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a bit of good news

well I had a long chat with my GP yesterday,well as long as it is possible now a days!!! Turns out I have gall stones!!! It's been nothing but bad news...

well I had a long chat with my GP yesterday,well as long as it is possible no...

momander

•2 years ago

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overwhelmed

Lockdown and last child leaving for uni caused loneliness and the inevitable comfort eating. I went to doctors with heartburn and discovered it was a HA -...

Lockdown and last child leaving for uni caused loneliness and the inevitable c...

HorsetherapyforHA

•2 years ago

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statins

I have had a takotsubo heart attack and have been put on statins even though my arteries were clear. I was wondering if statins can make you extremely tired...

I have had a takotsubo heart attack and have been put on statins even though my ...

jdcj

•2 years ago

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STILL HERE!

Good morning all....not expecting answers again but just giving quick update. It is a setback for me unfortunately and a longer stay in hospital . All going...

Good morning all....not expecting answers again but just giving quick update. I...

Larneybuds

•2 years ago

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surprise surprise!

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Hi there, New to here and to anything heart related Strong family history of heart issues on my dad's side....bypasses at 42...

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Hi there, New to here and to anything heart re...

Sunnygirl007

•2 years ago

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BNP 1000

I had a blood test the other week and my BNP level was 1000 I had a double by pass many years ago and have been mostly trouble free but lately my breathing has...

I had a blood test the other week and my BNP level was 1000 I had a double by pa...

Frogman53

•2 years ago

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blue lips

🤔dose this happen to anyone else if I'm in conversation with people for a wee while my oxygen levels drop and my lips and tongue start to turn blue....

🤔dose this happen to anyone else if I'm in conversation with people for a we...

22alfie

•2 years ago

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Chest pain and perimenopause

has anyone had symptoms of chest pain,hot flushes and nauseous due to the perimenopause? I've looked back when my symptoms started and it seems to have all...

has anyone had symptoms of chest pain,hot flushes and nauseous due to the perim...

14566787

•2 years ago

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Update re my LBBB

Had my appointment with GP this morning and apparently I should not have been referred back to him. There was a mix up with my results and someone had put...

Had my appointment with GP this morning and apparently I should not have been re...

Manderson27

•2 years ago

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Bisopolol and vivid dreams

After collapsing and spending 2 weeks in hospital about 4 years ago I was diagnosed with a variety arrhythmias that are generally well controlled by first...

After collapsing and spending 2 weeks in hospital about 4 years ago I was diagno...

Drosophila

•2 years ago

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wow been so ill

hi everyone I have been so poorly for the last week. I've had gastroenteritis. Have hardly eaten anything for three days as as soon as I’ve eaten I feel so...

hi everyone I have been so poorly for the last week. I've had gastroenteritis. H...

buddy2blue

•2 years ago

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peak flow

Does anyone have experience of a peak flow monitor . My GP is seemingly coming away from looking at reason why I’m breathless concerning my heart and looking...

Does anyone have experience of a peak flow monitor . My GP is seemingly coming ...

NLGA

•2 years ago

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Avorstatin 80mg + Ezetimibe anyone?

Following a HA in April I have overhauled my diet, attended cardiac rehab, remained as active as my energy levels allow and will continue this moving forward....

Following a HA in April I have overhauled my diet, attended cardiac rehab, remai...

EU95PTM

•2 years ago

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I work at Outpatients, new heart failure clinic, I am new. Please,advise how to obtain posters for teaching heart failure patients.

We have leaflets. I am looking for pictures of the heart and it's vessels

azaleaa345

•2 years ago

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Clopidogrel dizzy and exhausted

had a small stroke 2weeks ago hospital changed meds from brilique and kardagic to Clopidogrel I am now absolutely exhausted and tired all the time dizzy and...

had a small stroke 2weeks ago hospital changed meds from brilique and kardagic t...

Fleure

•2 years ago

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questions and quandaries

Hi, I had a Ha and long stent in Dec 2021. put on lots meds ,bisoprolol, Ramipril, statins, aspirin and platelet thinners. was off work for 3/12 competed...

Hi, I had a Ha and long stent in Dec 2021. put on lots meds ,bisoprolol, Ramipr...

glandabulous

•2 years ago

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Private Health Care Insurance abroad, Not travel insurance

My husband (who has COPD, diabetic, cancer in remission) and I (having undergone OHS 2 years ago) are seriously considering moving semi-permanently to a warmer...

