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[4020]

New to the community not sure about how it works hope I manage it as I think it’s a great site Anna

[colourblue]

Welcome, I am sure you will find this site very informative, it's good to be able to ask about any concerns you have regarding your health. I personally have Atriall Fibrillation & extensive Osteoarthritis. Best wishes

[4020 in reply to colourblue]

Thank you for the welcome I don’t know what my heart attack I think it was a blocked artery. As I had a stent put in ,It was boxing day last year and I was doing great till the Covid lock down canes and gradually my anxiety creeped it to the point it’s horrendous x

[080311]

Hello 4020Welcome to the forum, whenever we have a heart issue it makes us question every ache pain and twitch we have! And living through these very trying times as made us all a bit anxious.

If you have been discharged from your cardiologist try talking to your GP about how you are feeling, there is help out there to get through this, some people on the forum find the Mindfulness app works really well, remember you are part of the Hearties family and someone will always be here to listen or give you a shoulder to lean on. You are not alone.

Best wishes Pauline

[4020 in reply to 080311]

I have seen my cardiologist as my appointment was canceled so have seen no one

[4020 in reply to 4020]

Pauline thank you I was feeling really down having no contact to ask about any heart matters the doctors are just so busy xx

[080311 in reply to 4020]

It’s awful when our appointments are cancelled, it’s as if we are in no mans land not moving forward ! But if we have a problem we have to be proactive, we are told the NHS is open for business 😉 so please phone your GP, and get an appointment about your concerns, I have a telephone appointment tomorrow with my GP, about some blood tests, so they are there to help, even if it’s just over the phone. Forgot to ask did you manage to get cardio rehab in before lockdown? If so try phoning the cardio nurse, and if you didn’t look into getting on the list for when it starts up again, I found it invaluable as much for my mental health as my stamina. Being with others who have been through what we have makes you feel not so alone. Maybe that’s something you can look into.

Hope your feeling more upbeat soon,

Pauline

[4020 in reply to 080311]

Pauline I took the bull by the horns and got in touch with Doctor I had blood pressure taken and bloods but it really scared me even though I never miss my medication. My pressure is up nurse made a phone call consultation with Doctor for me tomorrow so am now super worried ,My anxiety comes out as Medical anxiety has done for years I do anything to avoid seeing a doctor ,but when am ok it’s not a problem so today and tomorrow is my worst nightmare xxxxx

[080311 in reply to 4020]

Your blood pressure will be up if you are anxious! My husband as what they call white coat phobia I take his blood pressure at home it’s perfect 15 minutes later he is sat with the nurse and it’s right up 😩 I really feel for you being so anxious, but just think this time tomorrow you will have had your phone call and things will be ok. It might be just a case of tweaking your meds, Take good care Pauline x

[4020 in reply to 080311]

Thank you xx

[4020 in reply to 080311]

I managed to get 3 week cardio before the COVID closed it down but I was lead to believe you could not get a call back once it’s over as the team would have such a back log of patients ,I did enjoy it xx

[080311 in reply to 4020]

3 weeks, isn’t very long, the course is normally about 10 weeks, I live in Scotland here it’s 10 weeks at the hospital and then another 3 months at the local gym. Ask if you can finish your course.

[4020 in reply to 080311]

I am in Scotland and it was 10 weeks course but COVID hit and it was closed

[080311 in reply to 4020]

Get your name back on the list for when it starts up again, finishing the course is a step forward.

[lettingoffsteam]

Welcome to the club Anna, you are very welcome.😃

[4020 in reply to lettingoffsteam]

Thank you it’s nice to have people to talk to who have some of the same heart problems x

[Baz51]

Welcome, and everyone here will always help, I am on week 5 of 8 at cardio rehab, and it helps a great deal

[isobelhannah18]

My anxiety was off the scale after my heart attack. I referred myself to the N.H.S. mental health team for cognitive behaviour therapy and it really helped. I live in Lancashire but I'm sure you'll have something similar.

[4020 in reply to isobelhannah18]

I am in Scotland and when I search on line I can’t find where I can ask for cognitive therapy ,I would love to go

[isobelhannah18 in reply to 4020]

It's called Living Life in Scotland. Click on this link for C.B.T. on the N.H.S. in Scotland. breathingspace.scot/news/20.... Telephone number for self referral is 08003289655. You'll get a telephone assessment and decide between you what is the most suitable course for you. Good luck.

[4020 in reply to isobelhannah18]

Aww thank you so much I am waiting on a telephone consultation from my Doctor about my high BP once she phones I will get in contact with the link you sent me Thank you so much xxxxx

[Thanksnhs in reply to 4020]

Hi I am in Scotland and my hospital the golden jubilee offer it, they have a psychiatrist attached to the cardiac unit, he still does face to face appointments and also phone, my local hospital the RAH in Paisley also have a psychologist attached to the rehab unit, I am not sure if they are doing face to face at the moment, it would be worth asking your Dr or consultant about your local hospital, take care char

[Yass_123]

Welcome this site is very helpful and I still worry four years after ha but when reading how everyone manages it makes me have hope

[Thanksnhs]

Hi and welcome to the hearties where everyone helps as much as they can, no question is daft or silly,and most rants are allowed 😀take care char x

[Handel]

Hi Anna and welcome. You've got loads of knowledgable and lovely people here. If something is on your mind, just contact the forum. Thinking of you and sending virtual hugs your way. Jan xxxx

[4020]

Jan I only joined yesterday and the support has been amazing and got some information I have been trying to get for a long time x😍