Hey Ginger [img]/community/emoticons/smile.gif glad to hear things are mostly ok with you, but it's good they are bringing your appt forward. Im having the same as you, breathlessness and pain, but...
Hi Rmil, Im also pleased your TEE went well, although yes, there are always questions left unanswered. I understand the frustration and confusion. My doc said my cardiologist wrote that they could do...
Hi Noah Body Thanks for that info /community/emoticons/smile.gif ...
rmil Good luck also with your TEE on Wednesday. Please let us know.....
Thanks rmil I'll check that out [img]/community/emoticons/smile.gif ....Does sound way nicer than a wallet card! [i]Thanks ...
Hi ginger I know exactly what you mean, the pains can get you anytime. Im still getting them and a fluttering type feel as well as light dizzyness. I also have dull daily headaches. It's hard to...
Hi Kitt Yes, thats right... no sedation. I wasn't keen when I got to the hospital and they told me I wasn't going to have sedation and that many people can handle it without...
rmil Your med ID bracelet sounds much nicer than having a wallet card anyway. Great idea :) I would like to get one. Where did you get yours? I've nearly given up on receiving the wallet card. Thanks...
Hi rmil Yes, I think they may do another TEE on me as well, the only problem is I didn't handle it well last time as they do not sedate you at my hospital for a TEE, which I was surprised at. It...
Hi When I left hospital I was told to expect an Amplatzer Wallet Card in the post and that it would take a few weeks. My procedure was done early March and by July I still had not received it, so I...
Hi ginger I agree with rmil, please dont push your limits. It has been 5mths since my device was put in to cover two holes ( which it hasnt quite covered ) and I am STILL so tired. I have two young...
Hi rmil Firstly, you don't need to apologize about how much posting you do in the forum as there are some wonderful people in here to talk to, share and get advice from. I was just going to reply to...
Hi Karen, I know exactly what you mean. I have days where I feel sluggish and tired, and just drained! With me, I don't know if its from my depression or my heart procedure I had a few months ago,...
Thanks Karen, and Jamie for that. And how are you doing Karen? You have always been so kind in your replys to my posts, Ive never asked how things are with you.... Im sorry....
Hi Jamie You have had a lot to deal with... Thinking of you, and hope you are coping ok....
I saw my doctor today, I stopped my Citalopram last week,.... my decision. Having a trial period without meds. However it was suggested the next one I try if I need to go back on, is Venlafexine (...
rmil Oh no, thats frustrating that you have to wait longer...hang in there! As we have chatted before you know I had similar symptoms. I also had the soreness in my chest, esp when I leaned over or...
Hey again Harleybluz Im quitting tommorow, going to throw out the rest of my pack. Im still in deep depression over what has happened and Im not coping well at all. Think this is the lowest I have...
Hi Harleybluz I quit smoking last Oct, after I had a TIA ( small stroke ). Had to do it. I went cold turkey and it was ok at the time because I wasnt feeling too good after the stroke, luckily I had...
Hi nelson123 I had something similar happen to me about 6 years ago, and my doc at the time, couldnt find anything. He thought it may have been something 'viral' causing the symptoms. I would be...
Hi ginger2 What I was told when I left the hosp was bed rest for a couple of days, then 'light exercise'. Just don't over do it and push yourself. For example - I was told 6 mths before I could go...
Hi Aurora Thanks for being there... Sorry I didnt get back and reply sooner. School holidays at the mo, and my girls have 2 weeks off so are keeping me very busy. Thank you Karen and Jamie also. Talk...
Hi ginger2 Welcome to the forum. I was sent home the same day as well and like you feeling rather anxious but as time goes on it gets better. I am still getting the odd sharp pains that leave me...
Thank you Aurora, that is exactly it!... I do need friends to keep me connected to the outside world, as isolation can just eat away at you. That is ok Aurora for you to suggest he is controlling as...
