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Left calf pain.

Does anyone have any experience of left calf pain. It is not something I would usually bother about, but when I had a mild h.a. 16 months ago the Doctor asked...

Does anyone have any experience of left calf pain. It is not something I would u...

Etblue

•1 year ago

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HAIR LOSS

HAIR LOSS I wonder if anyone taking APIXABAN and LANSAPROSOLE has suffered from the side effects of Losing Hair. My Hair has been thinning for quite a while...

HAIR LOSS I wonder if anyone taking APIXABAN and LANSAPROSOLE has suffered fro...

Pandorella

•1 year ago

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tricuspid regurgitation

During my last echo it has been noted that my tricuspid has moderate to severe regurgitation but with my surprise the cardiologist is not suggesting any...

During my last echo it has been noted that my tricuspid has moderate to severe r...

Letsallhope1

•1 year ago

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Advice

My daughter had a heart attack aged 32 she had to have a stent in. She is 40 now.. she hasn't felt well since November and last week she saw a doctor who sent...

My daughter had a heart attack aged 32 she had to have a stent in. She is 40 now...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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Upper back pain on the left side

Aww my back has been killing me today started at about 5 I probably pulled a muscle or something but I don't know how to get rid of it don't want to assume...

Aww my back has been killing me today started at about 5 I probably pulled a mus...

Yumz199725

•1 year ago

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In Praise of the NHS

I've been suffering from indigestion for a few weeks, I was diagnosed with angina 10 years ago and had a HA resulting in 2 stents being fitted 19 months...

I've been suffering from indigestion for a few weeks, I was diagnosed with angin...

BridBoy

•1 year ago

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Ache in shoulder

Dose any one getting a slight ache in left shoulder not every day it getting less every week 4 weeks after my heart attack was just wondering if anyone gets...

Dose any one getting a slight ache in left shoulder not every day it getting les...

Badger132

•1 year ago

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Fast AF

so… I am a 58 year old and have just experienced my 3rd episode of fast AF which have occurred over 7 years. Each time I have required A&E admission and cardio...

so… I am a 58 year old and have just experienced my 3rd episode of fast AF which...

Rosieye

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Myocarditis recovery.

I was diagnosed with myocarditis in 2017 and after experiencing similar symptoms I was diagnosed again 2023 with the same thing my troponin were at 200 It's...

I was diagnosed with myocarditis in 2017 and after experiencing similar symptoms...

Richie1384

•1 year ago

7 Replies

BUPA and pre-existing conditions

Hi all, Recently started a new job, and one of the benefits is BUPA 100% paid for by the company. I was quite keen on opting in because having a cardiac...

Hi all, Recently started a new job, and one of the benefits is BUPA 100% paid f...

The_Voice

•1 year ago

31 Replies

nerve damage after open heart surgery

Hi there have been suffering what specialist says is nerve damage after my open heart surgery 3years ago. It comes and goes a bit but very sharp pain and...

Hi there have been suffering what specialist says is nerve damage after my open ...

Sheilad3

•1 year ago

16 Replies

Lower heart rate.

Morning all.My heart rate seems a lot lower than it used to be pre flutter ablation last May.According to my watch it drops to 40 at night and resting watching...

Morning all.My heart rate seems a lot lower than it used to be pre flutter ablat...

ETHEL103

•1 year ago

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Blood Pressure Crept Up

I did my BP just now and it was 154/66. I must admit I haven't been checking regularly with Christmas, etc. going on but I started again last week and I am...

I did my BP just now and it was 154/66. I must admit I haven't been checking re...

Heythrop51

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Possible drug combination side effect ??

Hi I commenced atorvastatin, ranexa and bisoprorol recently and have developed an itch / burning sensation on my upper back. It feels just like...

Hi I commenced atorvastatin, ranexa and bisoprorol recently and have developed ...

bizzy55

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Collateral circulation

I have been diagnosed with a blocked right artery during angiogram following indigestion type pain on exertion (riding pushbike ). I was amazed that I hadn’t...

I have been diagnosed with a blocked right artery during angiogram following ind...

Heartfire1230

•1 year ago

11 Replies

kidney pain

8years on bisoporol having pains in my kidneys have lowered my dose by 1.25 mg I have AF. AM I right can’t get too see doc.

8years on bisoporol having pains in my kidneys have lowered my dose by 1.25 mg I...

nobby1st

•1 year ago

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Discharged with a pat on the head.

At the age of 74, I Joined the triple and valve club (heart bypass) on 10th December 2020, St Thomas’ London. Cardioversion required to settle things down....

