Topic: updated 12/14 Chest Pain -Thanks for caring/worrying all - I believe I'll be OK
AliG
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I'm under quite a bit of added stress this past week.
My dad who's had heart attacks has been having problems maybe leading to another.
My dog got hit by a car & I took her to emergency vet Sunday night.
Yesterday the woman who hit her showed up on my doorstep wanting to know how I would like to handle the damage to her car.
Long story short, I told her she would have to talk to hubby who's not home. She said she would get estimate and stop back Saturday. After she left I had an unusual pain in the center of my chest.
I think it went away over night, at least it definitely lessened. The pain returned again when she showed up, again tonight, as I was on my way out to pick up dd.
She had obtained an estimate of $1100, for what looked like a small scratch, and determined that she would need a rental car for at least 5 days. She also grilled me with a bunch of questions, as I tried to get my dog to the car to get my dd.
I still have the pain but am uncertain if I should really be worried about it. It's not totally horrific, it's not spreading anywhere, I'm not light-headed or hyperventilating.
It's just starting to concern me because it was definitely brought on by stress, my dad's heart-history, which he likely got from his mom, and the fact that my mom's dad died at a young age from a heart attack.
I'm pretty sure this is likely nothing serious. I'm used to dismissing pain and just going to bed, figuring it'll be gone in the morning as long as I can sleep. I'm just not sure whether or not I should do that in this case.
The pain would likely be really severe if I should be worried right? If I go to sleep and I should have been worried, it would wake me up, right?
I really don't want to drive for 1/2 hour to get to a hospital, only to be put through a bunch of nonsense and be told there's nothing wrong so I can drive my tired but back home in the middle of the night.
My vote is for bed & sleep. Any opinions?
Ali
[ 14. December 2006, 06:04 PM: Message edited by: AliG ]
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AliG
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trails
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oh geez--- I would have to vote for the ER. And I do so hate to vote for them. I dont know your history though.
chest pain can be many many things....perhpas indigestion which is brought on by stress too.
Is DH there with you?
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Have you recently started any new meds? Could it be a herx? Hubby has costochondritis which is an inflammation of the ribs where they attach to the chest wall. This only acts up when he herxes.
Does it hurt when you press on your breastbone? That is the main symptom of costochondritis. The first time hubby had this symptom the pain was severe enough that he went to an urgent care facility to rule out heart pain.
Do you have elevated cholesterol? How about high blood pressure? Is your pulse too fast or too slow?
This is a tough choice. If someone is with you then I personally would not be too worried. But as you said there is the family history to consider. If it was me I would probably wait and see if it was better in the morning. But I would probably call my LLMD or PCP and schedule some tests in the near future.
Bea Seibert
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What about the vet bills ? Does this lady know because she hit your dog that he/she needed to see the vet?
Tell hubby to tell this lady here are the vet bills and leave it at that, she can not make you pay for anything, not to mention she has insurance on her car that will take car of this anyhow, minus her deductable!
As far as the pain in your chest - it sounds like stress - however I wouldn't fool with it and it doesn't hurt to get it checked out for peace of mind does it?
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Hi Ali:
So sorry to hear about all that stress! I hope your dog is better.
Please call your llmd's office and let them know about your chest pains. If it is bad or spreading anywhere, or you have shortness of breath, call or go to the ER. I do not know your age and medical history, but chest pains need to be taken seriously.
I totally agree with lymetoo, kate's and ladylee's advice. I hope you give all your vet bills to the woman (get her insurance info) who hit your dog. Do not speak to her, refer her to your husband.
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trails
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up for checking in to see how you made it thru the nite.....
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ali, so sorry to read this; you've been on stress overload for months now! not fun...
take the chest pains serious! better safe than sorry.
sorry to read about your Dad and dog.
that woman belongs in the funny farm....
got appt. in 5 minutes so have to quit; prayers and hugs headed your way Ali!
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AliG
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Hi Guys-
Sorry to leave you all hanging. I'm still OK - thanks for worrying/praying for me. I went to sleep, was better in am.
Had to run dog to my vet after dd on bus. He drew blood. I'll know if she's OK Thursday. She's not eating right & her stools looked very dark to me.
Still might just be trauma, let's hope. Vet said that unfortunately with the area leash laws, I probably would be liable for the damage to her car . Just what I need right now.
I still can't see how a 63 lb dog does that much damage to a 3000 lb vehicle and walks away.
I did start Doxy again 12/8, so maybe it could be that? The pain did come back on the way to the vet.
I have to run soup over to dad now to be back for dd's bus. I'll be back in a little while.
Since I'm apparently still kicking, I don't know who I should call LLMD or PCP? I wish I was better at figuring out what to do about my own health issues.
I tol my mom a while ago, if there was ever anything seriously wrong with me, I'm pretty sure I'd probably die trying to make a decision.
