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Hi @caden, I’m relieved to hear that you have seen doctors and are taking this seriously. Congrats on being clean for 4 months and being happy.
You’re smart and you’re right. You need to get to the bottom of your health issues. And I know you know you have to not only come clean from drug use but also be honest with your mom and with the doctors. They can only help if you tell them about the past hard drug use and your current occasional use of alcohol and marijuana. Be sure to also share that things like sports are important and that you want your health so you can reach your goals.
I, for one, am grateful that you posted today again. I look forward to your next message saying that you’ve talked to your mom. Do you think you can do that today?
@caden, I'm really glad you have taken steps to see a physician. As @afrobin and @colleenyoung mentioned, it is still important to stay on top of the symptoms. Early intervention is the best thing you can do for your heart, and you've started down that road. Please continue to keep us updated.
Hi @caden,
I'm also glad to hear that you have been checked out in the ER as well as with a cardiologist. The reports sound good so far. It is important, however, for these physicians to understand the history of your problems as it relates to drug use. They might want to look further if they understand the origin of the problem.
Can you inform your doctors about this?
Here is some information on the use of illegal drugs and their effect on the heart. This is from the American Heart Association. As you will read, cocaine is considered the "perfect heart attack drug." I'm glad that you are now drug-free for several months. Keep up the good work!
https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/consumer-healthcare/what-is-cardiovascular-disease/illegal-drugs-and-heart-disease
It sounds like this has been an experience that has made you grow up and mature very fast. Congratulations on being 4 months clean...except for the marijuana. I think now your mother would be relieved to know that although you were on hard drugs (like your brother), you are 4 months past that and have learned your lesson the hard way...and that you will never go that route again. That would be the best news ever!
You must come clean with the doctors so they know what they are looking for and dealing with.
My neighbour's daughter got into the same scene as you and consequently damaged her heart. She had 3 heart attacks. She died 6 months ago and left her family heartbroken...
You got a big scare and you have learned from it unlike my neighbour's kid. Why not continue in the direction you are on and adopt a very healthy lifestyle with excellent eating habits, clean living, fitness routines, responsible conduct etc.. Dr Phil says that young people don't have the ability to see around corners. But I think this experience has made you mature to be able to see around corners and predict what future you will have as you become a straight arrow.
All the best to you, Caden!