There is no way on earth I could ever repay all of you or thank you all enough for the numerous replies and how much better you've made me feel. I wish I could address each individual reply in great detail but let me just say that it is obvious that you folks really DO care about your fellow human being and having freinds, online or off, is vital to keeping my sanity through all this. Again, Thank You!!.

I've been at the heart center all day and have a bunch of tests lined up so I'll basically be "living" there for the next week or so while they do all these tests (stress test w/isotope, holter monitor, EKG, Cardiac Study, carotid artery ultrasound, etc). Then, I go for a CT-scan w/contrast of my brain and next, to the eye doctor. During this time, I have to fast, no caffeine, etc. Anyway, just an update and thank's again people!!!:)

Whoops...here is my diary entry for today (almost forgot)...

* MONDAY: (Aug 7, 2005): I did'nt drink at all yesterday and don't plan on touching a drop today either. Last night, as I sometimes do, I took an Atarax to help with Alcohol withdrawl and to help me sleep. I lay there and felt hot and sweaty even though the AC was on and also had a small panic attack (shock feeling, adrenilin rush, heart racing, etc) but finally fell asleep. My RLS was kind of bad last night too. Woke up this morning and felt very drugged but slept well. More later.

- Lonely Traveler.