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Non ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy

Hi guys. I’m 36 and recently been diagnosed with non ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy the function is 29% I’m still learning about this, is there anyone else...

Hi guys. I’m 36 and recently been diagnosed with non ischemic dilated cardiomyop...

Elaine2020

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Stopping Atorvastatin

Can you get withdrawal symptoms with Atorvastatin? On my Cardiologists suggestion, I’m experimenting with some of my meds to see if it helps tiredness etc....

Can you get withdrawal symptoms with Atorvastatin? On my Cardiologists suggestio...

HectorsDad

•4 years ago

3 Replies

New Guy and feeling worried

Diagnosed in feb with angina, stent fitted early April but still getting aches in centre of chest, is this normal, did not have HA just chest ache originally.?...

Diagnosed in feb with angina, stent fitted early April but still getting aches i...

47Dale

•4 years ago

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Having a panic 😢

I’ve been absolutely fine, diagnosed a few weeks ago with angina ( vasospastic and microvascular) I’ve a couple of other life changing medical conditions, for...

I’ve been absolutely fine, diagnosed a few weeks ago with angina ( vasospastic a...

Fluffybee

•4 years ago

34 Replies

Walking after Double bypass

Hi guys Some advice needed, 12 days after double bypass walked briskly for 5km today felt tired but really good, is it safe to do, is safe for my incisions....

Hi guys Some advice needed, 12 days after double bypass walked briskly for 5km ...

VujaDe

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Possible Angina

Hi, I am being treated for possible angina. I’m on amlodipine and atorvastatin and aspirin. I am 41 and very scared. Having chest pain and tired a lot since...

Hi, I am being treated for possible angina. I’m on amlodipine and atorvastatin a...

KatieG1979

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Mini GTN spray

I have started running again 4 months after my triple bypass. Although my GTN spray is fairly small has anyone come across a really small emergency spray. It...

I have started running again 4 months after my triple bypass. Although my GTN sp...

gibbo66

•4 years ago

8 Replies

After AVR

Hi all, Just a few question... My husband is post AVR 6 days. On occasions he has hot flushes. He wears his pothoax vest to support his sternum and I know...

Hi all, Just a few question... My husband is post AVR 6 days. On occasions he h...

Jewel7

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Just diagnosed with heart failure

Hi I’m 47 just been diagnosed with heart failure - 10% injection , just wondered if any of a similar age are on here ? Wondering about lifespan etc

Hi I’m 47 just been diagnosed with heart failure - 10% injection , just wondered...

Scoopdogg

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Night cramps

I am being woken nightly with very painful leg cramps, can you help by suggesting remedies that might help. I have a pacemaker, type 2 diabetes and blood...

I am being woken nightly with very painful leg cramps, can you help by suggestin...

Juliec27

•4 years ago

56 Replies

Heart failure and gout

Hi I have heart failure and keep getting gout have seen cherry juice recommended on here has any one been advised by a doctor that it is safe with heart...

Hi I have heart failure and keep getting gout have seen cherry juice recommended...

MiloAlfie

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Weight gain on statins

Has anyone gained weight whilst taking Atrovastatin? I started taking it 2 months ago, have been trying to lose weight for the last 6 months but now I've put...

Has anyone gained weight whilst taking Atrovastatin? I started taking it 2 month...

72sheep

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Advice on Propranolol

Hi I’m new today and I’m looking for advice on Propranolol. The Doctor thinks I’m suffering from anxiety ? I’m not sure . Only been on these for 7 days and...

Hi I’m new today and I’m looking for advice on Propranolol. The Doctor thinks I’...

Longchamp99

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Bleeding Gums

Has anyone else experienced their gums bleeding slightly for no apparent reason after taking heart medication for a few weeks? I’m sure it’s down to the...

Has anyone else experienced their gums bleeding slightly for no apparent reason ...

baigent87

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Numbness

Numbness on left side I hope u can help I had a quadruple bypass in November all seemed ok apart from blood pressure going up and down I also have blockages...

Numbness on left side I hope u can help I had a quadruple bypass in November a...

Ianmac1957

•4 years ago

8 Replies

I had a Mild stroke 2years ago. Im taking clopidogrel 75mg everyday, amplodopine 5mg and statin 8mg. Can I cut half my statin?

Can I miss my amplodopine 5 mg if I have low blood pressure. I can’t sleep well straight in the night. Does it the effects of the tablets. I easily gey bruises...

Can I miss my amplodopine 5 mg if I have low blood pressure. I can’t sleep well ...

Zully57

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Diabetes and ramipril

Is it ok to take ramipril (for high bp) if you have diabetes type 2? The literature with the medicine suggests not ok.

