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statins and leg cramps/spasms

I have been taking Rosuvastatin (20 mg) daily for five years to reduce elevated cholesterol. Over the last couple of years I have experienced worsening leg...

I have been taking Rosuvastatin (20 mg) daily for five years to reduce elevated ...

Circular

•6 months ago

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LDL analysis testing

hi all. My LDL is now 1.4 which is good. But I have had side effects to Rosuvastatin 10mg and my GP has told me to stop them for a month and see what happens...

hi all. My LDL is now 1.4 which is good. But I have had side effects to Rosuvast...

Winimops

•6 months ago

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Amiodarone / Cordarone

Hi to Everyone, Hoping for some advice, information on what to expect next. Had an ICD fitted in Feb 2022 and was put on max dose of Betablockers , 200 mg....

Hi to Everyone, Hoping for some advice, information on what to expect next. Ha...

tfb99

•6 months ago

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cramps caused by statins?

my husband had a HA in 2018, stent fitted and has been well since albeit on a daily regime of tablets. During that time he has had to switch statins 3 times...

my husband had a HA in 2018, stent fitted and has been well since albeit on a da...

Picasso652

•6 months ago

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bisoprolol and gout

can I ask those that take bisoprolol. Have you had problems with gout at all I know I am prone to this at times but mostly controlled but been troubled with a...

can I ask those that take bisoprolol. Have you had problems with gout at all I ...

Tinker2015

•6 months ago

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bisoprolol and gout

can I ask those that take bis

Tinker2015

•6 months ago

1 Reply

Blood pressure drops by afternoon, fatigue .

Hi everyone, I’ve noticed that I’m falling asleep in the afternoons after working outdoors . GP asked me take my BP readings for 5 days as I said I’m still...

Hi everyone, I’ve noticed that I’m falling asleep in the afternoons after worki...

DWizza

•6 months ago

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Spain 2019 Update

so just an update. Had HA in Spain August 2019, had one stent the next day. Here I am still around , last 5 months angina rearing it’s head, can’t wait for...

so just an update. Had HA in Spain August 2019, had one stent the next day. Her...

SmokeAKipper

•6 months ago

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Cold leg where vein was harvested

Hello I was wondering if any advice here ,I had quadruple heart bypass 15 months ago and for few weeks I am suffering from a cold left leg where the vein was...

Hello I was wondering if any advice here ,I had quadruple heart bypass 15 month...

Charl70

•6 months ago

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New Diagnosis

So in light of my Diagnosis of Severe subclavial Tortuosity ( think that’s how you spell it) I’m starting to understand a little better, I mean il never...

So in light of my Diagnosis of Severe subclavial Tortuosity ( think that’s how...

Jenzhearts

•6 months ago

1 Reply

open heart surgery

Hi there my husband just had open heart surgery three weeks ago and was given a mechanical valve replacement , they are having some trouble with his INR...

Hi there my husband just had open heart surgery three weeks ago and was given a...

SophiaMacie

•6 months ago

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2 years after open heart op

Had my Mitral valve replaced and a bypass, so now "done" and just have AF and a few pills daily.... I think that the whole experience has left its mark in...

Had my Mitral valve replaced and a bypass, so now "done" and just have AF and a...

funnyfennel

•6 months ago

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Challenging Walk

Quite a personal achievement today. I ve walked over 7 miles and up hills with a total gradient of 500ft. Ive noticed that ive sweated a lot but i feel good...

Quite a personal achievement today. I ve walked over 7 miles and up hills with a...

BaronFrankenstein

•6 months ago

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So happy

Brilliant day. Had him standing up and down a few times, before hoisting him into chair. Actually dressed in own clothes. Ventilator on zero and they're going...

Brilliant day. Had him standing up and down a few times, before hoisting him int...

Hidden

•6 months ago

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oh the joys !!

Hi everyone I hope you are all doing well.. My new year didn’t start off too well. My better had a stroke on the 19th January 😢 He lost the use of the right...

Hi everyone I hope you are all doing well.. My new year didn’t start off too wel...

Lynn1966

•6 months ago

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6 months on.

Hello everyone, I just wanted to say how good this site has been for me since my HA. It’s now 6 months since I had 3 stents fitted, I’m 60 on Sunday. I’ve done...

Hello everyone, I just wanted to say how good this site has been for me since my...

Nunk

•6 months ago

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ICD therapy and reapplying for driving licence

I am approaching the time when I should be able to start applying for my driving licence. I had an ICD fitted last August and voluntarily surrendered my...

