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| SirAndy |
  Jul 17 2006, 07:53 PM
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Resident German  Group: Admin Posts: 41,640 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California  |
i got a glimps of some results during the tests today. they won't tell me the final diagnosis until some time next week. so, i've been trying to look up things in the meantime.
yeah, did the google search thing, got tons of results, lots of important looking "words" i don't understand but nothing that really tells me what that stuff actually means ... 1. Lateral T-Wave flattening (in regards to my EKG). I found a whole bunch of diagrams that show me a flat T-Wave, great, but what does it mean? is that dangerous? what's causing it? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) 2. Right Basilar Atelectasis (in regards to my chest x-ray). again found thousands of results, seems like a lot of people have it, but why the hell can't anybody describe this is normal english (or german) words? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) help! medical translator needed ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Andy |
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| Joe Bob |
Jul 17 2006, 07:55 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
Dude....call Lisa. PM me for her #
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| dekman |
Jul 17 2006, 08:08 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 458 Joined: 12-December 04 From: Ojai,CA Member No.: 3,274 Region Association: None |
1.) T wave flattening- a non-specific change usually means nothing. Seen as we get older. If I noted a change in your EKG from last year, I would do a treadmill to make sure nothing new was going on. 2.) Base atelectasis- a lobe of your lung was not inflated when the x-ray was taken. Usually means nothing. A deep breath usually opens it up. If it stays atelectaic (closed down)on a repeat film, then I would get a CT of the chest to see why. I'm sure you Doc will explain. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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| SirAndy |
Jul 17 2006, 09:05 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,640 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(dekman @ Jul 17 2006, 07:08 PM)  1.) T wave flattening- a non-specific change usually means nothing. Seen as we get older. If I noted a change in your EKG from last year, I would do a treadmill to make sure nothing new was going on. 2.) Base atelectasis- a lobe of your lung was not inflated when the x-ray was taken. Usually means nothing. A deep breath usually opens it up. If it stays atelectaic (closed down)on a repeat film, then I would get a CT of the chest to see why. I'm sure you Doc will explain. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) thanks man ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) just being paranoid, i guess ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Andy |
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| nebreitling |
Jul 17 2006, 09:09 PM
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Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
how ya feelin, sourkraut?
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| SirAndy |
Jul 17 2006, 09:24 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,640 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(nebreitling @ Jul 17 2006, 08:09 PM) how ya feelin, sourkraut? that's "Sauerkraut" for you sir! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) dunno. you ever had your arms go numb while driving? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) and then your tongue goes numb and you can't feel it and you are afraid you're going to swallow it? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) at this point, i wish it just had been an ordinary heart attack. i'd be either dead or out of the hospital by now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Andy |
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| Rand |
Jul 17 2006, 09:27 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
QUOTE just being paranoid, i guess No, its wisdom. I'm 41 now. I never go to the doctor. As much as I resist, I am finally giving way to the idea that I need to start getting educated and getting stuff checked out. Maybe I'll go get that physical in the next couple years. I have no idea what my cholesterol, blood pressure, and all that other important stuff is. But wisdom says to get ahold of it on the front side. Pullin' and prayin' for ya man. Keep us posted. |
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| seanery |
Jul 17 2006, 09:28 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
has it happened again? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)
My arm falls asleep sometime running camera, but it is raised to chin level and the shape of the hand grip seems to cut circulation a bit to the hand. |
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| SirAndy |
Jul 17 2006, 09:44 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,640 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(seanery @ Jul 17 2006, 08:28 PM) has it happened again? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) yupp, happened again saturday and sunday, with saturday being the worser (is that a word?) day of the two ... first, the left side of my face goes numb, then my left arm, then my right arm gets really weak. i barely made it to the shop. had to sit down for an hour before i felt good enough to touch a wrench ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) Andy |
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| GWN7 |
Jul 17 2006, 09:57 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Andy did you have a angiogram? Mebi test? Stress test?
The T wave is the ventrical repolarization of the heart when it's refilling. It's the bump after the up & down spikes. |
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| cooltimes |
Jul 17 2006, 10:19 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,508 Joined: 18-May 04 Member No.: 2,081 Region Association: None |
Hope you are doing better Sir Andy.
Circulation blockage will make that numbness happen from time to time especially when staying in the same position for long time spans. Bending over and straightening up too fast will make you dizzy too. Faint is a better word. Everyone has these things happen sometimes so do exactly as your doctor says and you'll be around long enough to be called an old fart. How you say that in German? Cheers and speedy recovery. MikeCool Oakfield, TN |
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| Gint |
Jul 17 2006, 10:35 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,071 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jul 17 2006, 09:44 PM) QUOTE(seanery @ Jul 17 2006, 08:28 PM) has it happened again? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) yupp, happened again saturday and sunday, with saturday being the worser (is that a word?) day of the two ... first, the left side of my face goes numb, then my left arm, then my right arm gets really weak. i barely made it to the shop. had to sit down for an hour before i felt good enough to touch a wrench ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) Andy You're not taking any supplements are you? Vitamins? Change your diet or vitamin regimen prior to all of this occurring? Drinking that "energy drink" crapola? Anything? I had very similar symptoms a few years back after increasing b-complex. It went on for weeks. Doc said no way b-complex was the cause. As soon as I stopped the taking b-complex it went away in a day or two and never returned. |
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| Brad Roberts |
Jul 17 2006, 10:55 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Cooley!,
How old are you now? I think you and Bernie are our oldest members. How are you doing? TN still good too you? Do 914 people stop in and say hello every once in awhile? B |
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| Bruce Allert |
Jul 17 2006, 10:56 PM
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Hellions asleep Group: Members Posts: 3,289 Joined: 19-March 03 From: Eagle Creek, Orygun Member No.: 441 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Andy, I had similar symptoms in High School. I was 15. It began with a slight headache. While bent over my desk doing some writing I raised my head rather quickly. A sharp pain shot from my temple around to the back of my head. Then my left side of my face went numb along with the left side of my tongue. I started to feel nauseous.
