My Story to Date: 13 years ago I was... - British Heart Fou...

British Heart Foundation

53,956 members33,783 posts

My Story to Date

Beatlesmad profile image
4 Replies

13 years ago I was diagnosed with Angina. At the very same time I discovered that I had Type 2 Diabetes. Both my dad and grandad died from heart attacks at 62 . Medication slowly helped the Angina to become very manageable.

However, 12 years of wrongly prescribed medication for diabetes has caused serious anxiety problems that are proving very difficult to overcome.

Written by
Beatlesmad profile image
Beatlesmad
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
4 Replies
Happyrosie profile image
Happyrosie

I suppose you d already discussed this with your medical people? Diabetic nurse? Doctor?

If you are not getting anywhere then perhaps the best support would be to call Diabetes UK or the BHF helpline. Details on their websites.

Beatlesmad profile image
Beatlesmad in reply toHappyrosie

Hi, yes I did. I suspected that Metformin was causing a problem and spoke to My GP about it. His reply was that this is the safest drug on the market. Eventually he retired and a locum came in who said no, not the safest, the cheapest! She wrote to my Diabetes Nurse who has changed my medication and that has helped a lot. The main problem now is mental. After 12 years you cannot convince your brain/body overnight that all is now well.

sandandkev profile image
sandandkev in reply toBeatlesmad

I think you have to say that at least something has been done now which is helping

Beatlesmad profile image
Beatlesmad in reply tosandandkev

Absolutely

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Angina pain?

Hi, I have just joined the site. Two years ago I had a stent fitted after unstable angina was...
anke123 profile image

I managing Angina with justb medicines ever succesful?

I have just been told that I have Angina and following a CT Scan that my small artery is 75-90...

Angina at rest

I am very new to this forum so I would first like to say thank you for accepting me and to say how...
Toffodog profile image

concerned about my blood pressure levels

Hi All, im having trouble with my blood pressure,it has been very low 100/80, 102/70 and sometimes...
heartlover profile image

Fight for your right, my story.

Last year I had 2 stents fitted to my RCA. About March this year I felt a little bit unfit when...
Smerblue profile image

Moderation team

See all
HUModerator profile image
HUModeratorAdministrator
Luke_BHF profile image
Luke_BHFPartner
Amy-BHF profile image
Amy-BHFPartner

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.