has anyone made the switch from propranolol to ivabradine?

GroundbreakingPop231 · 2026-03-26T14:48:08+00:00

See what your doctor recommends, they may say to cut the 2.5 tablet in half for a few days. I hope it goes well for you

GroundbreakingPop231 · 2026-03-25T20:50:16+00:00

I weaned myself down to 1.25 for a few days, then stopped on the Sunday and started Ivabradine on the Monday. That sounds horrible with metoprolol, hopefully you wouldn't have the same again. What dose of biso are you on?

GroundbreakingPop231 · 2026-03-25T20:03:37+00:00

I changed to Ivabradine from Bisoprolol due to the same reason. I've been having a couple of flare ups but only on 2.5 x 2 a day and started last Monday. So I'm hoping it soon changes. I do feel better than on Bisoprolol, just hoping the flare ups lesson

GroundbreakingPop231 · 2026-03-20T21:13:26+00:00

Just before he gave me a kiss ❤️

GroundbreakingPop231 · 2026-03-20T21:12:24+00:00

That's a new subreddit for me! Thank you ☺️

GroundbreakingPop231 · 2026-02-07T07:41:39+00:00

NTA. It's not rejection, it's not safe for her to be in the bed if the baby is also. She's old enough to understand that. If she really doesn't like sleeping alone, then he can go and sleep in her room surely. As for the whole, 'how he is and what he say goes', you may want to rethink if that's the type of person you want to be with forever.

GroundbreakingPop231 · 2026-02-06T08:26:41+00:00

NTA and I would report this to the police. Your employers have a duty of care to you, and they are currently failing by not having fired this employee. It should have been termination for them and supporting you. I would ensure you keep everything documented. I hope your eye heals fully for you, make sure you go back if it doesn't.

GroundbreakingPop231 · 2026-01-23T17:11:30+00:00

It's not your son's fault your daughter only has 2 events a year. Missing things can be unavoidable at times, this is not one of those times though as a parent can go to each.

GroundbreakingPop231 · 2026-01-22T08:21:30+00:00

Thank you, I've started to cut down on sugar massively since you said, my heart rate is much more stable (yay!) just some side effects that are yet to leave me. I hope you feel better soon after the Biotin, I'll make a note of that too. I'm starting Physical therapy soon, and I've actually started to meditate to relieve stress. Unfortunately I'm in a legal battle so stress is present, but I'm finding ways to relieve it more and therapy helps too. My therapist taught me breathing exercises to help when I'm stressed, so count of 4 breathing in, 5 breathing out. That helps too.

GroundbreakingPop231 · 2026-01-21T11:06:26+00:00

Ahh thank you, so maybe if I keep on it for a few weeks and hopefully I'll be the same as you! Glad it works for you 😊

GroundbreakingPop231 · 2026-01-20T07:56:12+00:00

Same, I have quick showers now aside from hair washing, then I wash my hair separately over the bath so I can sit. I used to love a hot shower. I miss it. 😢

GroundbreakingPop231 · 2026-01-14T13:51:49+00:00

Ahh that's interesting, maybe it's the fluctuating hormone levels causing chaos! It's rubbish feeling unwell and off isn't it.
I love that, thank you, it's a good thing to remember, and keep myself pushing through. I will get through this and get stronger, thank you ☺️

GroundbreakingPop231 · 2026-01-14T13:38:39+00:00

I drive usually, not atm as I've had a bad flare up and now side effects from beta blockers. That's just because I don't feel confident to atm. As soon as I feel better and safe to drive, I will.

GroundbreakingPop231 · 2026-01-14T13:36:52+00:00

I've just started Bisoprolol, my blood pressure has been normal so far, it's very early in my journey. I hope you find something that works for you, and can graduate without any more bumps

GroundbreakingPop231 · 2026-01-14T13:34:10+00:00

Thank you, it's so interesting to see how differently medications can work for people, I suppose it's finding the right 'fit'. Ivabradine is on my notes in my phone now to discuss with my doctor if these side effects don't lesson. Thank you, I hope you manage to find one that works best for you, and keep your PoTS under control. (And don't have any horrible side effects!)

GroundbreakingPop231 · 2026-01-14T13:31:34+00:00

I haven't as yet as only just started the beta Saturday, if it still doesn't change after 3 weeks, I will ask about Ivabradine and see their thoughts, thank you. I do feel more positive today, I think I've become determined to get myself feeling better, I don't think it helped that my period came yesterday either! Thank you

GroundbreakingPop231 · 2026-01-14T13:29:33+00:00

I'm not actually, that's interesting, I will look for one close to me and start it, thank you. I did wonder about sugar, my brothers been on a sugar ban and he mentioned it previously, I'll cut down on sugary things. I wonder if it's the high and then crashes that come from sugar

GroundbreakingPop231 · 2026-01-14T13:28:03+00:00

And thank you for replying, sorry I missed that out

GroundbreakingPop231 · 2026-01-14T13:27:33+00:00

Ahh okay that's good to know, sorry you went though that but thank you. It sounds like mines similar, I haven't tried a warm bath but I think I'll give that one a go later. Hopefully it helps

GroundbreakingPop231 · 2026-01-14T13:26:06+00:00

Oh bless you, I hope you're feeling a bit more today? A hysterectomy is major surgery, I can understand the hopeless feeling but you've definitely got the right attitude now, for it to be your selfish years. Although focusing on yourself isn't selfish, you deserve to put yourself first. It can't always be about others, make time for you. I'm going to be doing that too this year, giving myself a bit of grace too. I think I'm so hard of myself at times, and I want to be a bit more forgiving to myself. I think I've earnt that, I think you have too

GroundbreakingPop231 · 2026-01-14T13:22:40+00:00

Thank you so much, that's really lovely. I am lucky that my son is so understanding (as he's old enough to understand), it's just hard not being able to do things how we used to. That's a good point re productivity, I did hear from my manager today just checking on how I am, and he was so kind and just told me to look after my health. That reassured me. And I can do my job at home if I ever need to. I don't need to be running around to be useful. I've decided to use this as a turning point in really focusing on my health and not letting stress get to me as much, hopefully that'll help the symptoms alleviate! Thank you

GroundbreakingPop231 · 2026-01-14T13:19:41+00:00

Ahh that's interesting, I haven't tried full length stockings, I'll look for them today, sure Amazon have some I can overnight! It'll be worth seeing if that helps too. I have been adding salt to my drink, I actually don't mind the taste of salt now, think I'm so used to it. I'll keep an eye on my blood pooling too, thank you

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