you're mom's way. [i had to edit missing letters, I'm typing faster than iOS 7 can keep up] Edited October 22, 201312 yr by HeadphoneAddict Report
October 22, 201312 yr comment_605389 They are keeping her overnight and took her back for a CT scan as we left. In the car now. Hoping things will be OK. Will know more tomorrow.Exhausted now.Brent Report
October 22, 201312 yr comment_605411 Well wishes to you and your mom, Brent. ^This Brent, hang in there buddy. Report
October 22, 201312 yr comment_605414 All the best for your Mom, your family and for you Brent. Report
October 22, 201312 yr comment_605415 Best wishes, Brent. Looks like it's going to be a huge fright. Hopefully it stays at that. Report
October 22, 201312 yr comment_605420 Sending good thoughts your way, Brent. Hope all turns out well. Report
October 22, 201312 yr comment_605441 She is in the ICU, but while it is heart related it sounds like it wasn't a stroke or heart attack. She is doing a stress test this morning and we should know more soon. She did say her BP was really high, 190/???. Hoping we can tackle that problem and that will help things. A wake up call is best case.Thanks guys for the concern. Keeping my spirits up.Brent Report
October 22, 201312 yr comment_605471 Hope everything goes well for your mom. That's about where my BP was when I was first diagnosed with HTN. Once they fine tuned my medications, it's been totally normal for the last 2 decades. Report
October 23, 201312 yr comment_605607 Mom was released today and got home around 6:30 or 7. Her heart is showing up as fine, but her BP was still elevated. She came home with some BP meds and recommended "taking it easy" for a while. They still don't know what caused it, but she seems to be doing OK. It seems like the "wake-up call" scenario is what is playing out, so I'm pretty thankful for that. She's tired, but in good spirits, and I stopped by with the kids to see her right after she got home. After being on the road for 3-4 hours today dealing with childcare, it's time to pass out and hope tomorrow has a bit less excitement thrown my way. **BRENT** Report
October 23, 201312 yr comment_605612 Glad things are improving, Brent. Hopefully she'll be back to her old self in no time. Report
October 23, 201312 yr comment_605716 Excellent news, Brent. I'm glad this stopped at just the BP raise, and all ended in a fright. It's great when the body just gives a warning. Report
October 23, 201312 yr comment_605736 Hi Brent, I'm glad to hear that things are smoothing out for your mom. Wake up calls can go so terribly wrong. I have an inlaw who has WPW Syndrome. Make sure that any cardiologist involved rules this out (or as a possibility, as the case may be). Edit: Wow, that wikipedia article was a little much. Try this quick link to Mayo Clinic instead. Edited October 23, 201312 yr by bhjazz Report
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