When it rain...it pours...

[estranged4life]

Hey all...Havent been posting much as of late due to illness, Which is possibly worse than even I expected.

Had to admitted to the ER today after Deb's Rad treatment due to an ongoing chest pain (My right arm has been numb since yesterday), To only find out the ECG showed that I have damage of some type to the left axis of my heart...Won't know exactly what type of damage but I may have to see a cardiologist due to this, Can we say yet medical bills?

Have a Dr's appointment tomorrow anyways, So at least that is a convience.

Take care, Peace out & blame Canada...

Brian j.

[wondergirl9847]

Wow, Brian and Debbie, you two can't catch a break. I'm soooooo sorry to hear this. :( I'll be praying for the both of you and hope your doctor's appointment goes okay tomorrow. Hang in there!!

Damn you Canada!!! :mad:

:laugh:

[chiffon head]

I hope everthing goes well for you. Take care.

Renee

[amber]

I was wondering where you were, was gonna pm ya. Geez, what's in the water you guys are drinking? :shrug: oh, right, it's Canadian water... :lol:
I wonder how your heart gets damaged? I hope everything's ok with you, dude - I thought you guys were gonna be out of the woods. I will send my most estranged thoughts for you... :xoxo:
AMber

[Johnny Stew]

Brian... I'm really sorry to hear about your latest health problems, especially considering the fact that you've also been dealing with Debbie's bout with cancer.

I seriously hope that everything will soon be all right, and these health issues will be nothing more than a bad memory.

You'll both be in my thoughts.

[estranged4life]

I wonder how your heart gets damaged? I hope everything's ok with you, dude - I thought you guys were gonna be out of the woods. I will send my most estranged thoughts for you... :xoxo:
AMber

but I dont have a clue, As neither did the ER Doctor.

I do not drink ANY alcohol, Nor do I smoke or use drugs...So the ER Dr. is at a loss for words to why the damage. She was really concerned because the bloodwork showed nothing abnormal, Either the damage is something in the early stages (My Mom's side of the family has a major history of heart disease) or is something that was missed in the past.

Anyways, I will be asking "Dr.Doogie Howser" (My regular physician is a 20-something kid...It annoys me to no-end when he calls me Mr.Johnson...Hell, I'm only a 34 yr. old pain-in-the-ass) those questions tomorrow.

Brian j.

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

So sorry to hear about this Brian.
My thoughts are with you both

Pip

[skcin]

Brian,

Not that you should blow this off, but an ECG is a pretty basic minor test - in other words it gives minimal info. It can also give false alarms.

It could be something you were born with, you could have had a minor heart attack without knowing it (gee, not like you've been under any stress lately, right?) or something else - or nothing at all. So although it may cost more, the cardiologist will figure out exactly what the deal is & go from there.

Try not to worry too much about it before you get a more thorough workup. Easier said than done, I know. Hey, it could be worse - you could be Canadian. (sorry, Theresa, if you read this comment!)

Paula

[amber]

but I dont have a clue, As neither did the ER Doctor.

I do not drink ANY alcohol, Nor do I smoke or use drugs...So the ER Dr. is at a loss for words to why the damage. She was really concerned because the bloodwork showed nothing abnormal, Either the damage is something in the early stages (My Mom's side of the family has a major history of heart disease) or is something that was missed in the past..
ah, the weird arbitrariness of the universe...

Anyways, I will be asking "Dr.Doogie Howser" (My regular physician is a 20-something kid...It annoys me to no-end when he calls me Mr.Johnson...Hell, I'm only a 34 yr. old pain-in-the-ass) those questions tomorrow.

Brian j.
:laugh: :lol: :laugh: :lol: :xoxo:
hang in there, man...
AMber

[estranged4life]

Brian,

Not that you should blow this off, but an ECG is a pretty basic minor test - in other words it gives minimal info. It can also give false alarms.

