Pacemaker – Bionic Woman
I was under close observation for what seemed like eternity; in reality, it was fading in and out of consciousness and the doctors had to make quick decision. I could hear half sentences from nurses and doctors around me. I open my eyes and saw the ceiling lights move...
3rd Degree Heartblock
I went to Alia's house to get help with the kids. Seems the family was busy.. so I took the kids and went to a friend's house. I felt bad about keeping both kids with her, so Tala stayed and I took Aboudi and headed back home. All this movement is trying.. I can...
More of the same..
At a picnic with family and friends. I am physically exhausted! Watching others play ball, I feel shortness of breath, as if I were doing all the running. I struggle to walk to the rest room some 50 feet away from where I sat. In the evening, I had to take a...
Feeling ill
Walking up the stairs feels exhausting. Any movement, be it carrying the children, standing in the kitchen too long or any degree of exercise feels strenuous. The physical stress is coupled with a bleak outlook. Although I've always been optimistic, I cannot see the...
Heart Symptoms
Rapid heartbeat, sweat breaks, palpitations. Performed an EKG, Electrocardiogram, carried a Holter monitor for a day. Dr. Klayton left a message saying what was observed was normal and requires no treatment. He attributed it to excess coffee and irregular sleep. The...
Symtomatic
A heavy snow fall. I step out and shovel the snow off the driveway and my car. Within a few hours, I am having difficulty breathing; my heart is beating rapidly. At Kaiser, Dr. Sing takes chest X-rays, prescribes an inhaler and a week long course of Prednisone....
Rama Chakaki
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