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Statin side effects

Hubby on statins following HA and stent fitted three years ago. Has been experiencing for last three months really bad thigh muscle pain and cramping. Reading...

Hubby on statins following HA and stent fitted three years ago. Has been experie...

Picasso652

•2 years ago

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Confused and Scared

Had sudden heart attack nearly three weeks ago. two attempts at angioplasties, both failed to unblock the artery, it is 100% blocked, given lots of medication...

Had sudden heart attack nearly three weeks ago. two attempts at angioplasties, b...

GKAAA

•2 years ago

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Hair loss

I have noticed that my hair is getting very thin on top - suspect due to medication - and stress. Has anyone else had this problem & could you get help?...

I have noticed that my hair is getting very thin on top - suspect due to medicat...

Batty55

•2 years ago

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Bisoprolol

Hi everyone I’m 45 year old and I had diagnosed with arrhythmia in January after being very ill. My private doctor prescribed me Bisoprolol 2.5 mg and after a...

Hi everyone I’m 45 year old and I had diagnosed with arrhythmia in January after...

Suzi-45

•2 years ago

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New to Vasospastic/Prinzmetal Angina

I found this community while looking for information on angina pectoris. Looking for anything recent/new on treatments or pharmaceuticals for vasospastic...

I found this community while looking for information on angina pectoris. Lookin...

Bartymus

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Splitting bisoprolol dose to take twice a day

Hi,has anyone split bisoprolol to take twice a day instead of once. I believe this will help with side effects

Hi,has anyone split bisoprolol to take twice a day instead of once. I believe th...

Taichid

•2 years ago

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High HR readings

I first started having tachycardia when I caught C last January. I went several months before taking medication for it (first Bisoprolol that was changed to...

I first started having tachycardia when I caught C last January. I went several ...

Hidders

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Plantar Fasciitis

Any tips for getting rid of Plantar Fasciitis (a painful heel)? I have had it since September 21, probably caused by digging in inappropriate footwear, and...

Any tips for getting rid of Plantar Fasciitis (a painful heel)? I have had it si...

Hidden

•2 years ago

51 Replies

Orange sputum??

Hi. I’ve been coughing up orange coloured sputum for a couple of years and just put it down to my heart problems (severe mitral regurgitation). I’ve now had...

Hi. I’ve been coughing up orange coloured sputum for a couple of years and just ...

Anon2023

•2 years ago

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Occupational health and pacemakers

Since having a pacemaker installed 3 weeks ago I have been making enquiries about returning to work. I work in the North Sea and have to pass a medical exam...

Since having a pacemaker installed 3 weeks ago I have been making enquiries abou...

Steve6160

•2 years ago

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Started on Bisoprol and Pantoprazol 6 weeks ago and get dizzy spells. Plus, how mean is Lorazapam?

I assume it is the 2.5mg Bisoprol, but just wondered if anyone had any tips in dealing with the dizziness and lightheadedness? It took me over a year to wean...

I assume it is the 2.5mg Bisoprol, but just wondered if anyone had any tips in d...

DaveSpice

•2 years ago

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Follow ups at local hospital after stent

Hi I had a stent fitted at St Thomas' London. Its been 6 months. I've had a telephone appointment with the cardiology team since. They have now booked me a ecg...

Hi I had a stent fitted at St Thomas' London. Its been 6 months. I've had a tele...

Duvetdays15

•2 years ago

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Getting back to exercise

Good Morning you lovely lot, this is my first post. My husband who we thought was quite fit, very active, military man of 36 years had a heart attack in Jan -...

Good Morning you lovely lot, this is my first post. My husband who we thought w...

Namaste-Life

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Payment help

Hi guys hope you’re well? I recently suffered a heart attack and unable to work for some time. Are there any ways of a ‘self employed’ person getting a sick...

Hi guys hope you’re well? I recently suffered a heart attack and unable to work ...

Footygbm

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Not more about travel insurance.

I know that a lot is written about travel insurance, but I was wondering if anyone could give me a little advice. I've been fortunate enough to have visited...

I know that a lot is written about travel insurance, but I was wondering if anyo...

Tickertalker

•2 years ago

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Need guidance or help

I have angioplasty in June 2019 after severe heart attack and again angiography in start of 2020 and cardio version in mid November 2021. I have again clot...

I have angioplasty in June 2019 after severe heart attack and again angiography ...

MIS_G

•2 years ago

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Medication

Has anybody experienced side effects taking candesartan. I'm on aspirin rousustatin and adizaem for bp Pains in legs knees and lower back. Burning...