Thankyou. And yes a lot of husbands do support us, but dont really understand us, I agree. It's not that I cant make friends, I used to have some but my husband can tend to 'control' the situation...
Hi Aurora, Sure no problem..firstly everyone is different, what suits one may not suit another of course, but Im finding Citalopram is helping, although my doc suggested I up my dose. Citalopram is...
Arewethereyet Hi, /community/emoticons/smile.gif Thanks for your post. I used to be quite fit and in great shape 9 months ago. I have since found out my meds may be making me tired ( I am on...
Horse Crazy, Hello and thankyou! /community/emoticons/smile.gif What you said helped a lot and makes sense. I do need to make more of an effort to 'get out there' and make friends instead of feeling...
Hi Thanks for your reply. No my neighbours keep very much to themselves, so I dont know them. I will have to find something to keep me busy... Im online a lot as well... Thanks Harrington...
I saw my doc today. He told me to up my dosage of Citalopram from 1 to 2 tabs a day, so I will try that. But I do know what triggers my depression....it is the loneliness. Some days are worse than...
Wont be back on for awhile, but I would like to thank everyone who replied to my posts, and I enjoyed chatting to others in here. You all take care :) Big hugs xx...
Today it all just hit me and I feel so 'down' . I have a part time job I enjoy, but the rest of the time I am at home. My husband is at work, my kids are at school.. I dont know anyone in my area (...
Hi Aurora It would be a difficult time for you, and a time when you feel very much alone. These classes sound a great idea, you may even make new friends there. I can relate to what you are saying...
Hi rmil Welcome!.. and you are not alone. Reading your post, I can relate, so thank you your post has helped me. I had both and my closure was done just over 3 mths ago with the Amplatzer as well. I...
Vdogg ... Im sorry if I said something wrong??...
Oh and that would be great Jamie /community/emoticons/smile.gif ..... Im hoping to make some friends in here....
You're welcome Aurora. And yes, it does help to come here and post. I find I am here a lot when I should be doing other things really /community/emoticons/smile.gif and while I may not always know...
Hugs to you Aurora..and I hope you don't mind me jumping in here. I can understand what you are saying and how you feel. It can be so hard at times. My loneliness started when my parents separated...
Hi Taryn, ok thanks...do you mind me asking how long you were on it and what you changed to? I was on flurox for 5 mths, then my doc changed me to citalopram. Havent noticed any changes. I still have...
Thanks Karen. Just being in here chatting to others helps, so I will keep posting....
Thanks Jamie /community/emoticons/smile.gif ...
Just wanting to hear from others on Citalopram, and their views on it ... I had to change to this as Flurox wasnt doing anything for me....
Hi Jamiee Hey, what an awful shock for you. Hope your sis recovers soon. Know how you must be feeling...my sis was in a bad car accident, a truck slammed into her and pushed her sideways for some...
Thanks Kitt. I have had so many tests & blood tests since the Tia last year, and doctors have found nothing but some are saying the tiredness maybe from the 2 holes I had. Yes, I guess it will...
Hi Alcie Firstly, hugs to you. That would have been so frustrating. I agree with Kitt, see someone else. Try and get that sorted as soon as possible. Let us know how you get on....
I had my PFO closure just over 3 months ago now. I had two holes in my heart and had a Tia late last year. After the closure I had lots of sharp pains and fluttering, which left me feeling quite...
We care. This is the place for support and to read/listen to others with similar problems. Also I totally agree with Misunderstood. Well written!. I can relate to many postings in here. I take...
Hey, well my interests are music ( cant be without, cheers me up /community/emoticons/smile.gif ), travel, the outdoors, The paranormal & any tv programmes on ghosts/hauntings and of course my...
Hi Happiless. I can totally relate to what you have just said as I have been in this situation many times. Sometimes I feel like I am invisible or standing back and watching from the outside. And...
Hi Jamie, thanks for the welcome /community/emoticons/smile.gif ...