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In reply to the discussion: Holy Shit. [View all]OAITW r.2.0
(24,759 posts)Back in '99, my house burned down. And my mom was in late stage ALS. 2 months into the build, I had a significant artery that burst above the nose and between the eyes, 2 weeks after her passing. I had nose rockets that diverted the blood to my stomach. I kept working for about a week and I was out of gas. At check-in, I had to use the BR and puked a quart of blood. Showed the nurse and got priority service. Had a stent put in 2 days later. Thankfully, no problems since.
The reason I mention my situation is I really think that the fact I was dealing with my mom's situation (2 hours away) and building the log home for the family. At that time, I wasn't taking any BP medicine, but I think the combined stresses must have shot my BP way up and that contributed the artery blowing out.
Hang in there....I know we share similar outlooks on life and I know you'll be back better than ever.