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In hospital in Bangkok

From: Rich

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Hi everyone from a scared English guy in Thailand. I was travelling in Laos and had a cold for a few days- it developed into a fever and influenza like symptoms with minor delerium for a day (the weather was hot and we were in the middle of a very basic area so no aircon/fans or electricity except for a few hours in the evening). After this I felt a lot better and was back to a runny nose and cough so we travelled on. Two days later feeling a lot better I went for a very short walk- my legs went very heavy and gave out, my chest went very tight and for a while I felt like breathing was too diffcult. It also felt like palpitations (the feeling was different from panic attacks Ive had in the past- not for quite a while I might add). Eventually after other episodes I was hospitalised and after the tilt table told I may have vaso vagal problems but sometimes my heart just jumps from a normal to high beats and back again as well. I dont know how related this is. Before my collapse I had the odd "missed" heart beat during my life which my doctor said was an extra beat and nothing to worry about, feeling faint when standing after crouching for a while- again which he wasnt concerned about as it was only for a few seconds with no loss of consciousness and anxiety which hasnt really been a major issue for a good 6 months now. Can anyone give me some input on this please as I am worried about my health and also that I wont be able to travel or continue with any of my normal hobbies again. Thanks alot and take care- happy new year Rich


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