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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Fly on April 01, 2014, 08:28:10 PM
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Never understood this picture by Da Vinci, or bothered to Google it. Today I have.
The ideal man/woman should be the same height as their arm span.
People with longer arm span's like apes have, should be better at climbing or swimming. Hence the Ape bit.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitruvian_Man (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitruvian_Man)
The reason for Googling it, been to the doctors today, she was very interested in my arm span and height.
I'm 6' 2", (was 6' 3 1/2", I've shrunk), and my finger tip arm spam is 6' 7". This is a trait for people with Marfan Syndrone.
http://www.marfan.org/about/marfan (http://www.marfan.org/about/marfan)
I've got to have full blood tests and an ECG to help the doctor with her diagnosis of my ongoing ailment next week.
Looks like my problems won't be resolved before my holiday. At least I'm sort of getting used to the episodes :-X
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Sorry to hear that Fly, hope it isn't but do you know of any genetic probs in your family such as this. I know you are a tallish bloke but not sure if your arms look as long as long as what they say?
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My arms are as long (as long) as they look. the span is deffo longer than my height.
Dad was diabetic, mum has heart issues.
Dad died of a heart attack. Aged 53 :-(
Mum's still alive, 67, but has heart problems.
I don't think dad's over weightness, angina and other health problems did him any favours though :-X
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Well your not over weight Fly.
Keep us informed on how you get on x
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Will do OC. Been with the same docs surgery all my life.
First time I've seen this GP, she seems ok, and interested in my case. C:-)
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I suspect you will bit a bit of enigma to her Fly.
It's good she's so interested, probably pouring over the medical journals reading up about it.
All good as she'll be on the ball for you.
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Never heard of this syndrome Fly. I hope they can get you sorted. :(
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Cheers ladies ;)
BP is a bit high, but I'm not worried about it. Plenty of meds to put me fine and dandy.
Blood tests and ECG next week, then off to Majorca week after that. 8) :P
Will get the results when I come back off hols.
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Cheers ladies ;)
BP is a bit high, but I'm not worried about it. Plenty of meds to put me fine and dandy.
Blood tests and ECG next week, then off to Majorca week after that. 8) :P
Will get the results when I come back off hols.
Ahhh peace perfect peace :-*
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Pressed a wrong key on the keyboard and my last post totally disappeared :(
Here's what it contained, I think LOL :) OC's posted between my posts.
Mentioned the Marfan thing to a regular customer. He said I've got a tall lanky mate, he's got a pigeon chest you could eat your breakfast cereal out of. That's another trait of Marfan, I informed him. Bet he phoned his mate when I'd dropped him off.
Visions of his mate trying to measure his own arm span ;)
At least he knows about the syndrome now. I don't think if I have the syndrome, I'm going to suffer all the symptoms.
Doc didn't hear any chest/heart problems and I don't have bad sight problems. Yet.
At least me and the doc know about it. Will make sure I see the same(female) doc in the future.
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So which part of the syndrome if you have it might be causing the symptoms Fly
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That, I won't know, till I get the test results. Catch 22. If I haven't got it what is up with me.
If I have it, it might not actually be the problem ::)
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Pete messaged me on the Mods board asking how I went on at the docs today.
Here's my reply to him. I don't have a problem sharing this info with the forum :)
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Nurse hit the vein 1st time, no probs there, 3 philes of blood took.
They're going to do just about every test they can apart from pregnancy :))
Sat me on the bench, stuck sensors on my legs, arms and chest and wired me up.
Pressed a button and about 4 foot of paper came rolling out with squiggles on it ;D
Then she pressed again and another 4 foot came running out.
She picked it up, looked at it, said that looks ok, right you can go.
I see the doctor on the 29th April for my results ;)
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At least that part sounds positive Fly. Hope the rest goes well
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Here's a link to a page with some pictures of people with Marfan Syndrome.
There's a couple of shots that are a little too look alike of my son :(
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nationalmarfanfoundation/sets/72157612643340384/ (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nationalmarfanfoundation/sets/72157612643340384/)
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So I've had more blood tests and a full sonar heart scan. Got all the results through.
Drum roll . . . . .
There's nothing wrong with me. BP a tad high, but not enough to warrant me taking medication for it.
So that's it. Docs refering me to the hospital to see a clinical psychologist. I'm imagining it all ;D LOL
Doc thinks it, 'might', be stress related. That's also what Pete said when we met up recently for an admin chat.
If I've got Marfan it isn't bothering, me, and the doc's run out of ideas so passing the buck.
Cheers doc ::)
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Good news really Fly.
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Yes and No. Passed the full MOT but it still squeeks, wonder if it's my earing ?
Remember the old VW Golf advert LOL
Famous VW Golf GTi Mk2 Squeak Funny Commercial Classic Carjam TV Car TV Show 2013 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nKERpFnQhU#)
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I have a problem with my ears Fly and particularly at this time of year.
I get fluid in them and use Beconase nasal Spray to stop me feeling sick.
One of brothers has had a problem with his ears for several years, his is something to do with the Crystals in his ears.
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To answer your question in my other 'At the Hospital tomorrow' thread OC,
No, not an infection. My GP refered me to the General Clinic at the Royal.
I've got to do 2 24hr urine tests, have a heart monitor fitted for a couple of days and have an eye specialist give me the once over LOL
They still can't rule out Marfan, but don't think that's actually my problem LOL
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At least they are working through various tests and not just discharging you.
