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Dying from CovID

I have posted this link elsewhere but more than one person has suggested I make it a main post rather than a reply. With lockdown ending in a couple of days it...

I have posted this link elsewhere but more than one person has suggested I make ...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•3 years ago

65 Replies

Oh ok, I admit it - not doing all that well the now

So please excuse in advance what will look like a lack of response here, and very short posts elsewhere on the forum. Short although not sweet - I'm fighting...

So please excuse in advance what will look like a lack of response here, and ver...

Sunnie2day

•3 years ago

46 Replies

Burst blood vessel on Rivaroxaban

Hi, I’m taking Rivaroxaban and I’ve just noticed a purple swelling just next to my left eye, looks like a burst blood vessel. I haven’t knocked it or anything...

Hi, I’m taking Rivaroxaban and I’ve just noticed a purple swelling just next to ...

Loveswimmimg

•3 years ago

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Meds

Maybe it’s not one in particular but one if not more of my meds makes me feel like I’ve hit by a bus. Some days are easier than others but I have started to...

Maybe it’s not one in particular but one if not more of my meds makes me feel li...

MJOR1981

•3 years ago

12 Replies

I’m angry !!!!!!!

I’m fuming !!!!!! I’ve been told numerous times by sone people and lovely people on here that tooth abscesses can possibly affect your heart. As I do have an...

I’m fuming !!!!!! I’ve been told numerous times by sone people and lovely people...

Fluffybee

•3 years ago

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Propranolol

Just regretted ever starting it. I was advised to take it because of anxiety. Now my heart rate is a new set of anxiety for me, body shaking, headache and...

Just regretted ever starting it. I was advised to take it because of anxiety. No...

A-yaa

•3 years ago

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VIT D AND CORONAVIRUS

Hello Everyone Just to let you know that I was poking around online, and on Facebook up popped an NHS free supply of Vitamin D for those that were "clinically...

Hello Everyone Just to let you know that I was poking around online, and on Face...

ITSINTHEBAG9

•3 years ago

17 Replies

What does "under the tongue" mean?

GTN spray for angina. Does "under the tongue" mean "underside of your tongue" or "the floor of your mouth"? Confused by the term and leaflet not clear which of...

GTN spray for angina. Does "under the tongue" mean "underside of your tongue" or...

FatHeart

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Medical insurance with heart failure

Hi has anyone got advice on medical insurance with heart failure. I’m trying to find a provider that will cover the condition. Thanks in advance

Hi has anyone got advice on medical insurance with heart failure. I’m trying to ...

LeeT10

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Parkinsons & Bypass surgery

Hi there, Is there anyone on this group who has Parkinsons and had a Bypass surgery? I am trying to understand what are the set backs post surgery. Mum has...

Hi there, Is there anyone on this group who has Parkinsons and had a Bypass surg...

EB2021

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Trouble Sleeping

I am having trouble sleeping. Been going on and off since I got home from hospital 6 months ago. Managing to get a couple of hours a night. I just can't...

I am having trouble sleeping. Been going on and off since I got home from hospi...

Tubbylardo

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Question

I was wondering ive had atleast 10 ekgs from different hospitals this year they all came back normal, can they make a mistake and come out wrong and be...

I was wondering ive had atleast 10 ekgs from different hospitals this year they ...

Chaseincc

•3 years ago

1 Reply

The latest blog in my 'Heart Attack to 10K' series - Is it worth the risk?

Latest blog in my 'Heart attack to 10K' series, 'Is it worth the risk?' ... https://peterjemmett.blogspot.com/2020/11/part-4.html

Latest blog in my 'Heart attack to 10K' series, 'Is it worth the risk?' ... http...

PeterJemmett

•3 years ago

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Heart attack and menopause

Looking for any advice please. I had a heart attack April 2019. On the usual medications Aspirin, Ramipril, Bisoprolol, Eplerenone and statin. I am 51 and...

Looking for any advice please. I had a heart attack April 2019. On the usual med...

Poosage

•3 years ago

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Dressler’s syndrome, a form of pericarditis Update to previous post

Update...After yet another visit to A&E last week where Colchicine was increased to x3 daily ive finally got my post-op review this morning , it’s now 9 weeks...

Update...After yet another visit to A&E last week where Colchicine was increased...

Smudgebuttonjessie

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Open heart surgery

Hi, I had surgery on the 11 of this month to repair my mitral valve, fix small hole in the heart and do ablation at the same time. Op went well but here we...