My husband (who has COPD, diabetic, cancer in remission) and I (having undergone...

Nks900

•2 years ago

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Bisoprolol side effects.

I started taking 1.25mg Bisoprolol daily yesterday and feel absolutely shattered and sick. I’m having dizzy spells and genuinely am too tired and queasy to do...

I started taking 1.25mg Bisoprolol daily yesterday and feel absolutely shattered...

Wolfgirl71

•2 years ago

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Getting slight breathlessness when walking.

For a long time I had a med/light pain in the sternum area when I stride out which passes as I continue. Sort of warming up my thought on it. I get ectopics...

For a long time I had a med/light pain in the sternum area when I stride out whi...

omits

•2 years ago

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Arrhythmias

Afternoon all. I was wondering if anyone can give any advice into the use of flecainide to treat arrhythmias. I have just finished a telephone consultation...

Afternoon all. I was wondering if anyone can give any advice into the use of fl...

DebbiB28

•2 years ago

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Arrhythmias

Afternoon all. I was wondering if anyone can give any advice into the use of flecainide to treat arrhythmias. I have just finished a telephone consultation...

Afternoon all. I was wondering if anyone can give any advice into the use of fl...

DebbiB28

•2 years ago

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BNP 180

hi all Anyone improved there BNP through diet exercise? mine is 180 so a bit higher than what I’m told is normal for a 52 year old male I am overweight...

hi all Anyone improved there BNP through diet exercise? mine is 180 so a bit ...

NLGA

•2 years ago

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Vasospastic angina - remission?

I was diagnosed in 2018 after 7 years of symptoms. It was always unpredictable, but triggers appeared to be changes in temperature and stress. I was...

I was diagnosed in 2018 after 7 years of symptoms. It was always unpredictable,...

Ansteynomad

•2 years ago

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Post Stent Bruising 🤔

Hi everyone I am three weeks post stent, just one main artery. Last night I got so excited about being able to get up and down off floor l did five mins of...

Hi everyone I am three weeks post stent, just one main artery. Last night I ...

LivingandLaughing

•2 years ago

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Travel Insurance with a heart condition.

Can anyone help please. My husband and i have a Caribbean Cruise that was booked for my 60th Birthday 2 years ago but due to Covid we are now going November...

Can anyone help please. My husband and i have a Caribbean Cruise that was booke...

jackie-22

•2 years ago

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Travel Insurance Help

Can anyone help please. My husband and i have a Caribbean Cruise that was booked for my 60th Birthday 2 years ago but due to Covid we are now going November...

Can anyone help please. My husband and i have a Caribbean Cruise that was booke...

jackie-22

•2 years ago

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MRI Scan

I’m due to have an MRI with radioactive dye which l will be given through a cannula. I’m to eat a fatty sandwich before the procedure. I’m concerned about...

I’m due to have an MRI with radioactive dye which l will be given through a cann...

kingsnorth

•2 years ago

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British Heart Foundation

All posts for September 2022

﻿a bit of good news

overwhelmed

statins

﻿STILL HERE!

﻿surprise surprise!

BNP 1000

﻿blue lips

﻿Chest pain and perimenopause

Update re my LBBB

Bisopolol and vivid dreams

wow been so ill

peak flow

Avorstatin 80mg + Ezetimibe anyone?

﻿I work at Outpatients, new heart failure clinic, I am new. Please,advise how to obtain posters for teaching heart failure patients.

Clopidogrel dizzy and exhausted

questions and quandaries

Private Health Care Insurance abroad, Not travel insurance

Bisoprolol side effects.

Getting slight breathlessness when walking.

Arrhythmias

Arrhythmias

BNP 180

﻿Vasospastic angina - remission?

Post Stent Bruising 🤔

Travel Insurance with a heart condition.

Travel Insurance Help

MRI Scan

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

After becoming part of the BHF HealthUnlocked Community, how would you rate your confidence in looking after your health?

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a bit of good news

STILL HERE!

surprise surprise!

blue lips

Chest pain and perimenopause

I work at Outpatients, new heart failure clinic, I am new. Please,advise how to obtain posters for teaching heart failure patients.

Vasospastic angina - remission?