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[HumpDayHoratio]

One more question @Missk_2022 & @Lilianna23 ….

Why does this aneurysm thing cause back pain? Inquiring minds want to know

Thanks again to both of you…I was on the verge of blowing this off, but made the appropriate calls this morning…now just waiting to hear back. It’s looking like I may not be able to get in until mid to late Jan

 

[Oldermom935]

Man, you are really getting a shit ton of snow!!

Watertown new York 8 foot of snow in the last 3 days.

 

[Missk_2022]

Thanks for this info, H. Is this another device to store my music? I'll look into it. I do have a couple of old iPod classics, the kind with 160 gb of storage. I would have to wear wired headphones with them.

Now to your question. The second I read pain under the scapulae, I thought "aneurysm."

To answer your first question - You need to be VERY CONCERNED!

To answer your second question - No. Aneurysm formation really has very little to do with your fitness level.

An aneurysm is a weakened wall of an artery. There are several contributing factors. Men are more likely to develop aneurysm than women, smoking, high blood pressure, age. Arteries have three layers of wall. If only one or two thins, a person can develop what's called a pseudoaneurysm. It still needs repair but isn't the emergency a true aneurysm is. A true aneurysm has thinning of all the walls of the artery. This causes bulging of the vessel. Depending on the vessel involved, this could be a problem.

The aorta rises from the left ventricle (ascending aorta), goes up towards the head, then makes a bend (aortic arch) and goes down towards the toes (descending aorta). It is the main artery from the heart that feeds all other arteries. The part of the aorta that is in the chest is called the thoracic aorta. The part of the aorta that is in the belly is called the abdominal aorta.

There is a tremendous amount of pressure generated by the left ventricle to expel blood with each heartbeat. If the aortic walls are thin, an aneurysm can occur anywhere along the aorta. It's kind of like a water balloon with a weak wall. If there is enough thinning and enough pressure, a break or rupture can occur. Pain in the back is a common symptom of an aneurysm.

AORTIC RUPTURES ARE RARELY SURVIVABLE!!!

So..., you need to get this checked out ASAP. The cardiologist will get an x-ray and probably an ultrasound. The cardiologist will want to manage your blood pressure as well. If you need surgery, the cardiologist will refer you to a thoracic surgeon.

This is probably more information than you wanted. Please get this checked out soon. If you have questions, I am happy to answer what I can.

See this is why lil should weigh in.

Both RNs on here said go to cardiologist..... so go

Better to be safe than sorry....

 

[Wat_Tyler]

 

[Wat_Tyler]

Watertown new York 8 foot of snow in the last 3 days.

They'll have to change the name to Snowtown then . . . .

 

[Missk_2022]

MyChart is not that intuitive. I find it annoying.

I do a bit too.... I do like that I can see my test results etc without having to wait on someone to call me

 

[Wat_Tyler]

One more question @Missk_2022 & @Lilianna23 ….

Why does this aneurysm thing cause back pain? Inquiring minds want to know

Thanks again to both of you…I was on the verge of blowing this off, but made the appropriate calls this morning…now just waiting to hear back. It’s looking like I may not be able to get in until mid to late Jan

Whateverthefuck you do, do not blow this off.


It'll blow off is why . . . .

 

[Wat_Tyler]

I do a bit too.... I do like that I can see my test results etc without having to wait on someone to call me

I like that, too, and I can get done what I need to with it.

 

[Missk_2022]

I posted a lengthy response. Probably more than H wanted. There will be an exam next week!

You are way smarter than me and prob a better educator.... that is why I want you to be in charge of nursing advice....

 

[Missk_2022]

Waddya think it was k? Do you think it might’ve been something to ate?

Not sure.... it was awful..... unrelenting and I couldn't make it stop.....
I have been drinking a lot of pop and eating a little too christmas-y......so back on the plan and only water now

My test said I had redness and some inflammation where my esophagus goes in to the stomach.... maybe I re irritated it?

I had surgery and took tylenol.. for me to take a pain pill it is bad...

 

[Missk_2022]

I do have a regular massage therapist, but haven’t seen her in a couple of months. They scheduled me for PT but don’t want to do it until the Cardio Doc gives the green light. I went by the place where I did my stress tests and they said I have to have a referral . Well, my GP put me on waivers a couple years ago (wont go into that) and so I’ve been using the local Medac for any sniffles. . So probably wont get to see anyone before the fat man slides down the chimney I’m guessing?

