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Fatigue following angina attack

Hi... Whenever I have an angina attack and have to use my GTN spray, I get an overwhelming sense of tiredness that makes me fall asleep. Following this, I then...

Hi... Whenever I have an angina attack and have to use my GTN spray, I get an ov...

Jils

•5 years ago

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Nebivolol.

Hi, wrote earlier last week totally fed up with being very breathless, and having ectopic heart beats that were driving me scatty and feeling very sorry for...

Hi, wrote earlier last week totally fed up with being very breathless, and havin...

Redsea

•5 years ago

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Experience when having a stent fitted

Hi I have written before that my mum was diagnosed with heart disease in August of this year she has plaque build up in her arteries she has a look recorder...

Hi I have written before that my mum was diagnosed with heart disease in August ...

Kimberley0611

•5 years ago

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Muffin recipe

Have sent muffin recipe to everyone who has asked but I omitted to say you should use SKIMMED milk....... I hope you all enjoy whatever variety you make.

Have sent muffin recipe to everyone who has asked but I omitted to say you shoul...

Calliope153

•5 years ago

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Mild pain and a numbness

Morning, In April this year, I had a quadruple bypass op, and I was wondering if anyone else has experienced a lack of feeling (numbness) in the leg and the...

Morning, In April this year, I had a quadruple bypass op, and I was wondering i...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Left Anterior Fascicular Block

My partner, age 82, had an ECG following chest pain & has been told he has the above which I gather is an electrical problem. He has been told no further...

My partner, age 82, had an ECG following chest pain & has been told he has the a...

45sue

•5 years ago

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Swollen/stiff achilles on ramipril?

Hi all, first post here, I'm 31 and was diagnosed with hypertension a couple of months ago and have been on ramipril 5mg while they try and work out what is...

Hi all, first post here, I'm 31 and was diagnosed with hypertension a couple of ...

Louisemk

•5 years ago

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Unhelpful doctors

Since I have been on this forum I have noticed how common it is that people are unhappy with their doctors care. I think it is disgraceful that cardiiologists...

Since I have been on this forum I have noticed how common it is that people are ...

dcbinky2019

•5 years ago

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A&E by ambulance last night

MVA acting up most of the day yesterday .. after holding off to see if it would improve finally gave in and called NHS24.. ambulance despatched.. tests showed...

MVA acting up most of the day yesterday .. after holding off to see if it would ...

Manhattan1

•5 years ago

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The Hearty Bar and Cafe

Welcome to the Hearty Bar and Cafe. This virtual venue is open 24 X 7. Drop in to enjoy a coffee or something stronger. Snacks are available (but only healthy...

Welcome to the Hearty Bar and Cafe. This virtual venue is open 24 X 7. Drop in t...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•5 years ago

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The other side of the M&S label for Prada

Here is the other side.

Speakeazi

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Weaning off Lorazepam, any ideas?

Was given Lorazapan to take and foolishly didn't check and it is additive, so I am trying to wean myself off it after 7 months. I should have used it...

Was given Lorazapan to take and foolishly didn't check and it is additive, so I ...

Khonkaen

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Vitamin C

You will have probably seen me mention I take Vitamin C to try and stave off irritation often a precursor to plaque formation. Research in Australia suggests...

You will have probably seen me mention I take Vitamin C to try and stave off irr...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•5 years ago

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Ramipril

My partner is in a bad way with taking Ramipril which is causing horrible nausea, any help would be welcome.

My partner is in a bad way with taking Ramipril which is causing horrible nausea...

kipper1958

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Hcm

Hi all, I'm new to this, so iv just been told iv hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, but feel like my doctor's have not been helpful at all they haven't explained my...

Hi all, I'm new to this, so iv just been told iv hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, b...

Mg27

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Reply to SillyFroggy Parents, Food and Criminal Labelling

Food labelling can be so misleading. At a first viewing this looks like a good product to eat, it even states Eat Well on the label. But the ingredients tell...

Food labelling can be so misleading. At a first viewing this looks like a good p...

Speakeazi

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Children and Type II Diabetes

This is slightly off topic but there now seems to be a debate whether children should get gastric bands to treat obesity and prevent Type II diabetes. Type II,...

This is slightly off topic but there now seems to be a debate whether children s...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•5 years ago

22 Replies

Off Topic - Reminder, Clocks Go Back Tonight

Just a quick reminder that the clocks go back an hour at 02:00am tomorrow morning. If you are on night shift tonight make sure you get paid for the extra hour!

