Another run through the Iodine IV CT scan machine, this time to check my heart
At least I get to look up & see the cute dolphins on the ceiling again
And what the ER doc told me tonight was that my "D-Dimer" was super high AND there was some scaring in the bsae of my lungs. They kept me tonight for observation just in case there were any complications.
What an experience tonight was. At work, I had the most excruciating sharp shooting chest pain. On the way home, I felt my right hand cramp up super tight. I could NOT move my fingers at all. I started to feel very nauseous. This indeed prompted my stop at the ER. I did not have any desire to go but I did. Trust me, I'd much rather sleep in my comfy, king size bed with my cuddly puppers. Not a stale, cold hospital on St. Patrick's weekend with a hospital FULL of people who have alcohol poisoning.
Anyhow, I blacked out when they took my blood. That's a first! I get my blood taken at least once a week. Sometimes it will be 16 tubes! I've never fainted or blacked out and that's even after having to fast. I woke up and I had slurred speech, both hands were purple and I couldn't move my fingers b/c they were in spasm.
The hospital staff was once again amazing with me and took great care of me. I couldn't ask for anything better than what Spring Valley gives its patients!
The doctor felt as though there was a blood clot that most likely dissolved on its own. She couldn't be too sure she said. The labs were off BUT after doing CT scans with iodine, she couldn't see anything.
This is the life of very active Lupus
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