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jhutc16

I've never taken statins. First, my GP said to take them to lower my cholesterol. But my cholesterol is naturally very low, I said. Is it, he replied, let's...

I've never taken statins. First, my GP said to take them to lower my cholesterol...

jhutc16

•15 days ago

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Blurry Eyes sensitivity to light eyes real heavy tired in evening

Hi Since my heart attack in Feb I have encountered many side effects from the medication finally we are getting somewhere however one side effect still remains...

Hi Since my heart attack in Feb I have encountered many side effects from the me...

Usy1981

•15 days ago

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Ventricular Tachycardia

I have been diagnosed on various occasions with Ventricular Tachycardia, likely arising on the outward tract of the right ventricle. I have an absolutely...

I have been diagnosed on various occasions with Ventricular Tachycardia, likely ...

mallard16

•16 days ago

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beta blockers withdrawls

I am at present meaning of a very low dose of bisoprolol 1.25mg. First week went every other day now cut it in half took one yesterday will probably every...

I am at present meaning of a very low dose of bisoprolol 1.25mg. First week wen...

Tinker2015

•16 days ago

25 Replies

Covid - great !

Four years I've dodged the dreaded virus then tested positive this morning. Not what you need with atrial fibrillation and just 8 weeks post open heart...

Four years I've dodged the dreaded virus then tested positive this morning. Not...

SilverSurfer20

•16 days ago

35 Replies

Keto vs Western Diet

I am a big advocate of a Keto diet. It's 11 month since my bypass operation for blocked arteries.I have lost a total of 6 stones, I am off all BP meds...

I am a big advocate of a Keto diet. It's 11 month since my bypass operation for ...

davebal67

•16 days ago

74 Replies

Aortic stenosis

Hi, I have heart disease and had a stent 2 years ago,I'm on a cocktail of medication.I had an echocardiogram recently that shows mild aortic stenosis and mild/...

Hi, I have heart disease and had a stent 2 years ago,I'm on a cocktail of medica...

LEMCON

•16 days ago

6 Replies

Reversion Pauses

I have Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation and have reversion pauses, waiting for a Pacemaker. Has anyone out there suffered with the same problem and had a...

I have Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation and have reversion pauses, waiting for a P...

Lurchergirl

•16 days ago

4 Replies

Low BP

Most posts are for high BP but I’ve got LOW Blood Pressure. I have lots of dizziness and sometimes faint which means my husband calls the paramedics. My...

Most posts are for high BP but I’ve got LOW Blood Pressure. I have lots of dizz...

honeybubs

•16 days ago

38 Replies

Palpitations/Arrhythmias safe/unsafe limits

So my problems still continuing, but at least I know from the angiogram done Dec 2023, my heart is clear of blockages, but I have some furring of the arteries...

So my problems still continuing, but at least I know from the angiogram done Dec...

Fitbit-Joe

•16 days ago

1 Reply

Heart meds problem airport security

I have just read an alarming report of a woman being stopped and questioned by airport security because apparently her heart meds contain traces of an...

I have just read an alarming report of a woman being stopped and questioned by a...

aardvark68

•16 days ago

15 Replies

New pacemaker, still fluttering

Got my pacemaker just four days ago and I have a question for those with more experience. The underlying issues are LBBB and HB. I'm a bit surprised to still...

Got my pacemaker just four days ago and I have a question for those with more ex...

Scotsman53

•16 days ago

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Metrical psalms

Ref to statins I've been taking Atorvastatin for approximately 15yrs ! unaware of muscle damage/ weakness but was aware of muscle pain which I didn't have I...

Ref to statins I've been taking Atorvastatin for approximately 15yrs ! unaware o...

metricalpsalms

•16 days ago

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stopping PPIs ?

Hi all Has anyone been able to stop taking PPIs? Presumably swapping dispersible aspirin and swapping for gastro protected version. Over 2 yrs post HA I am...

Hi all Has anyone been able to stop taking PPIs? Presumably swapping dispersibl...

GFFF

•16 days ago

11 Replies

Ejection Fraction

seeking advice to calm my anxiety. I have had severe anxiety for 9 years now, I am 30 years old. No previous health issues, no family history of any heart...

seeking advice to calm my anxiety. I have had severe anxiety for 9 years now, I ...

BrittD

•16 days ago

4 Replies

Advice needed.

Hi. My lovely father is 91. A brief history-He has heart failure. He had a heart attack in his early 60's. Had pacemaker fitted nearly 11 years ago. Had a...

