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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2016 17:42:39 GMT
While I do appreciate the concern, there are a few logistical problems involved with a visit to the doctors. Firstly it's a 350 mile round trip by car, and secondly the surgery is closed over the weekend anyway. I may have given the impression that the chest pain is more severe than it actually is, if so apologies. If it does become problematic I will get a fellow moorer to give me a lift to A & E but for now it's fine, and I suspect, as others on this thread have experienced, that I have picked up a type of coal that does not agree with me. For the time being I'm going to burn wood only, and see how things go. I'm glad you're feeling better. Just a couple of points really. There are NHS drop in centers in many Cities where you can get seen to pretty quickly for minor issues or worries. So no need to drive too far. If you are really worried about something, as you say, just go straight to an A&E or phone 999!
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Post by phil70 on Oct 21, 2016 20:32:44 GMT
I doubt it's the change of coal although I was just saying to Matty the other day that some people seem to be burning something which smells of burning electrical insulation. Seriously though, if you are getting chest pain you need to get that checked out pronto. It's probably nothing to worry about or the beggining of a cold but I'd never piss about with chest pain! The wife and I have noticed that burnt electrical insulation smell on the marina and wondered how long before the power went off....Obviously the coal some people are burning. As to your breathing,get it checked asap to be safe! Hi Dave, yeah I've smelt that, it really stinks. The first time I smelt it I wasted an hour checking round the boat to find what was burning. Phil
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Post by marni on Oct 21, 2016 20:43:26 GMT
Talking of hearts I was surprised that women who have heart attacks can have the most minor symptoms, ranging from a small niggle a bit of back pain to a sensation of heartburn.
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Post by JohnV on Oct 21, 2016 20:51:00 GMT
The pain associated with a heart attack or angina can be in different places with different people When I had my heart attack the initial pain was in my back below my left shoulder blade increasing until it felt like a vice crushing the whole of my torso
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Post by Mr Stabby on Oct 21, 2016 20:54:45 GMT
Thing is most of this manufactured stuff that comes in brickettes isnt really coal!! Its a mixture of petroleum by products,cement dust oh and a bit of coaldust!!! Having Googled "Winterblaze", it seems that this is exactly what it is, oil refinery waste mixed with a cement dust binder. I am 100% certain that it was the cause of the problem, and I certainly won't be burning any more. I've got eight bags of the noxious crap left, if anyone wants them then feel free to help yourself.
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Post by tex on Oct 21, 2016 21:07:13 GMT
While I do appreciate the concern, there are a few logistical problems involved with a visit to the doctors. Firstly it's a 350 mile round trip by car, and secondly the surgery is closed over the weekend anyway. I may have given the impression that the chest pain is more severe than it actually is, if so apologies. If it does become problematic I will get a fellow moorer to give me a lift to A & E but for now it's fine, and I suspect, as others on this thread have experienced, that I have picked up a type of coal that does not agree with me. For the time being I'm going to burn wood only, and see how things go. I don't know how your health insurance works, but I'm pretty sure that if you walk into any hospital A&E and say "I'm having chest pains and shortness of breath." you're going to be diagnosed and treated forthwith, not told to go to your regular doctor. Try a little experiment. Next time you're having chest pains, suck on a couple aspirin and see if the pain goes away.My quack recommended chewing the asprin as it hits the blood stream quicker.
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Post by Saltysplash on Oct 21, 2016 21:11:18 GMT
ranging from a small niggle I was going to mention how small mine are but then I re-read your post......must get new glasses
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Post by larkboy on Oct 21, 2016 21:28:01 GMT
The wife and I have noticed that burnt electrical insulation smell on the marina and wondered how long before the power went off....Obviously the coal some people are burning. As to your breathing,get it checked asap to be safe! Hi Dave, yeah I've smelt that, it really stinks. The first time I smelt it I wasted an hour checking round the boat to find what was burning. Phil Yeah, Debbie had me checking the electrics on our boat.....especially as I had been working on them!😄
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Post by Clinton Cool on Oct 21, 2016 22:17:50 GMT
These things can come about seemingly randomly as we age.
When I was younger I suffered asthma, blocked sinuses, itchy eyes etc. from a whole list of things. The usual suspects of pollen, cats and dogs, house dust and their mites included. Strangely I was also allergic to maggots and raw fish. This was unfortunate as I was, and still am, really into fishing.
I'm 54 now. In recent years the list has grown. Basically I'm allergic to most things with a chemical base. Air fresheners, detergents, most perfumes. If I walk down an aisle in Aldi behind a woman who has plastered herself with perfume before she set out I'll be ill for hours. Even worse is walking down a street in a rich suburb, where they really plaster it on. Walking through an airport these days leaves me with several hours of pain. I don't mind going to a pub, they are mostly full of blokes who mostly don't use perfume but I dread being invited to a wedding. It's been a while but if I was, think I'd throw a sickie, to prevent the real thing.
Your symptoms might not be allergy based, but Iwouldn't rule it out.
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Post by emma on Oct 22, 2016 7:53:02 GMT
Breathing problems are generally caused by the fine dust in manufactured coals, the cheap ones, having more clay are the worst. Stick with anthracite or phirnacite and the problems will go away.
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Post by leo326 on Oct 22, 2016 19:08:51 GMT
I suffer from both COPD and asthma. first line of defence is your own SPO2 meter. It measures the oxygen level in your blood and costs less than 20 quid. Dead simple to use. just put it on any finger and wait till the reading settles. If it reads above 90 your OK. A reading consitently below 90 means you vist A&E. Reporting to A&E with chest pains or shortness of breath means that you will probably be resident there for a few days, typically three, just plan for it. Refurbish your stove every year. They all leak gasses and dust but the longer they are used the worse the seals get. If you smoke then start vaping, smoking kills, vaping is neutral (according to my consultant).
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Post by watersprite on Oct 31, 2016 14:17:32 GMT
The biggest problem with coal stoves is not the coal but the ash. The nearest I have been to meeting my maker was when I dropped the ash can from the Rayburn. I am asthmatic and that little act of carelessness almost killed me. It took two ventolin inhalers and half a bottle of Plymouth gin to effect a recovery.
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Post by JohnV on Oct 31, 2016 15:17:16 GMT
I take it Hendricks or Bombay Saphire wouldn't have worked as well
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Post by Gone on Oct 31, 2016 16:57:24 GMT
Some crappy fuels can have a high sulphur content, which will burn to give SO2. This makes me wheezy, I used to do a bit of brewing and sulphur dioxide is used as a sterilising agent, nearly kills me if I get a good lung full. Also some red wines contain sulphites - some more than others, but the labels never tell you how much, and a few glasses of those wines can make me a bit wheezy. So if any of this sounds familiar it may be sulphur oxides that is part of your problem
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Post by Mr Stabby on Oct 31, 2016 17:28:20 GMT
I've just got home today for the first time in three months, the first thing my girlfriend said was "God, you stink of coal", so I'm guessing if it's on my clothes it's probably also in my lungs...
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