breathlessness

[september1990]

its been almost 7 months after getting my ablation… i’ve noticed if i talk too much or yell i get breathless and sometimes when i eat too... is this normal? anyone else get this? thanks

[Heather1957]

Have they put you on a blood thinner? I ask this as I had been on clopidogrel since 2017 and had no problems at all, they have now put me on a different one (sorry all I know is there are 2 pills a day) and aspirin for the next year. I spoke to the Cardiac nurse yesterday as I too am having a shortness of breath practically the same as you if if I try to talk after taking a drink or if I do something a little strenuous. The nurse told me it was a common side effect of this specific blood thinner. It has even woken me up at night as I am catching my breath. I don't feel it is serious more annoying.Could it be that?

[Heather1957 in reply to Heather1957]

Just checked the new thinners are Brilique

[september1990 in reply to Heather1957]

hi there, i’m currently on no medication

[Heather1957 in reply to september1990]

Sorry - no idea then.