Journal:
Still having trouble with a sharp ache in my left forearm and dull pain in my upper shoulder. A visit to the doctor said it was probably Angina, I needed a "stress test" (treadmill). I first noticed it one day on piece of road with an incline, barely a hill except towards the top. I felt puffed. I noticed the same the following day, again a little puffed.
After a week and no improvement I then visited the Doctor. He said it was probably Angina which can suddenly appear. For the last 2-3 weeks I have reduced my amount of walking. Now on the flat, and reduced my pace. The pain is still there... slightly. Finding it difficult to walk slowly.
Had a letter from the hospital, a long waiting list... possibly 3-5 months wait. I was "lucky" to make the urgent list, many do not make it. My Doctor says I could have an immediate tread-mill test if I paid $300.00. I chose to wait. I will call the ambulance, I am a long-time member of St. John's, who would take me to the emergency department should the problem increase.
This morning I walked again slowly, like an old man, but then really, I am one. The pain was only slightly there. I must have speeded up without thinking, my mind... as usual, elsewhere. The pain jolted me back to reality and I noticed I was puffing. I was only a short walk from some seating... I could rest. Five minutes rest and the pain and puffing slowly subsided. For the rest of the walk, I kept a check on my speed.
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