This is my first post but have been checking this forum for a year. I have had Prinzmetal Angina for two years---diagnosed. But in retrospect symptoms for years which i thought were stress. Difficult to find a medication that lasts. I am lucky as I have no CAD after two arteriograms. What I would like to discuss with anyone who is interested is the practical aspects of living with a peculiar condition that seems to be capricious in its presentation. The only trigger I am clear on is cold. I use nitro with success. But living with a lurking group of symptoms leaves me feeling uneasy with the unpredictable nature of this condition. I feel tense on and off. I have cycles where I do well and feel courage, and then have a flare. I know many of you have lived with this for years and I am interested in you journey of accepting this chronic condition. Thanks, Kathie
Hi Kathie, My husband was diagnosed with Prinzmetal's back in 2001. He also has success with using nitro but has to use the patches because of the migraines from the tabs. On occassion we have to use the tab anyway to bring the pains under control.
I'm not much help I'm afraid. We still end up at 2am putting a patch on and waiting for things to settle down. One thing we did find out. According to one of the few cardiologists that really understands prinzmetals told us that he would be hyper-sensitive to medications. Not good news but good to know.
Hope that helps.
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Kathie Weston
24. June 2010 03:35
Joan, I have myocardial bridging. It is where a coronary artery is under the heart muscle instead of on top. Issue is can be squeezed and feel like a heart attack or is you CAD, can be serious. Usu
joan baxter
18. May 2010 00:49
sorry folks its me again!
my gp is not eaily accessable and i dont want to be a bother!anyone know what 'bridging' is?
joan baxter
18. May 2010 00:45
I have learned to-day from my doctor, that i have some 'bridging' which showed up on angiogram lat august.i heard the medic talking about 'bridging' whilst i wa having it done, but i r
