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Transplant and mental health

I'm waiting on a heart transplant and been put on entresto aling with all my other meds but find my mental health deteriorating as though feeling better but...

I'm waiting on a heart transplant and been put on entresto aling with all my oth...

Patchthomas

•4 years ago

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Struggling to walk and stand

Does anyone struggle with basic standing and walking? I am 2 years since diagnosis - heart back to normal and stable on meds but since May I have been unable...

Does anyone struggle with basic standing and walking? I am 2 years since diagnos...

srhmdd2

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Atorvastatin head aches

Hi i was wondering if anyone out there has experienced strange headaches while taking atorvastatin 40mg . I have been on them for 6 weeks at the start i felt...

Hi i was wondering if anyone out there has experienced strange headaches while t...

Kit2000

•4 years ago

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No excercise

I was diagnosed with HF in December 2019 and since March have not been out or done any excercise. I now get breathless after any excersion. I have been...

I was diagnosed with HF in December 2019 and since March have not been out or do...

Bepto

•4 years ago

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90% Blockage LAD

Hi I have recently had 2 stents fitted in RCA my heart went into AF during and had to be shocked . I have received my report from the procedure to find out I...

Hi I have recently had 2 stents fitted in RCA my heart went into AF during and h...

moosechops

•4 years ago

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Nurse Q&A session now open

Hi everyone 😊 I’m a Senior Cardiac Nurse at the BHF, here to answer your questions. Please do pop your questions in the comments below and I’ll do my...

Hi everyone 😊 I’m a Senior Cardiac Nurse at the BHF, here to answer your q...

Barbara_BHF

•4 years ago

22 Replies

Transplant

Hi just an update re transplant, I got home yesterday three weeks three days post transplant, so good to be back in my own house, bed although it is very quiet...

Hi just an update re transplant, I got home yesterday three weeks three days pos...

Thanksnhs

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Keeping positive

When I am feeling low nine months after my bypass I try to think positive. Ranulf Fiennes had a quad in 2003 and later ran 7 marathons in 7days in seven...

When I am feeling low nine months after my bypass I try to think positive. Ranul...

Pollypuss

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Acid Reflux

Hello, I’ve been having strange symptoms that my doctors say is due to acid reflux. Started in February when I was getting really bloated after every meal....

Hello, I’ve been having strange symptoms that my doctors say is due to acid refl...

Labgurl

•4 years ago

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Pmr

I was diagnosed with PMR 6 months ago. Besides the morning stiffness had anyone had leg problems such as weakness/cramping or walking issues.

I was diagnosed with PMR 6 months ago. Besides the morning stiffness had anyone ...

Golfer63

•4 years ago

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Bit of an update

I dip in and out here, normally when I feel like a bit of reassurance and post if I feel my experience could help someone else. Quick recap, 42 year old fit...

I dip in and out here, normally when I feel like a bit of reassurance and post i...

Outforawalk

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Flecainide of beta blockers?

I've got PVCs, 24% of all beats at the last halter. Was prescribed 50mg Flecainide twice a day. It s not working now, started feeling the fast/extra hard beats...

I've got PVCs, 24% of all beats at the last halter. Was prescribed 50mg Flecaini...

Bahrain22

•4 years ago

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Update- pleural effusion

Dear friends, quick update, am home a week from hospital and 2nd pleural drain. An absolutely horrendous procedure. On an even keel, just finished antibiotics...

Dear friends, quick update, am home a week from hospital and 2nd pleural drain. ...

Wildmeadow

•4 years ago

11 Replies

EkG

Was looking for some input on a 12 lead ecg.

Medic22

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Low Alcohol Beer

I know we have discussed this before but I thought it worth mentioning I have just tried a bottle of "Shipyard IPA" low (0.5%) alcohol - very nice easily the...

I know we have discussed this before but I thought it worth mentioning I have ju...

Hidden

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Angina pain conundrum

ok.. went for a walk approx 3.5 km today.. very very slight chest discomfort.. honestly was expecting worse! lol.. but sometimes things like using a...

ok.. went for a walk approx 3.5 km today.. very very slight chest discomfort.. h...

Manhattan1

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Will you be joining our Q&A session with a cardiac nurse?

Hi everyone, Just a reminder to look out for our Q&A session tomorrow 20th August at 12pm. If you're living with a heart or circulatory condition or maybe you...

Hi everyone, Just a reminder to look out for our Q&A session tomorrow 20th Augu...

