An Unfortunate Visit / myLot

United States

April 27, 2023 8:04pm CST

So I had an appointment to get an ultrasound for my heart today, and then to get set up with a holter monitor so they can track my heart's rhythms (I'm fine. This is an overreaction by a well meaning doctor.) About an hour into the ultrasound they set up the IV for contrast. It was about 30 seconds before I felt a thickening in my throat, and my eyes began to burn. After I started coughing, I couldn't open my eyes because the burning was so bad. They disengaged the IV, and went to get the cardiologist. He explained why I had an adverse reaction (I can't remember his explanation), but he said it was not an allergic reaction. The doctor told me he wanted to keep me there for observation until 5pm so they sent someone to the floor I was on to set me up with the holter monitor. The longer I was there the worse I felt. I am SO glad to be home. I feel fine now.

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Jazzalynn

@Jazzylove35e (308)

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28 Apr 23

So glad you’re home now and feeling better!!

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Amber

@AmbiePam (92854)

• United States

28 Apr 23

Thank you!

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Jazzalynn

@Jazzylove35e (308)

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28 Apr 23

@AmbiePam your welcome!

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Pitstop

@pitstop (13810)

• Australia

28 Apr 23

Thankful that the reaction did not get worse than what you had. And it's good that the team stopped the infusion and the tests. Hope you've recovered well.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (92854)

• United States

28 Apr 23

I think so.

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marguicha

@marguicha (223110)

• Chile

28 Apr 23

I wonder if some doctors know what they are doing.

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Sanjeev

@sjvg1976 (41281)

• Delhi, India

28 Apr 23

What was it if not an allergic reaction?

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Amber

@AmbiePam (92854)

• United States

28 Apr 23

He said it had something to do with the small amount of nitrogen we breathe in, and some people when breathing a small bit of nitrogen and getting an IV of that stuff has an adverse reaction. It's not an allergy though. He made me go lay in the Nuclear room. Indeed, I went home and looked up allergic reactions to that stuff and list of allergic reactions were none I had experienced.

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Sanjeev

@sjvg1976 (41281)

• Delhi, India

28 Apr 23

That was fine that it was not an allergy. @AmbiePam

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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (41447)

• United States

28 Apr 23

Wow, I know that was scary. So glad you're okay.

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LindaOH

@LindaOHio (178877)

• United States

1 May 23

Oh my goodness. Did they ever say what was wrong? I'm glad you're fine now.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (92854)

• United States

1 May 23

No, they didn’t get really specific. I go back this week so they may say more then.

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LindaOH

@LindaOHio (178877)

• United States

1 May 23

@AmbiePam OK. Keep us posted, please.

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ShannyBananny

@shaggin (72141)

• United States

29 Apr 23

Oh my gosh that had to be so scary. I can imagine being home feels so good now!

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Amber

@AmbiePam (92854)

• United States

29 Apr 23

Yes, it does. And I got to take that monitor off a couple of hours ago so I am very relieved.

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snowy

@snowy22315 (180857)

• United States

28 Apr 23

Oh boy,,,what fun. So, you have the monitor on now? How is your BP?

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Amber

@AmbiePam (92854)

• United States

28 Apr 23

Yeah, I’m wearing the monitor right now. The monitor doesn’t say on the screen or anything, but yesterday my BP was only a tiny bit high. Which isn’t bad considering how stressed I was.

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snowy

@snowy22315 (180857)

• United States

28 Apr 23

@AmbiePam Yes, it is. MY BP always goes up at some sort of medical visit.

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Always smiling

@allknowing (136553)

• India

29 Apr 23

That was a traumatic experience you had. Hope your heart is fine

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Marlina

@marlina (154131)

• Canada

28 Apr 23

I feel bad for you, I hope you are okay.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (92854)

• United States

28 Apr 23

Thanks, I think I'll be fine though.

Anna

@LadyDuck (471459)

• Switzerland

28 Apr 23

I am sorry, I know how you felt, my husband had the same one months ago. I am glad you are back home and safe.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (92854)

• United States

28 Apr 23

Thank you. I definitely feel for your husband.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (471459)

• Switzerland

28 Apr 23

@AmbiePam I know it is not a pleasant experience. I am glad that I was there with him.

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Marie

@Tampa_girl7 (50270)

• United States

28 Apr 23

I’m glad that you are home. That sounds a bit scary what happened.

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MARILYN

@Marilynda1225 (82789)

• United States

28 Apr 23

That must have been pretty scary Amber. I'm glad you're home and feeling okay

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Amber

@AmbiePam (92854)

• United States

28 Apr 23

Thank you. I have to be honest. I don’t feel so good this afternoon, but I’m sure it will pass.

Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (317089)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

28 Apr 23

It wasn't an allergic reaction??? Wow, it sounds like it to me. I'm glad you're fine now.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (92854)

• United States

28 Apr 23

Yeah, I assumed an allergic reaction too. He’s a good cardiologist, but just to double check what he said, when I got home I got online and it wasn’t listed as an allergic reaction there either. I guess it’s just one of those things.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (317089)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

28 Apr 23

@AmbiePam I'm sorry. I'm sure they won't do that again with you with the reaction you got.

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