Spent my birthday in the hospital

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[@GoHerping]

👆 presenting to the emergency room 👆 Get 30% off a 1 year Skillshare membership for a limited time with my link! skl.sh/goherping04222

[@Werd2jaH]

Darn it, I was just about to type a chubby emu joke lol

[@LizzS17]

YOU WATCH CHUBBY EMU TOO?! 😂

[@martinjlopez87]

Well damn lol glad you’re ok

[@bioalma1998]

I want your plushie!!!!!!! why wont you ship to europe?? edit: I realise I sound like a child in this comment, sorry for that.

[@briannelson3830]

I could fix you son, I could make this right for you....

[@d_eli_ght]

Your owner needs to adjust the temperature and humidity in your tank… bad husbandry leads to health issues 🤔

[@finthefishsep20toma]

Haha, nice one

[@aldranzam3456]

Exactly what I was thinking. Eats and gets lethargic? That's a reptile all right. He might be eating the wrong bugs too.

[@Coloradok2]

LOOK IT'S A GOOD JOKE. IT'S A GREAT JOKE EVEN, BUT IMMA NEED YOU TO STOP!

[@pain_weaver]

@@Coloradok2 settle down Karen

[@yananewton4560]

I actually chuckled. You got me

[@cathyhogue3693]

I'm an OLD OLD Coronary Care ICU nurse. Just want you to know a heart that stops beating is NOT conducive with life. Cut out the caffeine. That's a worse culprit than sugar. Follow up with your cardiologist if you want to live a long healthy life. And what you do with the telemetry ( the wires ) grab 2 of the chest leads and wiggle them REAL fast until you hear the nurses screaming and running down the hall, then pretend to be asleep for lots of fun and excitment ( and probability of a really pissed of nurse... Not smart). A lot of heart attacks happen after a large meals.... Eat light. Please follow up with your doctors. You NEED to be concerned.

[@trueheartintent]

Underrated comment.

[@monitorcrazy9410]

Ur definitely not trolling bc if u weren't old ur profile name wouldn't be ur actual name

[@danieljason368]

@@monitorcrazy9410 that’s rather rude, maybe next time think about your wording

[@monitorcrazy9410]

@@danieljason368 what? It's not rude I'm just saying saying older people usually have their first and last name not funkopop12345 it's not rude I mean I see were your getting it from but what's the point? I just thought it was funny bc it's true calm down

[@epiclexi1234]

@@monitorcrazy9410 why do people on the internet always tell other people to "calm down" 😭😂👏

[@raccoontrashpanda1467]

When people say "my heart skipped a beat" they usually mean that figuratively, not literally. Glad you're OK.

[@mikerich32]

I have chronic heart palpitations, so when I say it, I mean it literally lmao

[@Alicia.Marie.13]

@@mikerich32 I was thinking the same thing. Like really? People don't actually have the feeling of a skipped heartbeat? I get them when I have anxiety.

[@anniekitten3758]

I did not realize that it's not literal and I meant it literally for years but I'm checked for pots now

[@raitos9770]

@@Alicia.Marie.13 Me too! Or when I eat big meals. It’s very normal but my anxiety isn’t convinced. This tho this often is not normal, good he went

[@BooksToAshes]

@@Alicia.Marie.13 My anxiety makes me have palpitations too. I hate it. It makes me cough and I feel like something's wrong which only makes my anxiety worse. Fun 😅

[@FlyingZamora]

As a cardiac nurse, it's always cool hearing stories from the patient perspective. Fingers crossed you get this figured out, dude! And no, we don't care about the pee jar, I promise.

[@theoriginalboldster]

I bet the pee jar is far from the worst things you've seen on the job. I have so much respect for nurses and the work they do. You guys keep the hospitals and stuff running. Yall are amazing again!

[@FlyingZamora]

@Sylvia Wolfe I’ve only been doing this for a little over a year, so I can’t say I’ve seen everything! I don’t encounter younger people often on my particular unit, but it does happen.

[@FlyingZamora]

@@theoriginalboldster yeah, definitely not. But I recognize how strange of a concept it is and do my best to be matter-of-fact about it because yeah it’s weird. Sometimes humor can help it not be so embarrassing too, just depends on the patient. Being in the hospital in and of itself comes with so many things that are routine to us but completely foreign to the patient, which is easy to forget. It’s one of the greatest and weirdest jobs ever, I appreciate your kind words and hope you have a good day!

