I Almost Died Last Night

AquaBlue · 11-03-2009, 01:01 PM

I was semi-unconscious throughout the event so it's all really hazy. I will gather the details of my near-death episode before posting (on this thread) what happened precisely. Stay tuned.

Jiro · 11-03-2009, 01:02 PM

jinxedkitten · 11-03-2009, 01:06 PM

Oceanblue7 · 11-03-2009, 01:20 PM

Take care of yourself!

Lissa · 11-03-2009, 01:23 PM

Eek!! Glad your okay

AquaBlue · 11-03-2009, 01:28 PM

It started around 2:00 in the morning. I had somehow got out of bed and walked to the bathroom. Our house cat senced something was odd and neared the bathroom door. It started making loud cat calls that woke up my relatives. They entered the bathroom and found me sitting up against the wall unconscious. They took my pressure and found that my pressure was extremely low. My breathing was shallow and I had a very pale complection. I started going in-and-out of consciousness and they gave me food to consume as they checked my sugar levels. The numbers were in dangerous levels. The ambulance was about to be summons before I began to show signs of recovery. Within a moment I was able to stand, so they claim, and stand on my own, I returned to bed: my blood levels and pressure began to stabilize. Within an hour (or so) I was at a point where I was recovering- the numbers were beginning to stabilize.

My next conscious awareness was waking late and feeling refreshed. When I saw our blood pressure machine on my night table, I began to ask questions and that’s when I got the news that I almost died that night.

Reba · 11-03-2009, 01:29 PM

We'll be here, waiting.

I'm glad that you're still with us.

sallylou · 11-03-2009, 01:32 PM

AB, I'm glad that you're with us this morning. Take care of yourself and feel better soon.

AquaBlue · 11-03-2009, 01:34 PM

Thank you sallylou. I feel fine now but last night I can't recall one thing. Scary stuff. We don't know when our number is up so love those you love daily.

deafskeptic · 11-03-2009, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AquaBlue

Thank you sallylou. I feel fine now but last night I can't recall one thing. Scary stuff. We don't know when our number is up so love those you love daily.

Good advice.

I had a severe case of infection last summer. Doctors have told me that if I had waited even a day or two longer it's possible I could have died from my infection. I appreicate my family more than I did.

It's scary to face a situation like yours.

Jiro · 11-03-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AquaBlue

It started around 2:00 in the morning. I had somehow got out of bed and walked to the bathroom. Our house cat senced something was odd and neared the bathroom door. It started making loud cat calls that woke up my relatives. They entered the bathroom and found me sitting up against the wall unconscious. They took my pressure and found that my pressure was extremely low. My breathing was shallow and I had a very pale complection. I started going in-and-out of consciousness and they gave me food to consume as they checked my sugar levels. The numbers were in dangerous levels. The ambulance was about to be summons before I began to show signs of recovery. Within a moment I was able to stand, so they claim, and stand on my own, I returned to bed: my blood levels and pressure began to stabilize. Within an hour (or so) I was at a point where I was recovering- the numbers were beginning to stabilize.

My next conscious awareness was waking late and feeling refreshed. When I saw our blood pressure machine on my night table, I began to ask questions and that’s when I got the news that I almost died that night.

Aqua - first thing on your list.... get your cat a very nice delicious dinner like fish or something for saving your life.

secondly - glad that you came back to life! Are you diabetic??

Bottesini · 11-03-2009, 01:53 PM

I am glad you are ok. I was wondering the same thing as Jiro about diabetes.

sallylou · 11-03-2009, 01:56 PM

AB, your advice is wise. I will give everyone an extra hug and "I love you" today.

Jiro, you're right. That's one special cat. Tuna would be a just reward.

Lissa · 11-03-2009, 01:58 PM

I was wondering about the diabetes too!!

AquaBlue · 11-03-2009, 02:01 PM

Jiro: I'm not diabetic.

Lissa · 11-03-2009, 02:03 PM

If it never happened before, then should you have gone to hospital?