Is it ok to take ramipril (for high bp) if you have diabetes type 2? The litera...

humph3

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Bisoprolog Hand Tingling Side Effects

Bisoprolog has a side effect of a feeling of coldness and numbness in hands. Does this side effect fade after time or is it a permanent feature of this drug? I...

Bisoprolog has a side effect of a feeling of coldness and numbness in hands. Doe...

GeoCB

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Has anyone had txt

I was just reading today's post from health unlocked when I got a txt from gov.com it said someone will contact me to check I am getting the help I need it...

I was just reading today's post from health unlocked when I got a txt from gov.c...

Nanasboys

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Mum’s Heart Surgery

Hi, Thank you so much for all the replies I had about what mum would find useful to take to hospital with her, you are all so kind and helpful. I wanted to...

Hi, Thank you so much for all the replies I had about what mum would find useful...

Pebbles16

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Anyone had problems with amlodopine

Looking at problems with amlodopine

Jackdaw90

•4 years ago

6 Replies

My blood pressure varies enormously during the day, but nearly always in the normal zone of 120/80 to 90/60 is this anything to worry about?

My heart failure nurse has loaned me a blood pressure monitor so I can take my own blood pressure. I have been experiencing dizzy spells. I also have...

My heart failure nurse has loaned me a blood pressure monitor so I can take my o...

GracieOS

•4 years ago

15 Replies

AV Node ablation & CRT Pacemaker

Hi I'm another newbie. I had a heart attack 20 years ago at the age of 55. It left me with atrial fibrillation and over the years I have been treated with...

Hi I'm another newbie. I had a heart attack 20 years ago at the age of 55. It l...

Hannah-Hay

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Coping with hot weather

Hello. I’m new to this community. And would like some ideas about coping with the heat here in South England. I try the usual things about casual cotton...

Hello. I’m new to this community. And would like some ideas about coping with ...

Bellflower

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Trapezius muscles, chest and shoulder pain

Hi, I am 59 and had two stents done almost a year ago after suffering a mild heart attack. After the procedure I started on Pepsolan gastrointestinal tablet,...

Hi, I am 59 and had two stents done almost a year ago after suffering a mild hea...

howwchin

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Worried

Hi I was diagnosed with A fib in Jan ‘19 & have been on Flecainide since, I’m due to have an ablation in the next couple of weeks, really not looking forward...

Hi I was diagnosed with A fib in Jan ‘19 & have been on Flecainide since, I’m du...

flippityflop

•4 years ago

6 Replies

AV surgery without angiogram?

I've been told by the consultant that my surgery is urgent and is scheduled within 4-8 weeks. I just called the secretary to ask when I might receive my...

I've been told by the consultant that my surgery is urgent and is scheduled with...

tapfoot

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Unlocking of the Lockdown

Hello Out of curiosity anyone Unlocked who had a shielding letter ?? Stay Alert Stay Well Stay Safe

Hello Out of curiosity anyone Unlocked who had a shielding letter ?? Stay Ale...

Prada47

•4 years ago

26 Replies

Couch 2 5K after AVR

Hi, anybody here done the Couch to 5K after an AVR? I did the first run today and found it difficult, I'm not the fittest person but do enjoy long walks. I...

Hi, anybody here done the Couch to 5K after an AVR? I did the first run today an...

Stevo1979

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Eco results have scared me

I was hospitalized in march as I had a panic attack out of nowhere. They did my all test including Trop which all came normal but my cholestrol was little high...

I was hospitalized in march as I had a panic attack out of nowhere. They did my ...

Cartermatic

•4 years ago

3 Replies

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for June 2020

Non ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy

Stopping Atorvastatin

New Guy and feeling worried

Having a panic 😢

Walking after Double bypass

Possible Angina

Mini GTN spray

After AVR

Just diagnosed with heart failure

Night cramps

Heart failure and gout

Weight gain on statins

Advice on Propranolol

Bleeding Gums

Numbness

I had a Mild stroke 2years ago. Im taking clopidogrel 75mg everyday, amplodopine 5mg and statin 8mg. Can I cut half my statin?

Diabetes and ramipril

Bisoprolog Hand Tingling Side Effects

Has anyone had txt

Mum’s Heart Surgery

Anyone had problems with amlodopine

My blood pressure varies enormously during the day, but nearly always in the normal zone of 120/80 to 90/60 is this anything to worry about?

AV Node ablation & CRT Pacemaker

Coping with hot weather

Trapezius muscles, chest and shoulder pain

Worried

AV surgery without angiogram?

Unlocking of the Lockdown

Couch 2 5K after AVR

Eco results have scared me

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