[@SmashhoofTheOriginal]

For female patients do you just have to undo all the IVs so they can use the bathroom? Sorry weird question but now I'm curious.

[@FlyingZamora]

@@SmashhoofTheOriginal no such thing as a weird question for a nurse lol!!! It depends on a couple factors, best case scenario we can unplug the IV pole, it’s on wheels and has a battery, and some/most heart monitors are portable, and then she can just walk to the bathroom. If the cords don’t reach that far we can do a bedside commode, which is basically a chair with a bucket lol, we can put that next to the bed easy peasy, not glamorous but it does the trick. If she really needs to stay in bed, we can use a bedpan/fracture pan, or if you really wanna go down a rabbit hole, look up a purewick :)

[@alyssa09485]

Alex, my guy.. you're kinda sorta the most chaotic neutral person I've ever met "I know I have a low pain tolerance but it felt like they pumped lighter fluid into my veins and set it on fire... it was actually pretty cool I'd honestly do it again and not even complain" Also that Skillshare segment LOL smooth

[@KitahKat]

Absolutely spot on with the CN assessment 😂🤣

[@Kotapises]

I love the phrase "chaotic neutral" and it's spot on!

[@TheShedHunter]

YEAH ALEX ME GUY

[@annabobanaasmr8411]

For me that fluid makes you feel like, a sleepy warmth but not pain? But instead of coming from the outside it radiates from the inside. It's a strange feeling. It could definitely affect people differently though just depending.

[@crjlife_9082]

"yeah I had a good last meal" I almost died from that joke so now you're not alone.

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

"Yes, perfect, it's not beating" Alex is the type of person who's so happy to see his heart not beating and not even know he had heart disease Also that transition to the Skillshare segment was so smooth...didn't even expect it at that moment so well played

[@cronicasdeunangel]

This man actively trying to die

[@rosyboa26]

Your body was like "yeah, this is old enough"

[@orangesngrievers461]

Worst thing, when a nurse or doctor looks at your results and goes: 👀

[@Palitato]

I know they aren't traditional doctors, but I went to a chiropractor (did my research and found a good one, they never touted BS cures or holistic nonsense, they were very practical and straightforward about just being pain management) and when he looked at my XRays he said they were "Interesting". Not the word you want someone to use when they talk about your spine!

[@dRac_XII]

@@Palitato my dad is a chiropractor and that feels like a normal response to seeing a spine you’d need a chiropractor for

[@Palitato]

@@dRac_XII He told me he had never seen something like it in someone my age before. 🙃

[@heatherwest7615]

I've had two great responses from medical people when looking at my test results, haha - one was an ER nurse who looked at my blood count, went pale, and looked at me and said "how are you even conscious?" That one resulted in me being taken by ambulance to a different ER. The other was a urologist who was reviewing a CT of my kidneys and said, "you rated your pain as a 3 out of 10. Are you sure about that? I'd have thought this would be a fair bit worse than that." And really, once he did the surgery I needed, I realized that it had hurt a lot more than I'd realized, it had just built up so gradually, I'd kind of gotten used to it.

[@justinbobby7659]

Don’t feel discouraged by emergency care. They do the best they can with so much. I have heart issues and have had similar experiences. Your cardiologist is going to give you better information.

[@novaangle2183]

Yea... Emergency care reallllyyyyy sucks. They completely missed my heart was having abnormally long qt and other heart issues when i ended up there. My neurologists was the one who noticed it on the literal like, heat beat record from the event that they missed and got me proper care. Emergency is great at saving your life but for all other treatment you always have to follow up with your doctor.

[@ClementineBird]

Thank you for saying that

[@jazzmen0-0]

It’s WILD you ignored that for so long, thank goodness Alice made you go.

[@silurtenr.3309]

Yes but at the end they couldnt do anything :/

[@jazzmen0-0]

@@silurtenr.3309 I’m not surprised by that but I haven’t made it to the end, I keep getting interrupted lol. It just shocked me as a mom the symptoms he didn’t really seem to be bothered by.

