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Should I see a Doc or am I woody allen on a bike here?

Old 04-20-07, 11:01 AM
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Should I see a Doc or am I woody allen on a bike here?

So this morning I was little stressed out -- waiting for a call about a job this summer, and after a while posting about riding, I decided to actually go for a ride!
Its been a while, about a week so I'm eager. I push it a little trying to break my modest PR of 15.6 AV on a fairly hilly course....
Anyways, 3 miles in, as I'm going up a modest hill I feel tension in my chest (left side): a sort of compression, as though I can't take a full breath... It doesn't hurt, its just uncomfortable. Nevertheless, I dismount, and go sit on the grass for a few minutes. I decided to return home slowly and even then I would feel aprehensive when I needed to take a lungfull of air, though I could.
So is this a big deal? Do I need to see a Dr.?
I was thinking this was stress induced and that maybe my heart monitor was too fitted too tightly around my chest. Oh, and I noticed no heart rate spikes during this at all...Does this happen to anyone else?
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If you have to ask...

go see a doc
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Old 04-20-07, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by waterrockets
If you have to ask...

go see a doc
Why?
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Old 04-20-07, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Blaireau
Why?

Because it beats the hell out of dying, maybe?
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Old 04-20-07, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Namenda
Because it beats the hell out of dying, maybe?
I don't know, a doctor visit is expensive, dying is free!
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Originally Posted by Blaireau
Why?

I know I get all of my medical advice from forums on the interweb. I stopped paying medical insurance and perform procedures on myself and my family. Saving tons of money!
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Originally Posted by Blaireau
I don't know, a doctor visit is expensive, dying is free!

Yes, but it limits your earnings potential.

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There are some not-so-bad things that could be going on, and some very, very bad things, none of which are best sorted out over the interwebs. Go see a doctor.
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Originally Posted by Blaireau
I don't know, a doctor visit is expensive, dying is free!
Come to Canada, Doctor's visits are free; you just die waiting!

DISCLAIMER: Nothing is truly free, we get taxed to hell and back here.
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I didnt even read the post, but I think you are Woody Allen on a bike!!
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Originally Posted by Blaireau
I don't know, a doctor visit is expensive, dying is free!
Death or insurance co-pay? I choose co-pay. You choose death. I say tomato. You...well you don't say anything from the grave.
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Someone on here had a heart attack while riding... If it was bad enough that you had to stop, probably a good idea to get checked out.
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Your woody allen comment at first made me believe you had some sort of erectile malfunction on the bike.
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I had a heart attack while riding last fall. It felt like moderate indigestion on one (right) side only. It was a "if I could only belch" feeling. After a few minutes, the pain subsisded but I felt really tired/weak.....cell phone call to 911..........Triple bypass (CABGx3) 3 hours later.
I would HIGHLY recommend pursuit of medical opinion/advice. An "inconvenience" now will enable future BF postings.
On the bright side...the cardiologist told me that cycling had saved my life because it strengthened my heart suficiently to tolerate.

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Jesus Thrifty1, very sorry to hear that. Glad you're ok man.
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Originally Posted by G_Sup
Jesus Thrifty1, very sorry to hear that. Glad you're ok man.
Thank you G_ Sup. Except for the Beta Blockers, I feel better now (5.5 mos later) than I had for a long long time. Back to riding but only 50 to 70 miles per week.
I was very reluctant to make that 911 call.....but really glad I did.
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Originally Posted by Overkll
Come to Canada, Doctor's visits are free; you just die waiting!

DISCLAIMER: Nothing is truly free, we get taxed to hell and back here.

LOL
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Originally Posted by Thrifty1
Thank you G_ Sup. Except for the Beta Blockers, I feel better now (5.5 mos later) than I had for a long long time. Back to riding but only 50 to 70 miles per week.
I was very reluctant to make that 911 call.....but really glad I did.
Glad to hear that things worked out for you!
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My wife says I'm Woody Allen, so I am going riding again today and will let you know how it goes..... or not
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