Jiro · 11-03-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by AquaBlue

Jiro: I'm not diabetic.

do you have a history of sleeping problem?

deafskeptic · 11-03-2009, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AquaBlue

It started around 2:00 in the morning. I had somehow got out of bed and walked to the bathroom. Our house cat senced something was odd and neared the bathroom door. It started making loud cat calls that woke up my relatives. They entered the bathroom and found me sitting up against the wall unconscious. They took my pressure and found that my pressure was extremely low. My breathing was shallow and I had a very pale complection. I started going in-and-out of consciousness and they gave me food to consume as they checked my sugar levels. The numbers were in dangerous levels. The ambulance was about to be summons before I began to show signs of recovery. Within a moment I was able to stand, so they claim, and stand on my own, I returned to bed: my blood levels and pressure began to stabilize. Within an hour (or so) I was at a point where I was recovering- the numbers were beginning to stabilize.

My next conscious awareness was waking late and feeling refreshed. When I saw our blood pressure machine on my night table, I began to ask questions and that’s when I got the news that I almost died that night.

I'm diabetic myself and people often wonder why I'd be concerned if I got a blood reading of 80 at 10 pm. That's because it means that it could dip to the 60s or less early in the morning and that's the last thing a diabetic wants. Blood sugars of 40 or less are dangerous.

deafskeptic · 11-03-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by AquaBlue

Jiro: I'm not diabetic.

Ah I wonder what caused your blood sugar to get so low? I'd see a doctor cuz it could indicate something serious.

horselover61 · 11-03-2009, 02:09 PM

Glad u are ok and still here but my advice is to go see the doctor and have your blood work check out. Dont let this happen or get away. If your sugar level is so low there may be a sign of diabetic. I hope you do go see the doctor for your safe sake.

AquaBlue · 11-03-2009, 02:16 PM

Yeah but my doctor just the other week gave a complete bill of health- none diabetic indications according to him; and he's a top-notch medical doctor.

I do suffer from Bipolar and high anxiety. I do take over ten different meds to treat those illnesses. I am a disable individual with health issues but no diabetic ones. I'm very sure of that folks. Thanks heavens.

Jiro · 11-03-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AquaBlue

Yeah but my doctor just the other week gave a complete bill of health- none diabetic indications according to him; and he's a top-notch medical doctor.

I do suffer from Bipolar and high anxiety. I do take over ten different meds to treat those illnesses. I am a disable individual with health issues but no diabetic ones. I'm very sure of that folks. Thanks heavens.

ah-ha..... maybe it's those meds then. I would say last nite was just a freak of nature. It is possible that when you wake up (along with these meds in your blood stream) perhaps for a piss, your body is not actually fully awake which leads to massive confusion within your body system. You are both sleeping and awake - your heart beat is still in sleeping mode which may be why you "fainted" and looked pale.

I think I'm not making any sense but I'm hoping somebody understands what I'm trying to say

Phillips · 11-03-2009, 02:32 PM

Omg... I'm glad that you're alive!

AquaBlue · 11-03-2009, 02:35 PM

Jiro: The very odd thing in all of this is that, according to my relatives, I was responding (awake) during most of the event. The strange thing is that I can't, for the life of me, recall one single minute of it. So very odd.

Jiro · 11-03-2009, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AquaBlue

Jiro: The very odd thing in all of this is that, according to my relatives, I was responding (awake) during most of the event. The strange thing is that I can't, for the life of me, recall one single minute of it. So very odd.

yea. you should tell this to your doctor. I wonder - the meds for your bipolar and high anxiety.... do some of them have warning that it can cause your blood pressure to suddenly drop?

btw - are you going to feed your cat a delicious dinner?

AquaBlue · 11-03-2009, 02:43 PM

I've been taking meds, mostly the same ones, for years and I have never had this happen to me. I do not think it's the meds Jiro.

My cat is sitting on a throne (not literally) all this month. He's my life savor. Tuna time...here kitty-kitty.