[@themurrrr]

@@silurtenr.3309 Yes, they did. Now he knows about the alcohol and caffeine

[@zebraloverbridget]

@@silurtenr.3309 That is honestly pretty routine for the ER. They are there to check for immediate risks/ shit that will kill you. If you have a chronic condition or a disability they will only treat symptoms of it and likely will not even diagnose it there (if you don't know about it yet). Which is the worst if your insurance will only fully cover tests ordered from the ER and will not cover ANY tests ordered from a doctor's office

[@ackij]

If you find yourself stuck with a hospital bill that's really hurting you, that you're struggling to pay, you can absolutely call the hospital and negotiate a lower bill. They can just take money off of your bill. They will not suffer if they don't get 100% of the bill from you. Also maybe get better insurance now that you know you're not as healthy as you thought lol

[@KeleeS1275]

They'll also work with you on doing payments you can afford. At one time, I was so broke, I could only afford $15/month. They were happy as long as I was paying something. I called and adjusted it when I could afford more.

[@samfinnell6070]

I never knew you could haggle with hospitals until recently when I had to pay for a preventative health visit because it was over the phone! (Stupid btw it was during covid and I just needed my medicine filled for the year) But I learned you can ask for a lower amount which blew my mind!!!

[@kylienielsen6975]

The concept of paying for going to the emergency is both hilarious and depressing to me. (I'm Canadian)

[@sabriguzman]

What do your parents say about all this? What lead to you needing your heart checked at 15? There are a few more things the hospital could of done, not to mention NOT letting you leave in that condition. So many questions. I hope you’re not taking this lightly despite your demeanor- glad you’re feeling a bit better though

[@hexatragon]

he's not 15

[@sabriguzman]

@@hexatragon he says in the video that he got diagnosed with something at 15

[@_.-._.-.]

Hospitals are overloaded with covid cases, they can't keep people for something manageable and not extremely life-threatening. Its a lack of resources, they're doing the best they can.

[@sabriguzman]

@@_.-._.-. just speaking from experience with similar symptoms and diagnosis. it’s unfortunate though, there are people out there who are sent home and are found passed the point of saving or even dead. very happy it doesnt seem to be the case here though

[@samfinnell6070]

Right? It feels super irresponsible not to inform your child they have a condition that they will have to modify their behaviors for!

[@d_eli_ght]

“I’m a healthy young guy” *literally has heart disease*

[@CariAndLenny]

Casually says “My heart kind of stopped beating.”

[@Jinx-z2g]

S a r c a s m. I love it.

[@zagreus3877]

As someone whos been chronically in and out of the hospital his whole life, nowhere you put the pee jar makes it unawkward. its the curse of the pee jar.

[@Xiporah]

Alex's deadpan dry delivery with a death joke is the number one way to defeat the compassion of an ER nurse.

[@lauranoble3765]

When you showed the lab tests they ran it made me chuckle a bit. They tested you for EVERYTHING😂

[@GoHerping]

Honestly I kind of wish I could get all those tests done on a usual basis. It's nice just knowing all (well most) of my organ thingies are trucking along well

[@amandashulski783]

In medicine. You leave it right on the table. We will go searching for it to document “clear, straw-colored” anyway. Also guarantee like half of the 30 “employees” who went to see you were students. A young person who’s not on drugs with an abnormal EKG is very exciting to students.

[@amandashulski783]

Also the ABCs of the emergency room are technically airway, breathing, circulation but are actually airway, breathing, CT scan

[@GoHerping]

They looked to be mostly students. Very exhausted students who'd probably rather get a nap in lol

[@KitahKat]

Hi! Student here (Medical Lab technician... One of the people who may run your ECG, as well as collect your blood and urine!) No one will be disturbed by your urine container, no worries. Honestly, I'm not even out of training and it already is just like "Meh, it's urine" 😂 By the time we have even reached a hospital we have been opening and testing random people's urine in a lab setting many times, so trust that while it may be embarrassing for you, your hospital staff is completely unfazed by it.

[@rachelbeard8867]

I just did a clinical rotation at Wakemed Raleigh a little over a month ago and I can confirm it was definitely students coming in to see an interesting case. Best of luck finding a diagnosis and hope you feel better soon!

[@easyteh4getperson]

ahha, that explains all the ppl that came into the room when i was diagnosed with atopic dermatitis aka eczema. the doctor had a black light and the little clear dots in my skin glowed lol

[@ImAMischief]

I HATE when i use to go to the hospital every few months because my chest has a sharp pain that gradually gets worst and worst until Im crying and trying anything to stop the pain and they run all their tests and *nothing is wrong*

[@torianderson7517]

Nothing more American than not going to the hospital until someone forces you to lol

[@Alicia.Marie.13]

And getting charged 8k to make sure your not going to die 🙃 been there done that. Now I'd rather just die at home then go to the ER lol

[@jerzievap]

fr! about a year ago i felt like absolute garbage but i was afraid i was being dramatic. my parents forced me to go to the er (i’m a minor) and turns out i had an ovarian cyst the size of a newborn lol! got surgery the next morning

[@themurrrr]

Alex: takes a bite of food Alex’s heart: ….AND I TOOK THAT PERSONALLY!!!!!

