Very glad you are returning to a healthier place. Always enjoy reading your perspective. I think this is why the medical field should not be so controlled. I remember reading "Clan of the Cave Bear" and learning how the medicine woman, starting testing plants with medicinal properties by taking a tiny bit to see the reaction. We can learn so much, but innovation, but I fear we are being stifled by "experts", and no longer doing medicine to help people, but only to generate profit.
I just turned seventy-five and have some experience with irregular heart rhythm. Even when the old ticker is humming along, the next series of skipped beats is always on your mind. But I'm glad that you are still among us living and breathing beings. Stay as long as you can, OK? I'm gonna do my best to stay here, too. But I have to admit, there are times when I feel about ready to go home. Not a fan of chemical adjuvants, but any port in a storm, I suppose. I'll be hoping and praying for your full recovery. Meanwhile, stay frosty, my friend.
Steve: could you talk to your physician about diltiazem? I had A-flutter, was hospitalized twice for a day or so, and was started on diltiazem after an ablation. It will NOT allow the ectopic beats! I got off of it after a year, as it actually kept my heart rate down into the low 60s, regardless of activities, so I'd get tired doing simple chores. But it was great to NOT worry is the next bout of arrhythmia going to be "the last!"
Steve: We're of similar ages--I'll be 79 on the Ides of July! As you are intelligent, you know to see your physician! It was nice just to never have to worry about another hospitalization! We lucked out, unlike poor Glenn!
Forgive me for eavesdropping, guys, but I have to take issue with the notion that I've been unlucky.
There's good reason for me to be dead right now, but here I am -- with friends, with readers like you, with my mind (mostly) intact, and with about 90% of my pre-surgery aerobic capacity. I have every intention of summiting my 51st Colorado peak over 14,000 feet next month.
Glenn: the "luck" part was referring to the fact that (so far!) Steve and I have NOT been required to have open heart surgery! It's excellent that you are, essentially back to normal! For me, I'd NEVER want to endure what you did---that's all!
What an interesting story! Glad it all worked out well for you.
I like your assessment of Elon. "a man I admire greatly but not unreservedly"... He. like the rest of us has his flaws. People need to focus a bit more on his incredible mind and unbelievable accomplishments.
Thanks for sharing your story, Glenn. I wonder if your experience was similar to Elon's. Thank goodness for a drug that could have such a positive effect instead of having to go through ablations to control your path ways!
I’m late to comment on today’s powerful column so I’m not sure you’ll see this, but do you have any thoughts about what you saw when you were on the ketamine?
Regardless, as someone with too much experience with depression, I’m glad this seems to have provided the needed reset. 👍👍
And I’m glad you shared your vivid description of it with us.
Quite a health journey. Glad you're still with us, Glenn.
We have a kid on our city council that thinks the answer to all our problems is hallucinogens, including in the homeless shelters. I think this guy and much of our homeless population has had more than enough experience with medical self-experimentation.
IMHO, the time is very seldom, the place is in a medical facility and the manner is under medical supervision for illnesses it has been proven effective against -- which are very, very few. Even then, the treatment will fail more often than it succeeds.
Very glad you are returning to a healthier place. Always enjoy reading your perspective. I think this is why the medical field should not be so controlled. I remember reading "Clan of the Cave Bear" and learning how the medicine woman, starting testing plants with medicinal properties by taking a tiny bit to see the reaction. We can learn so much, but innovation, but I fear we are being stifled by "experts", and no longer doing medicine to help people, but only to generate profit.
I just turned seventy-five and have some experience with irregular heart rhythm. Even when the old ticker is humming along, the next series of skipped beats is always on your mind. But I'm glad that you are still among us living and breathing beings. Stay as long as you can, OK? I'm gonna do my best to stay here, too. But I have to admit, there are times when I feel about ready to go home. Not a fan of chemical adjuvants, but any port in a storm, I suppose. I'll be hoping and praying for your full recovery. Meanwhile, stay frosty, my friend.
Steve: could you talk to your physician about diltiazem? I had A-flutter, was hospitalized twice for a day or so, and was started on diltiazem after an ablation. It will NOT allow the ectopic beats! I got off of it after a year, as it actually kept my heart rate down into the low 60s, regardless of activities, so I'd get tired doing simple chores. But it was great to NOT worry is the next bout of arrhythmia going to be "the last!"
Thanks so much for your concern and information. I'll take it up with my doc. I like the idea of worry-free cardiac status!
Steve: We're of similar ages--I'll be 79 on the Ides of July! As you are intelligent, you know to see your physician! It was nice just to never have to worry about another hospitalization! We lucked out, unlike poor Glenn!
Forgive me for eavesdropping, guys, but I have to take issue with the notion that I've been unlucky.
There's good reason for me to be dead right now, but here I am -- with friends, with readers like you, with my mind (mostly) intact, and with about 90% of my pre-surgery aerobic capacity. I have every intention of summiting my 51st Colorado peak over 14,000 feet next month.
Life is good -- and precious.
Glenn: the "luck" part was referring to the fact that (so far!) Steve and I have NOT been required to have open heart surgery! It's excellent that you are, essentially back to normal! For me, I'd NEVER want to endure what you did---that's all!
Thanks for that clarification, George.
I suppose I'm a wee bit sensitive about my health these days.
All the best, Glenn
What an interesting story! Glad it all worked out well for you.
I like your assessment of Elon. "a man I admire greatly but not unreservedly"... He. like the rest of us has his flaws. People need to focus a bit more on his incredible mind and unbelievable accomplishments.
Glad you weathered this storm. The best line in the article to me was "I liked to say that I was doing much better than the cow."
One other thing There's the old expression about eggs and ham. The chicken is involved while the pig is committed.
Thanks for sharing your story, Glenn. I wonder if your experience was similar to Elon's. Thank goodness for a drug that could have such a positive effect instead of having to go through ablations to control your path ways!
I am glad that you are doing better. I am sorry to read about your troubles and the loss of a brother. I can’t imagine. I wish you good health.
“. . . Oh . . . my . . . God . . .”
- sounds like the perfect thing to say.
I do hope that you understand our interest in your story Glenn. We only want the best for you, and I'm stoked that you got a 'reset'.
Your friend - is she in the healthcare industry? We all need friends like her.
I'm so sorry that your little brother died.
“When you were born, you cried, and the world rejoiced.
Live your life so that when you die, the world cries, and you rejoice.”
—Cherokee Proverb
Wow! Your trip through reality was wilder than your psychedelic trip.
I loved the metaphor about Lucas ignition.
Please stay with us.
I wish your Doctor were allowed to say a prayer with you before you started your trip. Your friend is a good friend.
Thank you for sharing this experience with us. It sounds terrifying.
I’m late to comment on today’s powerful column so I’m not sure you’ll see this, but do you have any thoughts about what you saw when you were on the ketamine?
Regardless, as someone with too much experience with depression, I’m glad this seems to have provided the needed reset. 👍👍
And I’m glad you shared your vivid description of it with us.
Thank you so much for sharing this personal story, Glenn. Wow--what a trial you've had!
I am so glad you are starting to feel better.
My condolences about your brother.
Quite a health journey. Glad you're still with us, Glenn.
We have a kid on our city council that thinks the answer to all our problems is hallucinogens, including in the homeless shelters. I think this guy and much of our homeless population has had more than enough experience with medical self-experimentation.
There's a time, place and manner for such stuff.
IMHO, the time is very seldom, the place is in a medical facility and the manner is under medical supervision for illnesses it has been proven effective against -- which are very, very few. Even then, the treatment will fail more often than it succeeds.