Right before Easter my mom got diagnosed with pneumonia. She has slowly improved. However, this evening we were on a brush fire with the fire department and she had an asthma attack. We had to call ALS because she just couldn't catch her breath. They ended up getting her vitals steady and gave her two breathing treatments. We got back to the fire hall and she started experiencing stabbing chest pains. She wanted to go to the hospital. Which is nothing like her. They took her in and it is something cardiac related. The cardiologist came in about an hour ago because he couldn't figure out what was going on over the phone. He is thinking it may be a heart infection. But only more tests tomorrow will tell. But if you could spare some well wishes in hopes it is nothing serious I'd greatly appreciate it.
Hope your Mom is feeling better soon. The DNR tells us the smoke is harmless and our bodies rapidly break down and flush the chemicals and particulates from our lungs.
Thank you everyone. They cleared her cardiology wise. Cath and echo turned out clear. Labs are still off, but cardiologist was very shocked with results of the other two tests. He really felt it was related. We are so thankful it is not that. Now the guessing game will begin. Her first stop is with endocrinology. They suggested myopathy or adrenal gland dysfunction. Again, more tests will tell. But thank you for the prayers. Hopefully they can give an answer soon.
She is home and doing much better. Still no answers. Needs to go have a test done at the hospital as outpatient in a couple weeks. Then will follow up with the specialist after that. Cardiology again, gave her the all clear. So that's very positive. I'm just so thankful she is doing better! So thank you!
She is on restrictions from the fire hall (despite her liking). But worse part is, she wasn't around any when all this started. She was up wind at the truck. Surprisingly she is listening and doing good about what she can and cannot do.
I appreciate what members of a VFD do so much. We sit at the firebase and scan the county fire frequency and hear the calls, I am always amazed at what they have to respond to at the drop of a hat anytime day or night. They do it without complaint year after year for no pay and possibly a retirement fund that is meager. Hat's off to VFD members, heck us wildland guys get paid and the newbies all whine about having to roll hose and do grunt work, I always point out the VFD's do it for free.
