The Flu Increases Risk Of Heart Attack - Page 3

Trinity11 · ‎11-16-2014

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@Noel7 I'm not sure about that. It may be that the antibodies you produced during the first (type B) attack would also be helpful against the type A (should you be so unfortunate as to get that one too).
Hi @2blondeand@Noel7, I just saw my physician and was told that once you have one type it is rare to get the other during the flu season. I had Type B also and have curtailed little of my activities. I still food shop and go out. My physician said just the activity is helpful for my heart and diabetes. I cannot stay home because with diabetes activity is essential to keep blood glucose down.

As far as having a heart attack with the flu, wouldn't you need to have underlying heart disease in the first place? Can the flu actually give a normal, healthy individual a heart attack?

Hi @Trinity11

I sure hope it's true that there might be some protection from already having one flu!

I haven't seen a report specifically on who gets the heart attack, but they were talking about a group over 69 if I remember correctly. That could be a vulnerablility factor.

Yes and the winter has always been a time for more heart attacks. If it is below 15 degrees I usually need to stay in. Even with 5 stents and the balloon, I still get chest pain when it is very cold. In fact, O/T, I was just reading a report from last November that there are new studies that found chest pain was not relieved in a number of patients that got stents.

Noel7 · ‎03-09-2010

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@Noel7 I'm not sure about that. It may be that the antibodies you produced during the first (type B) attack would also be helpful against the type A (should you be so unfortunate as to get that one too).
Hi @2blondeand@Noel7, I just saw my physician and was told that once you have one type it is rare to get the other during the flu season. I had Type B also and have curtailed little of my activities. I still food shop and go out. My physician said just the activity is helpful for my heart and diabetes. I cannot stay home because with diabetes activity is essential to keep blood glucose down.

As far as having a heart attack with the flu, wouldn't you need to have underlying heart disease in the first place? Can the flu actually give a normal, healthy individual a heart attack?

Hi @Trinity11

I sure hope it's true that there might be some protection from already having one flu!

I haven't seen a report specifically on who gets the heart attack, but they were talking about a group over 69 if I remember correctly. That could be a vulnerablility factor.
Yes and the winter has always been a time for more heart attacks. If it is below 15 degrees I usually need to stay in. Even with 5 stents and the balloon, I still get chest pain when it is very cold. In fact, O/T, I was just reading a report from last November that there are new studies that found chest pain was not relieved in a number of patients that got stents.

Wow, I didn't realize you lived in such cold weather @Trinity11 You've gone through so much recently, you know I wish you the very best and I think of you often. My daughter often asks how you are You and I have so much in common.

Trinity11 · ‎11-16-2014

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@Noel7 I'm not sure about that. It may be that the antibodies you produced during the first (type B) attack would also be helpful against the type A (should you be so unfortunate as to get that one too).
Hi @2blondeand@Noel7, I just saw my physician and was told that once you have one type it is rare to get the other during the flu season. I had Type B also and have curtailed little of my activities. I still food shop and go out. My physician said just the activity is helpful for my heart and diabetes. I cannot stay home because with diabetes activity is essential to keep blood glucose down.

As far as having a heart attack with the flu, wouldn't you need to have underlying heart disease in the first place? Can the flu actually give a normal, healthy individual a heart attack?

Hi @Trinity11

I sure hope it's true that there might be some protection from already having one flu!

I haven't seen a report specifically on who gets the heart attack, but they were talking about a group over 69 if I remember correctly. That could be a vulnerablility factor.
Yes and the winter has always been a time for more heart attacks. If it is below 15 degrees I usually need to stay in. Even with 5 stents and the balloon, I still get chest pain when it is very cold. In fact, O/T, I was just reading a report from last November that there are new studies that found chest pain was not relieved in a number of patients that got stents.

Wow, I didn't realize you lived in such cold weather @Trinity11 You've gone through so much recently, you know I wish you the very best and I think of you often. My daughter often asks how you are You and I have so much in common.

Thanks @Noel7. Unfortunately, I am still dealing with the kidney stone. I may have to go to the ER and demand something be done with it. I was offered nothing for the pain but Tylenol. Thankfully, though, some days are better than others.

That's sweet that your daughter is so thoughtful. You are blessed to have her in your life.

Noel7 · ‎03-09-2010

Thank you @Trinity11

I was in the ER some years ago with a kidney stone and was given Toradol. It was unbelievable, it worked so well.

I got it by way of an IV, I think it comes in pill form also, now.

There's information on it here:

https://www.rxlist.com/toradol-side-effects-drug-center.htm

Trinity11 · ‎11-16-2014

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Thank you @Trinity11

I was in the ER some years ago with a kidney stone and was given Toradol. It was unbelievable, it worked so well.

I got it by way of an IV, I think it comes in pill form also, now.

There's information on it here:

https://www.rxlist.com/toradol-side-effects-drug-center.htm

Thanks @Noel7. Unfortunately, I cannot take any NSAIDS due to the Plavix and aspirin I take for my heart disease. All meds are limited because I cannot clear them through my damaged kidneys from the diabetes. I am aware that these urologists are limited because of fear of hemorrhage. Usually the blood thinners are stopped but since I had the stents put in too recently, they said it is too risky to do the surgery. It would have to be an emergency.

Judaline · ‎03-10-2010

What about the advice to cough as hard as you can on the way to the hospital if you think you're having a heart attack? My DH and I both remember reading that about five years ago.

qualitygal · ‎10-04-2010

No doubt. For years now, every time I've been sick to my stomach, it's taken so much out of me physically. It's very hard on the body I think as you age. With the kids, it's too much for their little bodies that haven't got the strength to help them fight that off.

We just have to find a tougher remedy for this!!

CLEM · ‎03-09-2010

The way I see it, just being alive increases a risk of everything like getting the flu, having a heart attack, etc.

wonderfulworld · ‎12-05-2012

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What about the advice to cough as hard as you can on the way to the hospital if you think you're having a heart attack? My DH and I both remember reading that about five years ago.

Someone please correct me if I am wrong...but as I remember the coughing as hard as you can is if your heart rhythm is off to try to regulate it and get it to slow down. Coughing is not for heart attack.

I have read that you should CHEW aspirin to thin the blood quickly. It must be chewed not swallowed at the first sign of chest pain and call EMS or be driver to ER quickly. DO not wait.

If you are alone call EMS and unlock your front door in case you cannot when they get there.