Heart attack.

[KarenC]

Hiya everyone, I haven't been posting recently due to not being to great but have been checking in each day.

Have been having some palpitations and shortness of breath for a few months, so after telling rheumatologist was waiting for heart echo. Unfortunately last Tuesday I started with chest pain and rushed to a & e and informed my bloods showed I had had a heart attack so moved to coronary care unit , Bit of a shock to say the least.

Went for coronary angiogram yesterday and told I need bypass, stents not suitable.

Feeling a bit apprehensive to say the least. Just wondering what else is going to happen.

Still trying to stay positive and upbeat, but difficult to do.

Sending love and hugs to all you lovely lupies xxxxx

[EOLHPC]

Oh karen, 😳 GOSH: vvvv much feeling for you...so glad you posted...courage...we're right there by your side every second....you're getting the attention you really need (YAY)...am relieved you moved quickly & the system is stepping up on your behalf 👍👍👍👍

Hoping you'll post updates when you feel up to it

Big gentle hug coming to you through the ether

🍀😘🍀😘 coco

[PMRpro]

Good girl! For going to A&E I mean! So many people have these episodes and ignore them when they shouldn't. A GP is as much use as a chocolate teapot if you are having a heart attack.

You are the second person I have met on the forums in a matter of a few weeks who had had palpitations and shortness of breath and it wasn't investigated and dealt with quickly. Too many non-cardio specialists and GP ignore palpitations, especially when we are on certain medications "It'll be the ..." - when it isn't always.

Do they do the bypass quickly these days? My mother had to wait for 8 months I think it was - but after her triple bypass she was back to normal very quickly. She had a week on the cardiac ward post-op and a couple of days in the local hospital before going straight home. She couldn't believe the difference it made. The worst bit was until the breast-bone healed - like broken ribs it's pretty sore.

Get well soon - gentle hugs from me too

[Silvergilt]

oh heavens! Thoughts are with you. I wish you a quick recovery.

[SjogiBear]

That must have been such a shock for you. Hope you get your op done soon and that you heal up very quickly from it. Do you already subscribe to the magazine and information from the British Heart Foundation? I started to when I was on the cardio ward a few years back and they produce some really useful stuff - worth investigating!

bhf.org.uk/heart-matters-ma...

bhf.org.uk/heart-health/tre...

bhf.org.uk/publications

Hope you feel better very soon xxx

[Georgie-girl]

Oh wow Karen, what a shock that must have been for you, But as coco says, at least you're getting the attention you need. I really feel for you and hope you will keep us updated all the way. We are all with you X

[littleeffie]

Well I am so pleased you've got the assessments/tests done and bypass plan agreed to see you get back to better health.

Really sorry that you had to go via a&e to find out but so relieved you went.

Hugs and positive healing wishes to you

Be thinking of you.xx

[whisperit]

Yes, that's a big challenge - but do-able! Lots of good wishes and hope to see you back on here with still more expertise and experience to share! x

[Lupiknits]

Sending you a big hug x

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Oh you poor thing how awful that news must have felt when you were told. Bypasses are very routine these days so I'm sure it will be fine but my thoughts are with you and rooting for it to go as smoothly as possible.

[Penelope-Mary]

Oh Karen what a shock...so glad you went to A&E. Sending virtual hugs 🤗 and know that you are supported ; keep us posted.

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