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Has anyone else had previous open heart surgery and had burning pain and discomfort in left side of ribs, back and sharp pains in chest? I know this is all part of the healing process but the burning pain and discomfort has started in the past week, which is my third/forth week after surgery. I expected
Has anyone else had previous open heart surgery and had burning pain and discomfort in left side of ribs, back and sharp pains in chest? I know this is all part of the healing process but the burning pain and discomfort has started in the past week, which is my third/forth week after surgery. I expected
AH31
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British Heart Foundation
3 months ago
does anyone know of any support groups Scotland?
hi does anyone know of any pre heart surgery support groups in Scotland?
hi does anyone know of any pre heart surgery support groups in Scotland?
Chloebw
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British Heart Foundation
3 months ago
scar from open heart surgery
I have lately been to the DRs with my open heart scar.. The top and bottom of the scar is oozing yellow pus, which has been dressed. Since noticing the oozing I have also noticed the left side of my breast, back and chest is very painful and uncomfortable especially in the morning and evenings. I don
I have lately been to the DRs with my open heart scar.. The top and bottom of the scar is oozing yellow pus, which has been dressed. Since noticing the oozing I have also noticed the left side of my breast, back and chest is very painful and uncomfortable especially in the morning and evenings. I don
AH31
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British Heart Foundation
3 months ago
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last couple days Iv had serve chest pains it’s right in the middle of my chest and now it’s round my back like ribs feels all tight! When I press down it hurts so much and I’m getting shortness of breathe but I don’t think it’s a heart attack but I’m panicking it is! When I google it says it could be
last couple days Iv had serve chest pains it’s right in the middle of my chest and now it’s round my back like ribs feels all tight! When I press down it hurts so much and I’m getting shortness of breathe but I don’t think it’s a heart attack but I’m panicking it is! When I google it says it could be
Kaaayla
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Anxiety Support
3 months ago
Accurate HR monitoring
Hi, First time poster here! My name is Liam, 58 yr old male from west central Scotland. No previous heart/health issue's apart from dodgy knee's! I was blue lighted to A&E on 30th Oct '23 with mild crushing type chest pains and in AF for what I think is the first time in my life. Echocardiogram has
Hi, First time poster here! My name is Liam, 58 yr old male from west central Scotland. No previous heart/health issue's apart from dodgy knee's! I was blue lighted to A&E on 30th Oct '23 with mild crushing type chest pains and in AF for what I think is the first time in my life. Echocardiogram has
L14MMD
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
feeling alone
Hello, I wondered if anyone else felt like this? I have a very rare heart condition and require open heart surgery very soon. It’s all come as a big shock as I didn’t know I had one. I don’t feel typical feelings of anger or worry etc. I feel really lonely. Most things in life someone can go through
Hello, I wondered if anyone else felt like this? I have a very rare heart condition and require open heart surgery very soon. It’s all come as a big shock as I didn’t know I had one. I don’t feel typical feelings of anger or worry etc. I feel really lonely. Most things in life someone can go through
Chloebw
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British Heart Foundation
3 months ago
Three weeks after open heart surgery
During the day I feel ok, walking around, doing light jobs around the house. In the morning I feel sore and struggle to get out of bed, in the evening I have a painful pain across my left breast, ribs and down my back and continues even after taking painkillers.
During the day I feel ok, walking around, doing light jobs around the house. In the morning I feel sore and struggle to get out of bed, in the evening I have a painful pain across my left breast, ribs and down my back and continues even after taking painkillers.
AH31
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British Heart Foundation
3 months ago
Which option for surgery
My dad has been waiting for open heart surgery for a valve replacement for 2 years. He is now faced with a second option, TAVI, rather than open heart. Does anyone have any experience or helpful advice? We are researching for him so that he can make an informed decision. Any help would be greatly appreciated
My dad has been waiting for open heart surgery for a valve replacement for 2 years. He is now faced with a second option, TAVI, rather than open heart. Does anyone have any experience or helpful advice? We are researching for him so that he can make an informed decision. Any help would be greatly appreciated
Hidden
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Heart Valve Voice
3 months ago
Back Pain
Can anyone tell me what painkillers I can take for persistent low back pain. I have tried most of them but for some reason nothing seems to work. I have heart failure and CKD, so can’t take Ibuprofen. At the moment I’m on dihydrocodiene and paracetamol which I know is strong but unfortunately it doesn
Can anyone tell me what painkillers I can take for persistent low back pain. I have tried most of them but for some reason nothing seems to work. I have heart failure and CKD, so can’t take Ibuprofen. At the moment I’m on dihydrocodiene and paracetamol which I know is strong but unfortunately it doesn
Lovedogs1
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
confusion
I have just read the many replies to Hammerhead . His post was about his “ open heart surgery “ in Papworth , due in June. The reples show me how technically “ uninformed” I am . May be that is a good thing for me. But , I have to confess to being slightly jealous of other people’s care. in 2000 I
I have just read the many replies to Hammerhead . His post was about his “ open heart surgery “ in Papworth , due in June. The reples show me how technically “ uninformed” I am . May be that is a good thing for me. But , I have to confess to being slightly jealous of other people’s care. in 2000 I
Luludean
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
Update low blood pressure after 2nd ablation
Thanks for all the kind words last week .I rang the arrhythmia nurses Monday morning and after speaking with my consultant they called me back and had me in for an echo Tuesday morning . ..and saw the consultant straight after the scan who told me that all was fine on the scan as he had originally suspected
