Please pray for Brenda Arledge

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   Misbah786posted 3 years ago

   Hello beautiful souls,
   
   Brenda Arledge informed me this morning via email that she is in the hospital suffering from some cardiac problems. Her medical condition is quite serious.
   
   Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.
   
   Here's the link to Brenda's profile:
   https://hubpages.com/@brendaarledge
   
   
   Thank you!

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      surovi99posted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks, Misbah, for informing us. I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers. May God be merciful upon her and give her a speedy recovery. I am most astonished to receive this news. Earlier in the day I just read how she was taking it one day at at a time. Let's all pray. Hopefully she will be alright soon.

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      Kenna McHughposted 3 years agoin reply to this

      She is in my prays and thoughts. I hope she receives the best of care and love.

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      chef-de-jourposted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you. I hope for the best and trust in the brilliance of the caring  expert medics.

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      bravewarriorposted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks for letting us know, Misbah. I'll pray for her.

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      ChitrangadaSharanposted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Sorry to know about Brenda' s health.
      My good wishes and prayers for the speedy recovery of Brenda. I am sure she will recover soon.
      Thank you Misbah for informing us!

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      jansharesposted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Oh no. Thanks for letting us know. Prayers in transit. God bless her and the medical staff.

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      Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you Misbah.
      I do feel so lost here at the hospital, but everyone's warm wishes and prayers really do help.
      
      Right now they think this might have been my problem back in October when I was in hospital for 4 days.
      I suppose the tests they do in the morning will let us know more.
      I will try to keep you updated when I can.
      
      Thank you to everyone !! 
      It helps me so much to feel your wonderful words.
      
      I have tears streaming down my face...but they are happy ones.

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         Misbah786posted 3 years agoin reply to this

         Stay blessed, Bredz. Please take some rest.
         We all looooove you!!

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      MariaMontgomeryposted 3 years agoin reply to this

      OH, no. Thanks, Misbah, for letting us know. Prayers going up for her.

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      Thelma Albertsposted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks for letting us know. I hope and pray for her good recovery.

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   ravirajan01posted 3 years ago

   Thanks, Misbah, for informing us. I pray for Brenda and wish her a speedy recovery. She is a strong person, and I am sure she will also get through this phase and come out stronger and healthier.

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   Peggy Wposted 3 years ago

   Praying that Brenda feels better soon and can once again be home and out of the hospital.

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   Jodahposted 3 years ago

   I am also praying that Brenda’s condition can be attended to successfully and she fully recovers soon.

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      Patty Inglish, MSposted 3 years agoin reply to this

      I agree with these prayers. Amen.

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   Joanne Hayleposted 3 years ago

   Bless her. I'll keep Brenda in my thoughts and prayers. X

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   Glenn Stokposted 3 years ago

   Cardiac issues can come on suddenly and when we don’t even expect it. I wish Brenda well and pray for her to have a speedy recovery.

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      Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks Glenn...
      I think I've pushed myself right past the problem but now I need to pay attention.

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         Rochelle Frankposted 3 years agoin reply to this

         Brenda, you have a lot of spiritual and virtual support here. You will have  many more stories and poems to share in time.  Rest... let go.. be still.  Let God do His work.  Blessings are bieng sent.

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   Misbah786posted 3 years ago

   Thank you so much, everyone. I just received an email from Brenda, and she says she is feeling fine right now but is still waiting for a bed in another hospital in a nearby city about 40 minutes away from her home. Please keep praying for her. I will keep you all updated.  Thank you so much.

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   Gianella Labradorposted 3 years ago

   Brenda, maybe due to too much stress and over fatigue. I wish her well. Hope she'd be able to get through this. Prayers. Thank you Misbah for letting us know the news.

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      Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Gianella...
      I think i had this problem happen a little while back and with time its gotten worse.
      
      Hopefully they can tell me soon.
      
      Either way...i can see myself writing. .and writing  and sitting back enjoying everyone's work.

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   theraggededgeposted 3 years ago

   Poor Brenda, it must have been scary... Please pass on my best wishes for a speedy recovery.

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      Misbah786posted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Sure, I will ll do it. I sent her the link to this thread. I hope she'll see it soon, but she's in the hospital now. I'll try my best to keep you all updated.

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      Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Bev...
      Thank you.
      
      It is a bit scary when you realize your best friend isn't here to help, but I have so many other amzing friends rooting for me to get better...it's truly a blessing.

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    AliciaCposted 3 years ago

    My thoughts are with Brenda. I hope she recovers well and quickly. Thank you for letting us know about the situation, Misbah.

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       Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

       Linda...
       Thanks for those thoughts.
       
