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Mitral Valve Replacement - Tissue or Metal valve?
Hi all, hope your evening is going well. I had an ECG on Monday and I was told I had a leaky Mitral valve and it needs replacing. I have an angiogram next Friday. I was shocked and I'm still processing the news. I'm no athlete by any stretch of the imagination, but I have never smoked, do not drink,
Hi all, hope your evening is going well. I had an ECG on Monday and I was told I had a leaky Mitral valve and it needs replacing. I have an angiogram next Friday. I was shocked and I'm still processing the news. I'm no athlete by any stretch of the imagination, but I have never smoked, do not drink,
JDAYT_Waldorf
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British Heart Foundation
10 months ago
Hyperosmia (heightened sense of smell) after op
It's now nearly 5 weeks since my valve replacement and bypass, and while I'm totally pain free (except when I breath in) my nausea and lack of appetite seems to be getting worse. I'm now thinking that this is due to hyperosmia (it's getting worse), which I've had since I came round from the op. I can
It's now nearly 5 weeks since my valve replacement and bypass, and while I'm totally pain free (except when I breath in) my nausea and lack of appetite seems to be getting worse. I'm now thinking that this is due to hyperosmia (it's getting worse), which I've had since I came round from the op. I can
thecatandus
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British Heart Foundation
10 months ago
Hypo type episode while on Forxiga /Dapaglaflozin, waiting for pacemaker upgrade. Any experiences with this drug anyone?
I felt sweaty and shaky after skipping breakfast this morning, and looking at the leaflet for Dapaglaflozin, I see one of the side effects is to cause low blood sugar levels. It's a diabetes drug which has been found to help with Heart Failure patients. It makes you pee away blood sugar. So I ate some
I felt sweaty and shaky after skipping breakfast this morning, and looking at the leaflet for Dapaglaflozin, I see one of the side effects is to cause low blood sugar levels. It's a diabetes drug which has been found to help with Heart Failure patients. It makes you pee away blood sugar. So I ate some
Coco51
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
7 months ago
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Valve replacement
hellooo, I am 25 years old and due to have valve replacement surgery at some point (not sure when, just waiting for the right time) I have Truncus Arteriosus and had valve replacement surgery when I was a baby but haven’t needed one just yet since. My question is… I am currently always tired. Not
hellooo, I am 25 years old and due to have valve replacement surgery at some point (not sure when, just waiting for the right time) I have Truncus Arteriosus and had valve replacement surgery when I was a baby but haven’t needed one just yet since. My question is… I am currently always tired. Not
Laraa473
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British Heart Foundation
10 months ago
Amiriodone & NDT update
So I was put on Amiodarone post heart surgery 3 1/2 weeks ago. I thought it was a three week course but it's not. Now on 200mg per day for the next few months . And yes I think it's messing my thyroid hormones up. I did protest over taking it...due to its high iodine content and contrary indications.
So I was put on Amiodarone post heart surgery 3 1/2 weeks ago. I thought it was a three week course but it's not. Now on 200mg per day for the next few months . And yes I think it's messing my thyroid hormones up. I did protest over taking it...due to its high iodine content and contrary indications.
waveylines
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Thyroid UK
7 months ago
Nausea after valve replacement and bypass
Had my mitral valve replaced and a bypass 4 weeks ago now, and have been home 3 weeks. Suffered nausea and lack of appetite from day 1 out of surgery, and aches and pains until this weekend - miraculously they all seem to have gone away. However the nausea seems to actually be getting worse, took me
Had my mitral valve replaced and a bypass 4 weeks ago now, and have been home 3 weeks. Suffered nausea and lack of appetite from day 1 out of surgery, and aches and pains until this weekend - miraculously they all seem to have gone away. However the nausea seems to actually be getting worse, took me
thecatandus
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British Heart Foundation
10 months ago
ALP and when to add 2nd line therapy
I was diagnosed Feb. 2022 ALP was 307. Started URSO right away. ALP went down quickly - In July 2022 it was 107 but October 2022 was 119 and April 2023 was 120. So my specialist wanted to add ocaliva. I convinced him to give it another 6 months before adding anything and he agreed. So I am praying
I was diagnosed Feb. 2022 ALP was 307. Started URSO right away. ALP went down quickly - In July 2022 it was 107 but October 2022 was 119 and April 2023 was 120. So my specialist wanted to add ocaliva. I convinced him to give it another 6 months before adding anything and he agreed. So I am praying
Heaslea
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PBC Foundation
11 months ago
Can an Ablation make my Paroxysmal AFib worse
I wonder whether someone can help me decide whether to have an ablation or wait Iam 65 and due to have a Pulsed Field Ablation and have justhad my pre procedure nurse interview. I have paroxysmal AFib -usually twice a year -lasting about 8-9 hours which I control with a one off mega dose 300mg
I wonder whether someone can help me decide whether to have an ablation or wait Iam 65 and due to have a Pulsed Field Ablation and have justhad my pre procedure nurse interview. I have paroxysmal AFib -usually twice a year -lasting about 8-9 hours which I control with a one off mega dose 300mg
manabouttown
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AF Association
8 months ago
Back/pelvis/hip pain?
