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Re: Prayers needed for Ray...
Reply #25 - Jul 21^st, 2008 at 3:58pm

OK folks, Ray has been home for about an hour. I would have updated you all right away, but I had to return a zillion phone calls.

It seems as though it was NOT a heart attack, even though the symptoms sure sounded like one. Perhaps it was esophageal (sp?) spasms, perhaps not. I have an appt. with the primary care dr tomorrow at 10 AM and will get a referral to get a stress test.

I want to thank you all for your prayers, encouragement, and concern.

I'm just tired from all the interruptions to sleep at the hospital and will be resting today and hopefully all night.

More to follow if you want it. I love you all and I'm not ready to check out just yet!

Wishing you all the best,

Ray

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phil_h CH.com Old Timer Offline one day at a time , one headache at a time..... Posts: 454 x0\|red bank\|USA\|\|0\|0\|NJ,New_Jersey Gender:	Re: Prayers needed for Ray... Reply #26 - Jul 21^st, 2008 at 4:08pm Bless you Ray . And may you find some peace , quiet and sleep at home the hospital denied you . Your heart is so caring and loving that you must always care for that gift God has put in you ................ Be well....... phil h
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LadyLuv CH.com Alumnus Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 1495 Champaign, IL Gender:	Re: Prayers needed for Ray... Reply #27 - Jul 21^st, 2008 at 4:13pm Ray you're in my thoughts and Prayers. Much love and many Blessings coming your way... LadyLuv
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Brew Ex Member	Re: Prayers needed for Ray... Reply #28 - Jul 21^st, 2008 at 6:43pm You're right, Ray. A hospital is no place to get any rest. Glad you're home, where the people caring for you actually care about you.
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Guiseppi CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline San Diego to Florida 05-16-2011 Posts: 12063 SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA USA Gender:	Re: Prayers needed for Ray... Reply #29 - Jul 21^st, 2008 at 6:51pm If you lived near enough I'd personally kick your ass for that scare Ray!. All the love and prayers Christy and I have coming your way Ray, and of course it wasn't a heart attack, everyone knows you were due a break of some sort! Damn glad to hear the good news ray, take care. Guiseppi
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DennisM1045 CH.com Alumnus Offline One wave at a time! Posts: 3437 Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA Gender:	Re: Prayers needed for Ray... Reply #30 - Jul 21^st, 2008 at 6:59pm Damn glad it wasn't your heart Ray. Now to find out what the heck it was so we don't have a repeat... Glad your home. Give that Shade a hug for keeping us in the loop. And yes, I am interested in the rest. Just get some rest first -Dennis-
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Re: Prayers needed for Ray...
Reply #31 - Jul 21^st, 2008 at 7:02pm

HerbLady wrote on Jul 21^st, 2008 at 9:26am:

The man goes in with chest pain radiating down his arm, he's white as a sheet and sweating buckets, he's got double vision, he's nauseated...and the best they can say is "we don't know WHAT that was, but we don't think it was a heart attack"....hmmmm

Odd as it sounds, that's *exactly* what happened to me once when I had a panic attack. Not fun for Ray, but far less serious than heart problems if it's that!

Let us know how tomorrow goes.

Hugs and smooches to both of you!

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Re: Prayers needed for Ray...
Reply #32 - Jul 22^nd, 2008 at 12:43am

So glad it wasn't a heart attack - but I'm still keeping you in my thoughts and sending positive vibes.

~Kris

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sandie99 CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Wish it, dream it, do it - inspite the pain! Posts: 11975 Finland Gender:	Re: Prayers needed for Ray... Reply #33 - Jul 22^nd, 2008 at 3:13am Ray, I'm glad that you're back home. Prayers are on their way. Sanna
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DonnaH_again Ex Member	Re: Prayers needed for Ray... Reply #34 - Jul 22^nd, 2008 at 8:37am Sorry you both had to go through such a scare...and thankful that it wasn't the heart. Will still pray that the symptoms don't come back.
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Re: Prayers needed for Ray...
Reply #35 - Jul 22^nd, 2008 at 3:32pm

Sorry y'all had to deal with this. Glad it's not the ticker.

I was hospitalized with chest pains about 12 years ago. After about 10 million tests, including an angiogram, they pronounced with clean pipes and said they could find nothing wrong with me. The doc ended up saying I had a massive Panic Attack. Funny (or not) how stress can manifest itself.

Hang in there!

Mike

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Edna CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Posts: 1638 Gender:	Re: Prayers needed for Ray... Reply #36 - Jul 22^nd, 2008 at 3:57pm wishing the best and sending mega vibes pf wishes, EDNA
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midwestbeth Ex Member	Re: Prayers needed for Ray... Reply #37 - Jul 22^nd, 2008 at 4:32pm Glad the ticker is ok and you are home now Ray. I can relate to what alienspacebabe and Gator posted. Hugs, Beth
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Re: Prayers needed for Ray...
Reply #38 - Jul 22^nd, 2008 at 4:45pm

Ray, you horse's patootie! You are just trying to give me more gray hairs! My kids have done enough, thank you very much! DON'T give me another scare like this!