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I wouldn't let them discharge me, I'm poorly LOL :P
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I wouldn't let them discharge me, I'm poorly LOL :P
You can't be poorly scimitar needs a driver to help him out!!
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Got a phone call from the hospital earlier. Got an appointment this friday at the cardio respiritory clinic :)
24 hour heart monitor to be fitted. For the next 4 weeks :-?
Apparently I can take on and off at my leisure, but should wear it for the full 4 weeks LOL
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That doesn't make sense to me Fly?
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Right, got the heart monitor fitted.
The idea is, if I have an 'episode', I just press a button on it and it records an ECG of my heart there and then.
If it wasn't fitted and switched on at the time, the moment might be missed.
Because the 'episodes' could be days or weeks apart, they've given me enough electrode pads and batteries to last a month.
They just want to see what my heart is doing at the time. Pity it wasn't fitted yesterday, I had a slight one yesterday evening and a rather bad one at work today. Thing is, I picked up a customer during it and by the time I'd drove off the rank, I felt fine and have done since. Including going to the hospital late afternoon.
Once I've took a few recordings, I can phone the hospital on a special number and download the data via our home phone to their computer system. They can analyse this data and contact me accordingly, whether to take more readings or make me another appointment depending on their findings.
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The 'pads' were really starting to bug me yesterday tea time, so I removed them and turned it off.
An hour later I felt like sh*t and did so for the next 3 hours.
I'll catch the next one, I've got it for a month ;D
Tnx to OC for the FB support and chat ;)
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No probs we oldies have to look after you juniors ;)
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The 'pads' were really starting to bug me yesterday tea time, so I removed them and turned it off.
An hour later I felt like sh*t and did so for the next 3 hours.
I'll catch the next one, I've got it for a month ;D
Tnx to OC for the FB support and chat ;)
Coincidentally took SWMBO for her 24 hour ECG test on Friday afternoon.
We had to remove the unit and take it back to hospital Saturday, those pads were welded on!!!!
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I actually took a reading on the monitor this afternoon. Thankfully, it never got any worse :-)
Might send it the hospital and tag it as, might have been ;)
Also noticed my pulse was in the low 60's last night.
Same time today, mid 80's
Will get there eventually (y)
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Had an episode last Monday before we went away, it passed after about an hour, and I have been fine all week :)
Started to feel a bit 'funny' this afternoon, about 3pm, then felt as badly as a dog for the next 6 or so hours!!!
I even went for a stroll round the block about 8pm for a bit of fresh air, didn't do jack. :(
It's 10.30pm now and just starting to feel a tad better :-X
Starting to get sick of it TBH, couple of Our_Lasses amitriptylines should help me sleep, hopefully I'll feel fine tomorrow.
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I've only took one Amatryptaline, I don't feel nowhere near as bad as I did.
12pm and wide awake. 7 hours of my day feeling badly, never right. Had the heart monitor on and took 5 readings.
The down side to this is that Our_Lass has seen me 'down' for hours and there's nowt she can do to make me feel better. I keep telling her to leave me to suffer alone and get over this by myself. This makes her feel useless, plus makes me feel selfish for not wanting her help.
This year is definately not my best.
Look on the bright side I suppose. It's been 2 years since we stopped smoking, but I was never this poorly before LOL
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Sending you Pammy hugs Barry xxx
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And again tonight. ONLY lasted for about 4 hours !
We've racked our brains trying to figure out what kicks the episodes off, but we've drawn a blank.
It's not food/drink cos sometimes it happens before I eat, well, don't eat cos I can't face it.
Other times it just comes on later in the day after tea ?
Sick of it TBH
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So what the problem I've got. Docs don't know, I don't know !!
Tonight I'm fine, spot on ;D
Yes, that happy 8)
Bed time ;)
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Result day tomorrow. I'm at the hosp for all my test results ;D
Blood.
Pi$$.
Cardio scan.
Heart monitor.
It's the brain one I need. !!
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Result day tomorrow. I'm at the hosp for all my test results ;D
Blood.
Pi$$.
Cardio scan.
Heart monitor.
It's the brain one I need. !!
Any news yet Barry?
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All the tests I've had have all come back absolutely spot on. :)
Apparently the only thing that was not the norm was my very slightly above average Blood Pressure.
The doctor agreed with me that the Omeprazol I'm taking for my heart burn is probably not quite strong enough at times.
Blood pressure causing the hot flushes at the same time as too much stomach acid = poorly Barry.
Based on these two things, the doctor has put me on a low dose of Beta Blockers, and suggested a change of tablet.
I told him the double dose of Omeprazol I'd started to take seems to be helping, plus I'd bought a years supply from Spain as they are a quarter of the price of a UK prescription. He suggested I continue with the Beta Blockers and double dose, then drop back to one tablet in a week or two and see how I go.
He's seeing me in 3 Months as he still wants me to have my eyes and joints checked over.
This is to do with the Marfan, I'm a typical candidate but not showing any defects, yet.
At least he's looking out for me ;)
My doctor knew about my slightly high BP months ago and said I didn't need meds ::)
Pity she didn't suggest the Beta Blockers, I might not have been ill on and off for the last 7 month !!
Here's hoping all's sorted, and thanks to all for your support MD (y)
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Good to hear you are being kept an eye on Fly ;)
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Good to hear you are being kept an eye on Fly ;)
Hear, hear :)
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Had the full eye test yesterday. 3 sets of eye drops, the lot.
Everything is spot on. No probs.
I've got one more hospital appointment to see a Rhumatologist, bet that comes back fine too :-X