Hi. My lovely father is 91. A brief history-He has heart failure. He had a heart...

Sunflowers99

•16 days ago

3 Replies

Blood pressure

My question is which medication will target to reduce diastolic blood pressure reading of over 100 I will appreciate for expert opinions!

My question is which medication will target to reduce diastolic blood pressure r...

Nliaustemak

•17 days ago

10 Replies

Cognitive skills

I had open heart surgery over four months ago. Straight after the surgery I felt fine and could hold a conversation with people. The week after (once home) I...

I had open heart surgery over four months ago. Straight after the surgery I fel...

AH31

•17 days ago

14 Replies

Everything taste awful - like vinegar!

I was prescribed 6 drugs in March following a silent heart attack. They were the usual - Aspirin, Clopidogrel, Ramipril, Atovastatin, Bisoprolol, and...

I was prescribed 6 drugs in March following a silent heart attack. They were t...

Traveller007

•17 days ago

12 Replies

Painful fingers and Achilles tendons

hi all I am recently experiencing sore Achilles tendons especially first thing out of bed also my finger joints are sore as well , I am taking one alzil plus...

hi all I am recently experiencing sore Achilles tendons especially first thing o...

Jas4321

•17 days ago

9 Replies

stents to Lad

which hospital has the most specialised stenting team.

Maxbar

•17 days ago

12 Replies

Bigemini and Trigemini PVCs

I am 46 and have suffered from VT and Bigemini and Trigemini heart rhythm for the better part of my life. At last week’s visit to the cardiologist I was put on...

I am 46 and have suffered from VT and Bigemini and Trigemini heart rhythm for th...

mallard16

•17 days ago

8 Replies

On ending

Just over 2 months ago I had 2value.replacements mechanical op went very well unfortunately my after care didn't go all that well .Iam having to go to doctors...

Just over 2 months ago I had 2value.replacements mechanical op went very well un...

Craig53

•17 days ago

7 Replies

Advice please

I have been recommended by my GP to take statins but I have an under active thyroid and take levethoroxine. He has said the risk is muscle damage but to me...

I have been recommended by my GP to take statins but I have an under active thyr...

Akf1953

•17 days ago

23 Replies

queston

Have recently requested my medical details from my GP. There is a condition listed as "Ventricular Dilatation". I don't know anything about this, and the web...

Have recently requested my medical details from my GP. There is a condition list...

CrazyRaven

•17 days ago

3 Replies

Changed from atenolol to bisoprolol

Hi! I saw my consultant nurse on Tuesday who said my recent ziopatch showed more ectopic beats and episodes of VT. I was on 50mg of atenolol once a day for 10...

Hi! I saw my consultant nurse on Tuesday who said my recent ziopatch showed more...

Fullofheart98

•17 days ago

4 Replies

SteelyD

Just had a basic 2 lead Pacemaker installed 8 months from referral. It seems to have sorted out my slow rested heartbeat

Just had a basic 2 lead Pacemaker installed 8 months from referral. It seems to ...

SteelyD

•17 days ago

10 Replies

angina maybe

hi been having a lot of problems of late extra heart beats,suvs ,tachy ect…But now I’m having very bad sharp pains in the centre of my chest,that goes down my...

hi been having a lot of problems of late extra heart beats,suvs ,tachy ect…But n...

Eddie64

•17 days ago

11 Replies

Valve problems...

After an echo, my partner has been told by the GP that 2 of his valves aren't working properly.. the echo hasn't been uploaded to his notes, so as yet we're...

After an echo, my partner has been told by the GP that 2 of his valves aren't wo...

TeetersOnHeels

•17 days ago

3 Replies

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All posts for June 2024

jhutc16

Blurry Eyes sensitivity to light eyes real heavy tired in evening

Ventricular Tachycardia

beta blockers withdrawls

Covid - great !

Keto vs Western Diet

Aortic stenosis

Reversion Pauses

Low BP

Palpitations/Arrhythmias safe/unsafe limits

Heart meds problem airport security

New pacemaker, still fluttering

Metrical psalms

stopping PPIs ?

Ejection Fraction

Advice needed.

Blood pressure

Cognitive skills

Everything taste awful - like vinegar!

Painful fingers and Achilles tendons

stents to Lad

Bigemini and Trigemini PVCs

On ending

Advice please

queston

Changed from atenolol to bisoprolol

SteelyD

angina maybe

Valve problems...

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