It could be something you were born with, you could have had a minor heart attack without knowing it (gee, not like you've been under any stress lately, right?) or something else - or nothing at all. So although it may cost more, the cardiologist will figure out exactly what the deal is & go from there.

Try not to worry too much about it before you get a more thorough workup. Easier said than done, I know. Hey, it could be worse - you could be Canadian. (sorry, Theresa, if you read this comment!)

Paula

but the pain in my chest right now has been constant since last Friday/Saturday, But having my right arm become increasingly numb was the LAST straw...It was too much to bare this morning as I waited on Deb to finish her Rad treatment. She drove me to the ER because I was "texas toast".

I feel like ab-so-lute s**t right now...Not to mention the ER Doc is even more concerned about what-the-hell-ever it was that "popped" last week in the right side of my head!!! I thought nothing much of it as I thought it was a muscle cramp, But the ER doc said if I suffer another one of these "pops" I need to IMMEDIATELY come to the ER (She talked to "Doogie Howser" and he is going to setup an MRI scan of my head...I told her "I doubt they would find anything since it is pretty EMPTY up there"!)

Brian j.

[Johnny Stew]

My regular physician is a 20-something kid....

Ooh, a 20-something doctor, eh?
Do me a favor and find out if he's single! ;) :laugh:

[EnchantedSLN]

Brian, I hope everything turns out to be ok. Let us know.

[Violet]

This kind of thread always helps put things in perspective. I truly hope everythings goes well with the cardiologist.

Carol

[gldstwmn]

Be well. :)

[GODDESS6]

bless ya both, i hope everything works out 4 u!!! :wavey: ~

brightest stevie blessings~
jill

[golddustwoman77]

Hey Brian.............. :sorry: to hear about your latest health problems. Hopefully, things will go well for you at the doctor. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. :angel: Also, I know that Alison would want me to send you her best wishes too. Keep all of us posted.

P.S. I'm really enjoying my interviews and demos via Alison. Thanks! :D

[skcin]

But the ER doc said if I suffer another one of these "pops" I need to IMMEDIATELY come to the ER (She talked to "Doogie Howser" and he is going to setup an MRI scan of my head...I told her "I doubt they would find anything since it is pretty EMPTY up there"!)

Brian j.

Well, empty except for bootleg info, that is. Brian, do check before the test & make sure none of that important info won't be lost - we need you! :)

All kidding aside, good luck & keep us posted.

Paula

[Livia]

So sorry, Brian - my thoughts and prayers are with you (and Deb). :xoxo:

[Patti]

Good god man, will you STOP already with the health issues????

You're in my thoughts and please do keep us posted

[estranged4life]

had another ECG today at the Dr's office and it showed the exact same result as the one from yesterday...So now the real fun begins.

Btw, I am feeling better this evening than I did yesterday...Not dead yet :lol:

Brian j.

[amber]

had another ECG today at the Dr's office and it showed the exact same result as the one from yesterday...So now the real fun begins.

Btw, I am feeling better this evening than I did yesterday...Not dead yet :lol:

Brian j.
:lol: woohoo!!! Not dead! :thumbsup: Gosh, that's better than half the people I know already... :rolleyes: :) I hope you're at least enjoying the limitless popsicles that are your right when you're in the hospital... :laugh: :wavey: Get well, YOU BASTARD!!!!
AMber

[Claudia]

I'm so sorry to hear about your heart issues, Brian. Unfortunately they seem to run in my family so I feel your pain.

Are you sure you didn't have an heart attack? Because the pain in the heart and the numb arm are the normal sintoms of one... I hope, however, you didn't have one.

[WelshWitchPMD]

Brian, I am sorry to hear about this health issue. I hope that the docs find out what it is and get you better real soon!

[GypsySorcerer]

I'm really sorry, Brian. My thoughts are with you and Debbie. Take care, and tune into Rita on Fox. :nod: :D

[estranged4life]

I'm really sorry, Brian. My thoughts are with you and Debbie. Take care, and tune into Rita on Fox. :nod: :D

seeing Rita on Faux News Channel does bring a new meaning to the lyric "...Heart skips a beat" (From the song "Outside The Rain") for me doesnt it? :lol: :laugh:

Brian j.

[David]

I feel like ab-so-lute s**t right now...Hang in there, Brian. You're too important around here to get laid up in some hospital somewhere.

[estranged4life]

NOT!

Had to be at the hospital at 7:45AM for a stress test, Which was & is a pain-in-the-ass. I was on the treadmill for about 10-15 minute and had my pulse rate to around 180 bpm, And with a blood pressure of around 182/120...The EKG showed nothing abnormal during the stress test.

I am currently connected to a "heart monitoring system" which I have to wear for 24 hours to monitor & map the rhythm of my heart (Thank God I did not need the 48 hour version of this system...This is making me itch like crazy!!!) and write down any pain I experience during this time.

Can you say I am stressed out? Cause I am!!!

Brian j.


ps-Only humor I found in this today is the Dr. who oversaw this looks facial like Mick Fleetwood (That was eerie!) & I started to snicker as I was on the treadmill when the image of Stevie's "Stand Back" video popped into my mind...I was hoping when he shut the treadmill down it would carry me to the back edge of the machine ala Stevie in the video, But alas he shut it down before I had the chance to humor myself and stretch out my arms & sing "Stand Back"!

[amber]

NOT!

Had to be at the hospital at 7:45AM for a stress test, Which was & is a pain-in-the-ass. I was on the treadmill for about 10-15 minut and had my pulse rate to around 180 bpm, And with a blood pressure of around 182/120...The EKG showed nothing abnormal during the stress test.

I am currently connected to a "heart monitoring system" which I have to wear for 24 hours to monitor & map the rhythm of my heart (Thank God I did not need the 48 hour version of this system...This is making me itch like crazy!!!) and write down any pain I experience during this time.

Can you say I am stressed out? Cause I am!!!

Brian j.

ps-Only humor I found in this today is the Dr. who oversaw this looks facial like Mick Fleetwood (That was eerie!) & I started to snicker as I was on the treadmill when the image of Stevie's "Stand Back" video popped into my mind...I was hoping when he shut the treadmill down it would carry me to the back edge of the machine ala Stevie in the video, But alas he shut it down before I had the chance to humor myself and stretch out my arms & sing "Stand Back"!
Hey, cutie - glad to hear nothing dastardly has come yet. Though i am in sorrow that you did not get to fling your arms back on the treadmill, and am in helpless laughter at the picture of you doing so..lemow, big time :lol: :lol: :lol:
Get healthy! I will dedicate my Friday nightly drunken singing of Stand Back to you - It's already a prayer, now it will be for you... :xoxo:
AMber

[estranged4life]

Hey, cutie - glad to hear nothing dastardly has come yet. Though i am in sorrow that you did not get to fling your arms back on the treadmill, and am in helpless laughter at the picture of you doing so..lemow, big time :lol: :lol: :lol:

Get healthy! I will dedicate my Friday nightly drunken singing of Stand Back to you - It's already a prayer, now it will be for you... :xoxo:
AMber

wondered if the Mick look-a-like Doctor had some other patients pull a Stevie on the treadmill, Because it was such a buzzkill when he shut it down so quickly :lol:

Another funny moment today was when after Deb's Oncologist's appt occurred on the trip back home, When I was driving behind a new SUV that had several "Betti Page" stickers on the rear window (Interesting to see the image of a classic 60's model on a modern SUV) and a very honest window sticker with the following message:


"Please God No More Blonde Female Pop Singers"

To which I replied "Amen...to that!"

Brian "Heart monitors suck ass" j.

