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Struggling!
Hi. Musband ha a heart attack in Feb of this year, he had 2 blockages, 1 cleared with a stent and then blood thinners to clear the other. He has had 2 more hospital stats since then and was diagnosed with unstable angina and then pericarditis for which he has more meds. I just feel that he has been
Hi. Musband ha a heart attack in Feb of this year, he had 2 blockages, 1 cleared with a stent and then blood thinners to clear the other. He has had 2 more hospital stats since then and was diagnosed with unstable angina and then pericarditis for which he has more meds. I just feel that he has been
Daisy1978
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Introduction
Hi, I'm Ron Baston, 68 and recently diagnosed with unstable angina. Started 5 years ago after stent fitted which triggered stable angina. Seeing Rapid Access Chest Pain clinic early July. Hope to get sorted and back on the golf course asap! Cheers.
Hi, I'm Ron Baston, 68 and recently diagnosed with unstable angina. Started 5 years ago after stent fitted which triggered stable angina. Seeing Rapid Access Chest Pain clinic early July. Hope to get sorted and back on the golf course asap! Cheers.
Redlead
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Conflicting diet plans
I am wondering if anyone can give me some dietary advice. I am type 2 diabetic, so need to avoid sugars. I have had heart attack, stents and bypass surgery, and was advised to follow a low carb, high protein diet. But now I have developed a gall bladder problem and am told I need to go on a low fat diet
I am wondering if anyone can give me some dietary advice. I am type 2 diabetic, so need to avoid sugars. I have had heart attack, stents and bypass surgery, and was advised to follow a low carb, high protein diet. But now I have developed a gall bladder problem and am told I need to go on a low fat diet
Daggerton
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
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Cardio rehab
I would definitely recommend cardio rehab. I had CABG and Mitral valve repair done in 2017. Found motivation really difficult at home and had a delay starting rehab due to arythmia. When I finally started, although the activity did seem really slow, the fact that I had a focus for 6 weeks was very important
I would definitely recommend cardio rehab. I had CABG and Mitral valve repair done in 2017. Found motivation really difficult at home and had a delay starting rehab due to arythmia. When I finally started, although the activity did seem really slow, the fact that I had a focus for 6 weeks was very important
hombrecito
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Advice, encouragement, sharing
I seemed to be a fit 60 year old cycling 20k every other day and going for 2/3 hour walks in the weekend, until climbing hills became more difficult and the chest/stomach pains started. Within 2 months I was not able to walk to the end of the road anymore. An angiogram showed 5 blockages and I had an
I seemed to be a fit 60 year old cycling 20k every other day and going for 2/3 hour walks in the weekend, until climbing hills became more difficult and the chest/stomach pains started. Within 2 months I was not able to walk to the end of the road anymore. An angiogram showed 5 blockages and I had an
fit4walks
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Have you Needed Blood Transfusions?
Hello from Down Under! Well, June marks 2 years from my diagnosis with Ovarian /Peritoneal cancer. It seems like 6 months! I insisted that my oncologist tell me the facts in regard to life span. Being a a retired RN. I wanted to know. She suggested about 3 years. In my mind, I had this idea that it
Hello from Down Under! Well, June marks 2 years from my diagnosis with Ovarian /Peritoneal cancer. It seems like 6 months! I insisted that my oncologist tell me the facts in regard to life span. Being a a retired RN. I wanted to know. She suggested about 3 years. In my mind, I had this idea that it
Jenjill47
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My Ovacome
3 years ago
Hanging on one day at a time
The last few months have been such a roller coaster!In the past month alone my husband has had surgery for a kidney stone and a few days ago he had a gastric bypass. Soon he will need to have surgery to replace a disc in his neck. His spinal cord is compressed and the longer he waits the more function
The last few months have been such a roller coaster!In the past month alone my husband has had surgery for a kidney stone and a few days ago he had a gastric bypass. Soon he will need to have surgery to replace a disc in his neck. His spinal cord is compressed and the longer he waits the more function
Mrspjsmom
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Anxiety and Depression Support
3 years ago
Musculoskeletal MRI scan
Hi everyone I wonder if anyone has experienced what has happened to me For the past 2 years I have been experiencing some aches and pains in my back and chest, this occurs usually if I sit for long times or do severe exercise In April last year I was given a stent an there was a 75% blockage of my
Hi everyone I wonder if anyone has experienced what has happened to me For the past 2 years I have been experiencing some aches and pains in my back and chest, this occurs usually if I sit for long times or do severe exercise In April last year I was given a stent an there was a 75% blockage of my
47Dale
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
MILO47 Bypass Date.
