Thread: Scared the Crap out of Myself.

Thanks for sharing Jonesy - you are quite isolated up there you know.

The word you were looking for is "pleurisy" and I hope they fully investigated the other potential problems that can go with it.

We, and, I'm sure, that all your extended family, would be pleased if you can give the ciggies away.

All the best mate !

I had the same about 4 years back , woke during the night feeling unwell & pain in left arm & felt like some was sitting in chest . The longer I lay in bed the worst I felt , I was having trouble breathing & started to have a panic attack, I had never experianced one before. When the ambos arived did all the tests but could find nothing so as a percausion took me to hospital for more tests & obversation over night. Next morning went for a MRI & stress test & a nother ECG. All good so sent me home & have not experanced the problem since . I put it down to having pinched a nerve in my arm & being in my late 60's I started thinking I was having a hart attack , then went into panic mode which caused me to hipo hipoventilate.
The ambo's told me not to worry about calling them out & if it happens again call straight away it is better to be safe & alive than sorry. All has been good since.

Pleurisy can be really nasty, so take it very seriously. This is a warning to rest and recover. Don't ignore it. Your boss is right. Stop being foolishly brave and listen to your doctor. We want you around here in future.

Pleurisy - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

You’re lucky. I used to work for QLD Ambulance and have worked at Doomadgee many times. I can tell you that getting to heart issues early is the key. After all if something serious is happening they have to organise RFDS to fly you to Mt Isa. It’s not like you’re living in metro Brisbane.

As far as your health goes, follow the advice of the professionals.

GEEZUZ Jonesey! It ain't easy getting olde is it? Glad you made it.

Some years back I had a TIA, (Transient Ischemic Attack) similar to a small heart attack ie. Left side immobilised, can't lift one's feet, can't speak coherently all that crap. A&E job.

A couple of months ago I went for a leak & couldn't walk, Cold Sweat etc. Into Hospital A & E. Usual scans & jabs etc.

Finished up it was a restricted RH Artery & I had a Stent fitted. Been all good since.

I'm not even a fat bastard either.

Originally Posted by jonesfam

I have to get serious about giving up the fags.

Jonesfam

Nope. You need to do it. Giving them up 15 years ago is without doubt the best thing I've ever done for my health, and I've never had pleurisy, although I did have adult whooping cough.

Look after yourself, and recover well.

Originally Posted by John_D2

You’re lucky. I used to work for QLD Ambulance and have worked at Doomadgee many times. I can tell you that getting to heart issues early is the key. After all if something serious is happening they have to organise RFDS to fly you to Mt Isa. It’s not like you’re living in metro Brisbane.

As far as your health goes, follow the advice of the professionals.

Whwn were you in Doomcity, Oops, Doomadgee?

One of the joys of living remote is these sort of incidents.
Although we have a hospital &, usually, a doctor they are very quick to fly people out to Mt Isa for medical reasons.
While all this was going on besides being frightened that I was having a heart attack, I was worried that if I went to hospital they would fly me out.
Stupid, I know. But it really worried me.
BTW I have been on to "Quit Line" & have an appointment lined up to get off the fags.
Should be easy, I've been smoking since I was 12, I'm now 60, no sweat??
Jonesfam