I am approaching the time when I should be able to start applying for my driving...

EmmJayTea

•6 months ago

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Unstable angina ???

So after many trips and stays in hospital and being treated for CAS or unstable angina .Last week G.P said my symptoms were to extreme for that but if get...

So after many trips and stays in hospital and being treated for CAS or unstable ...

Milliemoopink

•6 months ago

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post open heart surgery

I had my third open heart surgery two weeks ago. I have noticed positive change to my health already but I have also noticed lack of interest and...

I had my third open heart surgery two weeks ago. I have noticed positive change ...

AH31

•6 months ago

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Support and help after heart attack and cardiac arrest

This is my bio, i have just joined and is all so recent, any words of wisdom will be greatly appreciated 🙏A week ago today I had a heart attack at age 40. I...

This is my bio, i have just joined and is all so recent, any words of wisdom wil...

Bash83

•6 months ago

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furosemide

Hi has anyone had the following side effects when taking furosemide: Light headed and dizziness. Dry mouth and sickness and diarrhoea. My husband has been...

Hi has anyone had the following side effects when taking furosemide: Light hea...

Tutina

•6 months ago

9 Replies

Hi, is this group also help and support for partners of someone who had a heart attack/ bypass CABG? Thank you .

My husband had a heart attack 7 months ago aged 48. They fitted a stent and a week later had a double bypass CABG. He has finished rehab and he is growing...

My husband had a heart attack 7 months ago aged 48. They fitted a stent and a we...

Lcat1

•6 months ago

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Recovery from heart angiplasty

Had three stents fitted in July 22. Some problems with chest pain in next three months but generally recovered well. Usual medicine routine aspirin, etc. Did...

Had three stents fitted in July 22. Some problems with chest pain in next three ...

Cman4635

•6 months ago

1 Reply

Update on my medical saga

Received my medical notes on Friday,well some of them, the ones from the 2 Angiograms I’ve queried and my “bedside meeting” ambush appear to be missing. But...

Received my medical notes on Friday,well some of them, the ones from the 2 Angio...

Jenzhearts

•6 months ago

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Vomiting blood following Drug Infused Balloon

Hi, I had my 3rd Angiogram last Thursday, They couldn't stent as my LAD artery is narrow as well as calcified. A drug infused balloon was used to dilate the...

Hi, I had my 3rd Angiogram last Thursday, They couldn't stent as my LAD artery i...

dierama

•6 months ago

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Thanks for feedback

Thanks for all the positive feedback about CRT device ; very encouraging

leafydiode

•6 months ago

1 Reply

Heart Failue and Emotional

I am fatigued due to Heart Failure which I felt I was coping well with. Ihave been back working (office admin) for a year. The person I work beside retired at...

I am fatigued due to Heart Failure which I felt I was coping well with. Ihave be...

Cinders123

•6 months ago

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Philip

I got covid and went to hospital. They said I have severe heart failure. Since leaving hospital my pro bnp level has dropped significantly. I think the covid...

I got covid and went to hospital. They said I have severe heart failure. Since l...

Kiwiphil

•6 months ago

1 Reply

Heart monitor

So today. I am going to have a 24 hour heart monitor fitted at local hospital. Only waited 14 months !!

So today. I am going to have a 24 hour heart monitor fitted at local hospital. O...

sueysue

•6 months ago

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High diastolic blood pressure reading

Hi, I am taking getting constant high readings on my diastolic. I have been ask to self monitor for a week. Does anyone else have this. For instance this...

Hi, I am taking getting constant high readings on my diastolic. I have been ask ...

Teddy2022

•6 months ago

7 Replies

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All posts for March 2024

statins and leg cramps/spasms

LDL analysis testing

Amiodarone / Cordarone

cramps caused by statins?

bisoprolol and gout

bisoprolol and gout

Blood pressure drops by afternoon, fatigue .

Spain 2019 Update

Cold leg where vein was harvested

New Diagnosis

open heart surgery

2 years after open heart op

Challenging Walk

So happy

oh the joys !!

6 months on.

ICD therapy and reapplying for driving licence

Unstable angina ???

post open heart surgery

Support and help after heart attack and cardiac arrest

furosemide

Hi, is this group also help and support for partners of someone who had a heart attack/ bypass CABG? Thank you .

Recovery from heart angiplasty

Update on my medical saga

Vomiting blood following Drug Infused Balloon

Thanks for feedback

Heart Failue and Emotional

Philip

Heart monitor

High diastolic blood pressure reading

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