       I appreciate each one of them.

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    PurvisBobbi44posted 3 years ago

    Dear Brenda,
    
    I am sending love and prayers for a speedy recovery. HubPages is not the same without seeing your face when I log-on.
    
    Love and Prayers,
    
    Bobbi Purvis

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    Nell Roseposted 3 years ago

    Bless her! I hope she has a speedy recovery, and sending lots of love and hugs.

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       Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

       Hey Nell...
       Guess maybe those cosmos knew something I didn't know.
       
       There was a reason why i wished you happy Birthday a bit early.
       
       Enjoy your special day....Saturday is Nell's bday....Happy Birthday!

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    Moondot1822posted 3 years ago

    Salam Misbah,
    Hope you are doing well. I pray for her speedy recovery. May Allah keep her safe and healthy.

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       Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you.

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    Farah N Huqposted 3 years ago

    I am sorry to hear this. I hope she gets better soon. Much love and blessings for a quick and complete recovery.

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       Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks Farah...
       I pray for this to be quick.  My kitty needs me...the one who no one ever sees but me & Ron.
       
       Thank God I have camera's...i know she's okay

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    DREAM ONposted 3 years ago

    Love and prayers continue to cheer you up and heal you in every possible way. Your incredible passion for writing will be bursting with new inspiration. For now rest and heal. We all miss you.

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       Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

       Dream On...
       I'm certain this will change my writing yet again...but in a more spiritual essence manner....well...i have to wait n see the outcone.
       
       Thanks for the great thoughts.

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    Misbah786posted 3 years ago

    Here's an update:
    
    Brenda says she got a bed in a hospital about 30 minutes away from her home. The doctors informed her that she has widespread ventricular tachycardia. She is being monitored and will have some tests in the morning.
    
    Please continue to pray!

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    Ben716posted 3 years ago

    I'll keep her in my prayers.

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       Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks ben

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    Pamela99posted 3 years ago

    I haven't heard from her since yesterday morning, so I will email her again. My prayers and thoughts are with .you Brenda.

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       Misbah786posted 3 years agoin reply to this

       Pamela, she replied to this thread a few hours ago.

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    aesta1posted 3 years ago

    Praying for Brenda. I trust she will weather through this.

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       Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks

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    RozlinMohsinposted 3 years ago

    Get well soon, dear Brenda. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.

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       Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

       Rozlin...
       It's appreciated.   Thank you.

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    Venkatachari Mposted 3 years ago

    Take rest and be relaxed in mind, Brenda. You will get well soon. I also pray for you during my daily prayers to God.
    
    And, thank you Misbah for informing us about her health.

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    PurvisBobbi44posted 3 years ago

    Good Saturday Morning Brenda,
    
    I am still thinking of you as you are one of my oldest Hub Friends--I am still sending love and prayers.
    
    Love and Get Well and Come Home to Us,
    
    Bobbi Purvis

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       Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks Bobbi...
       Just gotta get well so I can imagine all those delicious meals you make for us...
       Not to forget...
       Read those wonderful lines your heart writes.
       
       Two things you do quite well & they both come from your heart.

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    GhulamNabiMemonposted 3 years ago

    May she get well soon.

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       Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you.

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    Vanita Thakkarposted 3 years ago

    Very sorry to hear about Brenda’s health.
    Prayers for her speedy and complete recovery.
    Thanks Misbah for informing us.

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       Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks Vanita. 
       Your words are appreciated

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          Vanita Thakkarposted 3 years agoin reply to this

          Nice to hear from you, dear Brenda.
          You are in my thoughts and prayers.
          Keep strong.

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    Misbah786posted 3 years ago

    Updates:
    
    Bredz told me that she had an echocardiogram and tomorrow she will have stress test. If problems, then she will have a nuclear stress test.
    
    Her echo test shows that her heart is not working the same on the bottom as it does on the top.
    
    The doctors aren't sure about the treatment yet. Please keep praying.
    
    I will keep you posted!!

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    Pamela99posted 3 years ago

    I heard the same thing from her. I hope they don'[t find anything that is difficult to treat. I am praying for her.

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       Misbah786posted 3 years agoin reply to this

       +1

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       Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

       Pamela....
       Your prayers are reaching the top command...God will find a way.
       
       Thank you so much.

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    Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years ago

    Thank you all for the prayers & showing me such love & support.
    
    May tomorrow show us the answers so I can begin my road to recovery.
    
    Love you all & Thanks

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       ChitrangadaSharanposted 3 years agoin reply to this

       Good to hear from you Brenda!
       I wish you a speedy recovery! Have been thinking of you!
       My prayers and good wishes!

