Active todayHow 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...Reactions0reactionsComments180 repliesCoping
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
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
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...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesCopingDepressionMental Health
Which heart failure symptom bothers you the most?Living with heart failure often means navigating a multitude of symptoms that can profoundly impact our daily lives. Whether it's shortness of breath, fatigue, swelling, or something else entirely, each...Reactions0reactionsComments81 repliesSymptomsCoping
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
Welcome to Heart-Failure.net! Introduce yourself!This is a community for anyone affected by heart failure. Let's get to know each other! Are you a caregiver? Have you been diagnosed with heart failure? What brings you...Reactions0reactionsComments48 repliesFriends & FamilyCopingDiagnosis
MECHNICAL HEART VALVESI had open heart surgery and received 2 mechanical heart valves. Now a few years later I have the symptoms as before. I'm wondering if another valve has gone bad...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
Multiple Issues, Not Just HFI would like to know how one copes with multiple diseases including HF (20% EF). Mentally, it is a challenge for me to stay positive. I have Chronic Pancreatitis, Chronic...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesEjection FractionCopingDepression
Heart Failure & Maintaining Quality of LifeCoping and maintaining ones' quality of life can be difficult with all the challenging symptoms, impaired physical function, treatment demands, stress, and so much more. How does one living with...Reactions0reactionsComments40 repliesCopingLifestyle Changes