MRI and medication

[Footygbm]

Hello guys I hope you are well. I am now a month on from suffering a HA. I am on medication and just wondered if anyone else has any side effects? I just get told by the doctors it’s normal but thought I’d ask. I get really achey in the kidney area even though my bloods came back good for my kidney function.

Also how long are you waiting for MRI scan appointments to come through. I’ve heard nothing, tried to call but no one returning my calls. Just so I can prep for a ball park waiting time.

Thank you all so much

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Dear Footygbm

I think your Dr is wrong to tell you that the side effects your having on your meds is normal. They certainty ain’t for you and that is what I always judge everything by.

you are concerned enough to ask on here and that concern needs addressing

There are all sorts of side effects that { im guessing } the standard heart meds that you have been placed on and everyone reacts differently. Contact again your Dr and if your passing ask the pharmacist that deals with you about your feelings.

Your MRI scan appointment is a harder one to answer as the NHS cranks back up again, delays will happen {even more so} but you can always phone the hospital again {I know!} or get your Dr to chase them.

Good luck with everything, it seems that your at the beginning of your heart journey and if there is anything that we can do to help then please ask, most of us are not medically trained, but many have gone, or are going through similar procedures as yourself.

Take care

[Footygbm in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much for your reply. I will call the doctors straight away and make an appointment. My aftercare hasn’t been great if I’m telling the truth. I’m constantly on the phone to a doctor or my cardiologist and very often get “see how you go and we’ll look at it if it continues” Also so nice to know people going through similar things that relate to you are willing to respond and be there even though we don’t know each other. It’s scary as it’s the unknown for me but I really do appreciate your reply. Thank you

[Hidden in reply to Footygbm]

Hello,Your story is repeated so often on this site, regardless if its in your nature or not {its not in mine} you have to fight your corner,

This really is about you and your life, not happy with your Dr? Change him/her, Shout Shout Shout! Get those answers, get the best results you can and get on with your fantastic life.

Take care

[Heyjude31 in reply to Hidden]

A wonderful post and so very true! Thank you Blue1958

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Nearly all medications have some side effects, and can effect people in different ways, and in increasing amounts. For example statins can cause muscle aches in some people, but the majority taking statins, including me, have no side effects. Anyway I would compare the side effects you are experiencing with those listed on your medication data sheets and see if any match. But If you are struggling with your perceived side effects you need to talk to your GP. Medication is prescribed to help us not add further problems.

And as far as test results or appointments are concerned if you have waited a reasonable length of time you will just have to keep on trying to speak to someone. The medical secretary at the department concerned at your local hospital may be able to help and put you in contact with the right people, but will not be able to divulge any medical information to you.

[Clerkenweller]

It’s common that your body takes time to adjust to the meds. It isn’t unusual. However we are all different and have different responses and your meds and dosages might need changing. Try not to rush but keep a note of what your symptoms are and when they occur. If they persist then talk to your GP. Good luck

[Qualipop]

After my HA I had to have every tablet changed over the first 6 months. The first to go was TIcagrelor. I felt as if I couldn't breathe. Like you no one listened so I stopped it just a few days before a second angiogram. The cardio was NOT happy and immediately [put me on clopidogrel. I just couldn't bear it. Next my statin was changed then my BP medication was stopped as it dropped it too low. Isosorbide was also stopped because of side effects. Even my stomach protector was changed because it was taken off market. ALL tablets cause different side effects for different people. They usually go away after a few weeks but if they don't and they are unbearable they need changing.

[Hidders]

Like others have said if you are concerned that your symptoms may be side effects of your meds keep mentioning it to your doctors especially if it matches a side effect that is mentioned in the patient information leaflet.

Personally when I had an MRI I waited nearly 3 months from it being requested to it actually happening.