[amber]

wondered if the Mick look-a-like Doctor had some other patients pull a Stevie on the treadmill, Because it was such a buzzkill when he shut it down so quickly :lol:

Another funny moment today was when after Deb's Oncologist's appt occurred on the trip back home, When I was driving behind a new SUV that had several "Betti Page" stickers on the rear window (Interesting to see the image of a classic 60's model on a modern SUV) and a very honest window sticker with the following message:


"Please God No More Blonde Female Pop Singers"

To which I replied "Amen...to that!"

Brian "Heart monitors suck ass" j.
SWEEEEEEEETTTTT!!! You remind me that though crappy things happen, it can always be an amusing day in your own head! :laugh: Yeah, what's up with the blond, female (non stevie) pop singers...also your post reminded me that days could be short, and you should fling your arms back and shout STAND BACK! whenever you get the opportunity, to put a Mac spin on an old saying.....keep laughing at/with others in your head, and you'll be allright. I've about exhausted my money to be spent on computers in coffee shops, and will soon leave you to attend to my drunken mac singing prayers...Light in your Heart, sweetie...
AMber

[estranged4life]

that was inherited by my Mother, Which is that ya gotta be able to find humor in anything, Even the bad **** that happens in life (My humor is the ONLY thing that has kept me from checking outta this life...Mainly cause God, Jesus & Satan wouldnt/couldnt contend with it, hehehehehe!!!)

Kinda funny, But I told Deb that if I were to have a heart attack and die on an ER table (Knock on wood...) to look at the attending doctors and say the following:

"Oh my God, They killed Kenny...You Bastards!" :lol: :lol: :lol:


Brian "Kenny McCormick's long lost older brother" j.

[amber]

that was inherited by my Mother, Which is that ya gotta be able to find humor in anything, Even the bad **** that happens in life (My humor is the ONLY thing that has kept me from checking outta this life...Mainly cause God, Jesus & Satan wouldnt/couldnt contend with it, hehehehehe!!!)

Kinda funny, But I told Deb that if I were to have a heart attack and die on an ER table (Knock on wood...) to look at the attending doctors and say the following:

"Oh my God, They killed Kenny...You Bastards!" :lol: :lol: :lol:


Brian "Kenny McCormick's long lost older brother" j.
:lol: :laugh: :lol: god forbid, though...
Yeah, my mom n dad both gave me that. Mainly we all just sat around the house trading smarmy quips and making fun of stuff....It's such a blessing, in the I woulda checked out,too, way....
AMber

[AliceLover]

Brian,

I go to a catholic school and every morning this week I have been praying for you and your wife.

GET BETTER SOON!


Jimmy

[estranged4life]

Brian,

I go to a catholic school and every morning this week I have been praying for you and your wife.

GET BETTER SOON!


Jimmy

it's appreciated...

Deb's doing fine, And I am slightly "okay"...

Brian j.

[DrummerDeanna]

I don't know how I missed this thread until now....jeez! But yeah - glad to hear Deb's okay and you're slightly ok....you'll also be in my thoughts and prayers....you guys should just get well already!! ya I know - easier said than done...seriously though I hope you guys get to a point where you're both feeling great and in good health - and I hope you get to that point sooner rather than later :)

[estranged4life]

Just when things started to go right, the typical s**t happens yet again...Yep God must REALLY (sarcastically of course) luv us :lol:

Deb developed a blood clot in her neck when her "Hickman" catheter suddenly fell out (Which rarely, if ever happens...). She should be alright since she was already on blood thinners from a previous blood clot from when she first took ill.

As for me, My heart isn't the problem according to the heart monitor results (At least thats what "Doogie Howser" told "Nurse Debbie"...Gee, Being married to a nurse isnt a bad thing) it is more than likely my esophagus again...I could also be a major hernia pressing onto my chest, Will soon learn what whatever that hell it is.

So any RUMOURS of my immediate death are B.S., Cause if I die now who the hell will be around to harrass the religious "right" as a hobby like I do??? Hehehehehe...
:lol: :laugh: :lol:

Brian "Aint it fun? Such fun..." j.