Reba · 11-03-2009, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AquaBlue

It started around 2:00 in the morning. I had somehow got out of bed and walked to the bathroom. Our house cat senced something was odd and neared the bathroom door. It started making loud cat calls that woke up my relatives. They entered the bathroom and found me sitting up against the wall unconscious. They took my pressure and found that my pressure was extremely low. My breathing was shallow and I had a very pale complection. I started going in-and-out of consciousness and they gave me food to consume as they checked my sugar levels. The numbers were in dangerous levels. The ambulance was about to be summons before I began to show signs of recovery. Within a moment I was able to stand, so they claim, and stand on my own, I returned to bed: my blood levels and pressure began to stabilize. Within an hour (or so) I was at a point where I was recovering- the numbers were beginning to stabilize.

My next conscious awareness was waking late and feeling refreshed. When I saw our blood pressure machine on my night table, I began to ask questions and that’s when I got the news that I almost died that night.

Oops, I missed this post. I was composing mine at the same you time you were posting.

Thanks for keeping us informed. I'm very glad you weren't home alone when this happened.

If you aren't diabetic, how did they check your sugar levels?

I hope you will see your doctor soon for a follow up. We don't want you to go thru that again.

melissa · 11-03-2009, 03:09 PM

AquaBlue, glad you're feeling better now.

My first thought was diabetes as well but my second question is, could you be hypogylcemic? Did you eat properly that day, or miss any meals or anything like that? I ask as I have fairly low blood pressure and feel faint and weak if I don't eat every couple of hours, or miss a meal. I suspect low blood sugar too but have had a general blood test and told it was fine (non-fasting one though). Had you consumed alcohol or caffeine before bed?

I'm glad your cat was able to alert people :-)

It could be due to your medications, or just something new and confusing- I would definitely tell your doctor. I have had symptoms like you describe and have fainted in the bathroom when it's 'that time of the month' but I don't think that was the case for you!

AquaBlue · 11-03-2009, 03:51 PM

I just gave my cat some high quality cat food. And before opening the can, I kissed the animal on the head and guess what: it turned it's head and touched the tip of his nose with the tip of mine. I have one super good cat.

And there are people out there that do not understand why others get so attached to animals. Incredible.

AquaBlue · 11-03-2009, 03:53 PM

I just hope that the event was a one-time thing melissa. If it happens again, I am (with haste) calling rescue. That's a no brainer.

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AquaBlue Go Away I'm Sleeping. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,683	I Almost Died Last Night I was semi-unconscious throughout the event so it's all really hazy. I will gather the details of my near-death episode before posting (on this thread) what happened precisely. Stay tuned. __________________ My Facebook Reading List Man is the only animal that blushes. Or needs to. - Mark Twain

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AquaBlue Go Away I'm Sleeping. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,683	This is what happed... It started around 2:00 in the morning. I had somehow got out of bed and walked to the bathroom. Our house cat senced something was odd and neared the bathroom door. It started making loud cat calls that woke up my relatives. They entered the bathroom and found me sitting up against the wall unconscious. They took my pressure and found that my pressure was extremely low. My breathing was shallow and I had a very pale complection. I started going in-and-out of consciousness and they gave me food to consume as they checked my sugar levels. The numbers were in dangerous levels. The ambulance was about to be summons before I began to show signs of recovery. Within a moment I was able to stand, so they claim, and stand on my own, I returned to bed: my blood levels and pressure began to stabilize. Within an hour (or so) I was at a point where I was recovering- the numbers were beginning to stabilize. My next conscious awareness was waking late and feeling refreshed. When I saw our blood pressure machine on my night table, I began to ask questions and that’s when I got the news that I almost died that night. __________________ My Facebook Reading List Man is the only animal that blushes. Or needs to. - Mark Twain

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AquaBlue Go Away I'm Sleeping. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,683	Thank you sallylou. I feel fine now but last night I can't recall one thing. Scary stuff. We don't know when our number is up so love those you love daily. __________________ My Facebook Reading List Man is the only animal that blushes. Or needs to. - Mark Twain

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sallylou Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: My own private Idaho Posts: 2,098	AB, your advice is wise. I will give everyone an extra hug and "I love you" today. Jiro, you're right. That's one special cat. Tuna would be a just reward. __________________ Happy holidays!

