Hi all,
I was diagnosed two weeks ago with myopericarditis - went to A&E with (very mild) chest pains and had an abnormal ECG (T wave inversion), high troponins and neutropenia so was admitted, given an angiogram/echocardiogram but both were clear so discharged after a few days with antibiotics, NSAIDs and “rest for a few weeks”
So, those weeks have passed, meds nearly finished and I have my follow ups booked for end June/July, but in the meantime I don’t know whether I’m supposed to continue resting, or whether I can do some light exercise, running etc. I didn’t really get much time to ask doctors at the hospital.
I feel fine in myself I do get very intermittent, slight chest pains from time to time but they disappear quite quickly.
Should I follow up with GP? The hospital? Or just rest completely until I can speak to the consultant ? That’ll be quite a few months of resting!
Hi oversteer80,
I am sorry to hear that you have been through this difficult time. I would recommend making an appointment to discuss your symptoms, your recovery and exercise with your GP. And remember that if you get chest pain do not hesitate to call 999 and call an ambulance.
Take care,
Emily