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Fear of pooing during surgery
Hello I am due to have open heart surgery in a few weeks. I have IBS with diarrhoea and urgency. Am so frightened of soiling myself while I can't get up to the loo. Sorry if tmi but had bad experience last year in hospital on bed rest needed to go thought it was a wee but no the other and missed the
Hello I am due to have open heart surgery in a few weeks. I have IBS with diarrhoea and urgency. Am so frightened of soiling myself while I can't get up to the loo. Sorry if tmi but had bad experience last year in hospital on bed rest needed to go thought it was a wee but no the other and missed the
honey1958
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IBS Network
9 months ago
Thank you
Many thanks to all of you who responded to over active / sensitive bladder . My heart is with you because I think it is horrible . Having had a heart bypass and a husband who is disabled I find my energy is not good . I’m not bad in the daytime but as soon as I’m horizontal at night it starts when I
Many thanks to all of you who responded to over active / sensitive bladder . My heart is with you because I think it is horrible . Having had a heart bypass and a husband who is disabled I find my energy is not good . I’m not bad in the daytime but as soon as I’m horizontal at night it starts when I
Pollypuss
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British Heart Foundation
9 months ago
Alive, with thanks: update on nightmare
Thank you to everyone for replies. I'm still wading through them but trying to avoid spending time on the computer. I survived the weekend. Saturday night was so bad that the only thing that stopped me from ringing 999 overnight was the fear that I would be told there were no ambulances available. I
Thank you to everyone for replies. I'm still wading through them but trying to avoid spending time on the computer. I survived the weekend. Saturday night was so bad that the only thing that stopped me from ringing 999 overnight was the fear that I would be told there were no ambulances available. I
Redactrice
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
9 months ago
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angina pain
Hello everyone, I hope you're all doing well and enjoying good health. I have a question regarding angina pain. Earlier this year, in January 2023, I experienced a heart attack. I'm 37 years old, and following the balloon procedure, my doctor prescribed regular medication. However, I have continued to
Hello everyone, I hope you're all doing well and enjoying good health. I have a question regarding angina pain. Earlier this year, in January 2023, I experienced a heart attack. I'm 37 years old, and following the balloon procedure, my doctor prescribed regular medication. However, I have continued to
Madk
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Weight Loss Support
7 months ago
Feeling emotional after sudden Heart attack & stent placement.?
I’m generally fit & active, swim 3 x per week, walk daily with dog … Always on the go, good varied diet with no restrictions, didn’t take any medication, don’t smoke , drink very little.. Such a shock to have a heart attack a week ago ,whilst doing the food shop,! Not even strenuous.. I was taken
I’m generally fit & active, swim 3 x per week, walk daily with dog … Always on the go, good varied diet with no restrictions, didn’t take any medication, don’t smoke , drink very little.. Such a shock to have a heart attack a week ago ,whilst doing the food shop,! Not even strenuous.. I was taken
Tiffanylamp
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest & Heart Attack
9 months ago
Longstanding Persistent AF
Hi All, I am new here, so bear with me!!...Diagnosed with AF 2 years ago ( HR 146, reduced to below 100 on treatment ) in A&E here in the UK. I was an active runner ( 5-10K races ) with a RHR of about 52. I am 68 , and I have hardly any symptoms. I had an ablation in the May ( this year ) which put
Hi All, I am new here, so bear with me!!...Diagnosed with AF 2 years ago ( HR 146, reduced to below 100 on treatment ) in A&E here in the UK. I was an active runner ( 5-10K races ) with a RHR of about 52. I am 68 , and I have hardly any symptoms. I had an ablation in the May ( this year ) which put
FSsimmer
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AF Association
9 months ago
Mind the gap!!!
I would like some advice from you lovely people, please. I was diagnosed with PAF over 30 years ago and since the early years when episodes frightened the life out of me, I now understand them better and deal with them in a calmer way. It doesn't make me like them any better though. I had an echocardiogram
I would like some advice from you lovely people, please. I was diagnosed with PAF over 30 years ago and since the early years when episodes frightened the life out of me, I now understand them better and deal with them in a calmer way. It doesn't make me like them any better though. I had an echocardiogram
sarniacherie
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AF Association
9 months ago
Vacuum pump newbie
Hi all,Have suffered from errectile dysfunction for years due to blood pressure problems but, having had a double heart bypass and angioplasty in last few years, it's gotten worse. Used to be cialis was OK but no its not really working so have been prescribed a vacuum pump to use. Have just started using
Hi all,Have suffered from errectile dysfunction for years due to blood pressure problems but, having had a double heart bypass and angioplasty in last few years, it's gotten worse. Used to be cialis was OK but no its not really working so have been prescribed a vacuum pump to use. Have just started using
Hidden
in
Erectile Dysfunction Support
9 months ago
Can anyone help?
I have purchased some Deep Heat muscle rub thinking it would help my aches and pains, but on the leaflet enclosed it states that people taking anticoagulants should not use it owing to the ingredients interacting with this medication. I take Warfarin. Does anyone know if there is a safe lubricant that
I have purchased some Deep Heat muscle rub thinking it would help my aches and pains, but on the leaflet enclosed it states that people taking anticoagulants should not use it owing to the ingredients interacting with this medication. I take Warfarin. Does anyone know if there is a safe lubricant that
Cavalierrubie
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
6 months ago
Nightmare with(out) flecainide. Cannot get help from NHS.
