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Hi! I'm a cardiac nurse and don't think you should be too worried. I've seen even really old people with heart rates that low, resting, and as long as their blood pressure was fine and they felt fine (asymptomatic) the cardiologists didn't get concerned. When people sleep and/or are sedated the...

You sound just like me! And mine is always so heavy the first 2 days it is tough to work out around that. But, like others I find it does make my symptoms better. A quick anecdote: My sister and I did the Houston marathon this year (1st one for both of us). That morning when we got up she...

I think you should call the radiology director and as firmly but nicely make a report on this echo tech. They stepped way over the bounds of their profession. I'm a heart nurse and when our techs do the echo they always explain that the Dr. has to read the test first and then will review the...

RE: Tell us something shocking about yourself that no o... These are so crazy, but fun! For my 40th birthday a group of my fellow nurse friends took me out dancing and we got drunk and I ended up in the wet t-shirt contest. I won 2nd place! Imagine...I was so embarassed the next day...

I don't think you are insane. After all, when all else is beyond our control, we still have the ability to control our bodies and what we do with them. I know for me right now exercise and taking care of my body are the things I can control... ,my boss, my professor, my husband, my children...

After going to court with my daughter, which was a real workout... I did Rhythmic Step just for the fun of it. Usually I never finished the challenge at the end, just skipped it, but since I trained and ran a marathon, today I did the whole darn thing, and it was awesome. Running has...

thanks for the info jamie! Lynn:-)

I just wondered for those who practice the BFFM nutrition method, did you order it as an ebook or buy the regular book? I'm thinking about getting it and wanted some input as to where is the best place and method to buying. Any info would be helpful. Thanks, Lynn

I worked for an Interventional radiologist who's specialty is veins and arteries. He also has a vein clinic which his wife runs. It's a spa/clinic. He does a procedure called venus closure and I had that done on my left leg. Look the procedure up. It is fairly pain free and not done under...

I have big thighs and have to use a lot of body glide to avoid chaffing. I'm hoping that will change as I lose more weight. I wear Nike running shorts most of the time. I have a pair that are very fitted like biking shorts almost and then I have 2 pairs that have the cutaways on the sides. If I...

I loved these too! I just did my first marathon on Jan. 15, the Houston Chevron, and have been recovering the past 3 weeks with short runs and walking. I went out today for an easy 6 miles and ended up doing 8 because it just felt so wonderful! One thing that puzzled me was the beer station...

RE: Go to the doctor for goodness sakes, quit AVOIDING it! I agree with many of the posts here that this probably is just from stress, but as a heart nurse I would urge you to have it checked out. I can't tell you how many people I take care of that "ignored" symptoms because they are basically...

I'm not on this site often anymore, but I am training for the Houston Marathon in January. It's my first one and I'm very excited! My sister has been doing Marathon's and Triathalon's for several years. I was feeling kind of down about being 41 this year (in June) and she challenged me to...

RE: What is your favorite smell? And don't say Dont' laugh...but the smell of our old cellar when I was growing up... that earthy, dirt smell. I love the baby smell, also. My DH - even with sweat he smells good, not strong or sour. Anything Cinnamon, or vanilla scented. Lynn

You might try Echinachea (not sure of the spelling) and maybe vitamin C, Zinc and Lysine (if okay with your OB Doc) These are all naturals. Prayers for your recovery, Lynn

RE: Some southern humor here. Are you..... Cross between hillbilly and rebel. I grew up in Missouri hills then moved to Corpus Christi, TX and now live near Houston, TX. We consider ourselves "redneck". My DH can sing every word to David Allen Coe's "My Long hair Just Won't Cover Up My...

I don't post a lot but this got my attention. I'm an RN and work in CCU (coronary care unit) I am a very compassionate person and very "chatty". I can usually get a rapport going with just about anyone, and sometimes consider it a challenge to break through and reach my patients, and their...

I didn't preorder because I did with the High Step series and didn't end up liking or keeping any of them. Just my personal preference, as I own all the rest of her stuff and do them regularly. I don't think I will buy all of the Hardcore, but will some of them eventually. I have so many weight...

I turned 40 this past year, in June. I must admit I hated it. But, I'm slowly becoming okay with it. I noticed a metabolism slow-down at 35 and have had to up my cardio and watch my eating more since then. Before that I never really had to watch what I ate, although I've always done cardio and...

Jes, you are one organized lady. And I am envious!! In my "I love lucy purse" I found 4 Clinique lipsticks, 1 Lancome Juicy tubes 1 Neutrogena hand cream 1 Healing garden hand cream 1 mini harley davidson flashlight 2 tampons wallet with credit cards, nursing license, social security...