Thanks so much for the advice! It makes me feel better for sure!

Always get the worst thing crossed off the list... then go from there..... that is what we did in the er.... make sure you don't have the thing that will kill you and discharge to your doc to figure out what is making you miserable or to fix the non life threatening thing we figured out while doing tests for the super serious thing..........

 

[Missk_2022]

Oh I hope you get feeling better soon Misk.... No fun feeling rough for sure. Something you ate?

Not sure... thinking maybe some christmas-y eating and too much soda pop..... ugh it was awful

 

[Missk_2022]

One more question @Missk_2022 & @Lilianna23 ….

Why does this aneurysm thing cause back pain? Inquiring minds want to know

Thanks again to both of you…I was on the verge of blowing this off, but made the appropriate calls this morning…now just waiting to hear back. It’s looking like I may not be able to get in until mid to late Jan

Proximity of the aorta to the spine..... would be my guess

It is funny how pain refers to other areas of the body and the signs it gives to indicate a problem.

For instance for appendicitis it isnt pain when you push on right side of abdomen ..it hurts more when you stop pushing. Gall bladder pain often shows up as shoulder pain. Etc

With aneurysms your blood pressures will be markedly different from one arm to the other... like significantly...

Our bodies are wonderfully and magically made

 

[dkak001]

Fuckin engineers…

Of course, my wife said a shit-ton is 3.14159x10^3 cow pies!

 

[dkak001]

The truth for snap-on is the tool box is empty for that price! LOL

 

[Missk_2022]

Of course, my wife said a shit-ton is 3.14159x10^3 cow pies!

I told someone that there brain and mouth was like a manure spreader!!!!

 

[Missk_2022]

Of course, my wife said a shit-ton is 3.14159x10^3 cow pies!

I told someone that there brain and mouth was like a manure spreader

The truth for snap-on is the tool box is empty for that price! LOL

My dad had a Snap-On guy stop years ago to sell him tools. My dad bought some and he never got a bill. He called the company and they had no record of the guy no record of the tools or bill... nothing they were like good luck. So my dad got a whole bunch of Snap-on tools for free. He tried to pay for him offered to have somebody else stop by the house to look and send a bill they were like no worries

 

[dkak001]

My dad had a Snap-On guy stop years ago to sell him tools. My dad bought some and he never got a bill. He called the company and they had no record of the guy no record of the tools or bill... nothing they were like good luck. So my dad got a whole bunch of Snap-on tools for free. He tried to pay for him offered to have somebody else stop by the house to look and send a bill they were like no worries

Wow! That's good luck. Honestly, I would have done the same thing he did and tried to pay for it. But I would only push that so far...

I only have one snap-on tool (Checks spelling... lol). A torque wrench inherited from someone in the family. No plastic anywhere on that thing!

 

[Wat_Tyler]

Could be West by God Virginia, too:

 

[Wat_Tyler]

The truth for snap-on is the tool box is empty for that price! LOL

I like the tools.


I can make do with a Husky box from Home Despot.

 

[dkak001]

I like the tools.

Agreed, they are good tools.

I can make do with a Husky box from Home Despot.

We have horrible freight, so general brand it is for us! Same idea...

 

[subdudeme13]

Exactly. A shit ton is exactly 3.1416 front end loaders full of manure.

Not to be confused with a metric shit ton.

And fucktons are a whole other weight a measure.

I should mention I did work in the precious metals industry for a number of years. We used avoirdupois weight and troy weight for the good shit!
Then I worked for a plate steel company 16" thick plates 16' long and 10' wide (don't hold me to that) and those weighed an enorumous shit ton. You could say I really know my shit. I know! enough of this crap!

 

[Wonderer67]

Heh heh… you said

16" thick

Heh heh.

 

[Wonderer67]

I should mention I did work in the precious metals industry for a number of years. We used avoirdupois weight and troy weight for the good shit!
Then I worked for a plate steel company 16" thick plates 16' long and 10' wide (don't hold me to that) and those weighed an enorumous shit ton. You could say I really know my shit. I know! enough of this crap!

Very interesting. I know what Troy weight is, but I don’t know the other word.

(just looked it up - sorry @likes2watchU )

noun

a system of weights based on a pound of 16 ounces or 7,000 grains, widely used in English-speaking countries.
"avoirdupois weights"

Those steel plates must’ve weighed 10 to 15,000 pounds each.

 

[HumpDayHoratio]

I like Stone weight…

17 stone sounds better than 238lbs