my GP sent me for tests as I was feeling very tired and my blood pressure was high.
The day after seeing my GP I had continuous pains in my upper back and a heavy ache in my chest continually. The paramedics attended and my temperature was high, the did and ecg, blood pressure etc and decided I had an infection. They arranged for me to have a course of antibiotics and after a day or do I was feeling much better, I attended the health centre for tests and another ECG. I returned to my GP 10 days later and she confirmed my blood tests were fine but the ECG suggested I had experienced a heart attack. GP has referred me for an urgent angiogram which she says will be in a few weeks. I am really worried and as it sinks in feel more anxious. My husband and I are due to go on holiday in our caravan in 7 days time and I feel I should now stay at home until I have the tests and get the results. We will be about 2 hours from home if we went in our caravan.
Any advice greatly appreciated.
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Personally I would stay put but then I am a very cautious woman. Is there a good A and E dept where you will be with your caravan in case of need. Have you asked your GPs opinion about going away. Would you be able to enjoy your holiday with this concern or would it ruin it and put you under even further stress and concern. Hope you get your angiogram very soon and all is well. Best wishes.
I’m new to this and I thought I’d replied to you but not sure I have! Your advice is positive and throws a different prospective on my situation and it’s given me some advice that will allow me to rethink the situation. Thank you your reply has helped me a lot. It’s good to know theirs support from others out there. 😀
Why not give the cardiac nurses from the BHF a call they are very helpful Heart Helpline (0300 330 3311)
I know it’s a worrying time perhaps a break away would help I would have hoped that your Gp would have given you some guidance whilst you wait for your appointment? I’m sure the helpline will give you the confidence to make your decision
Hello Is your caravan a static or a tourer ? just if it is a tourer it may be a little more stressful especially if you are going some distance, but and there is always a but I would go.
ECGs can be an indication of something being not quite right but they have been known to not be 100% accurate as well. Look at it this way if they tell you, you have had an heart attack would you become a recluse or still go on holiday. In the end it is your decision there are a few things to consider which I am sure you will have run through in your mind ,but a break can be good for your mental as well as physical health. Whatever you choose Enjoy
it’s a tourer, I’m thinking I may decide to go now. The relies have been very encouraging. I feel a bit more confident. Thank you 😊
Dear LTB1
A warm welcome to you and the dilemma you find yourself in.
You asked the question at the end of your post, if you should go on holiday with your husband and stay in your caravan.
I for one say go for it, try to leave your worries at home, but if you can't, then the new outlook from your holiday accommodation will help with that as you and your husband comes to terms with your illness.
But then you haven't yet had a full prognosis, just a hint from an ECG that you may have experienced a heart attack, having a bad infection that you had can certainly mimic that, but remember I am not medically trained.
You need to have some quality time with your husband before the whirlwind of tests begin, and as for being away from home, two hours is nothing but I can fully understand you wanting to be near medical facilities , but did you before you fell ill?
Modern ambulances have everything on them and can deal with most things to get you comfortably to hospital if needed.
Take care and please enjoy your time together , you both sound like you could do with a break.
Welcome to the hearties club, a club that you would have preferred not to have joined like its other members. It is my belief that you should try to be positive with any health condition that you have and that certainly applies to heart issues, for if you let doubts and worries get in the way you are on a slippery slope as unfortunately exhibited by many posters on this forum. In your case your big positive is that a potential heart problem has been identified for yourself and you are now on the road to it being properly identified and your ongoing risk being reduced, not eliminated, just reduced, which is the situation all members of the hearties club are in. My advice is to go on your break and enjoy yourself, but be mindful of the signs that you had before and do not hesitate to get yourself down to A&E if they return, wherever you are. The only caveat on that is if you are travelling abroad you may find that your travel insurance does not cover you and your insurer will not be willing to extend your cover since an investigation is planned. Finally long term you can be proactive in reducing your heart risk by taking life style changes covering diet, exercise, alcohol and smoking all of which are outlined in the BHF web pages, and these are in addition to any medical interventions including medication. And finally finally if you have had a heart attack you may qualify for a cardio rehab course, which offers advice and guidance on life going forward, and which is usually offered by your hospital, so I would be enquiring after that. Enjoy your holiday. 👍
Enjoy your holiday, especially when it’s in this country. A few years ago I had an ECG on which the computer reading said ‘possible previous heart attack’. My doctor sent me for an echocardiogram, which was fine, and I was told that the computer readings often have these automated suggestions.
Crossing fingers that it could simply be one of these strange automated read-outs for you - though it’s reassuring to be checked.
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