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sharon62962
sharon62962

I am wanting to connect with anyone who has recently or maybe some time ago had a heart attack. Am 47 years old and had a heart attack last Friday. I had a blood clot removed from my artery and a stent fitted Friday night. I have been discharged from hospital came home Monday eve. I am so so scared it is going to happen again. I am on my own during the day. And today I feel like I have a pain in my back and my chest but feel it could be just as am worrying and anxious. I took my spray and it seemed to calm down.  Does anyone have any advice to how I can move forward. I feel upset all the time but mainly just so so scared. Thank you 

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  • david00294
    david00294 sharon62962

    Posted

    Hi, I received 2 stents in Nov 16 following heart attack, aged 56. Odd chest feelings I still have today and I’ve calmed down worrying as this can’t be serious now. However, I went through the nhs rehabilitation course - I can’t recommend this enough to you as it’s run by pros and you’ll feel so much more confident whenbon the course and after it ends. Go for it without delay. Also, cut out fatty foods and head for a Mediterranean diet. Best of luck. D
    • sharon62962
      sharon62962 david00294

      Posted

      Thank you David. Good to hear you are all fixed. Yes I am very much looking forward to the rehab course. It’s mentally for me atm as well as physical. Can’t seem to get my head around the fact that I’ve had a heart attack. Am out of breath even when I talk. And have gone from being 100 miles an hour with my career etc to not knowing what to do with myself. Am slowed down completely. Am also really emotional. Angry sad scared to be alone during the day. 
  • david00294
    david00294 sharon62962

    Posted

    Don’t worry. Make sure and get on nhs rehabilitation course. Head for a Mediterranean diet and plenty brisk walks - outside or in the gym treadmill. 
  • roxyroy
    roxyroy sharon62962

    Posted

    Bullet points Sharron

    First year will be s**t

    go to cardiac rehab

    accept you are mortal

    stop smoking

    watch WHAT you eat

    loose weight if you need to

    if you think your meds are wrong say so

    walk walk walk walk but not up steep hills

    join heart watch exercise program after cardiac rehab

    things will get easier after one year

    always look how far you have come NOT how far you need to go

    enjoy your family and your life

    this is the begining not the end.

    ask if you can reduce your meds. You will know by now which ones.

    be positive you will start to feel better

    be patient

    don't start smoking again

    don't drink to excess again

    don't eat s**t anymore

    LIVE TIL YOUR 100

     

    • sharon62962
      sharon62962 roxyroy

      Posted

      Thank you Rozy. 

      Will/am doing all the points apart from the meds. It only happened on the 2nd Feb so don’t know yet. Best wishes 

    • roxyroy
      roxyroy sharon62962

      Posted

      Sorry I meant to say after the first year ask if you can reduce your meds IF they are causing you concern. Unless you get adverse reactions it's best to take ALL your meds as prescribed by you consultant. BUT not all meds are fine for everyone, 

       

  • Sway
    Sway sharon62962

    Posted

    Did they say what caused the blood cloth that triggered the heart attack? I.E clotting disorder, lupus, blockage?
  • jacqueline01135
    jacqueline01135 sharon62962

    Posted

    Oh dear,,what are you worrying about ???You have been sorted,and will now be as good as new,, in fact even better. Why are you using the spray.?? Time you put on your coat and went for a walk.Your pains are all in your head ,,it's called anxiety. So, stop i, you are fine...

    • derek76
      derek76 jacqueline01135

      Posted

      We don;t know why she is breathless as she didn't reply to that question. Is it since the procedure or was she ignoring it prior to the heart attack.

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