Hello frens and patriots. I am a man of God, but not so much the church. Unfortunately, this makes it difficult if I am need of prayers. Thankfully I know patriots.win is full of brother/sisters in Christ. I would selfishly ask if you could pray for me pedes. I am having some potential/perceived heart issues, which is fueling some mental health issues, which is creating a cycle of perceived further heart issues sending me down a cycle of feeling hopeless. I am not in a great place.
Don't worry, I don't feel like giving up or anything, but I acknowledge that I am currently powerless against this. I know logically that there is always hope though, so I ask if a few pedes wouldn't mind digitally gathering in here in Jesus name to send a prayer on my behalf. I don't like asking for self prayers, but I believe God is the only way to overcome this.
I don't fear for myself so much, but rather for those that rely on me to be strong and perform. When this stuff hits me I am useless, and it takes me out for a bit. I need to be functional for those I love and care for (Friends/Family/Employees). I am hoping this makes it less selfish.
VA has not been so helpful, but God has been!
Thanks you frens, God bless!
Thanks so much for your prayers as well.
I promise you, if your BP is spiking you will definitely feel anxiety and it is mostly physical. When all this first started happening regularly it really affected my marriage. We didn't understand what was happening to him. We got an at home BP tester and noticed it most often happened when his BP was spiked. Once we recognized that, it was easier to cope, as well as work to counter act it. He'll take a shower to help calm down, play guitar or with the cat or go for a walk.
He lives a fairly healthy lifestyle, goes for hikes often ect. We don't drink a whole lot, mostly socially, if at all. We eat relatively healthy (always room for improvement). To me, he's not the typical 37yr old hypertension patient.
So, there's something called a Bicuspid Aortic Valve, this is the condition my father-in-law has and we suspect might be the problem for hubby. It's hereditary, often goes un-diagnosed for most patients until later in life when the heart gets worn down, and also affects approximately 2% of the population.
An Echocardiogram will look at the structure of the heart, an EKG looks at the electrical impulse of the heart. If there is a problem with the structure, not the impulse, it won't show up in an EKG.
As for my hubby, the technician said that one valve sounded strange vs the other, but it may not mean anything (they take snapshots and the doc looks at it later for interpretation). For now it's speculation and we're looking forward to hearing the proper assessment.
Thanks for the clarification. I follow up in 2 weeks, maybe I’ll ask if I can get a echocardiogram. My chest is honestly sore today, and I keep getting bouts of soreness after episodes. I think I’ve downplayed it assuming it was anxiety, but maybe I it something I should look at. Thanks fren!!!