Constantly exhausted

[Saffron63]

I wonder if anyone can relate or share a similar story. Heart attack 1st February and 2 stents fitted. Complete shock, disbelief and severe anxiety ensued. Since starting meditation I’d say I’m learning to understand my anxiety, to live with it and not let it consume me. But my issue now is I’m constantly dizzy and exhausted even upon waking and feel like my heart misses a beat or isn’t quite working well enough. This leads me to think is this a precursor to cardiac arrest which is naturally a worry or is it simply the medication? I’m on Bisoprolol 2.5mg, Astrovastatin 40mg, clopirogel 75mg and aspirin 75mg I’ve discussed this with the cardiac nurse and my GP but they just acknowledge by nodding and tell me I not to stop the meds. I confirmed I never would but no assurances are given. Any advice or sharing would be helpful.

[Hidden]

Hi... I had mine beginning of August.. Heart Attack 2 stents... I was told to take it steady for 4/6 weeks. The heart and your body have been through a lot and is like any other muscle that has been through trauma. Remember it’s quicker to recover from a broken bone, than soft tissue damage. On top of that you’re body is also getting use to the meds, which can produce side effects. Then we have the impact mentally... when I feel very low, I also feel extremely tired. However, they shouldn’t be ignoring your comments and just nodding! Have you been offered Cardiac Rehab Physio yet? If so, do go! It is the best way forward , you’ll be assessed and then gradually encouraged to exercise with a mixture of light weights and cardio exercises. It is the best way to bring back your fitness and confidence in your own body’s capabilities. Which was something I was extremely worried about. If the Cardiac Nurse hasn’t offered this find out why ? But don’t allow them to fob you off with a nod... with regards to your meds use the search tool on this site for each of your meds and soon you’ll get a picture of what type of side effects others within this forum experience. Lastly you are not alone .... as you will see thus forum is very supportive and helpful ... x

[Saffron63 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Penfold, your right about the soft tissue and I’m going to speak with my GP

[Clerkenweller]

I had a stent in November. First weeks I had no energy and was like everyone else anxious. I had a hard time getting my meds sorted. I had such a bad reaction to bisoprosol I was admitted to A&E and taken off them completely. (Lots of advice about that drug on this forum). It also takes time for your body to become accustomed to the new drug regime. As already advised go to cardio rehab and gently work you way back to exercise. I only started back to the gym 2 weeks ago and have started the slow but sure path back to my old energy and strength levels. Good luck.

[Saffron63 in reply to Clerkenweller]

Thanks for the reply and advice, really helpful to connect. I was offered the home rehab programme as I am 3 mins away from my local gym and hour and half from the cardiac rehab. I don’t expect my fitness to be the same but at least I’m regularly exercising, working that heart. I have counselling weekly and about to attend a cardiac club which I feel is more suited to my needs. I just wanted to here if anyone else has had these WEIRD feelings regarding the heart. I wonder if you can share what your bad reaction to Bisoprolol was?

[Clerkenweller in reply to Saffron63]

My pulse dropped to 40, I couldn’t move and barely talk. Felt I was going to pass out. scared my wife (and me) and ended up being blue lit int o Royal London. Hard look at bloods and everything and took me off the drug. I recovered immediately. The feelings about the heart aren’t weird. We only notice the ticking of the clock when it stops. You will get back towards your previous fitness levels. Just be patient and build slowly.

[Saffron63 in reply to Clerkenweller]

OMG, that sounds terrifying! Thank goodness for the NHS. Thanks for sharing that, I will keep an eye on my pulse when I feel particularly weak.

[tomannis31]

I’ve had the same side effects with Bisoprolol, but it affects different people in different ways, I’ve had severe leg pains, fatigue and general tiredness, due to come off it next week and heart doctor has prescribed Nebivolol so hope that works.

[Ianc2]

Hi saffron

When you are young you can bounce back at great speed. As you get older you take a bit longer. I usually double the time required and try and work out what caused the arteries to clog up in the first place?

[Qualipop]

Read the leaflets with your tablets. Some of hem can cause extreme tiredness. I had to have most of mine changed.