Experiences with

Atenolol / Nifedipine

I am on 20mg x 2 daily Nifedipine for secondary Raynauds, I started in the Autumn last year. I know I need to consult my Rheumatologist about this but wondered if others do the same ? Now the weather is warming up, I'm finding it's very easy to go into overheat mode, in that my hands start to swell

Hi everyone, after 3 weeks on Nifedipine my GP has stopped it due to side effects migraines, light-headedness and gastro issues(stomach pain,increased belching/flatulence)They have suggested Fluoxetine as an alternative.Anyone else on here suffer similar symptoms with Nifedipine and has anyone tried

This last winter I suffered terribly with the cold. All my life I have suffered with Raynauds Syndrome and winters have always been difficult for me with regards to my extremities (fingers, toes and nose) being cold and often painful. Even in summer having warm feet and toes has been a rare occurence

Hi everyone,as well as the classic signs on the fingers etc can Raynauds cause migranes(which radiates into ear/jaw area and gastro issues(burping after eating/drinking?I was recently diagnosed and rheumatologist has trialled me on 5mg nifedipine 3 times daily.I am one week into the meds and as yet have

Hello, I know I need to speak to my GP regarding this but would appreciate some advice / experiences from you lovely people please. I have had 2 x minor heart attacks, 2020 and 2021. Coronary arteries not obstructed, last angio July 2022. Medication: Atorvastatin, Nifedipine, Isosorbide mononitrate

Does any one know if high blood pressure is something that goes with scleroderma am on blood pressure meds losartan and nifedipine and for long time this has worked for me but last 2 weeks blood pressure readings have been 180 and 190 gp says monitor for a week thanks.

I have been taking Atenolol and Losartan for many years to control my high blood pressure but it seems that recently my BP is high again so about 3 months ago Lercanidipine was been added to the other two tablets. At first I felt a bit woozy and tired but that has worn off. However, in the last few

Hello dear community, I have systemic sclerosis with mild ILD. Although my lung fibrosis is mild, my skin situation is getting worse. Initially I was recommended to start Rituximab (both by rheumatologist and respiratory doctor) , now a few days ago I received a call from Dr. to tell me that the final

I have fairly well controlled PAF, current meds are propafenone, atenolol and Eliquis. I suffer from occasional heartburn (more than occasional if I do something stupid like have fried onion rings with dinner). If I have heartburn come bedtime, no matter how many Gelusil I might consume, it's almost

Why am I getting pain, numbness and loss of fine muscle power in my hands? Am on pred 6mg for PMRGCA along with leflunomide theical D and lansaprazole, and 50mg atenolol for AFib along with edoxoban. I had tried Angitil for a few weeks before being changed to atenolol. That made me feel dreadful but

Going to have a pacemaker implanted this Friday! My journey continues, seeking QOL to improve, not good for over four months. Had six ablation (for atrial tachycardia) with six spots ablated by Texas Dr. I still have fluctuations in heart rate changing minute to minute almost., sitting still. I can’

Hi everyone, I’ve been suffering with a sinus infection for 2 weeks now. My GP has just prescribed me some Doxycycline. Having taken some this morning, I just read the package leaflet which says that it can cause SLE to worsen. I’m taking Hydroxychloroquine and Nifedipine and the dr told me it should

Tanta Anna follow up! Has anyone had this type of ablation? It’s my sixth ablation! This has been an awful experience for the last four months- now weaning off atenolol, which may be feel very ill. Stayed on that medication after many other trials. I am in the US, traveling 1000 miles to Dr in

Hi first time here. Can anyone suggest a good rheumatologist in the North West. I'm under Mccabe at Withington in Manchester. I'm really struggling with gastrointestinal issues, worried I might become incontinent. Life hugely affected because of this. Its taken over from everything else, The painful

Hi all I was wondering if anyone has or have experience with taking turmeric capsules while on AFIB medications. I am on pradaxa, atenolol and felcaidine Thanks a head Hana

This might seem a bit out there, but since having a statin added to my prescription (includes atenolol and Rivaroxaban as well as diabetic and BP stuff) I've had ongoing catarrh and congestion. Self medicating, of course, I thought I would try a simple saline nasal spray to see if it helped, couldn't

In the past couple of years this condition is affecting me more and more. I’ve been prescribed Nifedipine - with the option to take 3 times a day but I’m wary of effect on my liver. I would be grateful for any thoughts on the matter

good evening to the wonderful team, at the moment I'm at a dead end, three months ago I went to a psychiatrist and he diagnosed me with mixed anxiety and depression disorder, he prescribed escitalopram 10mlg to start with, I haven't started it yet because I have my fears of how they will make me feel

Hi, I've had Raynaud's for many years but it has recently become quite severe and i'm struggling to do everyday things like walk the dog, type etc because my hands are so numb and sore all the time. I have tried Nifedipine and unfortunately had to come off this due to the side effects. I manage with

Does anyone taking nifedipine get nose bleeds? If so any way of stopping them (not involving stopping nifedipine as I find it does keep me at least a bit warmer)