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TRAVEL INSURANCE - HOPEFULLY THE ULTIMATE GUIDE FOR THOSE WITH PRE-EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITIONS

Is there such a thing as a sticky on this Forum? If not it's a shame. If so can this be the Ultimate Guide for those seeking travel insurance cover where they...

Is there such a thing as a sticky on this Forum? If not it's a shame. If so can ...

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•11 months ago

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how do i attach a photo from my ipad?

I would like to attach a few photo but have no idea how to do it. I can send them by email but am using healthunlocked.com on safari

I would like to attach a few photo but have no idea how to do it. I can send th...

GrannyE

•11 months ago

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Brother experienced severe breathing difficulties at 4am .

My brother who is 58 and has put on some weight in the last 5 years . He keeps active by exercising for an hour each day. He hasn't seen a doctor in the last...

My brother who is 58 and has put on some weight in the last 5 years . He keeps ...

Moazz

•11 months ago

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Newly diagnosed - the 3A's

Coming home from Wales this morning there was a piece on BBC Radio Wales on strokes and one lady rang in to advise she had dealt with this using the 3 A's -...

Coming home from Wales this morning there was a piece on BBC Radio Wales on stro...

uzininemm

•11 months ago

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Does anyone know if there is an alternative medication to Clopidogrel?

Hi all I had a stent fitted 16 May 23. As is the norm I was prescribed Clopidogrel which I cannot tolerate due to dreadful gut and bowel issues which is a...

Hi all I had a stent fitted 16 May 23. As is the norm I was prescribed Clopidogr...

DizzyD

•11 months ago

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Possible Angina

hello all, I’ve just joined. My GP thinks I may have Angina, I’m awaiting blood test results and have appointment with rapid assessment chest pain clinic for...

hello all, I’ve just joined. My GP thinks I may have Angina, I’m awaiting blood...

Yoga2011

•11 months ago

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Safeguarding Adults

I have been living in a overcrowded b&b accommodation in Uxbridge since past 16 months. I have no easy access to cooking, shower,laundries. I am a disabled...

I have been living in a overcrowded b&b accommodation in Uxbridge since past 16 ...

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•11 months ago

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Safeguarding vulnerable Adults

I have been living in a overcrowded b&b accommodation in Uxbridge since past 16 months. I have no easy access to cooking, shower,laundries. I am a disabled...

I have been living in a overcrowded b&b accommodation in Uxbridge since past 16 ...

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•11 months ago

Cardiac MRI Results

Has anyone had a cardiac MRI recently? I had one 5 weeks ago due to being diagnosed with HF. I was just wondering how long it is currently taking for people to...

Has anyone had a cardiac MRI recently? I had one 5 weeks ago due to being diagno...

gibb01

•11 months ago

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Head and top of body sweating and can't thing straight

Hi been going sweating on top by body and head and going dizzy for a couple of minutes and can't thing right for last couple of days, I am under the doctor for...

Hi been going sweating on top by body and head and going dizzy for a couple of m...

Gaz22

•11 months ago

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bisoprolol giving anxiety attacks

Hello everyone! i started taking bisoprolol for pvc’s 2 years ago. But now i have a feeling I’ve become intolerant to it. I’ve been waking up nauseous,...

Hello everyone! i started taking bisoprolol for pvc’s 2 years ago. But now i ha...

Calopo20

•11 months ago

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Asthma & Beta blockers

Good morning I only seem to post with questions. But you wonderful lot are so knowledgeable and this is still so new to me. ❤️ My son has aortic root...

Good morning I only seem to post with questions. But you wonderful lot are so k...

Livelovelife56

•11 months ago

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Minor surgery after a stent

Has anyone had experience of surgery post stent? What did you do about the daily asprin? I am due to have minor surgery on my eyelid and the Ocuplastic surgeon...

Has anyone had experience of surgery post stent? What did you do about the daily...

HedgeHogHome

•11 months ago

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Fluid retention after CABG

Hey guys,I was wondering if anyone has suffered from long term water retention after having a CABG (quadruple)? The reason I ask is because my father has been...

Hey guys,I was wondering if anyone has suffered from long term water retention a...

Paulus70

•11 months ago

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Ivabradine and codine

I’ve just had dental surgery to remove 3 wisdom teeth and the dr is going to prescribe me codine to go alongside paracetamol for pain relief. Has anyone had...

I’ve just had dental surgery to remove 3 wisdom teeth and the dr is going to pre...

MummaSoap

•11 months ago

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Pain upper left hand side 6 months after single bypass

Hi everyone, I had a single heart bypass 6 months ago, recovery seemed fine discomfort was very minimal even started gym in 5th month, however when I started...

Hi everyone, I had a single heart bypass 6 months ago, recovery seemed fine disc...

Inspireblue

•11 months ago

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pace and ablate

I have just had the node ablation after a pacemaker fitting I stayed in hospital four days because I was so breathless and I still am. Can anyone advise me...

