DH is in the ER update

MrsCodeMonkey

Someone tell me to stop worrying. I just drove DH to the ER at 5:30 this morning. He had chest pain and his heart was racing. We were on the fence about taking him, but figured better safe than sorry.

At the time I just wanted to sleep and was a bit grumpy. Now I'm waiting to hear from him and I'm worried and feeling bad I wasn't more supportive this morning. Maybe DD and I should have stayed with him. We were just thinking that she wouldn't sit still in a waiting room for multiple hours.

He's been taking Sudafed, Allegra, and something else. Maybe not all at once. I have to wonder if that's the problem. During the day he drinks tons of coffee and in the evening he has 3 to 5 alcoholic drinks. How bad is that? We're both pretty stressed.

Thanks for reading my ramble.

[Deleted User]

Hopefully, it's just stress.  ((hugs))  Waiting for answers is tough.

MrsCodeMonkey

sofamonkey:

Hopefully, it's just stress.nbsp; hugsnbsp; Waiting for answers is tough.

Thanks! That's what I'm thinking too. He desperately needs a vacation, but who doesn't this time of the year?

theseaword

It could be the medication. Something similar happened to my husband after a mixture of antihistamines and caffeine.

MrsCodeMonkey

TwilightMV:

It could be the medication. Something similar happened to my husband after a mixture of antihistamines and caffeine.

Did it just go away after he stopped taking the meds or did he switch to decaf? It's a catch 22 because he needs to concentrate at work, so he needs coffee, but he's got some sinus issue and allergies. Oh, he's taking Nasonex too. If we slept better it would be another story. He has a bit of insomnia and DD gets up about 3 times a night.

IncognitoSuperhero

The mixture of meds, caffeine, and alcohol certainly haven't helped his health. Hoping you hear from him soon, and all is good!

MrsCodeMonkey

IncognitoSuperhero:

The mixture of meds, caffeine, and alcohol certainly haven't helped his health. Hoping you hear from him soon, and all is good!

Yeah, I know. I actually just talked to him about selfmedicating last night. He took it as a personal attack, but I love him and I'm concerned. He needs other ways to relieve stress.

afc1189

Aw, did he have any other symptoms? You must be going crazy waiting to hear back. I would say the combination of meds could do it. I wouldn't recommend mixing a depressant (alcohol) with a stimulant (sudafed). And with all of the coffee and alcohol maybe he's dehydrated! You have to drink a lot of fluids to keep up with both of those and moderate to severe dehydration can throw off your heart rhythm. Does he have a history of high blood pressure?

I hope you hear soon! 

robinsokj

If he has such bad sinus issues he needs to go to an ENT to get them figured out instead of just drugging himself.  And 5 drinks a night is a lot

MrsCodeMonkey

afc1189:

Aw, did he have any other symptoms? You must be going crazy waiting to hear back. I would say the combination of meds could do it. I wouldn't recommend mixing a depressant alcohol with a stimulant sudafed. And with all of the coffee and alcohol maybe he's dehydrated! You have to drink a lot of fluids to keep up with both of those and moderate to severe dehydration can throw off your heart rhythm. Does he have a history of high blood pressure?I hope you hear soon!nbsp;

He drinks a ton of water and doesn't have high blood pressure. With any meds, there are side effects. Maybe it could be just stress. I was thinking a panic attack, but at 5am?

MrsCodeMonkey

Just got a text. They did xrays, an ekg and blood draw. He's waiting to see the doctor. Vitals are good. Thanks, guys! I appreciate the support. I don't want to worry our parents unless we know more.

MrsCodeMonkey

I agree that he needs to see an ENT about recurring sinus infections. He had an allergist before we moved.

I have also tried telling him alcohol messes with sleep patterns. He says he needs it to pass out. Not good at all! But I can't force him to do anything he doesn't want to. Sigh!

About DD's sleep, I do need to sleep train again. I started again by pushing nursing sessions farther apart. Weaning has been awful. She screams something fierce. I was just nursing her because DH said he couldn't take the crying, but she's too old to be nursing 3 times a night. He can hear her through ear plugs and then can't fall back to sleep.

As I'm typing all this I realize there are so many issues to deal with. We'll take everything one step at a time.

insertclevername

Sounds like you guys have a lot of stress right now. I hope the chest pains were just stress related and your H is ok.

MrsGoodkat

MrsCodeMonkey:

I agree that he needs to see an ENT about recurring sinus infections. He had an allergist before we moved. I have also tried telling him alcohol messes with sleep patterns. He says he needs it to pass out. Not good at all! But I can't force him to do anything he doesn't want to. Sigh! About DD's sleep, I do need to sleep train again. I started again by pushing nursing sessions farther apart. Weaning has been awful. She screams something fierce. I was just nursing her because DH said he couldn't take the crying, but she's too old to be nursing 3 times a night. He can hear her through ear plugs and then can't fall back to sleep. As I'm typing all this I realize there are so many issues to deal with. We'll take everything one step at a time.

*hugs* I think there is reason to be concerned. As many as 5 drinks a night is a lot, especially if he thinks he needs it to fall asleep. I'm sorry he's not getting quality sleep but neither are you or your daughter if she's waking 3x a night to nurse so he is going to have to deal with it for a little while you sleep train.  

klondikebar

I hope you get good news soon.

catycate

The mix of meds and coffee could have just caught up with him and raised his blood pressure and heart rate. Hopefully it will be fine and a doc can give him some more natural ways to boost energy.

MrsCodeMonkey

Here's the update. All the tests came back fine. He gets CAT scan results when he meets with his doctor on Monday. I just brought him home and he'll take it easy this weekend. I think he'll switch to decaf.

Thank you, ladies!

Edit to add he just went out for McDonald's with his parents while I'm waiting in the car for DD to wake up. I am livid. I can't believe that they would go clog his arteries after just coming out of the ER. Gaaaahhh!

I need to go take a chill pill. I am quite sure of this. Maybe I need to start drinking too. Joking, but only partly.

katlizabeth

MrsCodeMonkey:

Here's the update. All the tests came back fine. He gets CAT scan results when he meets with his doctor on Monday. I just brought him home and he'll take it easy this weekend. I think he'll switch to decaf. Thank you, ladies!

glad to hear this!  Good luck finding some permanent solutions to sleep and stress issues. 

klondikebar

I'm glad nothing was wrong with him. Hopefully he'll reevaluate what he is putting into his body on a regular basis.

robinsokj

Wow.  Sounds like he needs a reality check.  I'm kind of stunned that this wasn't one for him

MommaG123

I'm glad all the tests came back good but I definitely think he needs to re-evaluate all of the things he has been taking and putting into his body.  Yikes.

J+MS

robinsokj:

Wow.  Sounds like he needs a reality check.  I'm kind of stunned that this wasn't one for him

::nods::

lazysusan

could exercise be a help to him?  it could help manage stress and also help him sleep...

AquaFlowers

Hugs!!

LoveBeingAWife33008

I am more concerned about 5 drinks a night.

ougrad1

MrsCodeMonkey:

TwilightMV:

It could be the medication. Something similar happened to my husband after a mixture of antihistamines and caffeine.

Did it just go away after he stopped taking the meds or did he switch to decaf? It's a catch 22 because he needs to concentrate at work, so he needs coffee, but he's got some sinus issue and allergies. Oh, he's taking Nasonex too. If we slept better it would be another story. He has a bit of insomnia and DD gets up about 3 times a night.

I hope your H is okay.  You're kiddo is 15 months and shouldn't be waking 3 times a night.  For all of your sake, you need to start some sleep training.  GL!