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          Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

          Thank you Chitrangada.
          
          Prayers can move mountains.

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             Misbah786posted 3 years agoin reply to this

             +100000000000000000

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       Misbah786posted 3 years agoin reply to this

       Take care, Bredz.
       Love you heaps! 

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          Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

          Thanks Misbah.
          
          I'll be writing non stop before long

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    surovi99posted 3 years ago

    Best of luck, Brenda. Been praying. Hope you get well soon.

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    Nicoartzposted 3 years ago

    We are all sending out good though and prayers Brenda. I hope you feel well soon.

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    Vladimir Karasposted 3 years ago

    Brenda dear, If they think you "had it before", that could mean that just like before you will be O.K, again after this episode. Keep your spirits as high as possible, it's very important for your heart's calming down. Sorry, I am not much into praying, I just KNOW that you will be fine, and don't you dare to disappoint me. Look, we all love you, girl, isn't that great, tell your heart we need you back in a hurry.

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       Misbah786posted 3 years agoin reply to this

       So sweet, Mr Val

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       Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

       Val...
       This is so sweet of you. I'll try not to disappoint you.
       
       Part of me wants to break out of here...
       The other part knows I'm here for a reason...
       
       No worries...
       They'll fix me up ~ good as new...
       Then watch out...
       My words will spill everywhere.
       
       I'm telling my heart everyone wants me back in a Hurry...
       See you all soon.

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    Lora Hollingsposted 3 years ago

    Saying prayers for your quick recovery, Brenda. Get a lot of rest. Sending loving thoughts your way.

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    Treshtyposted 3 years ago

    My heart goes out to you Ms Brenda! You are in our thoughts and prayers, please be well
    
    I really hope I can give you a hug.

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    Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years ago

    I just found out...my stress test turns out to be abnormal...
    So I get a lovely Heart Cath in the morning.
    
    If the doctor sees something that's easy to fix...like putting a Stint in...then it gets done.
    
    I'm hoping for an Easy Fix...but it will be whatever it will be.
    Wow....another new chapter in my life.
    
    Thanks to everyone for all the well wishes.
    
    Love you all.

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       Misbah786posted 3 years agoin reply to this

       Hey Bredz
       I am praying for you.. Remember to stay calm and relax. . . Don't take any stress. Trust God and don't let the spirit dwindle. We all love you!!
       
       Lots of love, hugs, kisses, and Blessings

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       ravirajan01posted 3 years agoin reply to this

       That is really good news. Praying that you have a speedy recovery.

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    Pamela99posted 3 years ago

    I sure pray it will be an easy fix. I kind of thought you would end up with a cardiac cath. The stents are easy enough for them to do, so if that is the case I pray all will go well.

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    Jodahposted 3 years ago

    Yes, Brenda, just see it as a new chapter starting in your life. It is good that the underlying problem has now been found and is being treated. You will soon be back better than ever, and I am sure your writing will blossom further as a result. Yes, we all need you back.

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    Gregory DeVictorposted 3 years ago

    Brenda, you'll be back to work soon. In the interim, however, just take it easy and get plenty of rest. I understand that a lot of our healing manifests when we are in a restful state or sleeping.

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       Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

       I'm not so good at taking it easy, but I promise to try.
       
       I do plan on finishing our next word prompt article.  I had started it...but yes my health comes first & I've heard that about healing also.

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    hclpdposted 3 years ago

    If prayers worked, I would have. Given how everything has gone awry with the ongoing war, however, I wouldn't count on prayers.
    
    Apologies if it's a little hoarse, but just my two cents.

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       Misbah786posted 3 years agoin reply to this

       I can understand, Rahul. She is in the hospital with some serious health issues; even "sending good thoughts your way!" would suffice. I promise it would be appreciated

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          hclpdposted 3 years agoin reply to this

          Of course, Misbah. I wish her a speedy recovery!!

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             Misbah786posted 3 years agoin reply to this

             Much appreciated! 

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    ravirajan01posted 3 years ago

    Misbah any latest update from Brenda ? I hope she is feeling better now.My prayers are with her and her speedy recovery.

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       Misbah786posted 3 years agoin reply to this

       Hi Ravi,
       
       She e-mailed me about an hour ago, saying she is waiting for them to take her for a heart catheterization.
       
       She shared the details here:
       https://hubpages.com/forum/post/4249775
       (Please see this in chronological mode)
       
       Blessings to you!!

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    ravirajan01posted 3 years ago

    Thanks a lot Misbah

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    Misbah786posted 3 years ago

    Updates:
    
    Brenda informed me that her heart cath had been completed and that there were no blockages. As a result, she doesn't need stents.
    She is not sure of what will happen next.  Please keep praying.
    
