The other day when I was exercising (I try to exercise every day to keep my cholesterol down), I had a very interesting experience. I wish I could say that this was a unique experience, but it has happened a few times over the last couple years. In the middle of my exercise routine, my legs started to get weak, my heart started racing, my breath was rapid and I had to lie down to get my strength back. The first time it happened, I was really worried about it and went to the doctor. It has only happened 2 or 3 times in the last 2 1/2 years, so it is not a regular occurrence, but it worries me when it does happen. The first time I went to the doctor, he did not seem to be alarmed because the "stuff" stopped happening after a few minutes. I am not sure if it does happen again if I should go to the ER? Any thoughts?
A few years ago I was presented with the opportunity to come back to Stratford, Iowa, to First Baptist church, as their pastor; for those of you who have followed this blog for some time, FBC in Stratford was my first pastorate. Let's just say I prayed about it as I was jumping at the opportunity. The church has a parsonage, so I could live there and not have to worry about a houe payment; and I needed to slow down, and this was a part time position (which, as a side note, allowed for me to get a greater disability from the VA than when I was working full time with St. Croix Hospice...) We love Stratford, and absolutely love the church; the people are wonderful and accepted us, again, with open arms. This was, for me, the perfect position: I get to pastor a church I LOVE, I get to do life with people I LOVE, and I have already had the opportunity to do weddings and baptism services for kids (adults now) that I have known their entire lives. IT IS GREAT. The longer I have been here,
Yes you should go to the ER as soon as possible when that happens. Better to go and be told you are fine than not go and have it turn out to be something.
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I'm not a doctor nor know all you are doing (like how long before episode happens in your exercise? 15 minutes? 30? Do you check your heart rate at any time? Were you having other issues before you started to exercise?). I would call in to dr office and ask what is best if this occurs again. Big hugs! After my stroke I have had to learn to take deep breaths and watch my breathing. I still have lots of issues but slowly getting there. Hope you find an answer soon!
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ReplyDeleteI don't think your response to exercise is normal for anyone. I'd get a second opinion the next time this happens. My second brainstem stroke began with vertigo that one doctor suggested was caused by an ear infection. Stroke survivors who can walk into a hospital have to push to be taken seriously.
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