A month or 2 ago, I got a new dog, he's bigger than my previous dog and he pulls on the lead. And I got stressed adapting to the change. Somewhere soon after that I picked up a bug, and the PMR "buzzing" in my shoulders, arms and calves popped back. Not really painful but aware of "the bucket" I stopped
A month or 2 ago, I got a new dog, he's bigger than my previous dog and he pulls on the lead. And I got stressed adapting to the change. Somewhere soon after that I picked up a bug, and the PMR "buzzing" in my shoulders, arms and calves popped back. Not really painful but aware of "the bucket" I stopped
Curious101
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PMRGCAuk
23 days ago
quilting mum
I have had restlesslegs for 40 years. After a recent operation, just as I need to recover my legs are so bad I cannot sleep except from about 6am until 10.am. I take Pregabalin 300ng but am so desperate I rang my GP practice to ask for a few sleeping tablets. The doctor said we first need to do blood
I have had restlesslegs for 40 years. After a recent operation, just as I need to recover my legs are so bad I cannot sleep except from about 6am until 10.am. I take Pregabalin 300ng but am so desperate I rang my GP practice to ask for a few sleeping tablets. The doctor said we first need to do blood
Quiltingmum
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Restless Legs Syndrome
8 months ago
Af vs Ectopic beats
Hi all, This may sound a like a silly question but is it easy to differentiate between AF and PVCs? I’ve had PVCs for several years which sometimes occur only a few times a day and occasionally can be 1000s a day. I’ve recently been diagnosed with PAF but do not experience a racing heart rate and
Hi all, This may sound a like a silly question but is it easy to differentiate between AF and PVCs? I’ve had PVCs for several years which sometimes occur only a few times a day and occasionally can be 1000s a day. I’ve recently been diagnosed with PAF but do not experience a racing heart rate and
Keswickman
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AF Association
8 months ago
AF & hiatus hernia
After being diagnosed with AF April this year I had several scans. It was discovered I have a suspected bicuspid aortic valve with mild stenosis. I would never have known without the AF. One cardioversion later which restored nsr for a couple of days only and I am 3 weeks away from an ablation. Having
After being diagnosed with AF April this year I had several scans. It was discovered I have a suspected bicuspid aortic valve with mild stenosis. I would never have known without the AF. One cardioversion later which restored nsr for a couple of days only and I am 3 weeks away from an ablation. Having
Jonco
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AF Association
1 year ago
After Effects from a Triple Heart Bypass
Back in September 2022 I had a cardiac arrest and was very lucky to have had a paramedic nearby with some 14 years experience. This lady performed cpr on me and called for a defibrillator. I received one shock and regained consciousness after which I was taken to hospital and on 2nd November 2022 I
Back in September 2022 I had a cardiac arrest and was very lucky to have had a paramedic nearby with some 14 years experience. This lady performed cpr on me and called for a defibrillator. I received one shock and regained consciousness after which I was taken to hospital and on 2nd November 2022 I
deano999
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British Heart Foundation
8 months ago
Talking therapys
Hi all, I'm a daughter who has had a realisation today that no amount of tough love and encouragement is going to help my mum right now but that she is infact in desperate need to talk to others that have walked her journey and who are also struggling post op. Mum had a triple heart bypass that led
Hi all, I'm a daughter who has had a realisation today that no amount of tough love and encouragement is going to help my mum right now but that she is infact in desperate need to talk to others that have walked her journey and who are also struggling post op. Mum had a triple heart bypass that led
JoSmith145
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British Heart Foundation
8 months ago
⏰Do you have 15 minutes to spare?⏰
🌟 PARTICIPATE IN A RESEARCH STUDY EXPLORING THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PVCS 🫀, MENTAL WELL-BEING 🧠, HEALTH BEHAVIOURS🚶♂️, AND QUALITY OF LIFE! 🌟 🔍 What's Involved? 🔍 Complete two online surveys on Qualtrics. The first is a 15-minute exploration of your PVC journey; the second is a quick 5-minute
🌟 PARTICIPATE IN A RESEARCH STUDY EXPLORING THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PVCS 🫀, MENTAL WELL-BEING 🧠, HEALTH BEHAVIOURS🚶♂️, AND QUALITY OF LIFE! 🌟 🔍 What's Involved? 🔍 Complete two online surveys on Qualtrics. The first is a 15-minute exploration of your PVC journey; the second is a quick 5-minute
TracyAdmin
ArrhythmiaAlliance
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Heart Rhythm Disorders Support
16 days ago
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
8 months ago
⏰Do you have 15 minutes to spare?⏰
🌟 PARTICIPATE IN A RESEARCH STUDY EXPLORING THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PVCS 🫀, MENTAL WELL-BEING 🧠, HEALTH BEHAVIOURS🚶♂️, AND QUALITY OF LIFE! 🌟 🔍 What's Involved? 🔍 Complete two online surveys on Qualtrics. The first is a 15-minute exploration of your PVC journey; the second is a quick 5-minute
🌟 PARTICIPATE IN A RESEARCH STUDY EXPLORING THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PVCS 🫀, MENTAL WELL-BEING 🧠, HEALTH BEHAVIOURS🚶♂️, AND QUALITY OF LIFE! 🌟 🔍 What's Involved? 🔍 Complete two online surveys on Qualtrics. The first is a 15-minute exploration of your PVC journey; the second is a quick 5-minute
TracyAdmin
ArrhythmiaAlliance
in
Heart Rhythm Disorders Support
22 days 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
in
British Heart Foundation
8 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
8 months ago
medication after open heart surgery
is there anyone on this site who has had a heart valve replacement and is now using biologic meds to control their ra? If so, I’d love to hear your experience. I was born with a bicuspid aortic valve which needed replacing in June (an event hastened by a toxic reaction to leflunomide). I’ve had an Inspiris
is there anyone on this site who has had a heart valve replacement and is now using biologic meds to control their ra? If so, I’d love to hear your experience. I was born with a bicuspid aortic valve which needed replacing in June (an event hastened by a toxic reaction to leflunomide). I’ve had an Inspiris
Emye343
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NRAS
7 months ago
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