I am SO glad it isn't the ole ticker! Now hopefully, they can find out WHAT it was! It is so frustrating not to be able to identify what is causing something that is happening to your body.

I am sending all the prayers and vibes, that I can find.

Keep us informed, buddy!

Chuck

(Oh, wait! I just found some more vibes, that had fallen behind the couch. I am packaging those up and sending them along, too!)

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Brew Ex Member	Re: Prayers needed for Ray... Reply #39 - Jul 22^nd, 2008 at 4:59pm ClusterChuck wrote on Jul 22^nd, 2008 at 4:45pm: You are just trying to give me more gray hairs! I didn't think that was possible.
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Charlie CH.com Alumnus Offline Happy to be here Posts: 18971 Jamestown, NY Gender:	Re: Prayers needed for Ray... Reply #40 - Jul 22^nd, 2008 at 9:40pm So glad this was not likely a heart attack. If indeed it was an esophangeal spasm....I've been there, hurts like hell and I was sure I was a gonner. It's not uncommon they told me. Here's hoping. Charlie
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ClusterChuck CH.com Alumnus Offline The BEAST rises again, and again, and again, and . Posts: 5394 Greenville, North Carolina Gender:	Re: Prayers needed for Ray... Reply #41 - Jul 22^nd, 2008 at 9:45pm Quote: ClusterChuck wrote on Jul 22^nd, 2008 at 4:45pm: You are just trying to give me more gray hairs! I didn't think that was possible. I *USED* to like you ....
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Re: Prayers needed for Ray...
Reply #42 - Jul 22^nd, 2008 at 10:07pm

ClusterChuck wrote on Jul 22^nd, 2008 at 9:45pm:

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ClusterChuck wrote on Jul 22^nd, 2008 at 4:45pm:

You are just trying to give me more gray hairs!

I didn't think that was possible.

I USED to like you ....

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jace77 CH.com Junior Offline Posts: 88 x0\|grove city\|USA\|usa\|0\|0\|OH,Ohio Gender:	Re: Prayers needed for Ray... Reply #43 - Jul 23^rd, 2008 at 9:04pm Ray Hope you are feeling better, you need to STAY AWAY from those darn hospitals!!
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Groov CH.com Alumnus Offline !Privet! !OLA! !wassup! Metta Posts: 1042 Decatur Il. Gender:	Re: Prayers needed for Ray... Reply #44 - Jul 24^th, 2008 at 12:47am Keeping you in mind Ray. Hope you feel well now and hope you get some answers for your condition. Cheers, Dave
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Ray CH.com Alumnus Offline Ray Posts: 1996 Columbus, Ohio Gender:	Re: Prayers needed for Ray... Reply #45 - Jul 24^th, 2008 at 2:54am Thanks folks! I worked today, physical work, and had no problems. Tonight, at nearly 3 AM, my chest hurts a bit and anxiety is keeping me up. The stress test is not yet scheduled, and I hope it will be soon. I'll keep you informed as to the progress. I love you guys, Ray
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Re: Prayers needed for Ray...
Reply #46 - Jul 24^th, 2008 at 5:38am

Ray's chest pain got worse as time wore on, and at around 4:30 am he was transported by ambulance to the local ER. I had to stay home to keep the kids calm, so I can't be with him yet again.

Esophogeal spasms and panic attacks have both been evaluated, and seem unlikely causes at this point. As well, his bloodwork from Sunday was "off"...the doctor suspects he may be bleeding somewhere...ulcer would be a possiblity, but he doesn't have the "classic" ulcer symptoms. Right now, all we know is that something is just...not...right.

When the rest of the world starts to wake up, I'll start calling around to try and get someone to babysit so I can go be with him...I just don't have anyone I can call at 4:30 in the morning, ya know?

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cash5542 CH.com Hall of Famer Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 1243 x1\|Ocean Pines\|USA\|usa\|498\|141\|MD,Maryland Gender:	Re: Prayers needed for Ray... Reply #47 - Jul 24^th, 2008 at 6:34am I am so sorry to hear this news! I wish I was closer and could babysit for you! My thoughts and prayers are with you and will be all day and until you get to the bottom of this. (((HUGS))) Charlotte
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Peppermint CH.com Alumnus Offline Work it out baby! Posts: 2908 New York\|USA Gender:	Re: Prayers needed for Ray... Reply #48 - Jul 24^th, 2008 at 10:43am Shade, Keeping Ray and your family in my thoughts - let's hope the docs can get to the bottom of this, and soon! Pepp
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midwestbeth Ex Member	Re: Prayers needed for Ray... Reply #49 - Jul 24^th, 2008 at 11:10am Shade, I hope the Dr's figure it out soon!! Your family continues to be in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs, Beth
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