Mrs. Venation update

[Bertha Venation]

It was quite a scare, but all seems well now. The ER PA said it was a bad attack of GERD. (I didn't know that gave you headaches and dizziness, but what do I know?) She still has a nasty headache but attributes it to hunger; she's just eaten for the first time in almost 24 hours. She's actually working right now, saying she'll log off after she finishes something from yesterday. We'll see.

Thank you to everyone who sent out good vibes and wishes and prayers last night (whether you posted in the thread or not). DU is a community of friends and it's comforting to know one can come here for support.

[In_The_Wind]

1. I'm glad that she's okay.

[Xyzse]

2. Glad to hear that.

Hope everything goes well.

[Denninmi]

3. A word of caution.

Don't want to scare you, glad she is feeling better.

But ... we took my mother in the ER three times for bad upper GI pain, dizzyness, etc. Or, at least we thought it was GI pain. So did they at the ER. It was actually very clogged coronary arteries, and she was having mild heart attacks. But, they gave her antacids, prilosec, and sent her home after the pains eased. On the 4th visit in about 2 months, they finally figured it out and rushed her into surgery for stents.

So, don't take at face value it is just GERD.

[femmocrat]

7. Good advice, Denninmi.

Heart problems are often mis-diagnosed in women.

[Bertha Venation]

17. thank you, Denninmi

[Flaxbee]

4. phew. am very glad to hear that, though

please do keep a close eye on her.

when was the last time she had a full physical? might not be a bad idea to get one in the next few months...



Are you OK?

[Bertha Venation]

18. Last week, actually

I'm exhausted, but ok.

[elleng]

5. Good to hear, and

please listen to Den.

[hibbing]

6. Good news

Hi,
Glad things are better for her.

Peace

[femmocrat]

8. Thanks for the update.

That is great news!

[Tuesday Afternoon]

9. could be gall bladder issue ... they present All the Time at the ER as a heart attack -

Perhaps she should have an ultrasound done of the gall bladder to rule out any problem with it.

Good Luck, Bertha. I know you are worried and concerned.

I hope it is nothing serious.

[Bertha Venation]

19. had her gall bladder out years ago

but thanks, T.A.

[RiffRandell]

10. Glad to hear this.

Tell her to rest!

[frogmarch]

11. So glad to hear this!

Best wishes to Mrs. Venation for a continuing and quick recovery!

[marzipanni]

12. So glad Mrs. V. is okay! I was sending vibes while looking up her symptoms.

My son was playing a video game with his friend who had spent the day being a nurse to his girlfriend, who had gone to the emergency room at 3:00 am with a 104º fever and muscle spasms, so we were also worrying about her. I heard she was okay, so now I can be relieved x2!
One time I took a handful of vitamin supplements and a few minutes later sat on the toilet feeling as though I could die- my stomach seemed to be in a big knot and I got shaky and clammy- I had never felt so weird; I tried to breathe slowly but was considering trying to yell for my friend who lived upstairs in the house. After a few minutes I started feeling better instead of worse. I think gastric distress can manifest itself in many ways, but I'd say headaches more often come from being dehydrated.

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

13. Glad she's better.

Even if covered by insurance, top dollar was paid for that visit. Most folks that pay a premium for professional advice take it. The ER probably recommended follow-up. Do what you can to get her in, even if just to your family doc.

[pipi_k]

14. Wow

Who would guess??

I'm glad she's OK anyway!

[a la izquierda]

15. Ohh, I hope she's feeling fine now.

My grandpa had GERD. horrendous acid reflux runs in my family, and can feel like a heart attack.

[MiddleFingerMom]

16. !!!

.
.
.

.
.
.

.
.
.

[hedgehog]

20. Again - kudos to you for taking this seriously -

better going to the ER and being reassured than not going and regretting it later!