Hi guys,
Been thinking about a good topic lately. I've noticed the past year or so I've felt less comfortable driving. Initially I thought it was because I had some really weird heart palpitations/weakness thing that happened over the course of a few months just over a year ago. It scared me alot, appeared and disappeared in an instant, and was diagnosed through a holter and echocardiogram as a bit of SVT (Superventricular Tachycardia--apparently common with lower lung function in CF). Long story short, it was a scary experience and I figured I was just jittery because it first appeared while driving.
Recently at clinic I noticed a study posted on the wall regarding driving and lung function and how senses are genuinely down with borderline oxygen status etc. I wish I had asked for a copy but I will look into it next time. I've been thinking about this because not only do I absolutely not feel safe driving very far anymore, but I act like an 80 year old woman sitting beside my husband as HE drives. I do all of it. Clutching the armrests as we turn/stop, complaining, exclaiming "brakes!" when we're approaching someone a little fast etc etc. It drives ME nuts let alone him. It made me realize that when people are as annoying as me when someone else is driving, the reason must be that we are looking through the eyes of ourselves driving. If WE don't feel comfortable breaking at that close distance or whatnot, we get nervous and react.
Anyways, I guess this is why its important to stop driving when you feel its necessary. And actually, two and a half years ago I fainted after a coughing fit (at home, not in a car..) and was told that if that happened even one more time, they do revoke your license. It hasn't happened, but I think these things all tie together. I like to think that things like this reverse themselves post-tx. For now, its short distances only for me.
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