Who suffers with Angina?

[ChipButty]

Any of our members here suffer with  Angina? if so what treatment or medicines do you take? 

I was reading nitrate pills for angina, does it work? 

[chiang mai]

What works is a visit to a cardiologist to determine the cause, you don't self medicate for angina, otherwise you die.

[georgegeorgia]

What are the symptoms of angina ?

I may have this !!!

Is it similar to Pericarditis?

[chiang mai]

Can be mistaken for angina but is actually caused by GERD, another reason to get checked out.

[BigStar]

4 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

What are the symptoms of angina ?

I may have this !!!

Is it similar to Pericarditis?

 

You probably do, but don't worry.

[Will B Good]

4 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

What are the symptoms of angina ?

I may have this !!!

Is it similar to Pericarditis?

 

 

Have you read 'Three Men In A Boat'....you'd love the first chapter.

 

 

[georgegeorgia]

6 hours ago, chiang mai said:

Can be mistaken for angina but is actually caused by GERD, another reason to get checked out.

Yes Gerd although I think my Doctor said Gord?

Yes I have to take Nexium 

[chiang mai]

2 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

Yes Gerd although I think my Doctor said Gord?

Yes I have to take Nexium 

Both GERD and GORD are acceptable terms to describe gastroesophageal reflux. Unless of course your doctor is a pumpkin or a squash, in which case GOURD would be more appropriate. 🙂

 

 

[Captain Flack]

An adolescent troll post has been removed, this is the health forum and posters are seeking advice.

[KhunLA]

Since not asking how to get rid of zits ...

 

... you may want to actually visit a cardiologist, for a real evaluation & suggestions.

[Sheryl]

 

As others have said this is not something that can be self diagnosed.

 

neither can it be self treated.

 

 

[Mason45]

15 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

Yes Gerd although I think my Doctor said Gord?

Yes I have to take Nexium 

What do you pay for Nexium and where do you buy it in Pattaya?

[Lacessit]

Get a diagnosis done with an EKG and/or CAT scan with contrast, a cardiologist will then prescribe suitable medication.

 

If the doctor prescribes beta-blockers to slow down the pulse rate, be aware these medications have side effects such as loss of libido, and psoriasis.

[newbee2022]

On 10/7/2024 at 6:54 AM, ChipButty said:

Any of our members here suffer with  Angina? if so what treatment or medicines do you take? 

I was reading nitrate pills for angina, does it work? 

It's a matter of your personal doctor. Have a visit and he'll give you a diagnosis and available treatment.

However, we have here on AN people, who give unqualified advises. 

[georgegeorgia]

2 hours ago, Lacessit said:

Get a diagnosis done with an EKG and/or CAT scan with contrast, a cardiologist will then prescribe suitable medication.

 

If the doctor prescribes beta-blockers to slow down the pulse rate, be aware these medications have side effects such as loss of libido, and psoriasis.

Do you know if Valsartin is a beta blocker ??

I have to take one a day 40mg for high blood pressure caused by my testereone shots

But I need my testereone shots even though it's going damage to my heart 

[Lacessit]

2 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

Do you know if Valsartin is a beta blocker ??

I have to take one a day 40mg for high blood pressure caused by my testereone shots

But I need my testereone shots even though it's going damage to my heart 

Valsartin is an angiotensin II receptor blocker, which works differently to a beta-blocker.

 

AFAIK valsartan has zero effect in terms of psoriasis, although it may affect libido.

[degrub]

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/in-depth/beta-blockers/art-20044522
 

and Valsartin

 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/valsartan-oral-route/description/drg-20067355

 

 

[Antiparovian]

3 hours ago, Lacessit said:

Get a diagnosis done with an EKG and/or CAT scan with contrast, a cardiologist will then prescribe suitable medication.

 

If the doctor prescribes beta-blockers to slow down the pulse rate, be aware these medications have side effects such as loss of libido, and psoriasis.

Perhaps exercise studies. I woud want coronary angiogram.

[georgegeorgia]

Coronary angiogram?

 

What's the one where they put the tubes inside your arteries to check , apparently that can have side effects 

[degrub]

If you get a stress test, either treadmill or nuclear, and there is indication of heart issues, particularly artery blockage, a coronary angiography with catheterization gives them the ability to treat blockages found with angioplasty with or without installing stents.. otherwise, if you don’t set up the catheterization, you get to do it again doubling the amount of radiation received. 
 

And since it is done with only good pain meds, you can watch the whole thing on wide screen tv. 

Edited October 8 by degrub

[Hermes Live]

The only solution is a visit to your cardiologist and be quick about it.

[georgegeorgia]

So please someone tell me the steps to take to get checked 

 

I have had a Echocardiography, it found "trivial" pericarditis 

 

What's the next step ,what is a CT Calcium score check ? Should I get that next or go and ask for a treadmill test?

[bubblegum]

9 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

So please someone tell me the steps to take to get checked 

 

I have had a Echocardiography, it found "trivial" pericarditis 

 

What's the next step ,what is a CT Calcium score check ? Should I get that next or go and ask for a treadmill test?

You should just take 2 aspirin and call me in the morning.

[degrub]

Go see a cardiologist!

tell him/her everything. 
Ask @Sheryl for a recommendation if you don’t already know someone nearby.

 

triple bypass survivor 

 

 

[3NUMBAS]

Nitro glycerin spray I use

[ChipButty]

1 hour ago, 3NUMBAS said:

Nitro glycerin spray I use

Where do you buy that from? do you need a prescription? 

[3NUMBAS]

Get It from hospital or doctor ,just spray under your tongue when needed

[Sheryl]

Has a cardiologist diagnosed uour psin as agina? If do, what is the undetlying cause and have spptopriate  interventions (e.g. dtents) been considered?

 

Angina cannot be self diagnosed. Pain ftom gastritis among other things can be indistinguishable; even a doctor may confuse the two initially.   

 

It is not common in this day and age to treat angina with nitrates since there has been so much progress in interventions that correct the underlying cause as wrll as other meficatikn regimines (aspirin, anicoagulants, beta blockers etc) .

 

There is no substitute for seeing a cardioliogist.