- Jun 27, 2012
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Three or so weeks ago I caught the 31 bus to the local A+E because I was a bit worried. A bit stressed. A bit - how shall I put this - out of breath. I mean I couldn’t possibly be ill, oh no - I run ! I’m teetotal ! I eat fish ! i play football ! - but I had a long weekend ahead of me and I thought I’d get checked in, checked, and sent on my way. To spend a weekend worrying about TikTok, Coldplay and Dua Lipa. (the day job)
That wasn’t quite what happened. 13 hours later after multiple tests and nurses looking increasingly worried as the blood pressure started getting ever higher I was packed off to see a cardiac specialist in the middle of the night . In an ambulance.
Three weeks later I’m home, I’m running (again) , and im walking the dogs (again) . I’ve still more checks to do (all manner of scans and monitors and little stickers attached to my chest) - but I’m ok. I think . I did read one of the many notes I’ve been sent and couldn’t quite clock it when someone suggested I’d been seriously ill.
I tried to take it easy. This has mostly involved old episodes of Kojak and probably more NSC than was wise. So apols if you've been on the end of that. ha ha.
So far then it looks like some meds and the help of one or two things suggested by that dear Michael Mosley should do the trick. And it’s just something that millions of middle aged men are familiar with so relieved I caught it when I did. But early days.
I've been lucky - i have brilliant colleagues at work who have made it clear what’s important, some great friends and family who have looked in and looked after me and finally of course to the NHS who seemingly for the last few weeks at least have thrown everything they have at getting me up and running again . And shared a fair few cups of tea and biscuits too. (Who knew they have free Bourbons on offer if you’re not quite 100%)
But absolutely right @CHAPPERS If you're in your 40s/50s etc and still feel absolutely fine - get your blood pressure checked out. Most GP surgeries have free machines now in their waiting areas. its and i don't want to get too dramatic here - a life saver.