I have just had the node ablation after a pacemaker fitting I stayed in hospital...

Lamplight37

•11 months ago

3 Replies

📣 Midweek Social Check-in! 30/05

Hi everyone, Ready for our next chat 🥳? While our main topic throughout the community is heart health, feel free to talk about other fun or interesting...

Hi everyone, Ready for our next chat 🥳? While our main topic throughout the c...

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•11 months ago

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clicking chest after CABG

hi all, my husband is 3 weeks post op and has a clicking in his chest sometimes when he moves. Is this normal? Thank you x

hi all, my husband is 3 weeks post op and has a clicking in his chest sometimes ...

SJX130

•11 months ago

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Triple bypass....again

Had triple bypass 2002, aged 34, now need another one 😒 my question is has anyone had a second triple bypass op , how was it ? Which vessels do they use ,...

Had triple bypass 2002, aged 34, now need another one 😒 my question is has anyo...

Flagger

•11 months ago

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Cardiology check up

Just wanted to share some positive news. After not seeing a cardiologist for over 2.5 yrs, I finally had a face to face appt last week. The cardiologist was...

Just wanted to share some positive news. After not seeing a cardiologist for ove...

Hoocher

•11 months ago

17 Replies

beta blockers and hair loss

hi all, i’ve been taking propranolol 10mg a day for almost a year now and i’m starting to notice i’m losing more hair more frequently. anyone else have this...

hi all, i’ve been taking propranolol 10mg a day for almost a year now and i’m s...

september1990

•11 months ago

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diagnosed with myocarditis 7 weeks ago

Hi all and thank you in advance for reading. I am a healthy 34 year old woman and was admitted to hospital 7 weeks ago with severe chest, jaw, back and arm...

Hi all and thank you in advance for reading. I am a healthy 34 year old woman a...

Sarahjane444

•11 months ago

14 Replies

Episodes of Bradycardia + Ectopics?

Hi everyone, I posted on the forum previously regarding bradycardia which was continuing even after I reduced my Bisoprolol dose significantly. Unfortunately,...

Hi everyone, I posted on the forum previously regarding bradycardia which was c...

Rhodog2612

•11 months ago

7 Replies

Help with benefits form

Does anyone know if there is any help to fill out a health assessment questionnaire from universal credit

Does anyone know if there is any help to fill out a health assessment questionna...

Daniellelucy

•11 months ago

7 Replies

Bisoprolol and codeine

Has anyone taking these together, I'm on bisoprolol and I was in hospital yesterday with chest pains but they didn't find anything heart related causing the...

Has anyone taking these together, I'm on bisoprolol and I was in hospital yester...

Danielle35

•11 months ago

15 Replies

Random Tachycardia

Hi Hearties! I had 4 MIs in 2018 at the age of 38. My LAD was stented (99% blockage), I was given a boatload of meds, and sent on my way. In the years that...

Hi Hearties! I had 4 MIs in 2018 at the age of 38. My LAD was stented (99% bloc...

The_Voice

•11 months ago

18 Replies

A helpful guide for non-scientists

I spotted this in another thread. Posted by Milkfairy, I hope they won't mind me sharing it again so that everyone can see it. It is "A Guide for...

I spotted this in another thread. Posted by Milkfairy, I hope they won't mind me...

fishonabike

•11 months ago

34 Replies

High dose vit D

Hallo there. I have been given a high dose of vitamin D as my blood test showed it was very low This information was sent by message to my phone so I have not...

Hallo there. I have been given a high dose of vitamin D as my blood test showed ...

Shoefairy

•11 months ago

30 Replies

can I ask a question.

Can I ask it’s two years Mar 2021 since HA had a stent I did see cardiologist the first year. Are you supposed to have checks to see how things are going just...

Can I ask it’s two years Mar 2021 since HA had a stent I did see cardiologist th...

Ruby300

•11 months ago

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All posts for May 2023

TRAVEL INSURANCE - HOPEFULLY THE ULTIMATE GUIDE FOR THOSE WITH PRE-EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITIONS

how do i attach a photo from my ipad?

Brother experienced severe breathing difficulties at 4am .

Newly diagnosed - the 3A's

Does anyone know if there is an alternative medication to Clopidogrel?

Possible Angina

Safeguarding Adults

Safeguarding vulnerable Adults

Cardiac MRI Results

Head and top of body sweating and can't thing straight

bisoprolol giving anxiety attacks

Asthma & Beta blockers

Minor surgery after a stent

Fluid retention after CABG

Ivabradine and codine

Pain upper left hand side 6 months after single bypass

pace and ablate

📣 Midweek Social Check-in! 30/05

clicking chest after CABG

Triple bypass....again

Cardiology check up

beta blockers and hair loss

diagnosed with myocarditis 7 weeks ago

Episodes of Bradycardia + Ectopics?

Help with benefits form

Bisoprolol and codeine

Random Tachycardia

A helpful guide for non-scientists

High dose vit D

can I ask a question.

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