My husband David finally has a date for his bypass surgery. May 12 th. I don’t know whether to cry or be grateful that at last he is being given a second chance. He has sat in his chair now since last august after his heart attack He has had no quality of life at all after being such an active
My husband David finally has a date for his bypass surgery. May 12 th. I don’t know whether to cry or be grateful that at last he is being given a second chance. He has sat in his chair now since last august after his heart attack He has had no quality of life at all after being such an active
Milo47
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Early days advice after heart attack
I had my heart attack last week. I am 49 with no underlying health conditions other than carrying an extra couple of stone. I eat healthy, exercise when I can. It's still early days for me. I am waiting on Cardiac rehab, I have heard mixed reviews about this. Will be 3 weeks post HA until I speak to
I had my heart attack last week. I am 49 with no underlying health conditions other than carrying an extra couple of stone. I eat healthy, exercise when I can. It's still early days for me. I am waiting on Cardiac rehab, I have heard mixed reviews about this. Will be 3 weeks post HA until I speak to
Cooper1410
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Just placed on Entresto
Really interesting reading your replies. I have just been advised to go on to Entresto lower dose am and higher dose pm. This was due to low BP readings under 100. Will know my blood test results soon to decide whether I can tolerate higher dose twice a day. I have had a CABG and mitral valve repair
Really interesting reading your replies. I have just been advised to go on to Entresto lower dose am and higher dose pm. This was due to low BP readings under 100. Will know my blood test results soon to decide whether I can tolerate higher dose twice a day. I have had a CABG and mitral valve repair
hombrecito
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Annual health ( Cardio ) Check
Hi all Nstemi and 1 stent fitted March 2020, have had telephone conversation with Cardiologist along the lines of ‘ how are you ‘. replying ‘ I’m ok thanks ‘ and no more contact with any doctors since ( Cardiac Rehab completed). My question is, should I be having an annual cardio health check at GP
Hi all Nstemi and 1 stent fitted March 2020, have had telephone conversation with Cardiologist along the lines of ‘ how are you ‘. replying ‘ I’m ok thanks ‘ and no more contact with any doctors since ( Cardiac Rehab completed). My question is, should I be having an annual cardio health check at GP
Drummer1
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Stent 3 months post op
Being Feel I g ok recently. Have my mri scan in June and my platelets have dropped to normal. They've reduced my chemo medication a little so it's one less tablet to take.. I spend alot of time thinking and am not so tired . Reduced appetite but eat regularly. I find night time the hardest . Scared
Being Feel I g ok recently. Have my mri scan in June and my platelets have dropped to normal. They've reduced my chemo medication a little so it's one less tablet to take.. I spend alot of time thinking and am not so tired . Reduced appetite but eat regularly. I find night time the hardest . Scared
heathermc
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Headway
3 years ago
Mom Update Need advice on what to do ? devastated
WE got back the results from pathology - she has pancreatic cancer that has extended to lymph nodes. They are unable to give a stage#. She is 88 years old with other problems , diabetes, bp, arrhythmia. Her left kidney is no longer functioning and her right kidney has a obstruction.
WE got back the results from pathology - she has pancreatic cancer that has extended to lymph nodes. They are unable to give a stage#. She is 88 years old with other problems , diabetes, bp, arrhythmia. Her left kidney is no longer functioning and her right kidney has a obstruction.
gisella8
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Kidney Disease
3 years ago
Pain, Pain and More Pain
I am usually pretty upbeat. After both my bypass and amputation I could see improvement if not on a daily basis definitely as the weeks passed. However 2021 has been much more of a struggle. In the background some will know I am having stump and housing issues. Since shortly after the amputation I have
I am usually pretty upbeat. After both my bypass and amputation I could see improvement if not on a daily basis definitely as the weeks passed. However 2021 has been much more of a struggle. In the background some will know I am having stump and housing issues. Since shortly after the amputation I have
MichaelJH
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Positive Wellbeing During Self-Isolation
3 years ago
bypass surgery
Hi, I’ve got my bypass surgery done on 1/12/2020 and it’s some heavy kind of feeling but it doesn’t hurt. I was just wondering if it’s normal or what to do about it. Please do let me know, Thank you.
Hi, I’ve got my bypass surgery done on 1/12/2020 and it’s some heavy kind of feeling but it doesn’t hurt. I was just wondering if it’s normal or what to do about it. Please do let me know, Thank you.
Gujrat
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Want to share experiences.
I had bypass surgery Mar 4th 5 arteries fixed far bigger than surgeon expected. I am having bad pain on the leg that was the donar. Plus having nerve electric feeling saps in both legs. Also had cellulitis on donar leg. Looking to see similar experiences of others. I feel like I am alone out here.
I had bypass surgery Mar 4th 5 arteries fixed far bigger than surgeon expected. I am having bad pain on the leg that was the donar. Plus having nerve electric feeling saps in both legs. Also had cellulitis on donar leg. Looking to see similar experiences of others. I feel like I am alone out here.
darheart
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest & Heart Attack
3 years ago
Recovery After Bypass Surgery (Vegan 2021) ?
Really struggling 7 months after surgery, I can manage 40 min walking with dogs but that’s about my lot, I tried talking grandchildren along cycle path in the evening i really struggled to get home no energy legs went it’s been 2 days since & still no better I can’t even walk the dogs & the stairs at
Really struggling 7 months after surgery, I can manage 40 min walking with dogs but that’s about my lot, I tried talking grandchildren along cycle path in the evening i really struggled to get home no energy legs went it’s been 2 days since & still no better I can’t even walk the dogs & the stairs at
Hambo58
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Stent fitted 6 weeks ago , some pain and twinges.
I had a heart attack in bed 6 weeks ago, and the took me direct to theatre identifying my middle artery was blocked. Hey fitted a stent immediately and I was released a few days later. I’ve been doing the exercises and kept up with the walking group with the cardiac rehab physio team, and I think I’m
I had a heart attack in bed 6 weeks ago, and the took me direct to theatre identifying my middle artery was blocked. Hey fitted a stent immediately and I was released a few days later. I’ve been doing the exercises and kept up with the walking group with the cardiac rehab physio team, and I think I’m
Claymore1961
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
A&E fiasco, palpitations, heart attack, bigeminy beats, back home for dinner.
Hi gang, Just had to put this one down for the historical record. Friday telephone appointment with cardio rehabilitation ( I have never seen anyone since leaving cardiology ward, only phone calls) conversation as normal except I had been having isolated missed heartbeat events, maybe 3 or 4 ocassions
Hi gang, Just had to put this one down for the historical record. Friday telephone appointment with cardio rehabilitation ( I have never seen anyone since leaving cardiology ward, only phone calls) conversation as normal except I had been having isolated missed heartbeat events, maybe 3 or 4 ocassions
Gdav
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
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