retiredmls
Active member
I'm 8 mos. post-surgery (avr) and wondering if anyone is completely heart medication free after having surgery?
I was so happy when my cardiologist reduced my metropolol from 50mg to 25 mg daily. However, I started having frequent migraine auras - something I hadn't had in years. Saw a neurologist and she asked if I had any recent change in medications. When I told her about the metropolol she immediately said that's it. Apparently beta blockers are used in migraine treatment. NOw I'm back on another 1/2 tab per day.
I'm also taking a full aspirin a day (went into afib after surgery) but am concerned about long term use since I only have one kidney.
Any hope for being medication free?
I was so happy when my cardiologist reduced my metropolol from 50mg to 25 mg daily. However, I started having frequent migraine auras - something I hadn't had in years. Saw a neurologist and she asked if I had any recent change in medications. When I told her about the metropolol she immediately said that's it. Apparently beta blockers are used in migraine treatment. NOw I'm back on another 1/2 tab per day.
I'm also taking a full aspirin a day (went into afib after surgery) but am concerned about long term use since I only have one kidney.
Any hope for being medication free?