Thanks for all the kind words last week .I rang the arrhythmia nurses Monday morning and after speaking with my consultant they called me back and had me in for an echo Tuesday morning . ..and saw the consultant straight after the scan who told me that all was fine on the scan as he had originally suspected
Sunnyann
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
Bra tips
Hi, I would like some help. I had some very comfortable supporting bras bought from my heart surgery.Alas these haven't offered much support at all after my breast procedure and became too tight. I had underestimated how big my boob would swell after surgery, the haematoma and seroma didn't help Ideas
Hi, I would like some help. I had some very comfortable supporting bras bought from my heart surgery.Alas these haven't offered much support at all after my breast procedure and became too tight. I had underestimated how big my boob would swell after surgery, the haematoma and seroma didn't help Ideas
LindaLittleBear
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My Breast Cancer Community
3 months ago
Bisoprolol and Dizziness
Hello all,I know many of you are in the UK, but I am in the US and just started Bisoprolol for Atrial Tachycardia. Am taking 2.5mg once daily. I have been on it for exactly one week. My heart rate is better (although now kind of low at times ). I have been having blocked PACs and such but DO feel
Hello all,I know many of you are in the UK, but I am in the US and just started Bisoprolol for Atrial Tachycardia. Am taking 2.5mg once daily. I have been on it for exactly one week. My heart rate is better (although now kind of low at times ). I have been having blocked PACs and such but DO feel
MeganMN
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
open heart surgery
Hi there my husband just had open heart surgery three weeks ago and was given a mechanical valve replacement , they are having some trouble with his INR levels and keep changing his dose of warfarin , it was 4.2 so the nurse said he wasn’t to take his tonight and start again tomorrow , has anyone else
Hi there my husband just had open heart surgery three weeks ago and was given a mechanical valve replacement , they are having some trouble with his INR levels and keep changing his dose of warfarin , it was 4.2 so the nurse said he wasn’t to take his tonight and start again tomorrow , has anyone else
SophiaMacie
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British Heart Foundation
3 months ago
Why has my husband been given Candesartan when he hasn’t got high blood pressure . It must be for his stage 2 heart failure I presume .
My husband has been given this drug along with digoxin to add to his other meds , bisoprol , antorvaststin , Lansoprazole, edoxoban and dapagliflozin. He ll be rattling soon . He has been relatively stable . The ecg showed heart rate of 100 so I presume the cardiologist wants to lower it further . Is
My husband has been given this drug along with digoxin to add to his other meds , bisoprol , antorvaststin , Lansoprazole, edoxoban and dapagliflozin. He ll be rattling soon . He has been relatively stable . The ecg showed heart rate of 100 so I presume the cardiologist wants to lower it further . Is
Jackiesmith7777
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
metoprolol 25 mg and low heat rate
hi, in a situation where there is a low heart rate between 55 to 60 bpm when in afib, does it make sense to take metaprolol drug, designed to reduce the ventricular heart rate, amongst other things? my allopathic md prescribed this and i cannot help but feel a bit uncomfortable. i don't wish the heart
hi, in a situation where there is a low heart rate between 55 to 60 bpm when in afib, does it make sense to take metaprolol drug, designed to reduce the ventricular heart rate, amongst other things? my allopathic md prescribed this and i cannot help but feel a bit uncomfortable. i don't wish the heart
crazyvlad
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
post open heart surgery
I had my third open heart surgery two weeks ago. I have noticed positive change to my health already but I have also noticed lack of interest and concentration. I have brain fog, forgetting to do things or hold a conversation for a significant period of time. Has anyone else experienced this?
I had my third open heart surgery two weeks ago. I have noticed positive change to my health already but I have also noticed lack of interest and concentration. I have brain fog, forgetting to do things or hold a conversation for a significant period of time. Has anyone else experienced this?
AH31
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British Heart Foundation
3 months ago
brachytherapy
my hubbie has just had brachytherapy for stage 3 prostate and has been in great pain since Thursday. He’s been told it’s normal and to suck it up but he’s not sleeping and is struggling to wee without great pain (tears) . Any advice as to what has worked for you to manage post op brachytherapy please
my hubbie has just had brachytherapy for stage 3 prostate and has been in great pain since Thursday. He’s been told it’s normal and to suck it up but he’s not sleeping and is struggling to wee without great pain (tears) . Any advice as to what has worked for you to manage post op brachytherapy please
bikebabe
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Prostate Cancer Network
3 months ago
ECG Wristwatch Option
I've been reading various posts about the utility of the Apple Watch heart monitor. I wanted to offer an option for those folk who don't live in the Apple ecosystem. I live in the Samsung ecosystem and have been wearing a Galaxy 4 & now 5 watch since I was Dx and successfully treated for Afib / SVT.
I've been reading various posts about the utility of the Apple Watch heart monitor. I wanted to offer an option for those folk who don't live in the Apple ecosystem. I live in the Samsung ecosystem and have been wearing a Galaxy 4 & now 5 watch since I was Dx and successfully treated for Afib / SVT.
PrinzMongo
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
4 months ago
How often does kardia get it wrong
hi after feeling a run of ectopic beats I took an ecg with my kardia 6L which showed AF I’ve never had this before it usually says normal sinus rhythm with premature ventricular contractions I took another one a minute or sa after again showed AF this sent me into a bit of a panic and long story short
hi after feeling a run of ectopic beats I took an ecg with my kardia 6L which showed AF I’ve never had this before it usually says normal sinus rhythm with premature ventricular contractions I took another one a minute or sa after again showed AF this sent me into a bit of a panic and long story short
Deltrot53
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
4 months ago
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