Myocarditis attack 16th December 2019

[Nellbluestar]

Hi, I was rushed to the Leicester Royal with what was believed to be a heart attack. Chest pain, arm pain and shortness of breath. 52 year old female.

Troponin levels were up indicating a heart attack.

ECG fine but given an angiogram which showed that there were no blockages.

My blood pressure can go from 155/90 down to 103/66 which is most peculiar and I think a bit of a worry.

I have had a couple of chest pain episodes since but popped aspirin and they subsided.

I am waiting for an MRI but I am not 100% clear on what they are looking for.

Scared that I will have another attack.

Radically reduced alcohol intake, I am juicing up a storm after seeing reboot with Joe Cross and I have lost 10lb since the attack on the 16th. 3 stone more to get to healthy BMI.

My Mum died in Glenfield last year and it was terrifying to be admitted there. She died of lung complications related to her Rhumatoid Arthritis which hideous to witness.

I want to self cure if possible.

What advice is out there please on how to proceed and what the MRI is looking for.

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello and welcome to the Weight Loss Forum Nellbluestar 😊

This is a peer to peer support group for Weight Loss so we can’t offer any medical advice, but it is simply the best place for giving and receiving support with weight loss.

I don’t know the plan you mention, but I do know that a health scare is the biggest incentive ever for weight loss. After many many years of yoyo dieting I have taken the slow and steady approach, and worked hard on changing the behaviours that lead to weigh gain. We each need to find our own path so please read everything in Pinned Posts, and read other people account of their journey, and find a plan that suits you and your lifestyle. My advice is to avoid ‘diets’ and look for a permanent solution 😊

If you haven’t already then please read the Pinned Posts here healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

This is a very busy forum with lots going on, and nothing beats joining in, reading posts and replying to others. Our group Weigh-in and the Daily Diary are probably the best places to start.

Best Wishes in your weight loss journey

Indigo 😊

[Lytham 3 stone]

Hello and welcome, this could be a good way for you to proceed? x

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[S11m]

Hi, Nellbluestar , welcome.

I am sorry life has been difficult for you lately.

I have a pacemaker for bradycardia and hypotension (low pulse rate and low blood pressure).

I am glad you have started to lose weight.

BMI is not a good guide for everyone, so you might want to re-asses your target weight before you get there.

There are other forums here on Health Unlocked for specific advice on your heart condition.

If you "slim smart" weight loss is not so hard! It is not all about motivation and masochism.

Some of us here find that what works is a combination of The Low Carbohydrate, High-Fat (LCHF) diet (see the forum here on Health Unlocked) and Not Snacking All Day AKA Intermittent Fasting (IF). See:

healthunlocked.com/fasting-...

[heartdr]

Hello, myocarditis simply means 'inflammation of the heart muscle'. In most cases, it can present like a heart attack - but it is not, as you have gathered by the fact that your heart's arteries are not blocked.

Usually, myocarditis is caused by a transient viral illness and gets better with time and a little bit of rest.

The MRI scan of the heart is to confirm the diagnosis. It is the best way to look at the heart muscle in detail (it can show up the inflammation in the muscle, if there is any). If the scan shows that the heart pumping function is normal and the inflammation is only mild, you don't need to worry about it anymore.

Just proceed with healthy living, weight loss and letting you GP worry about your BP!

PS. You are highly unlikely to have another attack of myocarditis.

[Hidden]

Hi, sounds awful for you but take comfort from the fact that your angio was good and no arteries blocked. Thats a good sign. I'm just taking each day at a time and following the plan. I use an app called CALM and find it really helpful too. Best of luck, keep positive