[@MrSnekLuuk]

"ah yes perfect, it's not beating" ...

[@lauren733]

Contrast burns like actual hellfire. I have to get routine MRI for my brain lesions and it's always awful. I'm glad you're out of the hospital and you were taken care of!

[@rollyrahlin]

omg and when your vein dies halfway through so your arm burns for days

[@elianwolfert3879]

Huh, I had one too and while I did feel it entering my veins it didn’t really hurt. Just… odd.

[@whisperingwooper1763]

Yep contrast is the worstttt

[@lauren733]

@Rahlin yess! I have very stubborn tiny veins and I always look like I'm beat up after 😩

[@zebraloverbridget]

Am I the only one who has had only pleasant experiences with contrast?? both MRI and CT contrast were a pleasant warmth but the CT one was better since it was contrast for my body while MRI was for my head. (The nurse said they were slightly different types of contrast). Also I'm supposed to get yearly MRIs but the neurosurgeon implied that I would most likely be fine to get them less often but medically he said one a year. I have not followed that up yet because my insurance just doesn't want to pay for any testing. at all. So no more warm blood juice for me for a while

[@belchbat9955]

“Yes perfect it’s not beating “ Lmaoo I’m glad your doing okay

[@elianwolfert3879]

“You know when your heart just skips a beat sometimes?” NO ALEX THAT’S NOT NORMAL :’)

[@elianwolfert3879]

It’s so wild to me you now have a big medical bill to deal with. In the Netherlands all of this would be covered by insurance, which is mandatory for everyone. My mum has had multiple CT and MRI scans over the years and I had one after she first got her diagnosis just to check as it was something that -could- run in a family. Also most of my medical transition was/is covered by insurance, just the hormone therapy I need to pay for partially (not even fully).

[@justinfritz4817]

palpitations are very normal, it's high frequency that makes them something to worry about

[@hollytastic]

@@justinfritz4817 Yeah, I have occasional palpitations. Feels weird, but it’s not anything to be worried about as long as they aren’t frequent and you don’t have any other symptoms (lightheaded, dizziness, pain).

[@edenjaycollins6055]

@@justinfritz4817 are palpitations when it feels like your heart skips a beat? cause I get them pretty occasionally and this has me worried affff

[@Palitato]

@@edenjaycollins6055 For me it felt like my heart did a little flip in my chest. Like it just... did a somersault with a bit of jazz hands, if that makes sense. Only had it happen twice, and I have a thing called POTS, which messes with my heart. If you're feeling it regularly you should definitely at least get an EKG and an Echocardiogram. It might be something simple you just need to be aware of and keep an eye on for changes. Lots of people live with mild valve problems for years and years and don't even know it.

[@aliciat.5602]

I am glad you are ok! I am a nurse, you definitely should keep that cardiology appointment. ❤️ keep us all posted!

[@addison6613]

"Hopefully you're still alive" the calm humor makes me laugh

[@StickyFeets]

lol that jar of urine doesn't even phase us, just about as normal as a wall clock. The handle can be used to hang over the bed railing. I'm pretty sure I've leaned into a good few that have been......not empty

[@epiclexi1234]

13:50 "freestyling it" 😂

[@DustinLeo]

“And then my heart just wasn’t beating” And you wanted to just go lay down at home 😂

[@missrosietee]

I used to be a nurse. Pee jar goes under the bed. Your heart line on the monitor made me groan "oh dear" out loud.

[@shelbyblonk3377]

I got Graves’ disease and my heart rate is at a constant 100+ and during my last check up, it was at 137… doctor told me that I could have heart failure any day 👍🏻👍🏻 hope your heart gets better

[@incognito602]

Me too! I had a thyroid storm as a kid where my heart rate was 140 while asleep and stupid high while awake. Had to be on beta blockers for a while after that. Then I got RAI and am pretty good now, still have a slightly higher average heart rate but not too bad!

[@eastlynburkholder3559]

In a medical setting , it is just there. But sometimes they hook the pee jar to the bed frame. And the blood, some of it backflows instead of spurting all the blood in the correct direction. Look up mammal hearts 2 chambered hearts. With a mitral valve problems, the mammal heart works more like a 2 chambered heart.

