Help please DH went to hospital by ambulance and haven't heard from him for 2 hours

[snottybeammeup]

He had chest pains, extreme dizziness, pins and needless. I keep trying to call him on his mobile but no answer for 2 hours.

Does anyone have any suggestions? Can I call the hospital? He went to A & E. Do I call them? Or could he simply be having tests and so not answering his phone right now?

Im panicking .

[shazzarooney99]

go up to the hospital,this is what i done when my partner said hed gone for test, i finished work went upto hospital to look for him and hed had a heart attack.

I actually thought when i got the message there would have been nothing wrong, strange isnt it? you dont know how you react, anyway my partner had stents fitted ect and he seems to be doing okish xxx

[passmethewineplease]

Did you get in touch with them OP? Hope everything is OK, he may have no signal? Or it's on silent? Plus they don't really like you using mobiles.

[shazzarooney99]

where were you when he phoned the ambulance?

[Bakeoffcake]

shazza the op has said she's at home but can't leave because of the children. She may have called the ambulance for her Dh.

[snottybeammeup]

Got through and spoke to doctor. He's alive but is being monitored, his blood pressure is very high . He is also still weak/dizzy with blurred vision. Poor man. Pity that heart problems run in his family. . . DH is 49.

Funny how I could have strangled him a few times over Christmas. But I love him, I really do.

Thanks for the support.

[Morganly]

He won't be allowed to use his mobile in the hospital so don't panic. Very sensible of both of you that he went in with those symptoms rather than waiting for something more serious to happen. If it is a heart problem they will be able to catch it now before it gets more serious.

I know lots of people who have had similar early warning signs and have had operations to widen the arteries or take daily medication to keep it under control. He might have to make some changes to his lifestyle as well e.g. diet and exercise.

I know it might not feel like it at the moment but it is actually a good thing to get some early warnings like this and so manage the condition rather than have a catastrophic event.

[DoctorTwo]

Hey Snotty, no advice, just to let you know another stranger is thinking of you.

[AlwaysBeYourself]

You can use mobile phones in hospital so he will phone you when he can.
Is his high blood pressure monitored and is he on medication for it?

[Bakeoffcake]

Glad you got through. He's in the best place, they will be looking after him and getting to the bottom of the problem.

[Ditsy4]

He will feel like that. Are they going to update you at regular intervals. If not, ring back and asked to be kept informed of any changes. Has he had a virus recently? No mobiles allowed if on heart monitor or if in Resuss. He might be in Resuss just because you get monitored more frequently ...if there is room. So don't worry if he is. I have been in a few times and you get looked after well. I hope he is alright. Is there no one you could call on? Feel for you.

[guineapig1]

He is in the best place and they will be have the best treatment options as caught it early. It will be normal for him to feel rubbish now and also fir his phone to be off. Yy to asking for regular updates. I'd really try to get to the hospital if I could. If there are no family or friends about how about a friendly school gate mum if you have a number. I know I would be more than happy to help in this kind of situation X

[shazzarooney99]

snotty where was you when he phoned the ambulance?

[LagunaBubbles]

Hope everything's ok. High Blood pressure doesnt tend to have any symptoms, hopefully its nothing too serious like a virus or something.

[Potatoface2]

maybe his phone has been turned off, he will have been given painkillers and is possibly drowsy...i worked on a cardiac ward last night and we let patients use their mobile phones....they are allowed to be used but it is frowned upon because people are supposed to be resting not taking and recieving calls 24/7...its distracting for everyone....doctors and nurses use their phones whats the difference..i do suggest the op visits though to get a clearer picture as doctors cannot give any real information out over the phone

[shazzarooney99]

I just dont get why you are sat on here asking questions, instead of going up to the hospital! or it that just me???

[TheFormidableMrsC]

OP, now you have made contact with the hospital, have you ensured that somebody there will keep you updated? Have you explained that you have young DC's and that's why you're not there?

I am so so sorry you're going through this, absolutely awful. Thank goodness he's in safe hands and in the right place having all the right things done. Wishing him a full and speedy recovery.

Thinking of you and

[TheFormidableMrsC]

Shazza...small children at home with Mum!

[snottybeammeup]

We are not off the hook. Sadly I dont have anyone to call on. Our neighbour did offer help but there is nothing I can do now and its late. Ill call the hospital again for an update. DH is on meds for the high blood pressure but I wonder if he's been taking them daily .

Shazza - I was beside him on the phone to 111 and they called the ambulance and took him to hospital. Sorry to hear about your partner

Morganly - good advice and there will be massive changes happening from now on.

I feel so alone at times like this and hate my parents for being so useless. They haven't spoken to me in 10 years and haven't met their gorgeous grandchildren. Going off topic here but just Im grateful there are good people around.

[sharklasers]

Can you knock the door of a neighbour and see if they can sit with the kids while you go up to the hospital?

[sweetsomethings]

I'm sorry you must be pulling your hair out. Horrible situation to be in. It could be anything though so try not to worry too much. phone them again xxx

[passmethewineplease]

Er Shazza is that not obvious? OP has already said she has two young children asleep at home. Either way that post wasn't needed or helpful.

[sharklasers]

Oh I crossposted with you. He's in the best place and if they're doing tests and things you'd be pretty much just sitting anyway. Thinking of you xx

[TheFormidableMrsC]

OK, so you know he's OK and being treated...you need to stay at home with DC's...can you ensure neighbour is on hand if you were called at all hope that doesn't happen.

For now, make a plan for if you need to go to hosp and rope in who you can. You'd only need somebody to sit in house with DC's as presume they are in bed now. Gosh, it's awful. I can sympathise. Have fabulous friends and neighbours but no nearby family for an emergency..it's very isolating. Your parents should regret their choices sadly!

Anyway, keep posting...and hope DH is doing well!

[knittingqueen]