Just a quick reminder that the clocks go back an hour at 02:00am tomorrow mornin...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•5 years ago

26 Replies

Can I use Deep Heat for muscle pain?

Is it ok to use Deep Heat for muscle pain when on Statin, Blood thinner, Bisoprolol and Ramipril following HA and stents 2 weeks ago?

Is it ok to use Deep Heat for muscle pain when on Statin, Blood thinner, Bisopro...

Dougal2011

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Living Life to the Full

It is now 8 weeks since my triple by pass operation and I was told by St Thomas' at the post-op check-up that the surgical wounds are healed, and they are...

It is now 8 weeks since my triple by pass operation and I was told by St Thomas'...

Dickyticker26

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Dealing with things

I have been struggling the past 5 months with a sudden onset of heavy palpitations. Everything I eat something, go up the stairs or not much in particular my...

I have been struggling the past 5 months with a sudden onset of heavy palpitatio...

Del26

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Activity insurance which covers cardiac pre existing medical condition abroad.

Hi, I had my first heart attack 2003 and query another 2016 although this time bad angina for which I take my trusty spray. I am 72. I count myself lucky in...

Hi, I had my first heart attack 2003 and query another 2016 although this time b...

einhorn

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Treadmill test

Hi all just to say passed my ecg treadmill test so hopefully get my hgv licence back

Hi all just to say passed my ecg treadmill test so hopefully get my hgv licence ...

Alfiesgrandadx

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Wardija Wardija - Update Clear as Mud !

So, went to meet my Cardiologist yesterday in relation to my lack of response to both my isosorbide medication and my GTN spray for my stable Angina....

So, went to meet my Cardiologist yesterday in relation to my lack of response to...

WardijaWardija

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Effects of lime juice

I must say how grateful i am for the information as it relates to drinking lime water, i was having this constant heart palpitation but i was also using lime...

I must say how grateful i am for the information as it relates to drinking lime ...

hagues22

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Heart failure nurse.

It is 4years since my hubby 's heart failure diagnosis and his gp has finally mentioned getting him a heart failure nurse. What should we expect to happen now?

It is 4years since my hubby 's heart failure diagnosis and his gp has finally me...

Patjo

•5 years ago

19 Replies

bisoprol and memory loss

Hi, Back to about 85% of my (good) former self 6 months after double bypass and new aortic valve. But I have a big problem that I have not told anyone about,...

Hi, Back to about 85% of my (good) former self 6 months after double bypass and ...

OttoK

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Angina Attack while sleeping?

Hi I have been having Angina Attacks during the night whilst asleep. Its happening about once a week. They wake me up in discomfort and I have to use my GTN...

Hi I have been having Angina Attacks during the night whilst asleep. Its happeni...

Bluemoon2018

•5 years ago

27 Replies

Rehab Session 1

I knew my fitness level was very low, after a decade of low back/leg pain interfering with exercise, compounded by a quasi-emergency, triple bypass but I...

I knew my fitness level was very low, after a decade of low back/leg pain interf...

willsie01

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Itchy Pacemaker

Hi..my pm is itching, Ive had it now just over 12 months, the itch isnt on the scar it feels like its under the skin around the pm thanks

Hi..my pm is itching, Ive had it now just over 12 months, the itch isnt on the ...

bushy2016

•5 years ago

1 Reply

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for October 2019

Fatigue following angina attack

Nebivolol.

Experience when having a stent fitted

Muffin recipe

Mild pain and a numbness

Left Anterior Fascicular Block

Swollen/stiff achilles on ramipril?

Unhelpful doctors

A&E by ambulance last night

The Hearty Bar and Cafe

The other side of the M&S label for Prada

Weaning off Lorazepam, any ideas?

Vitamin C

Ramipril

Hcm

Reply to SillyFroggy Parents, Food and Criminal Labelling

Children and Type II Diabetes

Off Topic - Reminder, Clocks Go Back Tonight

Can I use Deep Heat for muscle pain?

Living Life to the Full

Dealing with things

Activity insurance which covers cardiac pre existing medical condition abroad.

Treadmill test

Wardija Wardija - Update Clear as Mud !

Effects of lime juice

Heart failure nurse.

bisoprol and memory loss

Angina Attack while sleeping?

Rehab Session 1

Itchy Pacemaker

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