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Cholesterol level and Q Risk
I don't remember seeing any discussions about the Q Risk with relation to a stroke or heart attack. My last bloods came back normal, no action. My cholesterol was 5.3 and I'm on 2mg pred.I asked the nurse what the Q risk was and it came up as 25% chance of a stroke or heart attack within the next 10
I don't remember seeing any discussions about the Q Risk with relation to a stroke or heart attack. My last bloods came back normal, no action. My cholesterol was 5.3 and I'm on 2mg pred.I asked the nurse what the Q risk was and it came up as 25% chance of a stroke or heart attack within the next 10
diana1998
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PMRGCAuk
3 months ago
Thyroid Blood Test Results
Hi finally had a private blood test I have Hashimoto’s, and I am taking 125mcg levothyroxine daily and have B12 injections every 10-12 weeks Taking D3/K2 supplement plus multivitamin, cod liver oil and vitamin C Any comments on results would be welcomed TSH on a GP blood test at slightly later
Hi finally had a private blood test I have Hashimoto’s, and I am taking 125mcg levothyroxine daily and have B12 injections every 10-12 weeks Taking D3/K2 supplement plus multivitamin, cod liver oil and vitamin C Any comments on results would be welcomed TSH on a GP blood test at slightly later
Polly8855
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
heart rate 134 when out walking
Hi all, I have PAF diagnosed Sept 23, I’m taking 1.25 Bisoprolol and 5mg x 2. I recently had my Bisoprolol reduced from 2.50 as it was making me very lacking in energy. I’m 73. We went out for a walk today, it involved a couples of inclines but nothing major, we stopped for lunch after about two miles
Hi all, I have PAF diagnosed Sept 23, I’m taking 1.25 Bisoprolol and 5mg x 2. I recently had my Bisoprolol reduced from 2.50 as it was making me very lacking in energy. I’m 73. We went out for a walk today, it involved a couples of inclines but nothing major, we stopped for lunch after about two miles
Crumbling
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
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Trigeminy and Flecainide
I’m a female, 72 and have been in constant Trigeminy for a week now. Can someone tell me if taking 100 mg of Flecainide twice a day will help with the Trigeminy? My EP doctor prescribed the Flecainide in March for Afib however I haven’t started taking it yet because I have not been having problems with
I’m a female, 72 and have been in constant Trigeminy for a week now. Can someone tell me if taking 100 mg of Flecainide twice a day will help with the Trigeminy? My EP doctor prescribed the Flecainide in March for Afib however I haven’t started taking it yet because I have not been having problems with
Debjimmay
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
Atrial Fibrillation
Hi, I have suffered with AF since 2018 resulting in 4 cardioversions and 3 ablations (the last was on Friday 17th May and was an AV node ablation linked with connection of a previously implanted Pacemaker. I had hoped that I would be feeling great, no breathlessness. Unfortunately that is not the case
Hi, I have suffered with AF since 2018 resulting in 4 cardioversions and 3 ablations (the last was on Friday 17th May and was an AV node ablation linked with connection of a previously implanted Pacemaker. I had hoped that I would be feeling great, no breathlessness. Unfortunately that is not the case
hollyandivy
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
Exercise induced AF
I’ve had a great 4 years since my AF diagnosis, able to live pretty normally in terms of my choice of exercise with 3 years AF free following my cardioversion and just a few increasing episodes of paroxysmal AF in the last year. Recently I felt that a triathlon bike/run training session set off my AF
I’ve had a great 4 years since my AF diagnosis, able to live pretty normally in terms of my choice of exercise with 3 years AF free following my cardioversion and just a few increasing episodes of paroxysmal AF in the last year. Recently I felt that a triathlon bike/run training session set off my AF
Daisy2908
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
Statins
I had a call from my GP surgery about taking statins.Apparently my cholesterol is okay but I have a 38% risk of having a stroke or heart attack. Even though I take anticoagulant statins work in a different way and are recommended for me as I am in persistent afib I do not want to take statins but wondered
I had a call from my GP surgery about taking statins.Apparently my cholesterol is okay but I have a 38% risk of having a stroke or heart attack. Even though I take anticoagulant statins work in a different way and are recommended for me as I am in persistent afib I do not want to take statins but wondered
Swimsyroke
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
digoxin
Have been on Digoxin now for 6/12 and it has had a profound effect. Unable to take more modern drugs because I have Asthma. I am certainly much better than I was. I think it’s probably your hypotension drug causing your problems and have a consultation with your Gp.
Have been on Digoxin now for 6/12 and it has had a profound effect. Unable to take more modern drugs because I have Asthma. I am certainly much better than I was. I think it’s probably your hypotension drug causing your problems and have a consultation with your Gp.
Decrepit
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
"Failed" exercise stress test
I have AF, gradually worsening, with chest and throat pain during episodes. Cardiologist did an exercise stress test on Tuesday and stopped the test after 3 minutes. He told me I have ischaemic heart disease - which is a bit galling as I have never smoked and do not eat red meat, cheese, eggs etc. -
I have AF, gradually worsening, with chest and throat pain during episodes. Cardiologist did an exercise stress test on Tuesday and stopped the test after 3 minutes. He told me I have ischaemic heart disease - which is a bit galling as I have never smoked and do not eat red meat, cheese, eggs etc. -
Singingforever
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
Travel with Afib
Plan to travel overseas in July. Permanent afib trying to adjust meds now to minimize side effects. On Digoxin, Lopressor, Eliquis. Any thoughts etc.
