Hyperventilation

To Frank & Smitty,

Thanks for your comments. I know for a fact I have a lead that is barely connected via my doctor. We decided to not 'fix' it because I was functioning OK and why fix something when it is working. I've heard the panic theory and there is merit to that but this happens when I am sound asleep and I wake up from it. When I held my breath I was essentially doing the paper bag trick and it worked. But it also happened when I do any sort of excertion such as walking up the stairs. My exam did reveil that I had a bladder infection and I'm not taking meds for that. Last night I only had a couple attacks but they were mild. Supposed to see doc next week. I did the pacemaker test yesterday and transmitted to his office. Do you think the infection could have anything to do with it?

Ron

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Hyperventilation

by SMITTY - 2009-07-03 01:07:52

Hey Ron,

I can't say if the infection does or does not play a role in your hyperventilation. As for holding your breath, I can see the logic in that but volume of CO2 available for lowering the pH of your blood from holding your breath would be a question to me.

I say both the infection angle and the holding your breath are good questions for your doctor.

Smitty

Smitty

by RonArmstrong - 2009-07-03 02:07:36

Well the good news is that I feel 100% better today so who knows? I'm taking my bladder infection meds, drinking water. It could have been the 100 degree F plus temperatures as well. I should know something next week when my doc gets back off vacation.

I still think it is the lead. Every time I ride in my son's truck I get this constant jolt just like a spark plug wire laying loose on the plug. I have become so dependant on this thing that when he tried to turn off the sucker I thought I was dying. I can't wait for him to change the battery; that ought to be a ride I won't soon forget.


Thanks again.

Sounds like you are on to the problem

by ElectricFrank - 2009-07-04 12:07:11

My suggestion would be to have the bad lead replaced. Unless you figure you only have a short time left to live, you might as well have things working optimally.

Adding a replacement lead isn't that big a deal if the old one can be left in place.

frank

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