Karin Bartsch's Journals

We were back here as planned and found an empty lot right across the lawn from where we stood before. Parking the unit by backing up and having it on the spot we want is a breeze for Dieter. He was already very good in it before he guided RV's into their spots on Island RV Resort in Port Aransas every day when we were on duty as hosts, but now he is perfect.

The next day May 28., endet for us not so good - I was laying in the Conroe Regional Medical Center in the  Emergency Room  and Dieter had to drive home alone.

    I had very heavy chest pains about 8 PM, I took 3 Aspirins and one Nitroglycerin  and Dieter had to call 911, I was in cold sweat and felt like passing out any moment. The paramedics were here 10 minutes later, they must have been "flying" from Conroe to here. Eventhough my pains had subsided conciderably by the time they entered our RV, they talked me into going with them. Dieter followed them in our truck.

Within those 2 full days - and 2 almost sleepless nights - they put me under or in to every electronic  machine there is, including stresstest running on the treadmill. They praised me for being excellent on the treadmill, doing better than most younger folks. I was released on May 30., early PM. Nothing was found to be the reason for this attack, all tests came out negative.

My mother had so many of those attacks during her life despite doctors telling her that she has a very strong heart, it was called   "Angina pectoris" . I think that it might be the same with me. All I have to have handy are Quick Release Nitroglycerin tablets. The doctors restrain themselves for giving out a "final diagnosis" or their guesses because of legal reasons, I suspect. When I asked them if it could be pectoral cramps they just lift their shoulders or lift an eyebrow. My blood pressure is normal, my heartbeat a little low sometimes.... but I always rise like Phoenix out of the ashes, renewed in spirit.

I feel fine now!!