[@nattcattt]

I also have mitral valve regurgitation and a heart arrhythmia and my symptoms also worsen after eating and especially after having large meals or really heavy meals. What’s odd is that when I tell my doctors this they don’t know why that is and seem to have not heard of that. But clearly I’m not the only one! Anyway, I’m on Beta Blockers now for several years and they have helped a lot with my symptoms

[@lindalumae]

I get palpitations, hot flashes and my blood pressure drops after eating. But the doctors just look at me weird and say it’s probably not related to eating. Ok. Sure.

[@unholyheretik]

Yeah, CT scans are cool lol. The stuff they push into your veins btw is to highlight your important organs, such as the heart and such, along with your veins. I've had to have more then a few for stomach issues

[@jordannahgalea9506]

"YES perfect, it's not beating" - Go Herping 2022

[@Fallingleaves25]

It might be good to have an emergency care binder for the reptiles so someone can fill in during emergencies like this, it’s definitely a helpful tool to have

[@fernkitten]

They don't like jokes about death because it hits close to home when they know a lot of people do that to cope :p they also don't usually tell kids their diagnosis so they don't freak out - but tbh it's counter productive. I'm glad you're okay. Still hilarious that you're like "meh my heart spurts blood". I am glad you are taking a break, and that you found this out before you did. Also I'm grateful you shared this experience, I have had similar situations in my life though unrelated to my heart :P and also I deal with pretty severe anxiety. Thank you for not being the boy who called wolf on your HEART. I think you're a great kind of weird. I believe in you, being able to moderate this issue, I really can relate I have to regulate sugar intake that likely is something I have to focus on as well.

[@fernkitten]

@@tripsupstairs I mean I don't disagree!

[@dragon6irl]

I totally get the feeling of needing to do something to force your body to present the issue. I had a blood clot last year, so my leg was all swollen and hurting, before I went to the first ER I was talking ibuprofen for the swelling and pain. When the doc finally came in, my leg was looking normal, and I feel like she didn't believe me when I told her "it was twice the size of the other one." So she sent me home with muscle relaxers saying it was a pulled muscle. A week later I saw my PCP and she said, go to the hospital, you have a blood clot. Lovely.

[@mdlvc]

I have worked at an electrocardiologist. They are very specific and in that they look at the electrical conduction of your heart. They are different from a normal cardiologist in which they know electrocardiogram but if it is minute an electrocadiolgist will see it.

[@cthegeek]

These deadpan comments on the experience are getting me lol “It felt like they injected lighter fluid into my veins, but it was actually cool” “It felt like I was in a washing machine. It has been a dream since I was a kid to be in a washing machine” “Did you know you had this heart condition for 7 years?” “No” 😂😂😂

[@themurrrr]

He IS the embodiment of chaotic neutral

[@Jinx-z2g]

I love and appreciate sarcasm

[@themurrrr]

“My heart spurts blood… the wrong way…. i mean, it’s kinda whatever”

[@kasparlopez5684]

If the bottle has a handle then you can hang it on the side of the hospital bed (with the handle end on the inside, so that the bottle falls on the floor if it falls). I spent a month in the ER and this is how I kept the bottle the whole time 😂

[@respawnexotics]

I’ve had to have that “thing” pumped into my IV before, it felt very warm but more like a hot flash than anything. I believe I was getting a scan done because I had the flu bad when I was younger, they also made me drink this really nasty liquid so my lungs and what not would come out clear in the scan. If I could describe this drink from my memory it was super sweet and tasted like vomit. My mom promised to try it so I would finish taking the last couple drinks needed, and she ended up spitting it out in the sink from how nasty it was.

[@probably_notbob5794]

I went through almost the exact same thing last year. At the end of it all they told me to drink more water because all the testing came back normal. I have to avoid caffeine, alcohol and junk food because that all seems to trigger it for me although I also will get it randomly sometimes too. But so far nothing as bad as last year. It was 18hrs straight of my heart not beating properly at my worst. Hope you are able to get some answers!

[@TheShadowhog759]

Maybe it’s related to your sodium intake?? That’s why the junk food triggers it? Either way I’m glad you’re doing okay :)

[@homeslice6064]

Same! I’ve been to the cardiologist countless of times trying to figure out my palpitations and they told me to drink more water and I’ve seen improvement since I’ve started to be more mindful of it throughout the day.

