I am now an old man.

**lxskllr** · 21-12-09, 02:19 AM

I'm sorry to hear of your problems. In general, I think alcohol in moderation is good for heart issues, but I don't know what the ramifications of nicotine would be. One thing that jumps to mind is that nicotine constricts your blood vessels, and a small clot that would otherwise pass with little detriment, could cause problems. I'm not a doctor though, so take it with a bag of salt.

I wish you well for the new year, and I hope your issues get sorted out.

**Premium Parrots** · 21-12-09, 02:20 AM

Well that sucks Sly. You are too young to have such health problems. Do your research and see if the sodium and such is really bad for your condition. With your problem I cannot comment on using snus as I am not a doctor. Good luck

**sgreger1** · 21-12-09, 06:14 AM

Originally posted by lxskllr

I'm sorry to hear of your problems. In general, I think alcohol in moderation is good for heart issues, but I don't know what the ramifications of nicotine would be. One thing that jumps to mind is that nicotine constricts your blood vessels, and a small clot that would otherwise pass with little detriment, could cause problems. I'm not a doctor though, so take it with a bag of salt.

I wish you well for the new year, and I hope your issues get sorted out.

Wow i'm glad they caught it in time! I agree with Lx, drink some red wine in moderation and it'll probably do you some good, nicotine however isn't great when it comes to keeping the blood flowing.

Tell me though, you didn't feel anything? It just happened without you knowing? I'm only 23 but have been pretty rough on my body in many ways since I was pretty young. I am making the transition to a healthier lifestyle but I always fear what the future may hold. Were there any warning signs?

**MojoQuestor** · 21-12-09, 06:25 AM

You're way too young for this crap. I'm sorry to hear it.

Geez, and I was blue because my blood sugar is high.

You seem to have a good attitude, and I guess I don't have to tell you how important that is. And yeah, things could have been worse. My best thoughts and wishes to you.

**tom502** · 21-12-09, 03:57 PM

I have heard people have heart attacks and don't know it. It wouldn't suprise me if I have. The Drs told my father he had.

As far as snus goes, I think 1 or 2 a day would not be an issue, and a beer or 2 a day I don't think would hurt.

My health seems to be declining as I am 42, it just depresses me, I feel I shouldn't do anything, including eat, but then I think we all have this terminal illness called life. Britney Murphy was just 32 and she just kicked it.

**justintempler** · 21-12-09, 05:50 PM

Well Slydel I'm glad you're still with us.

That's a tough situation. First it's tough to find a doctor that hasn't been tainted by preconceived perceptions becasue of the association to American dip. Second. I doubt any doctor is going to outright tell you it's OK to snus because if something were to happen that would give you permission to atleast partially blame him.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

**Veganpunk** · 21-12-09, 06:42 PM

That really sucks dude. Let me know if you need any Xmas snus. I got them all. I'll even hook you up with some Kardus if need be.

**Slydel** · 23-12-09, 04:14 AM

The heart attack explains a lot of things that were going on with the feelings that I was having in my chest. I guess the heart attack may have occurred over two Octobers ago......but the symptoms did not start occurring until 3 months ago. (?) I made a joke to my dad that maybe I did not feel the heart attack because I was drunk and asleep when it occurred. The cardiologist said I would have still have woken up due to the pain. The good that came out of it: there was something physically wrong causing the weird feelings and that the damage done was minimal, and quite possibly reversible. My heart is almost functioning as well as the average person. I don't think that many people will have to go through what I went through because 1) I damaged a vein when I was 17 playing b-ball and it got really bad in the last few years 2) I am 6'5" and 225 lbs - not much fat to keep pressure on that bad vein and 3) my protein S deficiency is quite rare. I suppose it would have helped me if I had been in some damn war years back. Yet, I am not concerned about having another heart attack. I will be on blood thinners that will prevent it. Here is the interesting part though: how do people deal with the fact they are quite sick and might die? These are the things that went through my mind, that I might be seeing the grim reaper quite soon. I see this as an opportunity to learn on how not to go down this downward spiral of anxiety and pessimism when something new might come up. This is also an opportunity to start treating my body much better than I ever had before.

On a last note: it is great to see all of my favorites post on my woes. I had such a distaste for JustinT for about a month, but after reading his posts, over time I have gained a respect for him and his insight and damn it all, his intelligence. He is much more personable than I could have ever imagined. PP-a good man that brings a smile to my face every time I read anything he writes (although he does not always understand my twisted humor). Last but not least lxskllr for being one of the cornerstones of this forum. You are a wise man, well at least from what I have read

All of you take care.

By the way, I have a couple of LDs in right now and I am enjoying my beer. This is one of the few days that I am just saying F it and enjoying what I like to do: drink beer, snus, and write on this damn forum!

**Premium Parrots** · 23-12-09, 04:42 AM

that was a very nice post bud. You are too young to have these problems but as long as you know whats up you can prevent any further issues. You are pretty lucky dude.

Yes you do alot of thinking about how you end days will be. But it all boils down to hoping that it will be a quick departure, with time to say goodbye to your loved ones. My cartiolgist told me to get my affairs in order about 10 months ago. However, he did say I could live another 10 years if I behave. You are a young man and I'm sure you won't have any problems if you behave yourself also.

Good luck. remember.....you can get hit by a bus at any age tho.

**justintempler** · 23-12-09, 06:10 AM

Thanks for the compliments Slydel. I do have that habit of saying what's on my mind (which can get me in trouble sometimes). :wink:

As far as meeting the grim reaper, since I stopped believing in god and an afterlife I've become much more appreciative of the life I have now and the relationships I have with friends and family. I've learned to be happy with who I am and not have regrets over things I could have or should have done. Instead of looking at what I don't have, I make the most of what I already have. You can't change the past, it's OK to plan for the future, just don't forget to live in the NOW.

**lxskllr** · 23-12-09, 06:45 AM

Originally posted by justintempler

As far as meeting the grim reaper, since I stopped believing in god and an afterlife I've become much more appreciative of the life I have now and the relationships I have with friends and family. I've learned to be happy with who I am and not have regrets over things I could have or should have done. Instead of looking at what I don't have, I make the most of what I already have. You can't change the past, it's OK to plan for the future, just don't forget to live in the NOW.

http://www.roomp3.com/mp3-27709-Flam...u_Realize.html

I am now an old man.

I am now an old man.

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