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medication making feel ill

Hi has anyone else had problems with amlodipine causing ankles swelling Also been on ramipril which been on for 4 weeks getting very nauseated stomach pain...

Hi has anyone else had problems with amlodipine causing ankles swelling Also ...

Gotham21

•2 years ago

10 Replies

New to all of this and looking for advice.

Hey there, So I have had a cough for about 6 years, difficulty breathing. Gp treated it as an allergic reaction , but never got to the bottom of it. Anyhoo,...

Hey there, So I have had a cough for about 6 years, difficulty breathing. Gp t...

Rd13f

•2 years ago

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Unexplained symptoms after Heart attack

I had a heart attack in Aug 2020. Was in Cath. lab within 1 hour where they did an angioplasty and found Right Coronary Artery completely occluded. After 2...

I had a heart attack in Aug 2020. Was in Cath. lab within 1 hour where they did...

richard_jw

•2 years ago

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Aneurysm having Myocardial Perfusion Stress test

Hi I would really love to hear from anyone that as an aneurysm (mine is 4.4cm) and had a Myocardial Perfusion stress test. I am booked in to have one on the...

Hi I would really love to hear from anyone that as an aneurysm (mine is 4.4cm)...

Tedthedog

•2 years ago

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Chest pain & subsequent leg pain

in 2008 I was diagnosed with an ectopic heartbeat, and a leaky mitral valve. I was put on Bisoprolol and Ramipril. I have palpitations. Life continued as...

in 2008 I was diagnosed with an ectopic heartbeat, and a leaky mitral valve. I w...

Benbobs

•2 years ago

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Hillary Mantel - RIP

Hillary Mantel who wrote the Wolf Triology has died suddenly at the age of 70. Why have I mentioned it on the forum. Because she died of a stroke a circulatory...

Hillary Mantel who wrote the Wolf Triology has died suddenly at the age of 70. W...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•2 years ago

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saving a post

hello how do I save a post ( definitely want to keep my post with all the great advice and support about disability).

hello how do I save a post ( definitely want to keep my post with all the great ...

Hidden

•2 years ago

1 Reply

troponin in levels

hi all What is classed as high troponin levels to be classed as a heart attack

hi all What is classed as high troponin levels to be classed as a heart attack...

Lawnmower22

•2 years ago

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Heart Failure causing Liver Failure

I have read that Heart Failure can cause Liver Failure. I am currently have blood tests done for fatigue and fluid retention. Anyone experienced this

I have read that Heart Failure can cause Liver Failure. I am currently have bloo...

Curryandchips

•2 years ago

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AF returns with vengence

hi ,im new here and diagnosed previously with paraxamol AF , the last 6 weeks it has raised its ugly headdaily and nightly ,drs upped my daily and evening...

hi ,im new here and diagnosed previously with paraxamol AF , the last 6 weeks i...

engineer51

•2 years ago

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Exercise post heart bypass

hi all I'm wanting to hear your exercise achievements post heart bypass. Prior to my bypass I was extremely active down the gym teaching hiit workouts and...

hi all I'm wanting to hear your exercise achievements post heart bypass. Prio...

Carlg

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Heart function tests

What is the difference between echo cardiogram and stress test and nuclear tests (with iv medication)? I am confused!

What is the difference between echo cardiogram and stress test and nuclear tests...

chickeninthewood

•2 years ago

4 Replies

newly diagnosed with aortic regurgitation

Hi everyone, I’ve been reading through some old messages and posts and there is a wealth of information from you on here with many people going through...

Hi everyone, I’ve been reading through some old messages and posts and there is...

LulOvesu

•2 years ago

9 Replies

erratic pulse

my husband has just been in hospital with a very high heart beat & shortness of breath. He was prescribed Amiodarone 200mg 3x per day ( now reduced to 200mgper...

my husband has just been in hospital with a very high heart beat & shortness of ...

Etch43

•2 years ago

3 Replies

struggling to understand why!

hi I’m really struggling coming to terms with having a heart attack 2yrs ago at the age of 43. I’m a woman and told at the time they don’t know what caused my...

hi I’m really struggling coming to terms with having a heart attack 2yrs ago at...

Sammyjoe77

•2 years ago

46 Replies

Prostate meds.

Hello all, Recently been diagnosed with enlarged prostate ,been put on tablets for time being namely Finasteride and Tamsulosin.Has anybody had problems with...

Hello all, Recently been diagnosed with enlarged prostate ,been put on tablets ...

pjw17

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Beta blockers

Ive been on 2.5 bisopherol since june 7th. lve gradually got worse and worse with my leg pains to the point l could not walk .Every bone ached and joints...