[@littlekitsune1]

When I had to spend my birthday in the hospital because I was there for months with pneumonia, the nurses got me a cake and made me a card. I still remember it cuz it was so sweet. I'm sorry you had to also almost die on your birthday. It's kind of a bummer. But hey, you lived, too!

[@SirXer]

I'm sorry that you had to go through that, medical scares really suck. Please try to get your caffeine intake down as low as possible, your health is worth it!

[@carabencivenga8713]

Glad you're following up with a cardiologist, that's scary stuff! But happy belated birthday though!

[@phlox238]

ur body really said "happy birthday, time to self destruct"

[@podoke]

the skillshare segue had me rolling

[@Smileythesilent]

As someone who has made a habit of almost dying out of nowhere and uses morbid humour to get through it, the medical personnel go either way. Either they laugh and join in with a lot of vigour or they think I'm crazy. Or they think that just because I'm joking I'm lying about my very serious symptoms. Which is just greeeeat.. hope you get it sorted!!

[@aurorad2637]

Im a CNA, we usually put the pee jar (we call it the urinal) hooked on the bed rail! I never leave it on the table because thats unsanitary.

[@Aikiboo]

honestly so relatable to be like better evoke the bad symptoms so they take me seriously, one of the reasons i dont seek medical care as soon as i honestly should is the fear of being told oh youre fine dw, (its better but i feel like id still wait a week to go to the doctor if i ever get a heart attack cuz im like eh lets just wait maybe its nothing and it goes away). I do hope the cardiologist can shed some more like on the whole heart thingy and its not gonna be a hassle to deal with!

[@DiscoMood]

Happy Belated Birthday. I'm glad you have an appointment with the Cardiologist. Be careful with Sugar. Check your family history to understand those hereditary health conditions that run in your family. I wish you the best Alex. Kudos to Alice too for being there for you.

[@somuchluv89]

From one chronically ill person: this is not normal!! Sometimes you’ve lived with the problem for so long you don’t really think about it anymore, but your heart skipping beats, having to suddenly lie down so you don’t faint, none of that is fine! I’m only a minute into the video, but you’ve definitely got something going on that needs to be taken care of, otherwise it will progress and get worse with time, including not being able to lie down fast enough and just bashing your head into the ground instead.

[@-confusing-drawings-8896]

the idea of having an ‘urgent care’ for emergencies and then having to go to the hospital after for the ER I- in the uk you have the GP, and you make an appointment and it’s for slightly less urgent things like UTIs and anemia, but if you’re worried about something like YOUR HEART NOT BEATING PROPERLY you just drive straight to the nearest ER and the NHS will take care of you. America sound dangerous asf man 😭

[@GoHerping]

both urgent care and the ER said I really shouldn't go to UC for anything heart related or that serious and that it's for more minor things. My general doc is usually scheduled out a couple weeks though.

[@jackelynzamora6315]

Lmao usually the pee jar goes on the floor by the bed.

[@Kierakittie]

I ended up in the ER about 2 weeks ago. Heart Palpations, Apparently anxiety can do that. It was freaky, I didn't like it. But after all the tests they said I'm fine. Now I owe them a few thousand dollars. T.T America!

[@Ozack570]

Take some time to come up with a plan if something happens to you. Designate someone to take all that on if they agree. Keep those appointments young man. Keep us updated. Night

[@SashaSRenee]

I would look into POTS. It's an autonomic nervous system disorder that can cause problems with your heart rate and fainting. It mostly causes problems when standing up from sitting or laying down, or standing for long periods of time. It can be treated fairly easily, but a little difficult to diagnose since it mimics anxiety and heart problems but doesn't show up on most test for heart conditions. I wish you so much luck finding a diagnosis and treatment. I hope it doesn't take nearly 10 years like it did for me

[@eastlynburkholder3559]

Alex I had a contrast dye test to see if neck arteries or veins were causing a neurological migraine like thing which is not a migraine.

[@gerrimilner9448]

its the smell of the contrast that bothered me! it is weird. glad you are still with us

[@themurrrr]

This vid is the for those who doubted that Alex is the epitome of casual chaotic. Damn…. Sending a hug. Please don’t die so soon.

[@brandieluna6459]

I have already set up a "God parent" for my exotics if anything should happen to me. My brother died from a freak accident when he was 21 and I was 15. So that taught me at a young age that bad shyt just happens and tomorrow is not promised. I'm glad you're ok! But definitely set up who gets which animal(s) in the unlikely event that something happens to you.

