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New here, cabg’ed

I’m new here. Cabg x 5 about 7 weeks ago. Dropped the codeine after about 2 weeks (weird dreams!) and slowly reading paracetamol. Following the advice,...

I’m new here. Cabg x 5 about 7 weeks ago. Dropped the codeine after about 2 we...

NyMets

•3 years ago

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Sleeping on back for at least 8 weeks

Hi, in week 7 post cabg and rehab physio told me to sleep on back until end week 8 to all sternum to heal properly… so definitely sleep on back for a few more...

Hi, in week 7 post cabg and rehab physio told me to sleep on back until end week...

NyMets

•3 years ago

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Metformin Recall

I know a number of you here have Type II diabetes. Rosemont Pharmaceuticals are recalling some batches of Metformin. I am posting it as it is something easily...

I know a number of you here have Type II diabetes. Rosemont Pharmaceuticals are ...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•3 years ago

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Last chance to share your words about your heart condition and FRIENDS & FAMILY

I have been blogging away so busily this month, writing posts around this month's zine theme, which is Friends & Family. It's made me realise there are so...

I have been blogging away so busily this month, writing posts around this month'...

laura_dropstitch

Heart Star•3 years ago

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Blood tests

I have been fast tracked for an appointment with ENT due to not problems that have arisen with swallowing, tablets getting stuck etc. Anyway I need to have...

I have been fast tracked for an appointment with ENT due to not problems that ha...

Kimkat

•3 years ago

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OT - Charlie Watts

From the responses here when Mick Jagger had his TAVI early last year I know many here are Rolling Stones fans. Yesterday evening we got the sad news that...

From the responses here when Mick Jagger had his TAVI early last year I know man...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•3 years ago

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Blood Test Delays

In July I had a medication review after having to change GP because of some prescription issues. Unlike previous ones which felt little more than box ticking...

In July I had a medication review after having to change GP because of some pres...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•3 years ago

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Bad night of palpitations 😷

Urgh feel sick as a pic today after a bad night of palpitations it was almost as if every time I drifted off the slight noise or movement would wake me up in a...

Urgh feel sick as a pic today after a bad night of palpitations it was almost as...

Hannahpanda27

•3 years ago

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Uninsurable

Morning All After my 2019 heart attack put all my plans on hold, I've recently managed to move into my first property. However, I'm finding that trying to get...

Morning All After my 2019 heart attack put all my plans on hold, I've recently m...

DavidLiptrot

•3 years ago

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Heart and I’m new here

I have tachycardia and bradycardia with afib but over the last two months when I tried to do things I sweat like nothing and it also affects my breathing I’m...

I have tachycardia and bradycardia with afib but over the last two months when...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Metoprolol when you have bradycardia?

I sometimes have resting heart rate in the mid-fifties my cardiologist has prescribed me 25 mg metoprolol half in the morning half at night my resting heart...

I sometimes have resting heart rate in the mid-fifties my cardiologist has presc...

Autumn822

•3 years ago

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Crippled by Statins.

Heart attack in June 2020, on Atorvastain and other brands, now neuropathy muscle pain, can hardly walk. GP says stay on them or suffer another heart attack,...

Heart attack in June 2020, on Atorvastain and other brands, now neuropathy musc...

svenson

•3 years ago

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Looking for someone who can relate

Hi I'm a 66 female whom has A fib 2 ablation and 1 AV ablation Have stopped medicine's except for blood thinners . Is anyone in my situation?

Hi I'm a 66 female whom has A fib 2 ablation and 1 AV ablation Have stopped med...

Metric

•3 years ago

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Annoyed and none the wiser

So ive just arrived back home after being sat in A&E since 12:30. I went up there because I'm having very frequent ectopic beats, like all day. This has...

So ive just arrived back home after being sat in A&E since 12:30. I went up ther...

DanniC88

•3 years ago

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Heart chamber not working properly

Hi has anyone been told their 4th chamber of their heart is trying to empty their heart of blood too fast? X

Hi has anyone been told their 4th chamber of their heart is trying to empty thei...

Taralee86

•3 years ago

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Flushing

Been diagnosed 3 months ago with Tachycardia and prescribed Bisoprolol 2.5 mg. recently experiencing flushing. Also take Atorvastatin and Fostsair Nextair...

Been diagnosed 3 months ago with Tachycardia and prescribed Bisoprolol 2.5 mg. ...

