Yes but my echo looked normal. They are doing an MRI to double check.

Have they run an echocardiogram on you? (An ultrasound of your heart?) That is when they told me I had cardiomyopathy, after they ran the echo. They said I had a weak heart muscle and needed to install a defribulator\ pacemaker.

You might share more genetics with me than you realize. lol Did you know that when I was born, I had red hair? It did not turn blonde until I was about a year old. I have only seen one picture of myself in color. All the other photos were black and white. (I’m old) lol But my hair was red, just like Mama told me it was. lol All of Uncle David’s (Granny’s brother’s) children also had red hair. So that part of your genes also comes from both your parents.

It’s great to get an answer to a problem even when the answer is not good news. Knowing the cause and being able to treat it is often times the most complicated part to a chronic illness. I’m glad you have a PA that is listening to you, and you can confide in her. That is a rare occurence.

Many prayers to you and your family as you start your journey down this diagnosis. Finding the right medication, and adjusting to it is not an easy road. I wish you the best!

I know. I was so surprised. Thankfully, my flare up is over, but you know how it is, I could wake up tomorrow all messed up. I’m moving in June. Next time I flare up, I know much more of what to tell them. I’ll focus on the multiple tendonitis more next time and the way my feet hurt most in the morning. I just had no clue to where even start with my explanation of symptoms last time, and then to not be permitted to give new information made it really hard.