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Wow...I hope things start to look up for the both of you!

Take care

Pip

[skcin]

As for me, My heart isn't the problem according to the heart monitor results (At least thats what "Doogie Howser" told "Nurse Debbie"...Gee, Being married to a nurse isnt a bad thing) it is more than likely my esophagus again...I could also be a major hernia pressing onto my chest, Will soon learn what whatever that hell it is.


Brian "Aint it fun? Such fun..." j.

Glad to hear it's most likely not cardiac Brian. Of course, this probably doesn't make you feel THAT much better about everything, but I hope it helped a little...

Paula

[amber]

Just when things started to go right, the typical s**t happens yet again...Yep God must REALLY (sarcastically of course) luv us :lol:

Deb developed a blood clot in her neck when her "Hickman" catheter suddenly fell out (Which rarely, if ever happens...). She should be alright since she was already on blood thinners from a previous blood clot from when she first took ill.

As for me, My heart isn't the problem according to the heart monitor results (At least thats what "Doogie Howser" told "Nurse Debbie"...Gee, Being married to a nurse isnt a bad thing) it is more than likely my esophagus again...I could also be a major hernia pressing onto my chest, Will soon learn what whatever that hell it is.

So any RUMOURS of my immediate death are B.S., Cause if I die now who the hell will be around to harrass the religious "right" as a hobby like I do??? Hehehehehe...
:lol: :laugh: :lol:

Brian "Aint it fun? Such fun..." j.
poop. :distress: I hope it's something "they" (Doogie) can fix. I thought of you this weekend when i was watching my first DVD, Passion of the Jew....I hope you'll be alright -
Amber

[Patti]

So any RUMOURS of my immediate death are B.S.



SO glad to hear that anyway! And take care of Deb (I know you do).

[BTFLCHLD]

Anyways, I will be asking "Dr.Doogie Howser" (My regular physician is a 20-something kid...It annoys me to no-end when he calls me Mr.Johnson...Hell, I'm only a 34 yr. old pain-in-the-ass)

TIMES LIKE THESE BE THANKFUL HE DIDNT ASK TO SEE "MR JOHNSON" :nod:

PRAYING FOR YOU
AND
YOUR FAMILY
ALL GOOD
FROM NOW ON :angel:

[Livia]

(My humor is the ONLY thing that has kept me from checking outta this life...Mainly cause God, Jesus & Satan wouldnt/couldnt contend with it, hehehehehe!!!)

Amen! Hang in there, Brian! :)

[estranged4life]

poop. :distress: I hope it's something "they" (Doogie) can fix. I thought of you this weekend when i was watching my first DVD, Passion of the Jew....I hope you'll be alright -
Amber

which part made ya think of me? When Stan calls Mel Gibson a loon? LOL!!!!

Brian "Dude...Mel Gibson is a loon" j.

[amber]

which part made ya think of me? When Stan calls Mel Gibson a loon? LOL!!!!

Brian "Due...Mel Gibson is a loon" j.
"Dude...Mel Gibson is f****** crazy!" No, the whole thing made me think of you...they were all so good, and i hadn't seen the Catholic one, or the Christian Rock one, yet, either. Oh, I also got the making of rumours on DVD...
AMber "Gelgameks" G.

[estranged4life]

Oh, I also got the making of rumours on DVD...
AMber "Gelgameks" G.

DVD, I bought it awhile back for $12...Couldnt pass it up at that price. The Linds/Stevie footage is cool.

Brian j.

[amber]

DVD, I bought it awhile back for $12...Couldnt pass it up at that price. The Linds/Stevie footage is cool.

