Well, this is scary. A PSA.

[mrs.jacinthe]

Went to the doctor this morning for routine follow up. Was complaining of a pulled muscle in my chest, making it hurt to breathe. I think I pulled it while i was painting the family room.

Anyhow, I guess my descriptors of pain were indicative of possible other things, so they ran an ECG. And it was abnormal enough that they're referring me for a full cardiology workup. Apparently the changes I have are indicative of possible CAD and/or neurological ischemia.

So, needless to say, I'm on the no workouts bench for a few weeks. Or more, depending on what cardiology says.

And the PSA: even if you think you're healthy and feel fine, a full workup with ECG is important if you're an athlete. You don't want to become a statistic.

[Susie]

Yikes, that is scary! I hope everything is ultimately ok.

You're right, it is super important to keep getting regular physicals, even though we are active and "healthy." You hear these stories, often marathon runners or ironman triathletes, who suffer a heart attack mid race, not having known that they had some kind of dangerous arrhythmia or obstruction all along. With your cold water OWS especially, I am glad they are being proactive.

[shauni27]

wow, how scary! I hope your follow up(s) go well and you are back in action again without any serious medical procedures!

[juliabug]

Oh, wow. I hope everything is okay!

[cinco]

Oh no Take care of yourself. Hope everything comes out okay.

[mysticmuffin]

Yikes, that is scary. Take care of yourself and I hope it is ultimately nothing major.

[libbygrl109]

So glad you had it checked out. Hopefully it isn't anything major.

[mrs.jacinthe]

Thanks everybody. I don't think it's too urgent, as I think my doctor sent the referral without a stat notation.

It stinks, though, not being able to swim.

[emilyj]

Oh man. I hope everything checks out ok!

[bostonmichelle]

Yikes! I hope everything checks out okay and you are back to swimming soon.

[sadlebred]

How scary! I am glad you went to the doctor and hope that everything is ok!

[Brit]

How scary! I hope everything turns out ok for you and I'm glad that you brought attention to it.

[labbie]

So scary, glad you went in to be seen when you did. Fingers crossed it's nothing and doc is just being extra thorough.

[fluffycookie]

That's scary! I hope you can get in quickly.

[calico]

Hoping you get good news soon!

[irene adler]

Yikes! I hope you get good news soon. And good for you for getting checked out

[sweetptater]

Take care of yourself!

[kams]

Oh man. This is a good reminder. Hoping all is well and you're cleared to be back soon.

[breezy8407]

Hope you get some good news!

[osulori]

How scary! Glad you got checked out, fingers crossed it's good news.

[bella9280]

Sending vibes! Good luck keep us posted.

[shorewife]

Totally scary. But at least you went to get checked out! I have a family history of pretty much everything so my doc gives me an ECG (or EKG?) every so often because she knows I do a lot of exercise.

[midnightrae]

Take care of yourself! Keep us updated on your health!

[al320]

Omg!! How scary!! Please keep us posted!

[katinthehat]

I'm glad you're getting good care and I hope this enforced rest period goes by quickly for you!

[jene]

I'm happy they found it. I hope you get good news back!

[MrsE]

Yikes! Hope everything is ok!

[thom]

I'm so sorry, that's rough! I hope they do your follow up soon and things turn out fine. Thinking of you.

[hurricanedrunk]

Sending you positive thoughts! That is very scary, hope you get news soon.

[CallingAllAngels]

I hope anything scary is ruled out soon. Take care of yourself.