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Bloodshot eye

I ventured to the swimming pool yesterday for the first time since my NSTEMI in February. When I came out I had a heavily bloodshot eye, with what looks like a...

I ventured to the swimming pool yesterday for the first time since my NSTEMI in ...

timontrak

•2 years ago

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Prednisolone

Not a question but an observation of a side effect. Have been taking Prednisolone for 2 months now, 40mg after breakfast, due to AIH. Fpr approx 20 years...

Not a question but an observation of a side effect. Have been taking Prednisolon...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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I’m worried about my dad and I’m not sure what to do

hello, I’d really like to here the experiences of some of you, so my dads mid 50s and has been suffering from a persistent cough for a few months, as well as...

hello, I’d really like to here the experiences of some of you, so my dads mid ...

Snowydragon

•2 years ago

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The anxiety is real!

I keep coming back to add more... I think I must bore people with always talking about my health just now, but its so helpful to get things written out... My...

I keep coming back to add more... I think I must bore people with always talking...

Captain_Birdseye

•2 years ago

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HM The Queen

So sad, just got home from a walk and popped the news on. Huw Edwards is presenting, he and the signer are both wearing black ties... Wishing Her Majesty all...

So sad, just got home from a walk and popped the news on. Huw Edwards is present...

BridBoy

•2 years ago

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Heart not pumping correctly,,, but Dr says it’s not a concern

well i had an echocardiogram in april and a scan in june , my gp rang me in august and said my heart wasn’t pumping correctly and was referring me to a...

well i had an echocardiogram in april and a scan in june , my gp rang me in aug...

Nanny1086

•2 years ago

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Travel Insurance

Can anyone help please. My husband and i have a cruise booked for November this year which was supposed to have taken place 2 years ago for my 60th Birthday....

Can anyone help please. My husband and i have a cruise booked for November this...

jackie-22

•2 years ago

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NHS Backlog

I have just received an appointment for the removal of a Cataract from a Private Health Provider. I had one ( left ) removed a few months ago again from a...

I have just received an appointment for the removal of a Cataract from a Private...

Prada47

•2 years ago

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Off Topic - Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Many of you will have heard the news that the Queen is under "medical supervision" at Balmoral. I am sure that this is an understatement as her children are...

Many of you will have heard the news that the Queen is under "medical supervisio...

MichaelJH

Heart Star•2 years ago

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eplerenone cough

hi is there anyone on eplerenone and has Asthma. Got a really phlegmy cough. I’ve been on it for 3 weeks and gave a tight cough I didn’t have before

hi is there anyone on eplerenone and has Asthma. Got a really phlegmy cough. I’v...

bigolbears

•2 years ago

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blood thinners

Does anyone else suffer with terrible bruising I am on Aspirin and Tricalegor anti-platelet my arms and legs look like I have done 10 rounds in a boxing ring....

Does anyone else suffer with terrible bruising I am on Aspirin and Tricalegor an...

boredom

•2 years ago

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High Potassium Levels

I was diagnosed with HF in July this year, I was hospitalised for twelve days, and discharged with Bisoprolol, Apixaban and Entresto, the lowest dose. I have...

I was diagnosed with HF in July this year, I was hospitalised for twelve days, ...

Lovedogs1

•2 years ago

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Statin hepatoxicity

I developed elevated liver enzymes, about 3 weeks after starting Artovastatin 80mg once a day. I was told that I had statin hepatoxicity. Has anyone else had...

I developed elevated liver enzymes, about 3 weeks after starting Artovastatin 80...

BRIANPY

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Heart Pacemaker and Omicron Covid

I went for a pacing check yesterday and was told that my atrial fibrillation was now constant whereas before it was under control and minimal. The technician...

I went for a pacing check yesterday and was told that my atrial fibrillation was...

uncleeric

•2 years ago

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Research

I'm pleased BHF ads now recognise that hypothesis is generated before research validates what becomes accepted theory.

I'm pleased BHF ads now recognise that hypothesis is generated before research v...

Philmoco

•2 years ago

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Missed heartbeat found in neck pulse only

Hi. I'm a 44 year old man and have recently been feeling jumps in my heartbeat around once a minute. It is strange because i only feel this when checkingmy...

Hi. I'm a 44 year old man and have recently been feeling jumps in my heartbea...

rpayne78

•2 years ago

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Sweating

hi there as some of ubknow I had a Nstemi in nov 20 and had MRI and sud I had 2 segnents non viable basal to mind inferior with hypokensia Just lately im...

hi there as some of ubknow I had a Nstemi in nov 20 and had MRI and sud I had 2 ...

djleighp

•2 years ago

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Stent newbie

im 58 and very fit but recently had heart trouble out of tge blue. Ive had 3 stents fitted and am on 5 meds the procedure was 12 days ago and i started back...

im 58 and very fit but recently had heart trouble out of tge blue. Ive had 3 ste...

