And the answer is...

Diastolic dysfunction or I'm overweight and out of shape. I think it started out being the latter, and then the cardiologist started talking about the former. I had a stress test today (which I failed - only made it to 2:53 before my heart rate was 163), and I go back in one month for a follow up. In the meantime, he has prescribed spironolactone (diuretic) to see if this helps. John is quite upset, not sure whether it's because he didn't see the doctor with me, (apparently not how things are done there), or he's scared, or he has no clue and thinks that I'm faking it? He asked what the diagnosis was, and I told him, whether he'll look it up and find out more remains to be seen. And to be honest, it might be better not to go there, just yet. No point looking for trouble, when it comes looking for you, it's hard to hide.

Not feeling well

I have to get a doctor's appointment this week. Time to take my head out of the sand, and either find out the bad news or be really relieved, and feel silly. What's up? Ever since January, I've been experiencing shortness of breathe, and tightness in my chest - especially when walking outside in the cold. Have I developed cold weather asthma, or something worse? Stay tuned for an answer soon.