New angina diagnosis

[Laspecia]

I have recently been diagnosed with angina which came as a big shock. After having an echo which showed minimal valve regurgitation i am now waiting for an angiogram. Have been told to walk but how much is too much? What other exercise is ok? I feel my life has been put on hold and its all alot to take in.

Also who is good for travel insurance?

Thanks in advance

[Hidden]

For exercise try

bhf.org.uk/informationsuppo...

I think the key is listen to your body and respond accordingly.

Have you been prescribed any medication, including a GTN spray perhaps? That should help you along.

Finally, as far as travel insurance is concerned, there are regular posts about this (sometimes 2-3 times a week it seems) so I suggest you search the site. But 'Staysure' crops ups regularly so perhaps try them?

[Laspecia in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for your reply. I have got gtn but today I am also to start isosorbide. I will listen to my body but the first few weeks I have been scared to do much. I will start tomorrow to do abit more each day and hopefully I should feel easier about it. I see I have a long journey ahead of me.

[Heartattackvictim in reply to Laspecia]

I suffer from angina too which has finally been diagnosed as microvascular angina. I have been on isosorbide 30mg for about a week then moved onto full dose 60mg. It's been a game changer and a very positive outcome for new as I'm very active. If you can get over the initial headaches I hope you find it as positive as it has been for me. Good luck

[Hidden in reply to Laspecia]

I read somewhere that someone had started to walk for heart health and had increased their daily walking regime (from very little) by only one minute a day, which might not sound much, but over a month that racks up to 30 minutes. And to give you a small incentive there are several apps available to keep track of what you are doing assuming you have a phone. I have Step Tracker for my Android phone. And a cheap wrist worn fitness tracker to monitor your heart rate during exercise might be useful too, linked to a phone, there are plenty to choose from. No need to spend a fortune.

[Fieldhouse]

Hi, I also was diagnosed with Angina last year. I had one stent fitted and I am on the usual meds. I was fairly active before but now I walk ( steadily) up to 3 times a day for 30 mins to an hour and I feel great. Some mornings I just feel like sitting in the chair but once I am out and about I am so great full I still can. Just don’t overdo it at first, enjoy.