And now what did you do TODAY?

[HeadphoneAddict]

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, 2013 by HeadphoneAddict

[shellylh]

Hope everything is ok Brent!!!

[MexicanDragon]

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

[Dreadhead]

Fingers crossed Brent

[Dusty Chalk]

Well wishes to you and your mom, Brent.

[raffy]

Well wishes to you and your mom, Brent.

^This Brent, hang in there buddy.

[skullguise]

Good luck Brent, mom, and family!

[Grahame]

Best wishes, Brent.

[Aimless1]

All the best for your Mom, your family and for you Brent.

[Torpedo]

Best wishes, Brent. Looks like it's going to be a huge fright. Hopefully it stays at that.

[Salt Peanuts]

Best wishes, Brent.

[jvlgato]

Good luck, Brent and Mom!

[guzziguy]

Sending good thoughts your way, Brent.  Hope all turns out well.

[MexicanDragon]

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

[acidbasement]

Best wishes to your mom, Brent.

[ironbut]

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.

[MexicanDragon]

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**

[raffy]

Good to hear Brent! Hope she continues to feel better.

[guzziguy]

Glad things are improving, Brent.  Hopefully she'll be back to her old self in no time.

[shellylh]

^This!  Get some rest Brent. 

[Torpedo]

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.

[bhjazz]

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, 2013 by bhjazz

[jvlgato]

Great news, Brent!

[n_maher]

^^ This.  Hang in there, bud.

[acidbasement]

Glad to hear it, Brent.  Take care.