I ended up at the hospital freaking out. They gave me a sedative (shot) that put me out. The Doctors said I'd had a muscle spasm in the right side of my head that caused a major blood vessel to be squeezed shut causing what looked like a stroke. Thank God it's never happened again. That was scary! All I can say is bug the doctors constantly about what's wrong & how to fix it. Don't wait for them to come to you with the answers. Take care Buddy and Good Luck. ......b |
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| Mrs. K |
Jul 17 2006, 10:57 PM
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Grieve we must, but celebrate a great life! Group: Birthday Fairy Posts: 7,513 Joined: 6-June 04 From: Long Beach, CA Member No.: 2,166 |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jul 17 2006, 06:53 PM) i got a glimps of some results during the tests today. they won't tell me the final diagnosis until some time next week. so, i've been trying to look up things in the meantime. yeah, did the google search thing, got tons of results, lots of important looking "words" i don't understand but nothing that really tells me what that stuff actually means ... 1. Lateral T-Wave flattening (in regards to my EKG). I found a whole bunch of diagrams that show me a flat T-Wave, great, but what does it mean? is that dangerous? what's causing it? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) 2. Right Basilar Atelectasis (in regards to my chest x-ray). again found thousands of results, seems like a lot of people have it, but why the hell can't anybody describe this is normal english (or german) words? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) help! medical translator needed ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Andy Andy, You can PM me for my phone number if you want or just to discuss anything else. The chest x-ray results are no big deal "Right Basilar Atelectasis" is a term used to describe the lower portion of your rt. lung.....it should be nice and pointed, but if it is under inflated for whatever reason, scaring, pneumonia, etc, then it just appears "blunt" or not a sharp point.....here is an example of a normal chest film  see the sharp points at the bottom of each lung? They are just saying that the point or "apex" of your rt lung is not fully inflated.....have you had any respiratory illnesses in the past? Are you still smoking? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Your T-wave flattening could be normal for you..........do you have an old ECG to compare it to? You are a tall guy and the axis of your heart could have something to do with a normal variant of you electrical activity as seen on ECG. Also, we see tons of people with what seems like heart attack symptoms who have spasm of their coronary arteries.....a condition which ususally can be treated fairly easily by meds. Is there any food or meds that you are ingesting that could possibly be causing this or maybe a lot of stress? Jenny has a great Cardiologist in your area.....maybe you should go see him for a second opinion. Call or PM anytime for "translation" Take care (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Lisa (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mrs.K.gif) |
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| Brad Roberts |
Jul 17 2006, 11:03 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
HUm.. your asking him about smoking?
I have never seen him smoke anything but cigars during the holidays. Do you know something I dont..LOL Thanks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mrs.K.gif) I'm worried about him. B |
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| Mrs. K |
Jul 17 2006, 11:08 PM
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Grieve we must, but celebrate a great life! Group: Birthday Fairy Posts: 7,513 Joined: 6-June 04 From: Long Beach, CA Member No.: 2,166 |
QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Jul 17 2006, 10:03 PM) HUm.. your asking him about smoking? I have never seen him smoke anything but cigars during the holidays. Do you know something I dont..LOL Thanks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mrs.K.gif) I'm worried about him. B I think I was making an ASSumption (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) .....smoking is very common with European folks..........my bad.....sorry Take care of yourself Andy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) Lisa |
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| Brad Roberts |
Jul 17 2006, 11:14 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
For the longest time he didnt drink coffee, but that fired up again 1-2 years ago. He also kept the drinking down, but each night I see him post about his "drink" has lead me to beleive he had a cocktail each evening.
He probably smoked for years and years in Germany, but I have'nt seen it here while I have known him in the states 5+ years. Sorry for calling you out Andy. I just want you to get the best advise possible. B |
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| GWN7 |
Jul 17 2006, 11:20 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Andy,
the numbness could also be caused by pinched nerves. BTW...I'm a Captain now and I get the keys to the drug cabinet. So what every you need.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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| Brad Roberts |
Jul 17 2006, 11:26 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
The pinched nerve thing was my theory, but I dont know how that could make him tired.
This crap has me freaked out. I know I'm next. 35. NO problems whatsoever when it comes to health (besides mental..LOL) I get racing physicals once a year that is about it. I have never had ANY hospital stays since I was 6 months old with Spinal Menagitus. Prime for major headache later on. Luckily I dont smoke and only have a few beers every other weekend. B |
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