Bloated stomach and coughing

[Cherrelleford]

Hey allI've noticed my stomach is rather bloated and I'm constantly coughing. It's been like it a few days. I take furosemide and dapagliflozin to stop any fluid retention. I've noticed I'm getting tired more as well. Is it worth bothering my heart nurse in case of symptoms flaring up or am I overthinking?

[Tos92]

Hi Cherrelleford

Yes, it is definitely something that you should consult your nurse about. These are obviously new symptoms and they are worrying you. As heart patients, we should take caution where possible and I don’t think your nurse will feel that you are bothering her.

If your symptoms get worse today and you cannot reach your nurse, please call 111.

I hope you can try and enjoy the rest of your coronation bank holiday.

Keep us posted and all the best.

Tos

[Cherrelleford in reply to Tos92]

Thank you for your reply. I haven't got swelling anywhere else but I remember when first diagnosed my belly and back swelled up before my legs did. I will definitely give my nurse a call in the morning. Thanks again x

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

I would suggest you ring 111 now as they are available. Better safe than sorry!

[Cherrelleford in reply to MichaelJH]

Thank you. I might just do that x

[francesw47]

To add to the chorus ......talk to your nurse asap or call 111. Has your weight gone up over the last few days?

[Cherrelleford in reply to francesw47]

No weight gain. I'm calling my nurse this morning. X

[theonethatgotaway1]

Dapa makes me very tired too. the whole cocktail of drugs but noticed more after starting dapa

[Cherrelleford in reply to theonethatgotaway1]

I've been on dapagliflozin for almost a year not had any issues. Could be my bisprolol as it's recently been increased. I've spoken to my heart nurse and she has no concerns but told me to monitor xx