Weeheav

•3 years ago

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Bad/Weird Dreams

Hello All I am a Newbie. On usual cocktail of meds (aspirin, amlopidine, bisoprolol,ramipril,ticagrelor, atorvastatin, lanzaprole) after HA and stents this...

Hello All I am a Newbie. On usual cocktail of meds (aspirin, amlopidine, bisop...

stargazerhelen

•3 years ago

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Gout

Gout. Ouch. Recently had New Aortic valve, double heart bypass and Pericardiectomy. Immobilised for 9 weeks in hospital. Have had to learn to walk again....

Gout. Ouch. Recently had New Aortic valve, double heart bypass and Pericardiect...

onthescrapheap

•3 years ago

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Date for ICD

Hi I’ve had my date for implantation of ICD and reality has set in. I am really anxious about how it could affect my life having just returned from holiday...

Hi I’ve had my date for implantation of ICD and reality has set in. I am really ...

Bunb

•3 years ago

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Gastro problems and palpitations?

Hia guys anyone had any link between gastro problems and heart problems? I'm still in the beginning stages of finding out whats causing palpitations racing...

Hia guys anyone had any link between gastro problems and heart problems? I'm sti...

Hannahpanda27

•3 years ago

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Oh what a year

This week (Wednesday) is my one year anniversary of double bypass. I’m fit, well and enjoying life to the full. To all you Heart Warriors starting out on your...

This week (Wednesday) is my one year anniversary of double bypass. I’m fit, well...

Telboi

•3 years ago

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Nerves Kicking in Now

Hi All, Just talking out loud if that’s ok? Posted last week I had finally got the date for bypass (triple), pre op all went ok, all very professional helps...

Hi All, Just talking out loud if that’s ok? Posted last week I had finally got...

Golfswinger

•3 years ago

24 Replies

Tough time to be alone...

So tomorrow morning I go in for a standby angiogram. Everything has happened so quickly, which I'm grateful for, but I'm a little nervous about being awake as...

So tomorrow morning I go in for a standby angiogram. Everything has happened so ...

Fazzle54

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Referred to UCL London

hello, i’m looking for some advice please i’ve been referred to cardiovascular in UCL in London because of lots of symptoms, mainly tachycardia, palpitations,...

hello, i’m looking for some advice please i’ve been referred to cardiovascular ...

dorito26

•3 years ago

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Bike Riding

Morning all, had a stent fitted after a 90% blockage been found, will be 6 weeks on Wednesday, has anyone started riding a bike after 6 weeks please. Thanks...

Morning all, had a stent fitted after a 90% blockage been found, will be 6 weeks...

Delfene

•3 years ago

29 Replies

Bypass operation

Bypass operation Hi all received my letter from the hospital with a date 4 for my bypass operation in a couple of weeks feeling quite nervous already having...

Bypass operation Hi all received my letter from the hospital with a date 4 for m...

hadleigh71

•3 years ago

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Expectant parents with a CHD baby - help

Me and my wife are expecting our first child and at the 20 week scan we discovered that she has a hypoplastic aortic arch with associated VSD and as such will...

Me and my wife are expecting our first child and at the 20 week scan we discover...

ChrisOR7

•3 years ago

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Aching chest

Hi all, I’m 7 weeks post triple op and in the last couple of days my whole chest area has been aching so much more than before? Is this due to the ‘numbness’...

Hi all, I’m 7 weeks post triple op and in the last couple of days my whole chest...

Triheart

•3 years ago

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Post OPH symptoms/side effects

I'm now four months post OPH which I had to repair my mitral valve. Ups and downs but feel much better than I did the weeks right after my surgery. I seemed to...

I'm now four months post OPH which I had to repair my mitral valve. Ups and down...

Gav_UK

•3 years ago

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All posts for August 2021

New here, cabg’ed

Sleeping on back for at least 8 weeks

Metformin Recall

Last chance to share your words about your heart condition and FRIENDS & FAMILY

Blood tests

OT - Charlie Watts

Blood Test Delays

Bad night of palpitations 😷

Uninsurable

Heart and I’m new here

Metoprolol when you have bradycardia?

Crippled by Statins.

Looking for someone who can relate

Annoyed and none the wiser

Heart chamber not working properly

Flushing

Bad/Weird Dreams

Gout

Date for ICD

Gastro problems and palpitations?

Oh what a year

Nerves Kicking in Now

Tough time to be alone...

Referred to UCL London

Bike Riding

Bypass operation

Expectant parents with a CHD baby - help

Aching chest

Post OPH symptoms/side effects

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