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[signalsreg]

Hi i am new here I had a heart attack in August last year after spending two weeks in hospital ended up with only 20 per cent function of my left ventricle,I am 63 and have to take lots of medication I had two stents fitted I get a pain in the middle of my cheast and suffer from constipation a lot,could this pain be cause by the constipation ? I take Luctose but it does not seem to ease the constipation thanks for reading this

[Kristin1812 Heart Star]

Hi. You seem to have has a very rough time.......when I read your post I just wondered if you could tell us how we might try and help? The people on here are always very helpful on heart issues. If you have a specific question or want to tell us of how it’s been for you, we’re interested!

[signalsreg in reply to Kristin1812]

Hello and thank you for replying,every day in the past week i am feeling very tired and get a pain in the middle of my chest together with the constipation.I have dementia and i am unable to speak, it makes it hard for wife who is ten years older than me to understand what I say.My heart nurse had to reduce my tablets as I was going dizzy and falling over,it may be that because of the 20 per cent left ventricle this is how I am supposed to feel I am not sure but I dont like the feeling, sorry to burden you with my problems.

[signalsreg in reply to signalsreg]

Hello and thank you for replying,every day in the past week i am feeling very tired and get a pain in the middle of my chest together with the constipation.I have dementia and i am unable to speak, it makes it hard for wife who is ten years older than me to understand what I say.My heart nurse had to reduce my tablets as I was going dizzy and falling over,it may be that because of the 20 per cent left ventricle this is how I am supposed to feel I am not sure but I dont like the feeling, sorry to burden you with my problems.

[Kristin1812 Heart Star in reply to signalsreg]

You are not burdening me or (I suspect) anyone else. Please don’t think that.

It must be very frustrating for you.

I agree with other posts, your GP should be able to pin down what might help you.

[signalsreg in reply to Kristin1812]

Thanks for your kind reply I will get my wife to telephone my cardiac nurse to see if she can solve my problems with my tablets, you reply has made me feel better that I know I have kind people to help . Best wishes and thank you for your helpfull reply

[Jules_peaceseeker]

hello and welcome.

sounds like you are having it rough. I wish you all the best.

regarding constipation, there are lots of causes and remedies, but I would have the phone conversation with your GP before visiting Boots.

Movicol is one remedy.

but whatever you do, keep your fluid intake to about 2 litres a day, look at the colour of your wee and just be aware of your body

[signalsreg in reply to Jules_peaceseeker]

Hello and thank you for replying,every day in the past week i am feeling very tired and get a pain in the middle of my chest together with the constipation.I have dementia and i am unable to speak, it makes it hard for wife who is ten years older than me to understand what I say.My heart nurse had to reduce my tablets as I was going dizzy and falling over,it may be that because of the 20 per cent left ventricle this is how I am supposed to feel I am not sure but I dont like the feeling, sorry to burden you with my problems.

[gilreid1]

Hi you say you are on a lot of meds. Many heart medication causes some form of constipation I would get in touch with your GP to discuss fully. The stress of having heart issue alone is bad enough you should not be enduring other issues.

Stay calm and stay safe

[signalsreg in reply to gilreid1]

Hello and thank you for replying,every day in the past week i am feeling very tired and get a pain in the middle of my chest together with the constipation.I have dementia and i am unable to speak, it makes it hard for wife who is ten years older than me to understand what I say.My heart nurse had to reduce my tablets as I was going dizzy and falling over,it may be that because of the 20 per cent left ventricle this is how I am supposed to feel I am not sure but I dont like the feeling, sorry to burden you with my problems.

[gilreid1]

No one on this forum would think you are a burden. You are not and I hope you feel supported from all of us. Remember the majority of us have gone thru similar to yourself. Never feel alone and seek help from your nurses they will most certainly help you.

Stay calm and stay safe

[signalsreg]

Thank you for your kind reply and I feel better after reading it. I will have my wife telephone my cardiac nurse and take it from there,it is difficult with this virus happening at the moment but best wishes and thank you for your kind thoughts.

[Kristin1812 Heart Star]

Do let us know how you get on.