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Friday Night = Emergency Room

January 28th, 2013 at 01:49 pm

Well, I thought everything was on the up and up, but I ended up having to go to the emergency room Friday afternoon. I have been having chest pains for about a week, but as Friday afternoon rolled around, I started to get scared. After all the tests and blood work, we found out that my heart and lungs are fine. They are treating me for esophegeal spasms - caused by acid - caused by stress. So not the best Friday night. Cost me $200 - but the piece of mind is worth something.


I have been under a great deal of stress. I am a worrier by nature, but between my full time job, doing the books and back-end work for our business, trying to manage our money, plus everyday stuff with a household and my step daughter - I guess I just reached a point my body couldn't handle. I just want to figure it all out. Actually I want to feel ahead of the game.

6 Responses to “Friday Night = Emergency Room”

  1. laura Says:
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    Oh, no! Take care good care of yourself. I'm glad that you're healthy. Can you try yoga or get a massage for stress relief? I've found those things helpful in the past.

  2. rachel021406 Says:
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    Thanks! I borrowed 3 Yoga DVDs from my sister and a meditation CD and book. I was going to try this a while back, but didn't make the time. But now...I HAVE to make the time. I'm hoping it helps. Dr said yoga would be ok but to try to stay away from high impact cardio for a few weeks.

  3. CB in the City Says:
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    A trip to the emergency room, while expensive, is worth it when your health might be at risk. Glad to know it is "only" stress. Something I've done in the past is to set aside 5 minutes a day to sit completely alone in silence. It really helps!

  4. creditcardfree Says:
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    The meditation cd might do you the most good. I have found that to be true in my experience of great stress. Take care!

  5. twest Says:
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    Maybe that meditation CD will help you to feel much better.

  6. LuckyRobin Says:
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    My SIL had a similar ordeal last year. Everyone thought it was her heart but it turned out to be esophegeal spasms. It was scary. It's amazing how painful it can be and how much like a heart attack it can feel.

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