Brian j.
I know, but the clip that shows them singing The Chain together, I believe it is from the Mirage tour - I watched it, like 7 times in a row, and was all "I can't believe I don't have that full performance! It shoulda been on my 53 stevies video. I'll have to get it. But yeah, i also love the parts where they break down the songs into just vocal, to hear the harmonies, just guitar, then base, etc. I didn't buy it, I just rented them...so i guess i'll start buying stuff...
Amber

[WelshWitchPMD]

Brian,

I am sorry to hear about your latest health problems but at least the DR. doesn't seem to think that it is your heart. I guess that is good.

Hang in there Brian. It will get better.

[greatdarkwing]

Good luck Brian! We are all hoping for ther best...just stay strong and hang in there! I'll be keeping you in my prayers.

~Alex

[CrystalVisions]

Hey Brian ~

Just saw this and wanted to tell you that I hope you and Deb are well soon...sorry you both have had to go through so much! Take care of yourself...we need you around, especially me...you're the only fan I know besides me that loves Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks, and The Beatles as much as I do. :) Best wishes and keep us posted!

[Livia]

Hey Brian ~

Just saw this and wanted to tell you that I hope you and Deb are well soon...sorry you both have had to go through so much! Take care of yourself...we need you around, especially me...you're the only fan I know besides me that loves Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks, and The Beatles as much as I do. :) Best wishes and keep us posted!

You can count me in for the Mac, Stevie and the Beatles. I wrote my high school English term paper on the Beatles. And got an "A." :nod: And I play a mean "Got to Get You Into My Life" on the piano!

[estranged4life]

I feel fine currently though my throat is sore again (Deb is doing better each day, And NO MORE chemo/radiation treatments!!!!!)...But annoyed that the dumbasses I ordered my new DVD Burner from sent incompatible discs (It uses DVD-R, Not DVD-RW as their website stated), Even though their website stated they were the correct variety to use.

Btw, I really felt great by FINALLY completing the 38 volume set of the Beatles "Day By Day" series (All 76 discs)...Plus I have all of the "A/B Road" discs that have been released thus far. Man, These ol' Beatles reels are awesome to listen to, Especially to hear the following statement:

Unknown crew member-"What's that you have George?"

George Harrison-"The new Fleetwood Mac (Album)..."


Brian "700+ Beatles cd's at last count" j.

[amber]

Unknown crew member-"What's that you have George?"

George Harrison-"The new Fleetwood Mac (Album)..."


.
Sweeeeeeeeeeet...not much of a beatles fan, but i like this. And, of course, if i had a favorite, it would be george. ;)
Amber

[CrystalVisions]

You can count me in for the Mac, Stevie and the Beatles. I wrote my high school English term paper on the Beatles. And got an "A." :nod: And I play a mean "Got to Get You Into My Life" on the piano!

Very cool, congratulations! :) About 20 years ago, I taught myself how to play 'Day Tripper' on the drums...I shudder to think how I would sound now! My English teacher in High School was a musician as well, and I'll never forget that on the last day of school before I graduated, he took me outside to the piano set up for the ceremony and played 'Let It Be' on the piano...my favourite is John Lennon, not as much Paul McCartney, but I still thought that was such a sweet thing to do! I've never forgotten that, and I never will. :)

[CrystalVisions]

Btw, I really felt great by FINALLY completing the 38 volume set of the Beatles "Day By Day" series (All 76 discs)...Plus I have all of the "A/B Road" discs that have been released thus far. Man, These ol' Beatles reels are awesome to listen to, Especially to hear the following statement:

Unknown crew member-"What's that you have George?"

George Harrison-"The new Fleetwood Mac (Album)..."


Brian "700+ Beatles cd's at last count" j.

That's very cool, Brian! I miss George and John so much...thinking of the wonderful music they perhaps would be giving us now and in the future, if they were here...I just feel grateful that we had their talents to enjoy while we did. Have you got the Ed Sullivan shows on VHS of The Beatles? I received it as a birthday gift this year, and it's great to have for the collection. It's interesting to see how much they changed from year to year...as people and with their music. The shows include the commercials, which are halarious!

Glad to hear you and Deb are doing a bit better...hang in there and take care. :)