Well, that's over for now

[altivo]

Gary's back home, but I didn't get him here until 8 pm. Those people sure run on some other dimension of time, or else they really are billing the insurance (and us) by the minute. He was supposed to have a stress test first thing in the morning, but they kept putting it off. Finally at noon they got around to it. Then he had to wait for the results to be "read" and wait some more to see the cardiologist, who wanted an ultrasound then. The final conclusion: acid reflux, which is what I've said he has but of course my diagnosis doesn't count. They prescribed Pepcid and also Xanax if he chooses to take it. He's so hypersensitive to medication that I'm afraid that will make him loopy, but OK.

Anyway, he's home safe, thanks to Epona and Baldur. I spent the whole day waiting for the call saying they were definitely going to discharge him so I could make the hour drive down there. Finally the call came at 4 pm. I got down to Dekalb a little after 5 pm. They finally let us out the hospital door at 6:08.

Did get some writing done today, but not enough. I'm averaging about 2000 words a day, which isn't going to make up for the early deficiencies in time. Need to get more than that out.

Comments

[quickcasey.livejournal.com]

And what's wrong with loopy?

[altivo.livejournal.com]

Quite a lot if you're operating equipment (even a lawn mower) or driving, not to mention doing graduate school coursework that's all heavy computer-based stuff.

[flamekist.livejournal.com]

I'm glad to hear he's home safe and sound with no serious issues! Give him a big hug for me!

[altivo.livejournal.com]

Done. Thanks.

[mondhasen.livejournal.com]

So glad it has turned out not to be a cardiac event. Hugs to both of you.

Reflux can be scary as Hell. I woke up one night with my heart pounding and my right arm numb. As I lay there in denial I started into a full blown freakin anxiety attack. I got up and tried to work that off. I took some bi-carb and things straightened out, luckily.

[altivo.livejournal.com]

I get it now and then. Overeating is a good way to bring it on. Coffee or chocolate will also do it to me.

Hugs are always good. Thanks.

[rustitobuck.livejournal.com]

I'm glad he's home okay. Hugs, if you want 'em.

[altivo.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I'll always welcome hugs from you. :)

[avon-deer.livejournal.com]

Give him a hug from me. Glad he's ok.

[altivo.livejournal.com]

Will do, thanks.

[marzolan.livejournal.com]

Glad he's home safe and sound, and you as well. *more hugs*

[altivo.livejournal.com]

*hugs back* Murr.

[shadow-stallion.livejournal.com]

I would be careful of the Xanax. Granted there are different varieties, dosages, etc. and all medicines react differently with different people but all it does for me is put me to sleep. I don't know how Kevin takes the insane dosage he is on and functions.

Glad to hear he is home and there were no heart problems. :)

[altivo.livejournal.com]

He'll probably be afraid to take the Xanax. He has a great fear of medications. :)

[shadow-stallion.livejournal.com]

Interesting.

If does decide to try it then I would suggest a time when he is not leaving the house or operating heavy machinery. ;)

[altivo.livejournal.com]

Yup. I already looked it up and read the side effects and contra-indications. I'll keep an eye on it. Amusingly, it specifically says you should not take it with cimetidine (Tagamet is the trademark name) which is the antacid I prefer and keep on hand. Gave him one of those last night because he hadn't filled the prescriptions yet. But I warned him about the driving and machinery bit. I don't know how large a dosage they gave him the scrip for, but the instructions just say "as needed"!! Seems dubious to me.

[cabcat.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear about Gary :) Xanax for reflux? Is that usual?

[altivo.livejournal.com]

The Xanax is for anxiety. So he doesn't think he's having a heart attack every time he gets a little twinge.

He's probably not going to take it, though. It has too many side effects, contraindications, and limitations. You can't eat grapefruit? Jeez!