Plan to travel overseas in July. Permanent afib trying to adjust meds now to minimize side effects. On Digoxin, Lopressor, Eliquis. Any thoughts etc.
farewelltoarms
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
Bisoprolol
Hello, The cardiologist has swapped my medication from Verapamil to Bisoprolol, 2.5mg/day. So far so good as far as side effects go 👍 but there is one thing. I can't seem to get warm since the swap. The temperature here in the north east has dropped since our couple of days of summer but it's more than
Hello, The cardiologist has swapped my medication from Verapamil to Bisoprolol, 2.5mg/day. So far so good as far as side effects go 👍 but there is one thing. I can't seem to get warm since the swap. The temperature here in the north east has dropped since our couple of days of summer but it's more than
Ilovedogs12
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
Oximeters
I have just been diagnosed with a fib, after years of suspecting something was amiss, but never having episodes when a doctor, and even a cardiologist, was seeing me. I bought a Kardia6L, which showed many afib episodes. I took that to my GP of 13 years, and he immediately swung into impressive action
I have just been diagnosed with a fib, after years of suspecting something was amiss, but never having episodes when a doctor, and even a cardiologist, was seeing me. I bought a Kardia6L, which showed many afib episodes. I took that to my GP of 13 years, and he immediately swung into impressive action
Corazon17
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
Permanent AFib
Started on Digoxin .25 daily for past six days and cut Lopressor down to 25 twice a day. Am going to try to wean off. HR 80-110. Generally do not feel well and am going to revisit ablation. I had blurring of vision and dizziness on higher doses of Lopressor alone. Last cardioversion only lasted
Started on Digoxin .25 daily for past six days and cut Lopressor down to 25 twice a day. Am going to try to wean off. HR 80-110. Generally do not feel well and am going to revisit ablation. I had blurring of vision and dizziness on higher doses of Lopressor alone. Last cardioversion only lasted
farewelltoarms
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
CKD at 64
Hi All,At 64 years,, my egfr was 60 last year According to scans, my right kidney is a pile of cysts with 33 percent function and left about 66 with one small cyst. Would like to learn more about my condition! Open to suggestions. Thanks Steve
Hi All,At 64 years,, my egfr was 60 last year According to scans, my right kidney is a pile of cysts with 33 percent function and left about 66 with one small cyst. Would like to learn more about my condition! Open to suggestions. Thanks Steve
Steve507
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Early CKD Support
1 year ago
Opinions on THC and CBD gummies for cancer pain.
Have you or do you use gummies to help manage cancer pain? Do you use THC, or CBD, or blended? How much do you take in 1 dose? How often per day do you dose? How effective has it been? Do you use it instead of opiates or as an add on? Any side effects to be aware of? Thanks in advance!
Have you or do you use gummies to help manage cancer pain? Do you use THC, or CBD, or blended? How much do you take in 1 dose? How often per day do you dose? How effective has it been? Do you use it instead of opiates or as an add on? Any side effects to be aware of? Thanks in advance!
skiingfiend
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 months ago
Cholesterol and QRISK score
My GP has just completed my annual review and has referred me to the GP specialist Pharmacist to discuss statins. My cholesterol has always been well controlled with a reading of around 5 (I was told my good cholesterol was excellent). This year it has increased to 5.16 and he has also completed a QRISK
My GP has just completed my annual review and has referred me to the GP specialist Pharmacist to discuss statins. My cholesterol has always been well controlled with a reading of around 5 (I was told my good cholesterol was excellent). This year it has increased to 5.16 and he has also completed a QRISK
Karendeena
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
supplements for a fibs???
Has anyone here used magnesium or L arginine for atrial fibrillations? If yes, and you had good results, what were the dosages and how often daily? Thank you.
Has anyone here used magnesium or L arginine for atrial fibrillations? If yes, and you had good results, what were the dosages and how often daily? Thank you.
peachtreepiggy
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
Hyperparathyroidism, PTH intact
If so, what is your level and what stage
CKD
are you and what treatment are you taking? What, if anything did you doctor say about it. My PTH has been rising. One article says it is because of
CKD
and another says it causes
CKD
.
If so, what is your level and what stage
CKD
are you and what treatment are you taking? What, if anything did you doctor say about it. My PTH has been rising. One article says it is because of
CKD
and another says it causes
CKD
.
Bassetmommer
NKF Ambassador
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Kidney Disease
1 year ago
statins
Not a PMR question but I’m hoping someone here can help. Sorry it’s a long post. I have been off pred for a couple of months and all is well, fingers crossed. I was offered, because I am now 70, a health check by the local surgery and asked for ESR and CRP to be checked too. They are good but my
Not a PMR question but I’m hoping someone here can help. Sorry it’s a long post. I have been off pred for a couple of months and all is well, fingers crossed. I was offered, because I am now 70, a health check by the local surgery and asked for ESR and CRP to be checked too. They are good but my
Sweetpeasoprano
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PMRGCAuk
3 months ago
Abnormal ECG
Hi all Having a panic so thought I would see if anyone can give any advice or just generally calm me down abit. Had a heart scan last year that showed some mild thickening and the dr eventually agreed to refer me to a cardiologist, whom I’m seeing in August. A few weeks ago I had a few days of having
Hi all Having a panic so thought I would see if anyone can give any advice or just generally calm me down abit. Had a heart scan last year that showed some mild thickening and the dr eventually agreed to refer me to a cardiologist, whom I’m seeing in August. A few weeks ago I had a few days of having
Helenlouise40
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Scleroderma & Raynaud's UK (SRUK)
3 months ago
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