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Hrty
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After a barrage of tests and a review of a senior cardiologist I've been released. Isosorbide has been increased from 10mg to 60mg daily. They'll be pushing for a review with my Cardiologist asap. Was already down for that anyway after last week's episode.

Glad I did call 111 now. Whilst it meant a trip to hospital and much waiting around at least I was fairly comfortable and they did loads of tests so not being dismissed as anxiety/panic. I asked what I should do if i get further pain. Was basically told every new event needs to be investigated in full. Lesson taken onboard.

Thank you to everyone that responded to my earlier post, meant a lot.

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BeKind28-

Hello :-)

So glad they have released you :-)

I am glad you have had a full check over and I hope things settle down now

Good luck with your appointments coming up and let us know how you get on :-) x

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Hrty in reply to BeKind28-

Thanks, bit frustrated that angina seems to have developed recently after I was doing so well and feeling great. All seems to have developed over last couple of weeks ans may or may not be connected with the warmer weather. Have to say, in spite of my irrational "fears" about wasting their valuable time I was constantly told I was in the right place, I had to be checked and was treated with warmth, kindness and respect by everyone from the 111 call handler, the HCAs, Nurses, Drs, Consultants to the ladies who brought me cups of tea and made my bed.

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BeKind28- in reply to Hrty

Hello :-)

Try not to be frustrated over the anginia I think this weather is having a big effect on us all

You sound like you had some real good care and it is nice to read such positive feedback :-)

Hope you enjoy your weekend :-) x

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Dogloverxthree

great news take it easy and get well soon

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Hrty in reply to Dogloverxthree

Thanks

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Yumz199725

Aw so glad you went and so glad they didnt just send you home saying its anxiety. Hope your appointment goes well mate. Take care for now and rest up you must be exhausted!

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Hrty in reply to Yumz199725

Thanks, we were both shattered. I've just woken up from 10 hours sleep, apart from 1 trip to the loo. Best sleep for a while but not sure I can recommend a trip to A&E as aide to sleep at home 🙂

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Westie2012

Glad you’re home and have had really good care and a thorough check , it’s peace of mind for you and your wife . This hot weather seems to be causing issues for many with heart and other health conditions .

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Hrty in reply to Westie2012

I'm convinced the hot weather has triggered this and whilst the Drs I saw sort of agreed that might be the case they didn't confirm or deny it. When my wife and I married one of our vows was "whatever the future may bring". Something we have reminded ourselves a fair bit in recent years, what with my heart and her brush with breast cancer a few years back (thankfully caught early).

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Westie2012 in reply to Hrty

My hubby and I have really had the in sickness and in health part of our vows put to the test on my part , thankfully hubby is ok apart from being very concerned for me on quite a few occasions when things weren’t looking good . Glad your wife is ok and the cancer was caught early . Hope she’s doing ok and you’re feeling alright today too . It’s a bit cooler out but still warm in our house . Hopefully the weather will be kinder to everyone who’s been struggling with how extremely hot it’s been . I think there’s a connection between the hot weather and how it’s made people feel , we’re just not used to it . Have a relaxing weekend , take care

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Callie456

Glad you've been checked out and hope the change of meds will help. Best wishes xox

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Bingo88

So pleased your home and can relax properly and catch up on your sleep as well. Have a good weekend. Brian

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LSCE

Great to here you've had such good care. I hope all goes well

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Smitty1956

Glad to hear that you have been checked out, and that you are feeling better! The sleep that you got sounds great too—but I did chuckle when you said that you wouldn’t recommend a trip to A&E as a sleep aide.

I hope that you continue to feel better and improve and that the temperature cools down! 😊

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