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Hi, so I take bisoprolol, ramipril, dapagaflozin and apixaban for heart failure, previously had ablation and have total heart block and recently had a CRT pacemaker fitted (Oct 24) and cardioversion (Dec 24)Had bloods done last week and results show high cholesterol, low vitamin D, low folic and high iron levels.

Probably explains why I have no energy and constantly tired but looking into things a bit deeper it also I found these results may link to coeliac disease which my explain my constant bloating after eating, feeling sick, aches, irregular toilet habits and feeling fatigued and tied all the time.

Just wondering if these issues are related to heart failure or the meds I take, could these issues be linked to having heart failure or a consequence of taking the meds?

Plan to make a docs appointment to discuss but just thought I'd ask on here for some possible insight beforehand.

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Hi, sorry to hear you’ve not been well. There is a specific blood test that can be requested to test for Coeliacs - albeit it doesn’t always show up. The next step, is usually a colonoscopy and the Doctors can tell from the villi in your intestines whether you are sensitive to gluten. Hopefully - it isn’t this and your symptoms are possibly just a side effect of the heart medication, but definitely something to raise with your G.P or Cardiac Rehab Nurse if you have one. Take care.

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