Pericarditis Advice

[Blondie567]

I just posted something on this chat. I wrote this some time ago and forgot to send it. I need some advice as it is now a few weeks later and I still feel really rubbish. totally fatigued, sweaty (at times at night) palpitations, all the regular diagnosis that goes with it.

I had a virus too which last 4 weeks. So fighting a virus on top of a virus.

I am on Colchicine, and take Ibuprofen and paracetamol when the pain gets too much.

I am also experiencing forgetfulness. Has anyone else experienced that? A complete fog

Finding things really difficult right now.

Reaching out to anyone who has suffered or is suffering from pericarditis post M.I.

Thanks, guys, I totally need support but dont want to sound like I'm moaning - before March, when I had my M.I, I was a really upbeat happy guy.

Thanks

[Captain_Birdseye]

I have pericarditis following an episode of myocarditis.

The colchicine is a longer term solution it can take more than 3 months to kick in for some... it didn't help with my myocarditis but has helped with my pericarditis. OTC painkillers don't touch the pain for me either.

Pericarditis can be a 3-6 month recovery and rest is very important. I really can't stress that enough... convalescence is severely underrated. For some it can come back but for most it clears up in time.

The sweats and brain fog could be due to the viral infection, and this will clear up in time.

It's maybe not what you wanted to hear, but keep an eye on your symptoms, rest, follow the colchicine/anti inflammatory prescribed and try to go easy on yourself... I've had to learn some patience with this.

[Kristin1812 Heart Star]

it is tough. Please dont think your message sounds at all like wingeing! It diesnt!

But I do also know how painful and unsettling the pericarditis bit can be. Any you have had a double whammy of viruses, too.

I wanted to reassure you that I have only ever had one episode, of pericarditis, though we are all warned it can recur.

Also I read a lot if posts here, and I see there is a good life to be had after big heart events, so many people here post such good news stories. Some return to their ‘before’ life but so many find a range of new ways to live and enjoy.

You’ll get there.