PaddyRedVan

•2 years ago

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pain by pacemaker site

The last 10 days I’ve had pain around my pacemaker , started as just a mild niggle that I only felt a few times a day , it’s been gradually getting worse ,...

The last 10 days I’ve had pain around my pacemaker , started as just a mild nigg...

Westie2012

•2 years ago

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pacemaker before aortic valve replacement?

hi everyone, new to the site, presently in hospital, 66 yrs old Diagnosed with AF in March 22, at first review murmur heard referred for echocardiogram, 5...

hi everyone, new to the site, presently in hospital, 66 yrs old Diagnosed with ...

Heartstogether

•2 years ago

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Is BHF using AI?

Has anyone else received an email from BHF along these lines: "Looks like you have experience with Bisoprolol, can you help Prada47?" The email linked me to...

Has anyone else received an email from BHF along these lines: "Looks like you h...

Engineer46

•2 years ago

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aortic stenosis,,,,,out of the blue

after an operation in january to remove a large cancer on my leg ( it went well ) I went for my annual asthma copd review in April this year ( after a 2year...

after an operation in january to remove a large cancer on my leg ( it went well...

Nanny1086

•2 years ago

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New Acronym Today

Forget the NHS heard this morning ABCD A is for Ambulance B is for Backlog C is for Care D is for Doctors & Dentists Catchy phrase hope she can make...

Forget the NHS heard this morning ABCD A is for Ambulance B is for Backlog...

Prada47

•2 years ago

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Edoxaban and gout

I have in the 3 months been put on edoxaban for afib and now I have gout, I am currently in flare up which has been going on for 7 weeks. I have had two...

I have in the 3 months been put on edoxaban for afib and now I have gout, I am c...

Eddie14

•2 years ago

19 Replies

rosuvastatin.

Hello again. Having had horrible side effects on atorvastatin and simvastatin, the stroke consultant wants me to try rosuvastatin 5mg 3 times a week. Has...

Hello again. Having had horrible side effects on atorvastatin and simvastatin, t...

Sailalong

•2 years ago

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Swollen leg following By Pass Surgery

twelve weeks have passed since I had a triple by pass and aortic valve replacement. Sternum wound and chest are fine. Although my leg wound from the graft site...

twelve weeks have passed since I had a triple by pass and aortic valve replaceme...

Writerman

•2 years ago

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Cardiologist Today another Medications

I saw the Cardiologist today and came away with another Medication, Dapagliflozin.10mg daily. My GP had written to the Cardiologist to see if he wanted to...

I saw the Cardiologist today and came away with another Medication, Dapagliflozi...

Prada47

•2 years ago

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Atrial Fibrillation and heart attack, difficulty continuing with work

HI there, new to the site, i'm 42 and have had atrial fibrillation for since 2006. In june i was moving house and suffered a heart attack. Was in a coma for a...

HI there, new to the site, i'm 42 and have had atrial fibrillation for since 200...

markpts

•2 years ago

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Courtesy and kindness

The Art of Empathy I believe Empathy is an emotion that is natural to some, instinctive. Maybe you can learn it but it’s knowing what it should be to learn...

The Art of Empathy I believe Empathy is an emotion that is natural to some, ins...

LaceyLady

•2 years ago

47 Replies

Cardio messenger monitor

In a few weeks time I am having "Digital voice" service installed by BT. At present my monitor is pluged in a wall socket. Will it be effected when I am...

In a few weeks time I am having "Digital voice" service installed by BT. At pre...

ChasNick

•2 years ago

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All posts for September 2022

Bloodshot eye

Prednisolone

I’m worried about my dad and I’m not sure what to do

The anxiety is real!

HM The Queen

Heart not pumping correctly,,, but Dr says it’s not a concern

Travel Insurance

NHS Backlog

Off Topic - Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

eplerenone cough

blood thinners

High Potassium Levels

Statin hepatoxicity

Heart Pacemaker and Omicron Covid

Research

Missed heartbeat found in neck pulse only

Sweating

Stent newbie

pain by pacemaker site

pacemaker before aortic valve replacement?

Is BHF using AI?

aortic stenosis,,,,,out of the blue

New Acronym Today

Edoxaban and gout

rosuvastatin.

Swollen leg following By Pass Surgery

Cardiologist Today another Medications

Atrial Fibrillation and heart attack, difficulty continuing with work

Courtesy and kindness

Cardio messenger monitor

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