At the age of 74, I Joined the triple and valve club (heart bypass) on 10th Dec...

lancers87

•1 year ago

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Single event AF & heart block

Had an event in August when I felt very unwell, did not pass out but had to get paramedics to attend. Ecg diagnosed AF and heart block.Since then no further...

Had an event in August when I felt very unwell, did not pass out but had to get ...

Ukeman99

•1 year ago

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Letter from cardiology for telephone appointment

Hi went to see consultant last July for chest pains they put me on amlodipine and after a few days my chest pain went away, Had a CT angiogram which said my...

Hi went to see consultant last July for chest pains they put me on amlodipine an...

Gaz22

•1 year ago

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Angiogram results

Hi all, i eventually got my angiogram results back with a calcium score of 0 which I take as good news. But I did mention something else which I don't know the...

Hi all, i eventually got my angiogram results back with a calcium score of 0 whi...

Taz70

•1 year ago

3 Replies

bisopropol

Is it possible after being on bisopropol for 7 yrs and no problems, to become sensitive to it? I am tired and have really bad brain fog most of the day. I am...

Is it possible after being on bisopropol for 7 yrs and no problems, to become se...

Andrejs

•1 year ago

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heart failure

I am what the Doctors say borderline my last echo was 2020 ef 50 to 55% I believe. I did try bisprolol for 12 days back then but found them difficult had to...

I am what the Doctors say borderline my last echo was 2020 ef 50 to 55% I believ...

Tinker2015

•1 year ago

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My LBBB is back :(

I was diagnosed with LBBB in Jan 22. Had syncope and did various tests. No underlying disease found. Throughought the year the LBBB slowly disappeared at rest...

I was diagnosed with LBBB in Jan 22. Had syncope and did various tests. No under...

Bulpik

•1 year ago

10 Replies

swimming

Anyone give advice when I can go back swimming, 9 weeks post op tomorrow, I had a phone call appointment from Barts last week wanted to ask some questions...

Anyone give advice when I can go back swimming, 9 weeks post op tomorrow, I had ...

E16Pat

•1 year ago

16 Replies

Epigastric pain

Hi all I’m getting a dull pain in my epigastric region, that’s kind of the area just below your heart in the centre. I’ve had it for sometime how and mentioned...

Hi all I’m getting a dull pain in my epigastric region, that’s kind of the area ...

Jako999

•1 year ago

4 Replies

My mother Heart issues Please help! Advice

Hello All in 2020 my mum had a cough which she left during covid time for 6 months which towards the end of the 6 months lead to seriously bad...

Hello All in 2020 my mum had a cough which she left during covid time for 6 m...

Tmckenzie

•1 year ago

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acid reflux/heartburn

hi Just had stent ( Dec 13th ) am plagued with heartburn and acid reflux since starting on Clopidogrel. Any suggestions on controlling or eliminating it ?...

hi Just had stent ( Dec 13th ) am plagued with heartburn and acid reflux since...

dennisprice

•1 year ago

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SmileyIan returns

Hi All,. I am very pleased to return after about 2 years. I wonder if anyone remembers me. British but lived in Singapore for over 20 years. AFIB since...

Hi All,. I am very pleased to return after about 2 years. I wonder if anyone r...

Smileyian

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Apple Watch readings

just woke up and these were my Apple Watch readings. Heart rate during the night varies from 48-56. do these stats look normal to anyone?

just woke up and these were my Apple Watch readings. Heart rate during the night...

Fondant

•1 year ago

13 Replies

Flecanide

Hi folks, Just started flecanide 3 days ago, sounds a bit pathetic but they are so very bitter ! Worse than anything I’ve ever had before , worse than...

Hi folks, Just started flecanide 3 days ago, sounds a bit pathetic but they ar...

Sniggetts

•1 year ago

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Posts - British Heart Foundation | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for January 2023

Left calf pain.

HAIR LOSS

tricuspid regurgitation

Advice

Upper back pain on the left side

In Praise of the NHS

Ache in shoulder

Fast AF

Myocarditis recovery.

BUPA and pre-existing conditions

nerve damage after open heart surgery

Lower heart rate.

Blood Pressure Crept Up

Possible drug combination side effect ??

Collateral circulation

kidney pain

Discharged with a pat on the head.

Single event AF & heart block

Letter from cardiology for telephone appointment

Angiogram results

bisopropol

heart failure

My LBBB is back :(

swimming

Epigastric pain

My mother Heart issues Please help! Advice

acid reflux/heartburn

SmileyIan returns

Apple Watch readings

Flecanide

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