SVT -- not always a good thing

[Nelson Atwell]

Not when it stands for Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT). I was rushed in an ambulance to the hospital tonight, and found out I have it. Not a fun experience to have your heart racing at over 200 beats per minute for over two hours. I'm all good now and back home, but I am sure I have a lot more medical appointments ahead of me now.



What's really weird is I ran 2.5 miles this afternoon with no problems, and then this kicks in two hours after the run. I hope the Air Force doesn't kick me out for having this. I'd like to finish my last two years at least. :unsure:

 

[Tom Schindler]

Nelson,



I am happy you are feeling better and I hope you never have to deal with it again. Good luck to you my friend.





Tom

 

[Nelson Atwell]

Thanks Tom..at least the disease has a cool name.

 

[Tom Schindler]

I can here it now "Hi, my name is Nelson and I have an SVT."





Tom

 

[Nelson Atwell]

Better than what my 13 year old daughter told my fiancee when she showed up at the hospital. She told her I had STD. I told her people don't get rushed to the hospital in an ambulance for that. When I told her what STD was she blushed. lol

 

[FlipTrac_511]

You weren't watching the USC/Texas football game were you? Seriously, glad you're able to tell the story here after the fact. Take care of yourself.

 

[WXMotorSports DecalsPartsAccs]

Glad your ok!

 

[Greg Bosin]

I'm glad your okay. If you have 18 years in the military grants a santuary so you can get your 20 years in for retirement. If you are already over 20 years at least you have that going for you.

Best of luck to you, I hope this was an isolated incident.

 

[ReggieMRegalOne05 Legaspi]

Glad you are A OK. Not to worry about the Air Force not allowing you to finish two more years. If they decided to, they won't just kick you out like that. Medical retirement would most likely be their route for you if they find it necessary.

 

[James FreemanJr]

Best of luck too ya. I was born with N.E.C (Necrotising Enterocolitis , also a brand of computer company) so I know how scary it can be to be rushed to the hospital! I was born with over 100+ holes in my intestines. Also had maybe 12 operations due to the condition and I also developed something called S.B.S which is also known as "Short Bowl Syndrome" which I have problems with too this day not to mention I have a nice golf-ball sized lump of scar tissue from the multiple surgeries I've had to undergo right under my lower left rib that pushes it, hurts all the time. I'm pretty f**ked up for the rest of my life. To cap it all off I just found out I have high blood pressure and also acid reflux so I will be on 5 different medications and I'm only 25! :blink:

 

[Nelson Atwell]

Greg, I hope you are right. I passed 18 years on Dec 15th.



ions, your problems are much worse than mine, and I have been blessed with almost perfect health my first 43 years until yesterday. I wish there was some medical miracles that could cure you of all your ailments. I wish you better health in the future.

 

[Gavin Allan]

Hi Nelson.



That sounds very scary. I hope they don't find anything else or it was an isolated incident.



I am 44 and was in real good health until 2-3 years ago. Then, all of a sudden, the bottom kind of dropped out and several problems started to crop up for me. It isn't fun (nor cheap) to lose your health, but I guess it is God's way of reminding us that we are not immortal.



Good luck with your situation, and may God bless.

 

[Todd Z]

Heck, I was diagnosed with this over 5 years agao... I am only 29....

I can work all day, no issues... as soon as I sit or lay down for 10-15 min, wham, it happens... Just take a couple of deep breaths and it goes away...

I have learned to live with it....

Todd Z

 

[TrainTrac]

Glad you're feeling better, Nelson. Everyone is correct. Once you make it over the 18 year hump, they can't just kick you to the curb with no benefits. If your medical condition renders you unfit for service, they'll evaluate your condition with medical review board, and you would probably receive a medical retirement, and then possibly disability from the VA depending on your medical condition.

 

[Larry Phillips]

Glad you're alright Nelson. Bet this means you won't be deploying anytime soon.

 

[Fred]

Glad you OK. Maybe just a fluke, I hope. I had the same thing happen when I was 32. Spent some time in the hospital and got put on Lanoxin for a while. I'm off the meds now but occasionally have bouts of irregular heartbeat.

 

[EddieS'04]

Nelson.....Hope it was just a one time thing..prayers are with you..

As for me I take nine diferent meds...some of them several times a day...I really need to buy some stock in Walgreens...:lol:

 

[TomT]

Hopefully they will be able to take care of the problem with a little medication. Take care.



Take 2 asprin then email me in the morning.

 

[Gerald Pierce]

I have/had the same thing.... I know what you mean. Can be serious, but not normally. Dr changed my bp med to Atenolol and while I still have episodes of it, I know how to make it stop.... hold your breath and bear down like ..... well, like..... you're trying to go to the restroom. I am Active Duty also, and was on sea duty...the Dr said go on and do what you do. I have had a couple of stress tests also (one with EKG, 2 with Echocardiograms) and while I do have a slight "electrical issue", Doc says the ticker is good.



If the put you on atenolol, take it at night vs the morning..... it'll make you very tired and I noticed a big difference in my physical stamina..... couldn't run a mile. Started taking it at night right after I got done running (8 ish) and noticed a big difference. Of course check with Doc first, but mine said it was fine as long as I took it every day around the same time. And dont take it before a stress test kinda hard to get the ticker to increase in speed if you are medically trying to slow it down.... that treadmill kicked my butt the first time and when doc found out I took my meds the night before, she made me come back.



Good luck, I know it is stressful but you'll be able to adapt and overcome.



Email me if you want to chat more......

 

[Fred]

The "bear down" thing does work. Sure seems like a strange thing to have to do to get the ticker to act right, though.