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Feeling a little guilty!

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Hi all..having read a few of the posts I must admit to feeling a little bit of a fraud, in comparison, my problem seems very small. I was diagnosed with angina about 18 months ago, by chance really, as I had been experiencing pain between my shoulder blades, breathlessness when walking my dog and exhaustion during the day. Long story short, I was diagnosed, and over time have been put on quite a few drugs which really help me lead a pretty normal life, except for the constant breathlessness. I have had COPD tests and am clear, and have just had a myocardial perfusion stress test, which was not pleasant, and also the same test without stressing the heart. I am at present awaiting the results. I already know from previous tests that my heart doesn't relax properly, so may be the reason for the breathlessness. I suppose I was just wondering if anyone on this site has the same problem and how they cope, as before this diagnosis, I really enjoyed walking, and now find it more of a chore than a pleasant experience, which is a little depressing.

Wishing you all a great day.

Jo

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Hi jo,

I hope you find some help here must be very tough for you and frustrating

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Julel

I can't help you really, but I'm sorry that you're having a rough time. Hope the test results give you some answers.

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Twobells

Being diagnosed with anything is traumatic for anyone, so don't feel guilty when you read ther people's stories.

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Saggybagpuss in reply to Twobells

Thanks for your reply...didn't mention that I have had both legs ballooned quite a few years ago and during that procedure they found I had a AAA as well which is being monitored. It just seems that everything takes so long to diagnose...how ru?

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Twobells in reply to Saggybagpuss

Progressing slowly, but I'm well physically for the most part, but still living each day as it comes. I try doing little craft activities which is a great distraction, its funny I discovered a new talent creating stuff.

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skid112Heart Star

8 months in after a heart attack and quad bypass getting stronger every day. Still some tough days, some emotional roller coaster days but loving life and even enjoying work again lol

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