Gtn spray

[Mirador19]

Just lately I have been getting chest pain along with a headache, the headache is a new addition I find when I use the Gtn spray it relieves the chest pain which I expect but it also stops the headache, has anyone else found this.

Not sure if the headache is connected with the chest pain but I’m glad the Gtn helps. Should I be concerned with the headache ?

[cometwatcher1927]

I stand corrected but getting a headache is quite often a side affect of the GTN spray

I’ve found this over last couple years and expect headache a short while

that was what the docs n nurses told me as well

I got told to log the frequency I had to use the gtn spray to see if my angina was stable or unstable

Even now , Post bypass use the GTN spray and still get a headache

Everyone’s different

good luck

[Mirador19 in reply to cometwatcher1927]

Thank you for your reply, I get the headache along with my unstable angina, I never used to get the headache. I wondered if the headache was something to worry about seeing as the GTN gets rid of both not cause the headache.

[cometwatcher1927 in reply to Mirador19]

Cheers for your reply

I progressed from stable to unstable angina - then went on the tablet form of the GTN spray as well - double headache

Hopefully your monitoring how often you use the GTN spray , which the medics ask

The paramedics also use GTN sprays as routine , when applicable - Informed me likely to get a headache

I know other heart patients who have used GTN sprays ad-lib everyday

I found / find it invaluable

Also told to take it too and use at cardio rehab

[Milkfairy Heart Star]

Hello,

I experience a migraine symptoms with my unstable angina, due to coronary vasospasms.

I have an ice pick headache behind my left eye. I am very sensitive to light and sound.

My coronary vasospasms and headache are both relieved by IV GTN.

[Mirador19 in reply to Milkfairy]

Thank you Milkfairy , I have been told that I probably have small vessel disease so maybe there is a connection with this headache. Fortunately the GTN is working with the headache and mostly the unstable Angina, I do occasionally end up in A&E with the pains but that was before the headaches started. Many thanks for the information.

[Milkfairy Heart Star in reply to Mirador19]

I was referred to a Neurologist and he did say my migraines and vasospastic angina are connected. I have 3 monthly botox injections, which help.

I also have Raynaud's Phenomenon another vasomotor disorder.

I hope you're coping in the cold weather.

[Mirador19 in reply to Milkfairy]

This cold weather is extremely unpleasant but I do take all the precautions when I go out and I use my GTN spray when needed. I am lucky enough to be able to keep my home nice and warm. I haven’t told my Dr or nurse about the headaches. If I find they are getting more regular I will mention it to my Cardiac Nurse who I find more helpful than my Dr.

[Alfie33]

I get a headache from the gtn spray, it does take my chest pains off but its a horrible experience lol

[Mirador19 in reply to Alfie33]

Thank you for your reply Alfie. I'm lucky I've never got headache with taking the spray in the 7 years I have been using it. I had my first heart event in Spain and they gave me the under the tongue pills which didn't act quick enough for me. When I returned to UK they gave me the spray which was my saviour.

The GTN takes my headache away along with the chest pains.

[Mother123A]

hi your headache is a side effects from the spray.unfortunately.

[Mirador19 in reply to Mother123A]

Thank you for your reply. The GTN gets rid of the headache after I've sprayed the GTN the headache goes along with the chest pain. I am lucky not to get headache with using GTN or the Isosorbide mononitrate.