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  Posted by poppy (U2220656) on Tuesday, 29th May 2012

  Does anyone have it? I've just been diagnosed and am freaking out! A couple of months ago I was diagnosed with an under active thyroid and high cholesterol - both have improved. I had severe chest pain on Saturday morning and ended up in an ambulance and spent the rest of the weekend in the coronary care unit of the local hospital. They appear to think it's angina but I have to go for more tests in the rapid access chest clinic, whatever that is. Suddenly I'm on beta blockers, aspirin and have a spray to use if the pain returns. All a bit much to take in. ECG, blood tests were normal and they appear to be basing their diagnosis on the fact that the angina treatment they gave me in the hospital took the pain away. I'm usually disgustingly healthy and suddenly I'm rattling with pills. Only bonus is that my horrible boss is freaking out and has ordered me to have several days off work without even looking at work emails at home (usually if we are off work sick, people in the office will phone anyway and assume you will pick up work emails and deal with them).

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  Posted by CC Growing old disgracefully (U13344869) on Tuesday, 29th May 2012

  Hello Poppy
  
  I have angina aswell and it was found out about 16 months ago. Much the same symptoms
  
  Like you my ECG was fine and I managed to get along very well on the running treadmill during my test and it was a shock to find out that I had angina. I always remember my GP calling after Christmas a couple ago saying that he got the results of my tests on Christmas Eve so he left it until after Christmas to tell me that I have angina which I did appreciate.
  
  Like you I am on Beta Blocks and have my spray. All seems to be going fine.
  
  A lot will depend on what they say at a later date when they find out more. Yes it is very frightening and worrying. They can do so much for heart conditions nowadays and as I was told they have found out in time before the problam gets any worse and can do something about it.
  
  Next time you go for a visit about your angina then take someone with you 4 ears are better than 2
  
  At least it sounds like it has mellowed you boss anyway!
  
  Sending you lots of love
  
  

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  Posted by Archie7762 (U14090056) on Wednesday, 30th May 2012

  My OH was diagnosed with angina after coming home from work with chest pains one afternoon. He told me he had had them a couple of times before and we called the doctor who sent him in to hospital. He was there for ten days as even lying in bed he got pains. He was unable to complete the treadmill exercise as they stopped it after a couple of minutes. They told him almost at once that he probably had blocked arteries ( later confirmed after an angiogram at another hospital) He was given medication that had to be adjusted several times and they didn't let him home until they got the medication right. Beta blockers, aspirin, spray and probably other stuff, about 6 tablets a day in all.
  
  One of the hardest things was the shock. He was 54 and very healthy, we just couldn't believe he had heart disease but they told us that even healthy people can get it if it is hereditary which it probably was as no male of the previous generation in his father's family lived past the early 50s. It took about 18 months for him to come to terms with his condition, and that included occasional slight depression and occasional temper outbursts. He normally never suffered more than the odd "down" day that we all have, and has never had a bad temper. This more or less passed after about 18 months.
  
  He was never allowed to go back to work as he did manual work. By the way, he is now 74 (next month) and has never had to go back to hospital or ever had much in the way of problems. The Dr. did add statins to his medication, otherwise it hasn't changed much in the 20 years since he was diagnosed. The main problem has always been fatigue.
  
  So hopefully your situation will be as manageable and trouble free as our has. Just be prepared for a time of adjustment and be patient with yourself when you feel frustrated or down, it will pass. I do wish you all the best.

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  Posted by merrylatestarter (U10475559) on Friday, 22nd June 2012

  Hi Poppy. Ive only just found your thread. I hope by now you will have a definate diagnosis, wether or not it is angina. It is a shock when it comes out of the blue like that. I have had it since 1983, I am on beta blockers, statins, aspirin and perindopril. Its not a death sentence, my angina is better now than it was 10 years ago. If you keep taking your medication you should be able to cope with it. You just have to be a bit more careful with any exertion, and do try not to worry too much as stress can be a main factor for angina. Good luck to you.

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  Posted by poppy (U2220656) on Friday, 22nd June 2012

  Thanks, merrylatestarter. The hospital forgot to forward my paperwork to the cardiac unit so my appointment is today - should have been two weeks ago. They also forgot to forward anything to my GP. I don't know what today will bring - appointment isn't until 4.15 and the department closes at 5. GP says probably they will do a stress ECG and an echo cardiogram. Meanwhile I don't like the beta blockers - but side effects may be symptoms of whatever it is I may have! GP says not to worry - if I have to keep taking them, there are lots of different types.

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  Posted by merrylatestarter (U10475559) on Friday, 22nd June 2012

  Yes ive been on Atenolol now for 10 years, had several types over the years. They do have a few side effects when you start taking them, but they usually pass with time. If not, as you say there are no end of different tabs. Dont worry about the stress test, they keep a very close watch on you all the time, eg blood pressure, heart rate. If there are any probs they stop you straight away. Good luck.

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  Posted by poppy (U2220656) on Friday, 22nd June 2012

  Just back from hospital. Beta blocker dose has been increased to 2.50 mg daily and I am having an angiogram in a couple of weeks time. Sounds a bit daunting!

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  Posted by merrylatestarter (U10475559) on Friday, 22nd June 2012

  Ive got a cousin who had one and she said theres nothing to worry about, the only thing she felt was feeling like a hot flush, which didnt last long. It will set your mind at rest, so try not to worry about it. Let us know how you get on.

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