This is a follow-up to a post I made earlier this week, trying to figure out whether to take a previously unused flecainide prescription as a PIP. I was diagnosed with lone paroxysmal AF 10+ years ago (I was not quite 50) but it has not been a regular problem -- I didn't need regular meds. Due to the
This is a follow-up to a post I made earlier this week, trying to figure out whether to take a previously unused flecainide prescription as a PIP. I was diagnosed with lone paroxysmal AF 10+ years ago (I was not quite 50) but it has not been a regular problem -- I didn't need regular meds. Due to the
Redactrice
in
Atrial Fibrillation Support
9 months ago
Hello
What are the few suggestions for my good
heart
health
?
What are the few suggestions for my good
heart
health
?
Hidden
in
British Heart Foundation
10 months ago
Three month post second ablation
hi I had my three month check up this week and my consultant is very pleased with how I am now doing I came off of the flecanide six weeks ago and he now says I can go down to 2.5 bisoprolol which he has said he will probably keep me on that and I can come off of my Apixaban in December. Not sure I
hi I had my three month check up this week and my consultant is very pleased with how I am now doing I came off of the flecanide six weeks ago and he now says I can go down to 2.5 bisoprolol which he has said he will probably keep me on that and I can come off of my Apixaban in December. Not sure I
Bell50
in
AF Association
9 months ago
bnp level high, breathlessness and fluid in lungs. What does this mean?
hello everyone. I have posted relatively frequently, most recently because my weight loss surgery was cancelled due to high heart rate(120-130) in persistent af and breathlessness. The gp gave me additional bisoprolol which brought hr down to about 90. Breathlessness has continued, possibly due to
hello everyone. I have posted relatively frequently, most recently because my weight loss surgery was cancelled due to high heart rate(120-130) in persistent af and breathlessness. The gp gave me additional bisoprolol which brought hr down to about 90. Breathlessness has continued, possibly due to
Rhiannonimity1
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AF Association
9 months ago
Am suffering misery as unable to sleep because of over active bladder
Does anyone else have this problem? Have been given medication for this problem but it doesn’t really work . The medication itself becomes an irritant ! I have so many visits to the loo at night and have been on the bladder /bowel website which is excellent. However I wonder if any of you have this
Does anyone else have this problem? Have been given medication for this problem but it doesn’t really work . The medication itself becomes an irritant ! I have so many visits to the loo at night and have been on the bladder /bowel website which is excellent. However I wonder if any of you have this
Pollypuss
in
British Heart Foundation
9 months ago
Calf Pain and PAD
Hi, I wasn't sure if this should be posted in a Diabetes forum or on here, after thinking about it I think that this BHF site is the better option. So Peripheral Arterial Disease. I had both Iliac Arteries 'bored' out with balloon angioplasty in May of this year (Left leg fully occulted and Right leg
Hi, I wasn't sure if this should be posted in a Diabetes forum or on here, after thinking about it I think that this BHF site is the better option. So Peripheral Arterial Disease. I had both Iliac Arteries 'bored' out with balloon angioplasty in May of this year (Left leg fully occulted and Right leg
GoldfishPond
in
British Heart Foundation
6 months ago
Decreased keft ventricul ejection fraction
Hi all, went for my annual echocardiogram and was told my left ventricular ejection fraction is 50% and it is 5 % lower than last year. It normally stays at 55 % . Has appointment with my dr next weekWant to ask my friends here is it something concerning. Just want to get the opinion from people who
Hi all, went for my annual echocardiogram and was told my left ventricular ejection fraction is 50% and it is 5 % lower than last year. It normally stays at 55 % . Has appointment with my dr next weekWant to ask my friends here is it something concerning. Just want to get the opinion from people who
Poluneeru
in
AF Association
9 months ago
Shock diagnosis and 4 week wait for follow up at rapid-access Heart Failure clinic. Is my anxiety justified?
Two weeks ago I went for a stress echo test. It was a real shock that after a preliminary echo the test was abandoned. Serious faces and mutterings all round ensued, and a cardiologist came in, studied the screen and told me I had heart failure! She advised me not to go on my planned holiday till
Two weeks ago I went for a stress echo test. It was a real shock that after a preliminary echo the test was abandoned. Serious faces and mutterings all round ensued, and a cardiologist came in, studied the screen and told me I had heart failure! She advised me not to go on my planned holiday till
Coco51
in
Atrial Fibrillation Support
9 months ago
Multiple arrhythmias
I have now been told by EP that I have a number of different arrhythmias which probably explains why various rhythm control meds have caused other arrhythmias and not been effective . The ablation I had earlier this year helped and i am mostly in sinus rhythm. Only taking blood thinner and sotolol PIP
I have now been told by EP that I have a number of different arrhythmias which probably explains why various rhythm control meds have caused other arrhythmias and not been effective . The ablation I had earlier this year helped and i am mostly in sinus rhythm. Only taking blood thinner and sotolol PIP
Cassag
in
AF Association
9 months ago
Results are in: Quick Poll: if you had to choose between not driving or not cooking what would it be? This is a heart related question!!
But good food , vital for our
heart
health
, is an important joy too. Altogether now: In the terms and conditions if you vote now your vote won't count!
But good food , vital for our
heart
health
, is an important joy too. Altogether now: In the terms and conditions if you vote now your vote won't count!
Chinkoflight
in
British Heart Foundation
4 months ago
NT-proBNP >2000 ng/L
First, relevant health history 1. paroxysmal AF 2, mitral valve regurgitation (moderate) 3. pneumonia September 2023 (hospitalised) with pleural effusion (treated) **** Here are new findings regarding my
heart
/
health
issues.
First, relevant health history 1. paroxysmal AF 2, mitral valve regurgitation (moderate) 3. pneumonia September 2023 (hospitalised) with pleural effusion (treated) **** Here are new findings regarding my
heart
/
health
issues.
BelaPatka9
in
British Heart Foundation
3 months ago
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