[@Julaeable]

I have about 13 diagnoses, 3 of those are rare diseases. It was really interesting to listen to someone's first ER experience 😂 I am on first name basis with some of the nurses and janitorial staff in the closest hospital to me. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@danycashking]

I nearly shat myself at seeing the prices, CT scans are still expensive here but for some of that bloodwork i've had myself, those prices seem absurd, i'm glad your insurance knocked 6 grand off of it.

[@laylaanton1595]

Happy birthday! Sorry you had to spend it in the ER. Your experience sounds like what I have - dysautonomia/POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome). Good luck with the cardiologist. Hope you find some answers!

[@hlolypop]

I’m being tested for this right now! I’ve had it all my life and then realized the symptoms weren’t normal, and normal people don’t pass out after eating or taking stairs or standing up. 🙃

[@bazo0ka22]

This is the first thing I thought of. Dysautonomia and potentially MCAS or similar.

[@GiraffeLoverJen]

My first thought was POTS or dysautonomia also. I have POTS, MCAS & EDS, and some of his symptoms sound really similar. Alex, you should ask them to do a tilt table test. And pay attention to when your heart rate skyrockets. Is is better when you sit or lay down? Does it get worse when you stand up or even sit up? And yea, IV saline does feel good. IV saline is actually one of the last lines of treatment for POTS. I have a port in my chest and I get 4 liters of saline every week. It makes a big difference in my tachycardia and palpitations. The IV saline keeps me from passing out when I stand up. Anyhow, I hope things get figured out and that it's nothing serious.

[@monochromaticbullet190]

I was also thinking this! I brought it up w my doctor and she concurred that my symptoms like up but since my insurance is rly bad rn and i'm having other medical problems she marked it down on my sheet as a "possibility" until I can get the necessary tests done.

[@MsMeI]

I wondered about POTS too. I have mitral valve regurgitation and POTS. I started getting noticeable symptoms around 20.

[@betsybabf748]

Thank God I have good insurance. I had premature twins by c-section. That bill was 6 figures but our part was only $150.

[@jameo6381]

it’s the laughing for me 😂

[@AmosDrinkwineJr]

This happens to me randomly. Like 1 to 3 times a day. They always blame it on enxiety.

[@eastlynburkholder3559]

Hope you feel better soon.

[@Erin-oc8tn]

Yeah, the pee jar is the least of our worries🤣

[@Sheila-G]

Did they do an echo? So glad you are going to follow up with a cardiologist it sounds like an electrical issue maybe exasperated by your condition??? They can fix anything these days! Keeping you in my prayers

[@ESwift-Arts]

Dang, not a fun way to spend your birthday. I’m glad you found out about your heart disease and I hope you get the arrhythmia figured out! Take care of yourself. My twin sister had medical problems throughout our childhood so I’m kinda fascinated by hospital stuff these days too. It’s crazy what medicine can do.

[@ZaDussault]

About you worrying about your animals if you die, I actually talked to that with my notary while writing my testament. I'm in Canada, so it might be different where you live, but you can't make your pets inherit some of your money OR make your relatives inherit of your pets. but what you CAN do, is to add a clause that when you die, you give an amount of money to the person who will be chosen to take care of the animals, with the condition that that money is used for the well being of the animals only and not for personnal use.

[@FeelingLikeACat]

Hey uhh, I think it’s worth a try to not only see a cardiologist but also a neurologist since the issue might be something with your nerves and muscles. I’ve seen a documentary about a kid from Germany that was suffering with an irregular heartbeat and after a visit to the neurologist they eventually found out what it was - don’t remember though! - and he’s also been to numerous hospitals and doctors before that without any idea what it is. Anyway, get better soon and keep us posted!

[@braydonbatt-biggins1596]

Glad you are okay, I was diagnosed with Stage 2 testicular cancer last year and let me tell ya… medical bills were INTENSE. Over 100 grand, thank the lord for insurance. I was only 18 when diagnosed, overall thought I was supper healthy so people should always try to be prepared.

[@QWERTYOP80]

That’s insane. Americans should be on the streets protesting for universal healthcare in their millions.

[@bugloverspiderlover8490]

@@QWERTYOP80 true,but instead we protest worthless shit!