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Lissa Just me....Lissa Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,135 Blog Entries: 3	I was wondering about the diabetes too!! __________________ Proud to be deaf and a CI user!!

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AquaBlue Go Away I'm Sleeping. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,683	Jiro: I'm not diabetic. __________________ My Facebook Reading List Man is the only animal that blushes. Or needs to. - Mark Twain

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Lissa Just me....Lissa Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,135 Blog Entries: 3	If it never happened before, then should you have gone to hospital? __________________ Proud to be deaf and a CI user!!

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horselover61 Neigh!!! Neigh!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 5,534 Blog Entries: 2	Glad u are ok and still here but my advice is to go see the doctor and have your blood work check out. Dont let this happen or get away. If your sugar level is so low there may be a sign of diabetic. I hope you do go see the doctor for your safe sake. __________________ Check out my city!! http://furbyland.myminicity.com/

11-03-2009, 02:16 PM	#21 (permalink)
AquaBlue Go Away I'm Sleeping. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,683	Yeah but my doctor just the other week gave a complete bill of health- none diabetic indications according to him; and he's a top-notch medical doctor. I do suffer from Bipolar and high anxiety. I do take over ten different meds to treat those illnesses. I am a disable individual with health issues but no diabetic ones. I'm very sure of that folks. Thanks heavens. __________________ My Facebook Reading List Man is the only animal that blushes. Or needs to. - Mark Twain

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11-03-2009, 02:35 PM	#24 (permalink)
AquaBlue Go Away I'm Sleeping. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,683	Jiro: The very odd thing in all of this is that, according to my relatives, I was responding (awake) during most of the event. The strange thing is that I can't, for the life of me, recall one single minute of it. So very odd. __________________ My Facebook Reading List Man is the only animal that blushes. Or needs to. - Mark Twain

11-03-2009, 02:43 PM	#26 (permalink)
AquaBlue Go Away I'm Sleeping. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,683	I've been taking meds, mostly the same ones, for years and I have never had this happen to me. I do not think it's the meds Jiro. My cat is sitting on a throne (not literally) all this month. He's my life savor. Tuna time...here kitty-kitty. __________________ My Facebook Reading List Man is the only animal that blushes. Or needs to. - Mark Twain

11-03-2009, 03:09 PM	#28 (permalink)
melissa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cheshire, UK. Posts: 188	AquaBlue, glad you're feeling better now. My first thought was diabetes as well but my second question is, could you be hypogylcemic? Did you eat properly that day, or miss any meals or anything like that? I ask as I have fairly low blood pressure and feel faint and weak if I don't eat every couple of hours, or miss a meal. I suspect low blood sugar too but have had a general blood test and told it was fine (non-fasting one though). Had you consumed alcohol or caffeine before bed? I'm glad your cat was able to alert people :-) It could be due to your medications, or just something new and confusing- I would definitely tell your doctor. I have had symptoms like you describe and have fainted in the bathroom when it's 'that time of the month' but I don't think that was the case for you!

11-03-2009, 03:51 PM	#29 (permalink)
AquaBlue Go Away I'm Sleeping. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,683	I just gave my cat some high quality cat food. And before opening the can, I kissed the animal on the head and guess what: it turned it's head and touched the tip of his nose with the tip of mine. I have one super good cat. And there are people out there that do not understand why others get so attached to animals. Incredible. __________________ My Facebook Reading List Man is the only animal that blushes. Or needs to. - Mark Twain

11-03-2009, 03:53 PM	#30 (permalink)
AquaBlue Go Away I'm Sleeping. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,683	I just hope that the event was a one-time thing melissa. If it happens again, I am (with haste) calling rescue. That's a no brainer. __________________ My Facebook Reading List Man is the only animal that blushes. Or needs to. - Mark Twain

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