Do I have a right to be concerned??

[Airlie37]

My husband's heart attack was on Boxing Day 2022....all has been well ish since,progress has been slow and steady,cardiac rehab has been completed, he's been discharged by the physios and recently been discharged by the community cardiac nurse and referred back to cardiology at our local hospital.After his follow up appointment last month at cardiology we saw a heart attack specialist who was pleased with his progress but is referring him to a Heart Failure clinic and we are currently waiting for that appointment.The reason for my concern is in the last couple of days my hubby has been feeling a bit off with himself,queasy,a tired headache and occasionally dizzy....hasn't fainted but just needed to stop,steady himself and then it subsided....could this just be a bug as he thinks or something more serious as I think?Am I over worrying?Thanks for reading x

[10gingercats]

Call 111.If necessary they will get a doctor to call you back.The service re. waiting time for them to get back to you seems to vary in waiting times depending upon where you live.

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Hello

You are not over worrying and have every right to be concerned yes it could be something simple like a bug but I would agree to phone 111 and get some advice

If he gets any worse ten I would take him to A&E

Let us know how you get on x

[Captain_Birdseye]

Best checking with medical professionals... having recently had similar symptoms with the virus that can't be named it's always worth seeking advice.

[Lezzers]

Have you taken a any blood pressure readings? it could be that his BP is a bit low. If he's not on fluid restriction I would get him to drink some fluids, elevate his legs & call 111 for advice. Hope your husband is feeling better soon, please let us know

[Airlie37 in reply to Lezzers]

His blood pressure is currently 108/70....heart rate 64.He is currently resting...no longer dizzy.....x

[Lezzers in reply to Airlie37]

That's good to hear. If it happens again definitely check his BP & if you have an oximeter check his SP02 just to be on the safe side. However, it goes without saying that if you're at all concerned in any way phone nhs111, I know some people get mixed responses but I've always found them incredibly helpful & I've had to call them a lot in the last 3 years xx

[Airlie37 in reply to Lezzers]

Thank you so much for your reply....we will definitely do that...hubby has also said he'll pop in to see his GP tomorrow....he is always so tired,but cardiology told him it's a combination of the trauma to his heart and his meds....and then with the last few days of feeling off and the dizzy spells I just automatically panic....I just didn't want to be missing something xx

[Lezzers in reply to Airlie37]

I totally get that, it's hard for us carer's on the outside looking in, especially when it's so new to you. Definitely his heart has been through a trauma, it was described to us as a massive punch to the heart & that really takes time to get over it. Please don't be concerned about the 'HF' (heart failure) in simple terms it means the heart isn't pumping as well as it could & medication will help with that though it can take a while to get it right. My husband has had HF for 10 years having had a heart attack & cardiac arrest 25 years ago, so I know the fears & worries you're going through. Please let me know if there's anything I can help you with, very happy for you to PM me if you'd rather be a bit more private. Coincidentally, my husband's HA started on a boxing day as well xx

[Airlie37 in reply to Lezzers]

Thank you for your offer...I really appreciate that...it's hard for my hubby navigating the minefield of care after his heart attack and I just find myself watching and waiting for something to happen....every time he rubs his chest I'm up asking what's wrong....I'm sure he's getting fed up of me always asking if he's ok 😂.....I need to start relaxing and trusting him and the medication I think! xx

[EllenMcC in reply to Airlie37]

My husband had his HA (100%blockage of LAD and 70% a bit lower down 2 stents) July 2019. I still ask him if he is OK far too often 😞 and he is doing well, hardly know he had a major HA. I have found this group so helpful and reassuring. Hang in there and let us know how he makes out. Every day I try harder to not ask. Managed a whole walk the other day. Don’t forget to try and take care of you the more tired and stressed you get the harder dealing with the mental side is.

[Airlie37 in reply to EllenMcC]

Thank you for your kind response...I think sometimes I wonder if I've turned into a nagging wife,I know I need to trust him,the professionals and the medication....but it's hard as I don't want him to go through a heart attack ever again and I certainly don't want to witness one again either!He's seen his GP today all his vitals are normal so his GP believes he has a virus xx

[EllenMcC in reply to Airlie37]

so happy to hear he is ok! My husband has promised if he thinks anything is wrong he will say so. I feel like I dropped the ball and missed the signs the first time. He had left shoulder pain and my first thought was ask if heart he thought it was a pulled muscle. Several hours later we are calling the ambulance. I feel guilty that I didn’t go with my instinct 😟

[Airlie37 in reply to EllenMcC]

That's how it started with my husband,he came home from taking our dog out and said he felt funny and that his shoulder hurt and I started massaging it for a pulled muscle,my instincts said otherwise but I talked myself out of it....things went downhill quite fast and when I rang for an ambulance there was a 2-3 hour wait,even though they agreed with me on it being a heart attack I couldn't wait that long and so called a friend to take us.I too feel guilty for not listening to my gut and acting faster and that's why now I'm constantly asking how he is,every time he moves or rubs his chest I'm looking across...I'm hoping in time this will lessen but then I also think I don't want to miss something again 🥺

[MummaSoap]

Hi Airlie

Yes you’re allowed to feel concerned; although it’s your husband who has had the experience, you’ve been on this rollercoaster ride with him and it’s natural that you want to protect him and do everything possible to try and prevent a repeat of that situation.

I’m not a medical professional but I would suggest that your husband does a 111 online assessment or makes a call to 111, especially if the symptoms are ongoing.

I hope that your husband feels better soon and you can get some reassurance too.

Let us know how you both get on.

Best wishes

Soap

[Airlie37 in reply to MummaSoap]

Thankyou....I've certainly turned in to an over worrying wife since boxing day!He has decided to pop to see his GP tomorrow just to get checked out and have a chat about how he's been feeling of late....his BP and O2 levels are normal,for him ...so fingers crossed all is ok x