Severe tiredness?

[Rob6868]

Over the last 4/5 days I've noticed I keep having spells of severe fatigue?

Then I feel I'm struggling for a breath

And during that time I feel completely washed out .

Going up two flights of stairs nearly wipes me out...This keeps happening around mid morning.

Plus I feel like I just need to sleep?

But as the day goes on I start to get some enervy back..None of it makes sense.

Could it be meds?

Blood pressure? As far as I know my bloodpressure has always been good.

Was diagnosed with CAD in may and am waiting for a scan on Friday as I still have daily chest pain.

I'm not eating as much so perhaps it's that?

Any answers greatly appreciated

[Shoshov]

Hi rob I'm pretty much the same. I'm just putting it down to the heat but I'd definitely mention it when you go for scan. Keep the faith buddy

[stevejb1810]

Could be the meds (but you didn’t say what you are on so hard to say). Could be the heat - it makes everything just that bit more energy sapping. Could be low blood sugar levels (you said you are eating less). Are you drinking enough - being dehydrated will do this as well. If it persists and you cannot resolve it through diet etc, then go and see your GP.

[Zena166]

Hi Rob as others have said could be meds diet heat. Certainly Bisoprolol makes me tired and I’m on the lowest dose! The heat certainly isn’t helping at all and some days in the worst heat I take to lying down with all doors and windows open with a hot water bottle filled with cold water and kept in the freezer! As to the diet I keep a protein drink available when I can’t be bothered to eat that and raw oats!(vegan!). I have had the protein drink checked by a dietitian because of additional supplements within it. Stay strong. Zena

[gal4God]

That sounds to me like ur heart condition isn’t cool. I’ve had it before and was in the same meds than before I got really tired after my heart condition improved I got back to normal but I’m back really tired as my heart condition isn’t cool even though my meds have increased. The getting energy later on in the day is normal with a heart condition.

[Rob6868 in reply to gal4God]

The thing is that I haven't been diagnosed with anything yet...just CAD

[LADstent]

Rob6868 , drink more water . What meds do you take? Get a BP check from pharmacy , it might be CAD but only Drs and Tech will be able to assess that. Often it’s meds but in the heat an extra glass of water an hour is good.

[Rob6868 in reply to LADstent]

Hello

Thank you for your reply

I've actually got CAD after they found a blockage in my LAD in may

I've had the stent procedure but these new symptoms are getting me down.

Off to London hospital on Friday for another scan..MRI profusion scan to see if I'm suffering from angina

[LADstent in reply to Rob6868]

Similar to mine. 97% blocked LAD. Stent followed by periods of Angina and fatigue. Someone said it’s post procedure fatigue and maybe that’s the case. I now enjoy my naps! Even at work have nipped out to car for 20 min nap .i am sure it will get better and good luck

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Are you on anti-anginal drugs, like isosorbide mononitrate? Last summer was I was undergoing endless tests I really struggled in hot days - fortunately there were far less than this year I found it best then to avoid the hottest part of the day.

[Rob6868 in reply to MichaelJH]

His Michael

Funny you mentioned that particular drug because I've been given them by my cardiologist.

But at present ive not taken them and am currently getting by on paracetamol and my obvious heart drugs.

[Manhattan1 in reply to Rob6868]

just wondered why you’re not taking the isorobide prescribed by your cardiologist?.. i’m on it.. maybe it’ll help?