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Low Dose CT Scan

Mandolinrain
Member
5 15 218

Happy to say was uneventful, for me

A week ago Wednesday, ( and I never shared this because, well, I just didn't) I was on my way to work and began having chest pains in the car/truck, whatever you call a Tahoe....anyway by the time I got to work and walked up the hill to where I work I was really hurting and out of breath. My co-workers said I looked 'gray'. Anyway, My boss drove me to ER, because they thought I was having a heart attack, and I thought I was too. I had pain in the center of my sternum, behind mu left scapula and into my neck and jaw.

 After CT  scan  ......It was the Linx device. NOT heart. While they did scan , they checked lungs. Lungs clear. One very small nodule, perfectly round, they will watch but not concerned because it is perfectly round and tiny, below what they can even biopsy. It is probably a cyst and I have a large history of cyst.

SO....LINX device that I had implanted last December is fine, still doing its job. but unfortunately one of the side effects is esophageal Spasm which is what that was and it mimics a heart attack. Great. I had heard they were a possibility but I figured I was a lucky dog since its been so long since surgery. Not so. I was told it could happen for 1-3 years post surgery. Yay me.

HOWEVER, no lung cancers, YAY ME! I highly recommend getting the scan. Worth the peace of mind

I am okay, by the way. Just have to go to a ER whenever I have this spasm due to it cannot be diagnosed as a spasm vs heart attack without EKG. That Stinks. I have a huge family history of heart attacks/stroke with both maternal grandparents and my Mom.

I'm good to go for now though

15 Comments
JACKIE1-25-15
Member

Thank you for sharing. I am happy to hear you are okay and things went well. .   

YoungAtHeart
Member

And I am wondering why they didn't tell you that the Linx device can cause spasms mimicking a heart attack. Wait - never mind - the same reason nobody told me my caps were going to fail after 10-12 years - or that scar tissue could form after vascular surgery, causing a blocked bowel and a world of trouble!

I guess it's all in the fine print on the form they have you sign when you are still 1/2 conscious before surgery!

SO glad you are OK!

Nancy

Mandolinrain
Member

YoungAtHeart‌ actually, they did. I just had forgotten about it, I mean the surgery was what, over 7 months ago, I thought i was a lucky one. I  actually have had a couple spasms but NOTHING like this last one. It was truly like an elephant on my chest.  I am fine though....you guys are stuck with me for now,lol.

JonesCarpeDiem

You Scary me Magneto 

but it's comforting to know what it is.

If you start hopping on your right foot and your left shoulder hurts, I'd be worried!

JonesCarpeDiem

Happy Friday Night!

Giulia
Member

Very potent banner there at the top of your blog.  A lot to chew on.  

Glad your lungs are clear, sorry that the Linx can give you such false heart symptoms.  I wonder if you can get an at-home EKG machine that wouldn't cost and arm and a leg that might give you a readout before you had to head to the ER.  The ER is such a miserable place to have to go.  'Course if you're at work... it kind of a moot point.  

In any event you learned something.  Several things actually.  And they were all good to know.  The best thing to know is that you're FINE!  And that you have a GREAT boss!!!

Barbscloud
Member

Glad you're ok.  The thought of being the midst of a heart attack is certainly scary.   

sweetplt
Member

HI Missy Mandolinrain what a scare you had ...? I am so thankful it wasn’t a heart attack and that your lung scan came out good...Take care of you in this heat...stay in and hydrated...~ Colleen 229 DOF 

Christine13
Member

Thank god it wasn't a heart attack!  Happy to know your lung ct was ok too.

elvan
Member

So grateful that it wasn't your heart.  Sorry that you will have to go to an ER if it happens again but, you know what?  Everyone should go to an ER if they are experiencing those symptoms...checking you out with an EKG is vital.  I have seen ads for people to send an EKG to a doctor...something they can do from home...have you seen that?  Not sure how accurate they are but certainly easier than getting to a hospital and a faster way to get peace of mind.  If I had those symptoms, I would go to an ER or urgent care, that really is scary.

XOXO,

Ellen

Mandolinrain
Member

Thats brilliant idea Ellen! Yes, they do make these small ECG devices, why didnt I think ion that???

I am going to look into them and discuss with my Dr. to see which one they may recommend. Thank you! 

jonimarie
Member

Scary...so glad all well

indingrl
Member

Praise God and thanks for sharing Missy glad YOUR ok- gentle hug❤ 

Strudel
Member

First - so glad that your lungs are clear! That is such wonderful news! I am so sorry about the other part though - how scary! I am certainly hopeful that the device cause that reaction again! Prayers and a hug Missy - please take care! 

Sandi4
Member

So happy to hear that you’re ok!

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Smoking is not an option for me. I no longer have a wishbone to quit smoking...I developed a backbone and I quit. When you're sick and tired of being sick and tired, you will quit smoking too.