Women present differently then men.? More women die from heart attacks then men probably because of that, or they're like me and live with some pain for a few weeks thinking they should call the doctor.? When it hit, it hit hard and it was painful.? It was in the heart only...not arm, not jaw, not anywhere else.? I kind of knew what was happening and attempted to drive to the hospital like our brave David Fritche.? After four blocks, I returned and called 911 (didn't want to pass out and kill?someone else) When the fire dept came they loaded me in their emergency van, strapped me in and began questioning me.? I told them about the few weeks prior but that this was the big "Kahoona."? They decided that I was probably NOT having a heart attack, called,?and transferred me to another ambulence that drove the 25 miles, no siren and no rush.? Today I went and brought my fireman cookies and donuts etc., and thanked them for their help.? I also informed them that it was a heart attack and they asked when did it happen?? I told them, "when I called you." Evidently the blood tests tell when it happened and the doctor told me it WAS at the time I called....so ladies, if they seem unsure and you don't....tell my story.? The good news is I got to see LOTS of gorgeous men! Helen Franklin ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================