    Thank you so much!

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       surovi99posted 3 years agoin reply to this

       I am glad to know there were no blockages and she doesn't need stents. Let's hope some easier solution exists. Yes, I will continue to keep her in my prayers.

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    Farah N Huqposted 3 years ago

    Not only your kitty, we all need you here among us. It’s good to know they found no major blocks and I am hoping the VTs have stopped by now. Did they say what might have caused the VTs? If your stress test went fine and there were no blocks found and yet they found the bottom part not functioning as it should be then it might have been stress induced cardiomyopathy which should be reversible. This is not so common and has a strange sounding name: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy....or there might have been a microvascular cause....both the cases are not as severe as having a block..There can be other reasons for the VTs as well. But I am sure they excluded all the other correctable causes by now. Whatever the cause is, may you be blessed with good health and a quick recovery from this. Get well soon, dear Brenda.

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    Pamela99posted 3 years ago

    I don't think they know at this time what has caused the VTs. Of course, that is dangerous. Brenda may end up with new medications or a pacemaker-defibrillator. The stress test was abnormal, which is why they did the cardiac cath today. I hope they decide on a good treatment soon. I am still praying for her.

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    Farah N Huqposted 3 years ago

    Yes, I hope the EPs goes fine. That would be a relief. We are all praying for you, Brenda. Just relax and stay strong. Our prayers and blessings are with you.

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    Misbah786posted 3 years ago

    Good News
    
    She just informed me that she is going home and that everything came out normal. She'll have to wear an event monitor for 2 weeks. . . She'll have to make appointments for ep study and see that doctor. . . I am happy she is okay now!
    
    Thanks everyone! Blessings to all

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       AliciaCposted 3 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks for sharing the news, Misbah. It’s great to hear that Brenda is okay. I hope the cause of the problem is eventually discovered and solved.

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          Patty Inglish, MSposted 3 years agoin reply to this

          I am happy to hear this!

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          Misbah786posted 3 years agoin reply to this

          I hope, Linda.

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       ChitrangadaSharanposted 3 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you Misbah for sharing this good news. I hope her health issue is solved completely. My best wishes and prayers continue.
       Thank you so much.

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       Venkatachari Mposted 3 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks, Misbah, for letting us know of this Good News. I am happy to know that she is recovering well. Thank God for his Grace. My prayers continue Brenda, for your better health.

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          Misbah786posted 3 years agoin reply to this

          Sir, I sincerely appreciate your thoughtfulness. She has returned home, but still not feeling well. Please keep praying!
          Blessings to you!

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             ChitrangadaSharanposted 3 years agoin reply to this

             It is a matter of concern that Brenda is still not feeling fine.
             I have been following this thread and it seems that it will take some more observations by the doctors, so that the treatment gives her relief.
             My good wishes and prayers for Brenda, so that she feels better soon.
             Thank you Misbah for all the updates.

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                Misbah786posted 3 years agoin reply to this

                Thank you very much, Di. I hope she recovers quickly. I'm worried about her health. It feels great to be a part of such a loving and caring community.
                I am confident that God hears our prayers.  
                Blessings to you and your family!

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    Kenna McHughposted 3 years ago

    Good news!

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    Donna-Rayneposted 3 years ago

    Oh no! I pray she is better!

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    jansharesposted 3 years ago

    Glad to hear the good news updates. Thanks for keeping us informed, Misbah.
    
    Brenda, I hope you are resting and trying to take it easy, putting word prompts aside for a bit. I've had similar issues and found that it was not as serious as thought, ended up being more stress-based. I went through the eval process last year, wearing a monitor, having the heart catheterization (no blockages), and subsequently prescribed meds that I take every day. Even if we don't have a diagnosis of "heart disease," we can still be prone to putting stress on our hearts. You've been through a great deal the last couple years so be gentle with yourself and breathe. We want you to be healthy. So, take some time easing back into doing what you love most - writing for us and for yourself. Sending healing hugs.

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       Misbah786posted 3 years agoin reply to this

       Janis, I completely agree. She needs to rest properly.

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    Jodahposted 3 years ago

    That is great news for now. It is good that Brenda’s condition will continue to be monitored however.

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    ravirajan01posted 3 years ago

    That is really good news Misbah.Hope she continues the progress and recovers fully.

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    Pamela99posted 3 years ago

    I love the great support our HP community has given Brenda. We all care about her and this is wonderful news.

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       surovi99posted 3 years agoin reply to this

       I agree with Pamela. Yes, we all love her and the latest news is certainly very positive.

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