Post heart attack cold numb sesations in left hand

[BaronFrankenstein]

Hi. I had a heart attack last week and a stent fitted but i ocassionaly feel what feels a cold or numb sesation in part of my left hand.

Is this something anyone else has experienced?

[BeKind28-]

Hello

When I went on medications after my heart attacks I would feel cold sometimes my hands and feet

It is early days and things need to settle down but if you have any concerns then I would speak with your Doctor

I am sure other members will have some great advice for you which will help you with your question and I hope the rest of your recovery is going well

Let us know how you get on x

[BaronFrankenstein in reply to BeKind28-]

Hi. Thank you for your reply.

I did wonder if it could be the medications. When i was lying in bed rhe other night my ankles and feet also felt weird. I had to wiggle them about for bit until they felt normal again. I ocassionally feel a bit lightbheaded too.

My hand now feels like its warmer than normal! Only half of it though!

It was only 5 days since i had the attack and stent and started the new medications.

My BP and heart rates are good though, the lowest theyve ever been in fact. Around 110/75.

Thanks for putting my mind at rest.

Merry Christmas

Steve

[BeKind28- in reply to BaronFrankenstein]

Hello

It could very well be the medications do you happen to be on Bisoprolol as this is one of the drugs so many of us either need time to adjust to or the dose changing or even sometimes an alternative in some cases but if you were on it then it can take time to adjust to it and the side effects along with a strong blood thinner you are no doubt on does make us feel cold especially hands and feet as well as Bisoprolol making us feel dizzy

Your BP is very good though so the medications are working and it is very early for you so give yourself some time and hopefully things will settle down and if not remember there is always changes your Consultant or Doctor can make if they need to x

[Weetabixie]

Hi, yes my gp has said it seems to be Raynauds possibly as as a result of medication or due to cardiovascular disease,. They also go drained of any colour and pure white at times, especially in the cold.Strangely enough I have remained really, I mean really pale in the face too since my heart attack and stents being fitted 6mth ago. It worries me too.

Ps. Merry Christmas 🎄too 😊

[MountainGoat52 in reply to Weetabixie]

Have you asked to try Nifedipine as part of your medication? I have Raynauds (genetic) which was made worse by the beta blocker I am taking. Nifedipine has been a revelation - no more white fingers and toes. It's not a complete cure, but at least I don't suffer as much as I used to.

[BaronFrankenstein in reply to MountainGoat52]

Hi. Ive only been taking these meds less than a week so i want to see if things settle down first, but i shall bear that in mind thankyou.

[MountainGoat52 in reply to BaronFrankenstein]

Yes, get settled and see how you go. For obvious reasons, make sure they only change one medication at a time if changes are required!

[Weetabixie in reply to MountainGoat52]

Thanks for the suggestion, I will ask my gp, atm she's being cautious as I have pretty low heart rate and BP. She did halve my bisoprolol to 1.25mg. She's brilliant but almost impossible to get in to see.

[MountainGoat52 in reply to Weetabixie]

Yes, you would need to keep checking your BP if Nifedipine is added to the mix, most likely with some adjustment to your other BP medication. For me it only made a 5 to 7 point reduction, so my main BP medication was kept the same. I can't cope with more than 1.25mg Bisoprolol, so there's not much scope of change there!

[theonethatgotaway1]

Yes. freezing cold at first for me. Once i started entresto i felt them warm up. Years down the line generally they are warmer than ever before but i do get numb/tingling/pins needles type sensations. sometimes wake up with this and usually at rest. Left hand most always

[LJS40]

Hi, just had exactly the same thing happen to me on 29th of Nov.

I've been getting lots of tingling numbness and pins and needles. It is gradually getting less frequent though.

Also had a bit of discomfort in chest and some palpitations.

Not sure if this helps but it all freaked me out before I did a bit of research.

All the best

[BaronFrankenstein in reply to LJS40]

I find i get discomfort in my chest later on in the day at the moment. At first i was concerned the stent was starting to get clogged or the stent was rubbing on my sternum. Its like a dull ache put not constant. Ive taken some paracetamol for it tonight so it doesnt bother me when i go to bed.

[LJS40 in reply to BaronFrankenstein]

Yep, me too! It always seems to be worse after my second ticagrelor tablet, but it may just be the time of day.

[SaxManC]

Hi Steve, I'm 14 weeks since HA stent etc & much of your experience sounds familiar. Blood thinners have left me feeling colder than previously & I also recognise the dizziness. Talk to your GP as they may look to reduce your BP tablet dosage, they took my bedtime dose from 2.5mg to 1.25mg which helped. I still get dizzy sometimes but monitoring my BP to discuss in future reviews.I also recognise your dull ache later in the day. I've started taking a natural peppermint tablet which has really helped.

Good luck take time to look after yourself.

[Lmcroy]

I have cold hands during the night but when I am out in the cold my hands are warm. No gloves needed. Think it’s just the medication.

[baly_2023]

Hi,

Firstly I wish you a good recovery, take your time and rest.

I had a HA a month ago and I definitely feel my feet getting colder at times.

I've seen posts where it's put down to the medications we are giving, which doesn't surprise me, I know wear thicker socks and a jumper at home as it helps me.

I have a feeling its one of those things we have to get used to.