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Top TigerNet [30004]
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For those of you asking about my BP/heart problems.
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Oct 9, 2023, 9:22 PM
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Thanks to several of you for asking.
Long story short, no need to go into details.
In June I went in for a routine stress test. BP spiked to about 230/135.
My primary care physician and cardiologist did a great job getting BP under control through changes in medication. But, side effect was I would get lightheated or dizzy when standing up or even walking for a few minutes.
Cardiologist called for my pacemaker to be tweaked.
Base rate moved from 60 to 70. But, the biggest difference is it was also adjusted to be "rate responsive."
Results: No side effects. Things are back to normal. Walking again. No dizziness.
God is good!
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Game Changer [1646]
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Oct 9, 2023, 9:24 PM
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Great to hear. I will be praying for you.
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Oct 9, 2023, 9:24 PM
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Glad to hear you are doing better.
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Clemson Sports Icon [56142]
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That is great news!
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Oct 9, 2023, 9:25 PM
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I'm so glad to hear that Bret!
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Ultimate Tiger [33906]
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Oct 9, 2023, 9:27 PM
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Sounds like you did a lot of walking Saturday and you looked like you were doing pretty good when we saw you. Glad it is all working out for you.
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Oculus Spirit [44555]
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Oct 10, 2023, 8:25 AM
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Dang I wish I could have hooked up with you guys.
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Game Day Hero [4384]
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Oct 9, 2023, 9:31 PM
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Glad to hear you’re doing well, bud.
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Clemson Conqueror [11564]
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Wow brother. Glad you are here.
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Oct 9, 2023, 10:31 PM
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Thats a stroke in alot if cases. I'm glad God was holding you through that. I know God holds us when its the other way but knowing Jesus as your lord and savior means he is just carrying you home.
I'm human so I'm selfish and that part of me enjoys you here with us.
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Game Changer [1930]
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Re: Wow brother. Glad you are here.
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Oct 10, 2023, 12:10 AM
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Glad you’re doing better. Really appreciate your posts.
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Hang in there Bret***
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Oct 10, 2023, 12:19 AM
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Oct 10, 2023, 1:24 AM
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God is good. I have an appt with my heart DR on 11-7 bc I have been experiencing shortness of breath and dizziness from just walking to the mailbox and back, plus I get really dizzy when I lay flat down. I hope that just a minor tweaking will put me back on course bc a major Heart Attack took my brother at the age 52, and one took my dad out at 46. I've been lucky with no heart problems hopefully, but I did develop diabetes at about 55, and I developed high BP at about 58/59, and I'll be 71 next month.
But glad to hear that you're getting a handle on that BP....
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Clemson Conqueror [11564]
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Wow 52! 71 years and ur paternals at 50s and 40s.
Oct 10, 2023, 9:35 PM
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I'm closer to 25 years your jr and my father dad, my grandfather passed due to heart in his late 30s and my father had his 1st bypasses in his 30s then a few more bypasses in his 50s and some more heart surgery in his late 60s.
I have pre atrial contractions that led to an attack a few years back. My cholesterol was total of 396 but with statins and other things I've gotten the total to under 200. Its hereditary so I could eat salad and my cholesterol be over 350. They did a cath and found no blockages or even plaque! They chalked it up to structural with the pacs. Just alot of us guys go thru these periods of weird heart issues.
Prayers for all of you guys and don't wait to get checked even if you are in your 20s. Its serious as a heart attack.
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Oculus Spirit [44555]
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Oct 10, 2023, 6:29 AM
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bretfsu®great news. Will be praying for your continued improvement with your health. God is good for sure!
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Oct 10, 2023, 7:48 AM
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Great to hear Brett!
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Ring of Honor [23659]
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Oct 10, 2023, 7:55 AM
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Amen
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Game Changer [1697]
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Oct 10, 2023, 8:08 AM
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Didn't realize you were having troubles but glad it seems they are in the past. And I agree, God is good.
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Oct 10, 2023, 8:15 AM
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Glad to hear that and your football season, has probably helped you too. Less stress haha. Can I ask if you contracted Covid, and if so did you have this issue afterwards? I experienced a really bad case of Covid the first time and my breathing and blood pressure changed drastically. BP is under control now with medicine, but breathing is still not close to what it was a few years ago before Covid. Take care and God bless and continued health!
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Hall of Famer [8332]
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Oct 10, 2023, 9:11 AM
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Great news Bretfsu! Your doctor did amazing work and hope you have good health for a long time.
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Oct 10, 2023, 9:13 AM
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Great News, continued good health
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Orange Immortal [67272]
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Oct 10, 2023, 12:04 PM
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Great news!!
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Oct 10, 2023, 12:44 PM
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Glad to hear Bret. The Clemson game may have caused some of that !!
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Ring of Honor [22714]
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Oct 10, 2023, 1:39 PM
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Glad you are on the mend and feeling better. Prayers up for your continued good progress and complete restoration!
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Solid Orange [1394]
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Oct 11, 2023, 6:38 AM
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Great Bret. I’ve got a few heart issues of my own and it’s scary. Only got one. Keep doin what the Docs tell you
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Clemson Icon [27753]
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Oct 12, 2023, 8:20 AM
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Ask your Doc about using Repatha. It’s a bi Monthly injection that really works to lower cholesterol with no side affects. Got mine down to 90 in a month.
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