[@pjtribble7214]

I'm so glad you're doing better! Urinals for men/boys, doesn't bother hospital staff at ALL (part of the job)! As a mother..... (who's son is also turning 22yrs old this month) I'm very upset.... not because of what happened (that's scary enough) but, because your parents lied to and themselves (sorry...but, it's the truth)! They knew this when you were 15.... the doctors told them everything but, they chose not to tell you (probably hoping it would go away or not believing the doctors findings). I'm so grateful that my parents sat down with me and explained the pros and cons of my medical conditions (according to the doctors findings). I was never left out of any of my medical conditions (I was also 15 at the time). I'm 56 now and followed ALL their rules (everything you shouldn't or can't do... LOL!). Stay strong! Don't stress out! Pray! You got this!! FYI: I also live in NC (😭🤬;not born here [thank God] retired & sick elderly parent/s [mom's already passed]) but, I'm moving right after Daddy passes!! Peace & Blessings!!

[@marytichelaar7225]

Oh my God! That is seriously unfortunate. Glad you're getting help for that and also happy birthday!

[@meowpurrr]

4:42 ooop that's a concerning ecg

[@marcocarbajal7644]

I’ll be praying for you!!

[@Throdien]

Sugar withdrawal sucks big time. But it gets easier! I'm doing a no sugar diet and it does get better! I have a heart murmur and it really does help as well. Best wishes to you!

[@TylerDollarhide]

"My heart would keep stopping." Excuse me?! Nani?!

[@petsgalour]

My mother-in-law’s heart did this and wouldn’t stop; so, they put her under, stopped her heart and restarted it. I guess it resets your heart or something and it typically goes back to normal. I’d never heard of such a procedure, but thankfully it worked.

[@deliat7478]

You can hang the pee jar on the side of the bed, that’s why the handle is shaped like that (also, hope you’re doin good!) Edit: Also tell your doctor about the sugar thing!! That’s not normal!! Something could be going on with your blood pressure or you liver may not be releasing glucose properly (ect.).

[@toolmkr1]

I'm glad you survived. Your videos wouldn't have been the same.

[@cruelaz]

Your part with the anxiety is so valid. I fear that if i ever get heart problems i will also just pass em off as my anxiety. Tight chest? we know it. Irregular breathing feeling like your heart is going haywire? Yes and yes.

[@Raithization]

I went to the ER because my heart was doing funny things but they told me I was normal. Turns out, thanks to my body having it out for my thyroid, it can cause a lot of weird symptoms. I tend to be very anxious about my health so it actually helps that I can now blame almost anything on my Hashimoto's.

[@michellew3724]

Oh the sensation of contrast being sent through your veins. I've had my fair share of that and ct scans. I'm not glowing yet.

[@JonDoe-nh2zm]

Get welll kid

[@icebergyettuce]

alex, this has literally happened to me so many times. after a while i just stopped going to the doctor, because every time the tests would come back normal (with the exception of my fucked up heart rate + blood pressure). but PLEASE do as i say and not as i do. stay persistent with your dr visits until everything is sorted out. i ended up bed-bound for a good while and eventually homeless because i couldn't work, which has landed me in some really bad situations that i am still trying to get out of. don't end up like me. take care of yourself, and i hope you're able to figure things out 🤞

[@archiemckernan9573]

Unlucky, hope u get better soon and get back to full health

[@brittanyward1290]

BRUH I have mitral valve regurgitation too! I found out at the end of my senior year, I nearly passed out in an art class. I had sleeping problems for years after that, it's gotten better but I still get uncomfortable on occasion. I really thought I was going to die :D

[@mixedviews3536]

We love a heart palpitation King! Glad you’re ok. HBD ♥️

[@marliegirl9114]

That was very scary!!!! Glad you have more knowledge now! Sending healing hugs!!!

[@GoHerping]

Thanks!

[@nonabonn]

ct scans are so weird ! I had one when I was in the ER, I didn't get as hot but my mouth tasted like I'd been licking pennies, & it seriously feels like you pee your pants. When I was done I was like "I trust you that it's just a feeling but can I just double check" to the nurse lmao

[@8happyperson]

hopefully the cardiologist does some testing for things like pots. I had similarish stuff earlier this year just much less severe, my heart would just randomly speed up for like 30 minutes and then it would go back to normal and this would all happen when I was chilling on the sofa so idk I tried not drinking caffeine most days and that seems to have taken care of it at least for now.

[@Samthekneemuncher]

Thank you for making content and I really hope you are doing better now and keep up the good work. …..cute boy

[@sheiksawesome]

As someone who works in the hospital, the urine bottle is the last thing we pay attention to. Hanging on the edge of the stretcher is normal.