Hi, I had surgery on the 11 of this month to repair my mitral valve, fix small ...

Uhrwerk

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Ticagrelor 90mg

Hi I'm taking a few tablets a day and I have to take ticagrelor 90mg twice a day,has anyone had any expireance with these tablets, it's just I've noticed a few...

Hi I'm taking a few tablets a day and I have to take ticagrelor 90mg twice a day...

Franky17

•3 years ago

4 Replies

T.O.E shows hole in heart.

Evening, just looking for some advice from anyone who may have already been through it.. I had a heart attack in the gym in July. I had a blood clot in my...

Evening, just looking for some advice from anyone who may have already been thro...

MJOR1981

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Sleeping feet

When I walk after 1/2 mile my feet start to sleep until I have to stop. After a few minutes it goes away then I can start again. Had vascular surgery on my...

When I walk after 1/2 mile my feet start to sleep until I have to stop. After a ...

Tullymore

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Irregular beats with Losartan

I posted a little while ago about the Cardio Pharmacist wanting to increase my Losartan dose to 150mg. After HA I was changed from Ramipril to low dose...

I posted a little while ago about the Cardio Pharmacist wanting to increase my L...

Outforawalk

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Newly diagnosed with cardiomyopathy

Hello everyone. I was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy last week and am pretty shocked and disappointed as I had open heart surgery (aniloplasty) to repair my...

Hello everyone. I was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy last week and am pretty sho...

Velena

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Happy Birthday!

Afternoon all, So after the last 4 months recovering from heart attack I've shared a few tears with my daughter. Me and her mum separated when she was just 2...

Afternoon all, So after the last 4 months recovering from heart attack I've shar...

jmpond90gmailcom

•3 years ago

26 Replies

Update on my pacemaker fitting

Just to update everyone, Wednesday 25th I had my pacemaker fitted. It was a long emotional day, I cried just before they gave me the sedation as I was fully...

Just to update everyone, Wednesday 25th I had my pacemaker fitted. It was a lon...

Westie2012

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Is this something to worry about?

I have been diagnosed with Lown- Gangong- Levine Syndrome. Does anyone have any information on this? I am not due to see Cardiology for another few weeks and...

I have been diagnosed with Lown- Gangong- Levine Syndrome. Does anyone have any ...

Pink16045

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Bad Anxiety and the Christmas Grinch

Suffering very very bad anxiety at the moment over heart. Having full blown panic attacks. Worried about CT scan with Contrast. Worried about everything....

Suffering very very bad anxiety at the moment over heart. Having full blown pan...

ITSINTHEBAG9

•3 years ago

11 Replies

can i have a hernia op 6 weeks after having ha

hi i had heart attack on 20/11 had stents fitted but now i have a umbilical hernia operation on 22nd dec do think ill be ok having this operation so soon...

hi i had heart attack on 20/11 had stents fitted but now i have a umbilical hern...

djleighp

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Odd post

Who is posting at start of many questions ? Shouldn’t it be removed ?

Gcart

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Coronary Spasms / Vasospasms / Variant

My Senior Cardiac Consultant advises that my presumed Coronary Spasms are unlikely to be life threatening. Also in general, CS generally have a good prognosis...

My Senior Cardiac Consultant advises that my presumed Coronary Spasms are unlike...

Smileyian

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Symptoms

Relatively new to this forum has anyone had surgery in regards to these symptoms. Very fast heart rate , dizziness , blackouts , chest pain , chest tightness...

Relatively new to this forum has anyone had surgery in regards to these symptoms...

W212

•3 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for November 2020

Dying from CovID

Oh ok, I admit it - not doing all that well the now

Burst blood vessel on Rivaroxaban

Meds

I’m angry !!!!!!!

Propranolol

VIT D AND CORONAVIRUS

What does "under the tongue" mean?

Medical insurance with heart failure

Parkinsons & Bypass surgery

Trouble Sleeping

Question

The latest blog in my 'Heart Attack to 10K' series - Is it worth the risk?

Heart attack and menopause

Dressler’s syndrome, a form of pericarditis Update to previous post

Open heart surgery

Ticagrelor 90mg

T.O.E shows hole in heart.

Sleeping feet

Irregular beats with Losartan

Newly diagnosed with cardiomyopathy

Happy Birthday!

Update on my pacemaker fitting

Is this something to worry about?

Bad Anxiety and the Christmas Grinch

can i have a hernia op 6 weeks after having ha

Odd post

Coronary Spasms / Vasospasms / Variant

Symptoms

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