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After having a heart attack 3 months ago I still have my off days!

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Lyric
Lyric

After my heart attack, I had a stent fitted in my LAD. I thought that I would now be back to normal after 3 months of taking the usual medication and also attending cardiac rehabilitation. However, some days I feel as if I am making progress, then I have days when I feel so tired and listless with no energy whatsoever. I also have moments of being a little 'breathy'. 

Is is this normal to have days like this? My consultant says I am making good progress, but I am becoming a little down as I have always led such a healthy lifestyle and with so much energy. I am 62 years old and I had no signs or symptoms of developing heart disease.

 

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  • sharon77083
    sharon77083 Lyric

    Posted

    I had a heart attack followed by 2 stents 6 months ago. I had similar problems to you but discovered through trial and error it was the medication causing all of my problems. I just take Clopidogrel now and feel better than I did before the heart attack! The main culprits are the side effects of beta blockers and statins. Have a chat to your GP or consultant. 
  • Scotgal
    Scotgal Lyric

    Posted

    I had a heart attack when I was 43, got on meds, went through cardiac rehab,

    and yes I did start to feel better after some time.  You will have good days and

    bad days, but you will improve.  Keep an open line of communication with your

    GP, just in case you don't start to feel better.  Good luck!

  • roxyroy
    roxyroy Lyric

    Posted

    As the other posts say it will be your meds. Discuss with your GP to identify which are making you breathless. You may need a change or reduced dose.  It will be 6 months now since your HA . Everyone is different but the first year is the worst.
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