Back in a bit! Thanks again Ali
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And I agree with the last poster don't do anything other then the latter part of her post - which is to tell her anymore contact with you about this matter you are going to consider it harresment!
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Oh my.......you poor baby.....and your poor dog!
Can you keep us updated on both of you?
I do think stress is what you are experiencing. And forget the friggin' leash law info you got.
What if it has been a 2 year old child who darted out into the street and a car hit him? Would she be coming to you for money? I don't think so.
In my area, it is against the law for anyone to hit a dog and not report it. Do you know why? B/c dogs are not considered wild or unowned. As for the driver, you are supposed to be in control of your vehicle at all times.
I'll bet she was on a cell phone!!!!
This makes me soo angry.
I agree with saying keep away and NEVER come to my house again. Nutjob for sure. I'll bet if the dog is alive, you can hire a garage to prove the damage on the car is old damage and she's just being a creep.
If I ever hit a dog, a cat or even a deer, I would be less concerned about the damage to my car than the fact that I hurt something.
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LOL MRB......if this woman showed up on my doorstep after hitting my dog with her car.....I would have punched her square in the nose!!
but that's another lawsuit, right? Posts: 867 | From PA | Registered: Jan 2006
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trueblue
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Ali, How is the chest pain? I do agree that it's good to check things out, expecially if you think your heart may be involved. I would like to tell you a story though.
I have gone to the ER twice in 13 years for heart related stuff and both times I was fine. Which is really neither here or there as it could have turned out differently.
The second time, when I called the LLMD, pretty sure what I had going on was costochondroidis (sp?) But on this occasion I had taken a swig of cranberry juice that was slightly iffy (starting to ferment). Thought nothing of it except, yuck!
I go and get in the shower and my throat starts to close. So now I have chest pain and trouble breathing. That's when I called the doc and was told it's probably, ok, but you have to go and make sure.
So I go and since my vitals look normal to them (normal for me would be 100/60 and a pulse of 64) they leave me sitting in the waiting room for 6 1/2 hours. Eventually they see me, hit a nerve trying to get blood gasses, find nothing and do nothing. I get home at 1 am and take half a xanax.
Hmmmm... seems I had a panic attack or something. I've never had one before or after. It was during a very stressfull time as well.
I'm certainly not saying to not take it seriously, please do, but if you have something like xanax and are allowed to be taking it you might want to take a little piece of one and see if it mellows you out.
I know you're running yourself ragged with stuff. I hope the dog and you both turn out to be alright and the witch gets on her broom and flies away.
Take care kiddo...
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AliG
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I'm OK, dad's in hospital, hubby's dealing with crazylady and still waiting on vet results.
I just lost my second reply to this thread and am exhausted. I WILL reply again as soon as I regain some strength.
I just wanted to thank you all for your tremendous support! I'm so glad you've been here for me. I'm just posting a shortie right now because I don't want anyone worrying about me needlessly. I'll post an explanation later, if I can.
Thanks again! Love you all, Ali
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bettyg
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ali, thanks for posting; we were all worried about you!
yep, i know about losing long replies due to pc freeze-ups!
take care, and get the needed rest you've not gotten lately with all the major stressors in your life.
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Hi Ali. Just saw this. Been without power here in the Pacific Northwest since Thursday mid-day.
Hope your Dad and dog are doing well.
I had this happen in reverse. Several years ago.
I hit a dog, big Irish setter. Tremendous damage to my car.
I knew who he belonged to (this was in small community in Kansas where I used to live)
Anyway, I move my then 10 month old in her carseat from the back seat to the front so I can put bleeding very large dog in the back seat and try to get him home. He was dead, but I figured this was better than the poor people finding there doggie dead on the road with no explanation. I knew them because their daughter rode my school bus.
This poor doggie bled all over my car interior, but I didn't really care. I had over $900 damage to my car (Toyota Camry - the whole light array in the front was toast. REALLY big dog. . . )
Anyway, couple days later, I get a sheriff at my door along with an investigator from child protective services. Investigating my "neglect" for having my child not properly restrained while in the vehicle.
What a you know what this woman was for doing this to us. . . Not to mention, I had my beige interior hopelessly stained with the dog's blood.
Let her turn it in to her car insurance company. If they want to then subrogate it, chances are your homeowners policy may cover it. That's how it worked for me. I'd intended to just turn it in to my insurance company under a comprehensive claim, no mention of WHO the poor puppy belonged to. Since she made such a big deal out of it however, I gave her information and address and my auto insurance did the subro thing and collected from her house insurance carrier. And SHE got stuck paying a $500 deductible.
Anyway, hope your doggie is better. You and Dad too. Chest pain has been a HUGE issue for me this last few days. Trigger points in my chest muscles and intercostals. It hurts like crazy to massage them, but it does help. Moosie
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