Helen_BHF

•4 years ago

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Chest pressure..help! High cholesterol found after..Others tests needed?

Hi All, New on this subject. I’ve been suffering on off chest tightness, worse slightly left, sweating and swollen eyelids, ankles and toes. Poor mobility due...

Hi All, New on this subject. I’ve been suffering on off chest tightness, worse ...

Confused01

•4 years ago

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H/A Then Angina

Hi guys, newbie here I'm just coming up to the first anniversary of my ha and stent (I'm 55). A few months ago I started to experience chest pain upon...

Hi guys, newbie here I'm just coming up to the first anniversary of my ha and st...

tazcat123

•4 years ago

6 Replies

After effects of chd

Hey hearties... I was diagnosed with a congenital problem..seeing your replies i found this has become quite a common problem these days..some life lessons i...

Hey hearties... I was diagnosed with a congenital problem..seeing your replies i...

Amy615

•4 years ago

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ATRIAL FIBRILLATION

Admitted to A&E Mon pm with AF-released Tues pm with Bisoprolol 2.5mg & Edoxaban 60mg. Prev AF was 20 yrs ago but always daily palps/ectopics. Resting pulse...

Admitted to A&E Mon pm with AF-released Tues pm with Bisoprolol 2.5mg & Edoxaba...

Micron5

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Chest Pain with exertion

Hello all, I'm a 37 yr old with no previous health issues, only issue I've ever had in my life was chicken pox, I used go to the gym 6 days a week before...

Hello all, I'm a 37 yr old with no previous health issues, only issue I've ever ...

Maximus_2272

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Carpbait

Beware, after my Heart Attack/Stroke and depression in 2019 , I was advised to apply for PIPs by most of the medical professionals who looked after me, today I...

Beware, after my Heart Attack/Stroke and depression in 2019 , I was advised to a...

Carpbait

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Few GTN sprays on my positive walks.

Got my trainers out, 3/4 leggings I used to wear, sunglasses on, all dressed for the occasion!!! If anyone was behind me they’d have thought what on earth is...

Got my trainers out, 3/4 leggings I used to wear, sunglasses on, all dressed for...

Fluffybee

•4 years ago

25 Replies

Does anyone have itchy skin

Hi I am suffering from itchy skin all over my body together with night sweats and numbness, pins and needles not only in my legs and arms but head and...

Hi I am suffering from itchy skin all over my body together with night sweats an...

Knittinganimals

•4 years ago

9 Replies

So many issues, so little time!

Hello all, Not posted in quite a while so a little bit of history 1st. I have dilated cardiomyopathy which was controlled by drugs for 15 years or so, had an...

Hello all, Not posted in quite a while so a little bit of history 1st. I have di...

Jona78

•4 years ago

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post stent breathlessness (very worried)

i had a stent fitted in April 2020 straight after surgery i felt great now 4 months on i get breathless sometimes while resting sometimes when talking ive gone...

i had a stent fitted in April 2020 straight after surgery i felt great now 4 mon...

simonhall9

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Chest Pain

Hi All Hope you are all well? O you ever get chest pain when you breathe in and out when you have a cold? Thanks

Hi All Hope you are all well? O you ever get chest pain when you breathe in and ...

Marie3811

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Non compaction cardiomyopathy heart disease

Please is there home remedy to cure non compaction cardiomyopathy heart disease,I need help please

Please is there home remedy to cure non compaction cardiomyopathy heart disease,...

AmFabulous

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Ramipril: Pros and Cons?

What are your experiences?

AShelby

•4 years ago

33 Replies

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All posts for August 2020

Transplant and mental health

Struggling to walk and stand

Atorvastatin head aches

No excercise

90% Blockage LAD

Nurse Q&A session now open

Transplant

Keeping positive

Acid Reflux

Pmr

Bit of an update

Flecainide of beta blockers?

Update- pleural effusion

EkG

Low Alcohol Beer

Angina pain conundrum

Will you be joining our Q&A session with a cardiac nurse?

Chest pressure..help! High cholesterol found after..Others tests needed?

H/A Then Angina

After effects of chd

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION

Chest Pain with exertion

Carpbait

Few GTN sprays on my positive walks.

Does anyone have itchy skin

So many issues, so little time!

post stent breathlessness (very worried)

Chest Pain

Non compaction cardiomyopathy heart disease

Ramipril: Pros and Cons?

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