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  • pyjamaviking
    pyjamaviking Online Community Member Posts: 20 Connected

    @luvpink Sorry you're having a flare up. :( Pink gin sounds nice though!

  • Amberpearl
    Amberpearl Online Community Member Posts: 2,466 Championing

    OK I will get advice

    I'm still taking the beta blocker

    Just not the blood thinner as it made me so ill I couldn't function

    How can I care for my cats if I can't stay awake and in pain

  • Santosha12
    Santosha12 Online Community Member Posts: 1,255 Trailblazing

    Hopefully, they'll be able to prescribe a different blood thinner for you @Amberpearl and where you don't get awful side effects and your day to day life is not badly affected.

    I know when i started beta blockers in 2023, my pulse kept going too low (c 50) but it's stable at 60+ mostly now. When it was too low I had no energy whatsoever and even though my dogs are good, they can't look after themselves so I do understand.

    I've never taken blood thinners but whether they're anticoagulants, or anti-platelets, they're important to prevent worsening health conditions.

    I hope you're able to get advice and the medication to help you.

  • Teigr
    Teigr Online Community Member Posts: 5,007 Championing

    Morning all.

  • Amberpearl
    Amberpearl Online Community Member Posts: 2,466 Championing

    I've been feeling so ill with the new medication

    My shoulders still ache even now

    And I've visited the toilet 4 times already this morning

    I feel very sluggish this morning

    Couod it be the beta blocker

    I did have a, bad night sleep

    I was thinking of checking out a hostilic dr

  • Amberpearl
    Amberpearl Online Community Member Posts: 2,466 Championing

    Side effects of meds are worse than the illness

  • Santosha12
    Santosha12 Online Community Member Posts: 1,255 Trailblazing

    I would ring 111 today, especially so you can let them know how you're feeling/symptoms. They can advise responsibly including about possible side effects.

  • luvpink
    luvpink Online Community Member Posts: 2,158 Championing

    Thank you.

    I had a nice evening watching the national television awards I had recorded.

  • luvpink
    luvpink Online Community Member Posts: 2,158 Championing

    Morning all

    The sun is shining and I have woken up feeling happy

    I hope you all have a pleasant day.

  • Lou67
    Lou67 Online Community Member Posts: 8,721 Championing

    Morning all I hope yous have a good day whatever your plans are.

    @Amberpearl
    Iโ€™m so sorry to read about everything that's going on with your health, youโ€™ve had a lot to deal with lately I really hope the doctor can sort your meds out so you start to feel better and more comfortable. I think thats great advice you got to ring 111.

    @luvpink
    Hiya Iโ€™m glad youโ€™ve woke up feeling happy I think the sunshine helps with that ๐Ÿ˜Šenjoy your day.

    @Teigr
    Hi how did the wedding go, was it yesterday ?
    My sons is on Thursday Iโ€™m actually quite anxious about it, itโ€™s just been in amongst a lot of people, but Iโ€™m staying over so at least if things get to much I can go to the room for a breather.

    @Sandy_123
    I hope the grandkids slept well.

    โค๏ธ

  • Amberpearl
    Amberpearl Online Community Member Posts: 2,466 Championing

    I've read so many articles on how bad the side effects are on those prescribed meds

    I'm. Going to try yoga too

  • Amberpearl
    Amberpearl Online Community Member Posts: 2,466 Championing

    I was going to ring the surgery in the morning

    The nurse I saw is on holiday

    I can't function on those meds

  • luvpink
    luvpink Online Community Member Posts: 2,158 Championing

    @Lou67

    Thank you. I hope you have a good day.

  • Holly_Scope
    Holly_Scope Posts: 2,529 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @Amberpearl I'm so sorry that you're still not feeling better. @Santosha12 has provided some really important advice about contacting 111 today. I hope you're ok. ๐Ÿ’›

  • Amberpearl
    Amberpearl Online Community Member Posts: 2,466 Championing

    I'm. Very tired. Keep nodding off

  • Santosha12
    Santosha12 Online Community Member Posts: 1,255 Trailblazing

    Hi @Amberpearl, Did your nurse explain the reason why they've prescribed blood thinners? (benefits/risks etc.).

    Yoga is good to do (I should try that!) but it cannot replace/do the job of blood thinners but I don't think you meant that.

    Sorry, but at the risk of sounding a complete and utter nag....111 are very good - I'm sure they also send an update of calls through to your GP - that would give them the 'heads up' for tomorrow so you're not without blood thinners for a ? 3rd day. Take care and ๐Ÿซ‚ to you.

  • Amberpearl
    Amberpearl Online Community Member Posts: 2,466 Championing

    The blood thinners made me very ill

    I only took 1

    I read yoga helps

    Nurse dudbt say much just need you on blood thinners urgently said can cause clot and stroke

    So I research alternative s

  • Santosha12
    Santosha12 Online Community Member Posts: 1,255 Trailblazing

    I understand @Amberpearl.

    Apart from the AF charity I mentioned I think on Friday, the Stroke Association website also have very good, reliable information on blood thinners - as well as a Forum - just in case you want more information in making the decision that's right for you, before you speak to either a doctor on 111 or your GP tomorrow.

    The nurse you saw will be experienced/knowledgeable (particularly if she is a nurse prescriber) and would have prescribed blood thinners on the basis that the benefits for you to go on them (because of the AF) outweigh the risks.

    It is, of course, always our decision as a patient to decide whether we consent to any treatment, including medication (and 111 can also advise on side effects too). Just want you to be fully informed that's all, and I'll stop rabbiting on now ! With very warmest wishes to you.

  • Holly_Scope
    Holly_Scope Posts: 2,529 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    I'm going to pop you an email @Amberpearl, please keep an eye out for it ๐Ÿ’›

  • Amberpearl
    Amberpearl Online Community Member Posts: 2,466 Championing

    I did speak to Tracey the lady you mentioned

    Very nice and emailed me links