Ive been on 2.5 bisopherol since june 7th. lve gradually got worse and worse wi...

Cupcake8908

•2 years ago

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Double valve replacement

got diagnosed with heart failure in july after all the tests av now got report of hospital its not curable what ive got its progressing every day am moderate...

got diagnosed with heart failure in july after all the tests av now got report o...

Romajade

•2 years ago

8 Replies

issues 3 months after heart attack

My husband had a heart attack 3 months ago and a stent fitted. His recovery was going well but about 3 weeks ago he was getting really tired and no energy and...

My husband had a heart attack 3 months ago and a stent fitted. His recovery was ...

Hare123

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Heart Disease and tooth health

To be as brief as I can - five years ago I had a mild heart attack and am on lifelong medication. From time to time I get palpitations which have no other...

To be as brief as I can - five years ago I had a mild heart attack and am on li...

LesleyJ59

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Trial for efficiency of stents versus placebo

2 weeks post angiogram/ angioplasty for the orbita trial. Obviously i don't know at the moment whether I had a stent, but things looking good angina wise at...

2 weeks post angiogram/ angioplasty for the orbita trial. Obviously i don't kn...

annpavitt250448

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Heart disease - disability act

hello is heart disease considered a disability under the disability act? Physical impairment plus long term nature criteria seem to imply it is but the BHF...

hello is heart disease considered a disability under the disability act? Physi...

Hidden

•2 years ago

65 Replies

Rosuvastatin

update on my last post I thank everyone one here for your comments. I took one last night My heart rate is up more than it should be in bed this morning 84....

update on my last post I thank everyone one here for your comments. I took one ...

Tinker2015

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Medication stopped because of high potassium

Thanks for all your replies, unfortunately I have had to be admitted to hospital. They are now talking about a pacemaker, but loads of tests first. My husband...

Thanks for all your replies, unfortunately I have had to be admitted to hospital...

Lovedogs1

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Who do I contact?

my LAD is 90% blocked. They’re unable to stent. After a stress test in an MRI a member of my consultants team phoned. He asked if I had any symptoms, I said...

my LAD is 90% blocked. They’re unable to stent. After a stress test in an MRI a ...

RATP

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Can i stop Meds

can I stop taking my heart meds as they make feel sick and sweat I stopped them fir a cpl of days and I didn't feel sick so I'm thinking if stopping them

can I stop taking my heart meds as they make feel sick and sweat I stopped them ...

djleighp

•2 years ago

11 Replies

CT angiogram

I have a CT Scan soon and I'm nervous any tips or advice on what to expect? Nurse over phone just said I can't have any caffeine 6hrs prior or food 4 hrs...

I have a CT Scan soon and I'm nervous any tips or advice on what to expect? Nurs...

14566787

•2 years ago

29 Replies

Overwhelmed

So in the last 2 days I've been diagnosed with heart failure. I'm feeling overwhelmed at the moment I am trying not to overthink everything. Was told the list...

So in the last 2 days I've been diagnosed with heart failure. I'm feeling overwh...

guineacat

•2 years ago

10 Replies

My ICD reports that I have had short bursts of Ventricular Tachycardia.

My ICD reports that I have had short bursts of Ventricular Tachycardia - up to 15 seconds. Self correcting.Has anyone else experienced this?

My ICD reports that I have had short bursts of Ventricular Tachycardia - up to 1...

Curryandchips

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Constant ache in both upper arms/shoulder

Hi. Was diagnosed with LVSD, earlier in the year. For the past two months, have had permanent acheing in both upper arms/shoulder area. Particularly when...

Hi. Was diagnosed with LVSD, earlier in the year. For the past two months, have ...

Deels7

•2 years ago

21 Replies

Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

British Heart Foundation

All posts for September 2022

medication making feel ill

New to all of this and looking for advice.

Unexplained symptoms after Heart attack

Aneurysm having Myocardial Perfusion Stress test

Chest pain & subsequent leg pain

Hillary Mantel - RIP

saving a post

troponin in levels

Heart Failure causing Liver Failure

AF returns with vengence

Exercise post heart bypass

Heart function tests

newly diagnosed with aortic regurgitation

erratic pulse

struggling to understand why!

Prostate meds.

Beta blockers

Double valve replacement

issues 3 months after heart attack

Heart Disease and tooth health

Trial for efficiency of stents versus placebo

Heart disease - disability act

Rosuvastatin

Medication stopped because of high potassium

Who do I contact?

Can i stop Meds

CT angiogram

Overwhelmed

My ICD reports that I have had short bursts of Ventricular Tachycardia.

Constant ache in both upper arms/shoulder

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