Does GTN spray help with fratigue ?

[carltonv1]

Getting extremely fratigued in the evenings. Should i use my GTN spray to alleviate the fratigue as I had extreme fratigue just before my heart attack two months ago ?

[skid112 Heart Star]

Hi there,

your GTN spray will relax and widen your blood vessels, it will not alleviate your tiredness I'm afraid. This is likely to be the result of your heat attack and your current medication, most likely your beta blocker. It will get better as you recover, have you begun cardiac rehab as of yet?

[carltonv1 in reply to skid112]

Yes started cardiac rehab but still very tires. HA 2 months ago today.

[skid112 Heart Star in reply to carltonv1]

Hi there.

It does get better, did you have any stents?

[carltonv1 in reply to skid112]

Yes two put in while HA was taking place.

[stevejb1810]

GTN is used to help alleviate the pain associated with angina. As has already been stated it widens blood vessels to take the strain off your heart. It is very unlikely that it will help your fatigue.

[Kristin1812 Heart Star in reply to stevejb1810]

Are you thinking this increase in tiredness might be angina?

If you do, then I can see your logic. Do you have a cardiac liaison nurse you talk it through with?

[carltonv1 in reply to Kristin1812]

I have cardiac rehab today will ask. Thanks