Amanda here.
We just got back from Old Pueblo where Jim raced. It was quite a trip and race, but I'll let him fill you in on that.
I'm finally feeling better but cannot resume my training for races I had planned. It's very discouraging since I have trained hard since November.
Two Sunday's ago I fainted causing Jim to call the ambulance. I was sweating profusely and couldn't communicate with him so he freaked. I had been having chest pains for a week so he wasn't sure what was going on.
I was admitted to the hospital and spent a day ICU since they didn't have free beds in normal rooms, and the last day in a normal room. Within the first few hours blood tests showed I had a
potassium deficiency so they gave me two monster pills which later blood tests showed I was then at the normal level. I was also low on magnesium but not deficient. So, I was told I need to eat better. I think I have been working out a lot and sweating these nutrients out of me, and then not focusing enough on my nutrition to get them back.
The pain in my chest, they think was due to a muscle sprain since it hurts to push and pull and is tender to the touch. So, I just cannot lift things and take ibupropen to reduce the inflammation and discomfort. It's hard to breath and I feel like a weight is on my chest. But, I haven't been having anymore muscle spasms in my chest since the day I left the hospital. It would hurt constantly and then it would get really tight and burn really bad. Today I did have sharp pains when breathing rather than the funny bone feeling in my chest so it must be getting better.
Once I'm better, I see a wonderful cardiologist that investigated me at the hospital. He wants to do a stress test in a month or when I feel better, and another ecocardogram in 3 months. There are some minor things he's checking out. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I can resume training for races ASAP!
But, if not I'm going to have one amazing garden!
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greens are good thing. good to see you this past weekend, sorry it didn't pan out the way you would have liked. you have the right attitude, it is always good to be in your company. if not before, I will see you at the puff? yes or no?
take care. nat
Hey Nat, good seeing. Yep, will be at CCCP, talked with Scott and sent in my entry. Woohoo.
If you end up coming to Reno make sure you call me ahead of time so we can hook up for a ride in Auburn.
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