She knew something was wrong

Caledon · 12-12-2012, 11:10 AM

On friday night I had chest pains, moved to my back and I had shortness of breath. I got up (was watching the new Batman movie), went outside, layed down and when they didn't stop I went upstairs to grab an asprin, and heartburn relief (just in case). At this point I did not tell my husband and he continued to watch the movie.

Dakota is not allowed upstairs and followed me to the stairs which is common. What is not is the noise she made as I went up the stairs. Never heard this before, a very loud whinning, almost like a whine and a howel rolled into one. She tried to come up the stairs but the noise alerted my husband who came to the stairs and she sat by the stairs until my return.

She knew something was wrong. Her reaction made me realize that I needed to go to the hospital. We went to emergency and I went through all the tests. Everything was fine but they wanted me to stay to draw blood 4 hours later to eliminate a false negative reading.

Went for a stress test today and all is well. Doctor figures it was bad heartburn. I did have some spicy chips while watching the movie.

Wild Wolf · 12-12-2012, 11:15 AM

We need to listen to our dogs in times like this. They are designed to sense things we cannot, ways to detect danger for the survival of themselves and their packs.

So glad you are okay.. take care of yourself!

Kyleigh · 12-12-2012, 11:18 AM

Dogs are freaky scary like that sometimes! Their senses are so ... amazing (for lack of a better word!)

Glad to hear that you are ok ... stay away from those spicy chips at night!!!! (I learned that way that I can't drink coffee after 7 pm LOL)

LoveEcho · 12-12-2012, 11:34 AM

I had Echo behave really similarly. Turns out I had a perforated ulcer. What you describe sounds EXACTLY like an ulcer... they usually brush it off in the ER because while the pain can be really scary, it's not emergent (unless it had advanced to the point that mine did). There's not much you can do for it besides get tested for H. Pylori and take antacids, unfortunately.

Lilie · 12-12-2012, 11:38 AM

Whew. I'm glad you're doing better. Big hugs to Dakota.

12-12-2012, 11:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
Caledon Knighted Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,042	She knew something was wrong On friday night I had chest pains, moved to my back and I had shortness of breath. I got up (was watching the new Batman movie), went outside, layed down and when they didn't stop I went upstairs to grab an asprin, and heartburn relief (just in case). At this point I did not tell my husband and he continued to watch the movie. Dakota is not allowed upstairs and followed me to the stairs which is common. What is not is the noise she made as I went up the stairs. Never heard this before, a very loud whinning, almost like a whine and a howel rolled into one. She tried to come up the stairs but the noise alerted my husband who came to the stairs and she sat by the stairs until my return. She knew something was wrong. Her reaction made me realize that I needed to go to the hospital. We went to emergency and I went through all the tests. Everything was fine but they wanted me to stay to draw blood 4 hours later to eliminate a false negative reading. Went for a stress test today and all is well. Doctor figures it was bad heartburn. I did have some spicy chips while watching the movie.

12-12-2012, 11:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
Wild Wolf Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 1,943	We need to listen to our dogs in times like this. They are designed to sense things we cannot, ways to detect danger for the survival of themselves and their packs. So glad you are okay.. take care of yourself! __________________ ~ Angel SG S-Hunter vom Geistwasser CGN TT (DM Clear) AIRPORT WILDLIFE & BIRD CONTROL K9 http://www.k9instinct.com

12-12-2012, 11:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
Kyleigh Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,315	Dogs are freaky scary like that sometimes! Their senses are so ... amazing (for lack of a better word!) Glad to hear that you are ok ... stay away from those spicy chips at night!!!! (I learned that way that I can't drink coffee after 7 pm LOL) __________________ Marion’s Zoo-Kyleigh, London-cat, Echo-TAG, Ellie-Quaker; www.marionsquilts.com

12-12-2012, 11:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
Lilie Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 8,977	Whew. I'm glad you're doing better. Big hugs to Dakota. __________________ Hondo Von Dopplet L Bauernhof "Hondo"- GSD Lilie's Tug McGraw "Tug" - Golden Retriever Maggie - Mini Dachshund (Rescue) Lonestar - Texas Blue Lacy Funyon, Ashe, Soot - Barn Cats Scooter /1/2 Arabian, Shadow, Katie / APHA

12-12-2012, 11:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
LoveEcho Knighted Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 2,311	I had Echo behave really similarly. Turns out I had a perforated ulcer. What you describe sounds EXACTLY like an ulcer... they usually brush it off in the ER because while the pain can be really scary, it's not emergent (unless it had advanced to the point that mine did). There's not much you can do for it besides get tested for H. Pylori and take antacids, unfortunately.

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