Hi all
Had an unexpected heart attack and angioplasty with one stent fitted 3 weeks ago, whilst feeling great in myself almost better than before. However i am petrified everytime i feel a pain of any sort either inmy chest or back, imagining that this will be my last pain ever. How can I get over this?
Hi fredbeare, it will pass with time, its a normal and natural reaction. As you recover, and hopefully with rehab classes you'll learn what you can and can't do whivh will boost your confidence
Take care Mark
Thanks Mark, i look forward to the rehab , which should help
Hi Fredbeare
It is a cliche but it’s just time and the reassurance you get from other people who have been through it or your own doctors. When I first came home I thought every twinge was going to be another heart attack, I’m now two months in and I still have my moments but as you get into a routine and rehab the worry will reduce. Tania
Thank you I appreciate your kind advice
It’s a tough time for you. Many of us have been there and know how difficult it is, to come to terms with it. I felt very mortal. Hopefully things will settle down and you will begin to feel more relaxed. It’s very natural to feel so anxious. Of course it’s also v useful to notice new, odd twinges. You have to get used to your ‘new’ body, and learn which twinges are important and which are not.
You will get there. Be kind to yourself, you’ve been through a lot and thankfully come through it all. There is plenty of life ahead!
Good wishes to you.
Thank you for your kind comments
You will get there just take it easy you are not on your own x
I had 3 stents fit in one artery and felt dreadful for weeks following the procedure. Lots of chest pain and so tired I just wanted to sleep all the time. The rehab classes really helped me. Exercising while being monitored helped me to gain confidence.
One thing I didn't realise is that there is an emotional reaction to all this. The depression and anxiety are real. It takes time to feel better about what lies ahead. But you will get there!
I had my heart attack 2 October 2017 and 1 stent. One thing is to remember what your heart attack felt like to measure against the twinges and feelings you are getting now. I have been told that any twinges lasting seconds are unlikely to be urgent. Anything lasting or escalating get it checked. Follow any directions you were given by your Dr and the hospital teams. We are all different and they will have told you according to your situation.
You are most wise coming here. Well done for posting. All the best for continued health and 2018.
All. Thank you for your sage advice.
Had check up with GP who confirmed that all was well, but also said that while cardiologists and CCU staff are great at their jobs, the mental health side tends not to be their focus. He said to expect some 'down' days and to just talk it through with friends, family and if possible rehab team. I think it'll be a slow process, but hopefully I'll get there with everyone's help.
Thank you all again
Hi I have found myself just like you ,got my stent fitted 4weeks ago after a major heart attack. This was very sudden and had no signs of anything before it. I am having a few tinges in my next and am worrying if I am being over thinking it.
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