Has anybody experienced side effects taking candesartan. I'm on aspirin rousus...

Myrtledene

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Daily Readings

I recently brought an O2 meter to add to my toys (gadgets). Anyway I have taken my readings and they are:- BP 117/65, O2 99%, HR 54 and BG (blood glucose)......

I recently brought an O2 meter to add to my toys (gadgets). Anyway I have taken ...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•2 years ago

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Side affects from bisoprolol

Does anyone get any sleep disturbances from taking bisoprolol ?

Henrietta35

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Amidarone side effects

The side effects can be nasty. I was on it for 3 months following an ablation. They were unable to get me into sinus rhythm straight away, and it worked...

The side effects can be nasty. I was on it for 3 months following an ablation. ...

5151

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Newbie with myocarditis

Hello. Newbie here. I’m 44 and I’ve just been diagnosed with myocarditis. I’ve had chest pain and really bad breathing issues even just laying down for months...

Hello. Newbie here. I’m 44 and I’ve just been diagnosed with myocarditis. I’ve ...

Willow3006

•2 years ago

3 Replies

What heart conditions are classed as at 'high risk' of Covid?

As above - what constitutes a heart condtion that puts you at high risk of getting seriously ill with COVID? I had a mild heart attack fiver years ago and am...

As above - what constitutes a heart condtion that puts you at high risk of getti...

LesleyJ59

•2 years ago

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Aspirin- stomach on “fire”

Hi been prescribed Daily aspirin 75mg (dissolve in water) (as well as Ranolazine) after angiogram and taken it for six days Now and my stomach and food pipe...

Hi been prescribed Daily aspirin 75mg (dissolve in water) (as well as Ranolazine...

Hidden

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Husband asking for independence

Dear All My husband had a bypass , quadruple, 4 weeks ago. We go for walks mornings and afternoons. He is not insisting that he should go alone on account of...

Dear All My husband had a bypass , quadruple, 4 weeks ago. We go for walks morni...

SRDS

•2 years ago

32 Replies

Trulicity

Hi I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on experience with trulicity

Hi I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on experience with trulic...

Sumb

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Progress and any info on ranolaxine?

Had an appt with cardiologist next week (face to face) but this has been cancelled via email ,due to unforeseen circumstances and they cannot arrange a new...

Had an appt with cardiologist next week (face to face) but this has been cancel...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Atorvastatin Concerns - No Cholesterol Problems

I am being prescribed Atorvastatin along with other drugsl pending further tests after an acute cardiac event. It is acknowledged that it is unlikely that I...

I am being prescribed Atorvastatin along with other drugsl pending further tests...

LiziJ

•2 years ago

87 Replies

Bisoprolol fumarate - Harmful?

I am being prescribed Bisoprolol pending further tests after an acute cardiac event. It is acknowledged that it is unlikely that I have a heart problem (I've...

I am being prescribed Bisoprolol pending further tests after an acute cardiac ev...

LiziJ

•2 years ago

47 Replies

Amiodarone side effects

New to BHF Community - I’ve had paroxysmal AFib for approx 20years, 2 ablations, beta blockers & anti BP meds. Recently the AFib went out of control,...

New to BHF Community - I’ve had paroxysmal AFib for approx 20years, 2 ablations,...

Afibflipper

•2 years ago

8 Replies

What was that about? 🤔

My BP has been a bit erratic for a while, normally a little higher than I'd like, 145/90 ish, but had been around 185/112 first thing in the morning. So,...

My BP has been a bit erratic for a while, normally a little higher than I'd like...

Griff-64

•2 years ago

11 Replies

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All posts for March 2022

Statin side effects

Confused and Scared

Hair loss

Bisoprolol

New to Vasospastic/Prinzmetal Angina

Splitting bisoprolol dose to take twice a day

High HR readings

Plantar Fasciitis

Orange sputum??

Occupational health and pacemakers

Started on Bisoprol and Pantoprazol 6 weeks ago and get dizzy spells. Plus, how mean is Lorazapam?

Follow ups at local hospital after stent

Getting back to exercise

Payment help

Not more about travel insurance.

Need guidance or help

Medication

Daily Readings

Side affects from bisoprolol

Amidarone side effects

Newbie with myocarditis

What heart conditions are classed as at 'high risk' of Covid?

Aspirin- stomach on “fire”

Husband asking for independence

Trulicity

Progress and any info on ranolaxine?

Atorvastatin Concerns - No Cholesterol Problems

Bisoprolol fumarate - Harmful?

Amiodarone side effects

What was that about? 🤔

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