frightening episode last night

June 13, 2003

dear fellow journeyers:

I've been under a great deal of stress lately having been out of work, ending a

bad relationship, and having my GD become SO out of control (tsh .007) Without

health insurance, it's been very difficult to get the medical support I need.

But ... i've been very actively educating myself including diet, getting a

counselor to help me with the broken heart, and doing new activities, such

meditation, yoga, working-out at a gym, crewing on a sailboat for the yacht

races.

Last night, after 3 hours at sea, I thought I felt GREAT!!!! What a joyful

experience it was. And after, we met at the yacht club, I did not have anything

alcoholic to drink, but did have a hamburger, which is not a normal part of my

diet. I left soon after eating because I was feeling tired and very cold, and

got into a hot bath in the 5 mins it took me to get home.

Well, after the bath, my heart started racing and I started feeling a bit short

of breath, but the dog had been cooped up all afternoon, so in spite of these

symptoms, I stupidly took him to the park across the street. That was at 9pm.

The last thing I remember was having serious heart palps and racing pulse, and

dizziness, and then finding myself in the middle of the field with the dog lying

across me. i limped the half-block home with a sore right knee, elbow, wrist,

so apparently i passed out on my right side. It was 11pm when i returned home.

today i feel very weak but i'm able to eat and move about, although stiffly.

my heart rate is normal and steady.

so ... was this a thyroid storm? could this be from the adrenal insufficiency.

could this have been from the food? I I'm wondering should I expect more of the

same, or if I can prevent this from repeating. and obviously you might thinking

why i dont' seek medical advice ... it's because of the insurance and now i'm

BROKE and if there is a documented pre-existing condition, i can't get future

coverage anyway....

any thoughts or shared experiences on what you think happened and to prevent

future experiences would be appreciated.

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