Everyday living with heart failure I have severe LVSD which means the left atrium is none functioning I have a new 3 lead please Recently implanted However I’m Still extremely short of breath and get...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesCoping
living with Heart Failurehow often does a cardiologist need to see you when you have heart Failure? I feel like every 6 months no matter what does not go for every person....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCoping
How do you cope with the summer heat?The summer months, and higher heat and humidity, can cause those with heart failure to overheat--sometimes even feeling sick, nauseous, and dizzy. How do you cope with summer heat and...Reactions0reactionsComments192 repliesCoping
Urgency, indentation. losing urineHi! My name is Felisa you can call me fefe for short. I take 1mg bumex daily and spirolactone 25mg daily. Sometimes I go frequently, sometimes not so much. I...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesCopingSymptoms
my grandma has heart failure, and i'm terrified.she helped me when my brothers and i needed it. she let me do homeschool when i needed it. she's done so much, but she told me she will die...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
Has heart failure affected your mental health? What has helped you cope?There is a direct connection between emotional and physical health. Having a chronic illness is associated with increases in depression and anxiety, which can then lead to more physical health...Reactions0reactionsComments38 repliesCopingDepressionMental Health
Medication Side EffectsSometimes certain medications make us feel "off," worse, or even sick because we experience side effects. Every person is different, and different medications can impact people in various ways. Have...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCopingSide Effects
Red wineHas anyone been diagnosed with LVEF 25% and been so good but then a week later just fancied a bottle of red wine? I feel fine...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCoping
MECHNICAL HEART VALVESI had surgery to replace the aortic and mitral heart valves. However since then I've been told I have Heart Failure. I take Furosemide, Warfarin and Bisoprolo. Is this for...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCopingDepression
Energy returnsI am on a roller coaster ride. When I was diagnosed with acute heart failure 4 months ago. No energy, pain, shortness of breath, no nausea. Just the last 5...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping