Access to Medications in an Opioid-Crisis EraThe United States is currently in an epidemic that is often referred to as the “opioid crisis.” This has led to a...reactionscomments
Chronic Pain and Opioid PrescribingPeople with heart failure (HF) are at an increased risk of persistent pain, also known as chronic pain. In fact, up to...reactionscomments
Family Medical Histories and Not Knowing About Health ConditionsOne of the things I hate the most about going to a new doctor is filling out the family medical history form...reactions7comments
5 Tips For Cleaning With Chronic IllnessCleaning… One thing I do not enjoy at all. It’s a joke in my family because when I was younger I was...reactions7comments
Why Advocate?Have you ever considered, "Why is health advocacy needed?" Communicating with healthcare providers may come naturally to some such as, asking questions...reactionscomments
Wear Red Day!On this day, people around the country will wear red to bring awareness to cardiovascular conditions, including heart failure. Not everyone knows...reactionscomments
The EF Game - Why Do We Care About This Number?"I hate it when patients fixate on ejection fraction (EF)," I heard from a cardiologist on a clubhouse talk one night. Why...reactions21comments
Community Shares: Realistic Tips for Living with Heart FailureWhen you are newly diagnosed with heart failure, the many life changes can feel overwhelming. Implementing all the recommendations for staying healthy...reactionscomments
Pushing Past the PainCan you recall a time you went for day surgery and did not get discharged until a week later? That was my...reactionscomments
The New Meds Are Making Me Sick!I often see posts from people who are new to heart failure, or have switched their medicines, and remark that the new...reactionscomments
Nobody’s Listening to Me. Nobody’s Listening!People enjoy music because of how it makes them feel. Maybe it reminds them of a situation/event, brings about a sense of...reactionscomments
Community Views: How Doctors Treat You When You Talk About Heart FailureWhen it comes to dealing with heart failure, your doctor plays a key role in your long-term health and well-being. Having a...reactionscomments
Understanding Your Water PillMost people with heart failure (HF) are no strangers to water pills. The water pill describes medications in a class of drugs...reactions21comments
Is It Allergies, a Cold, Influenza, or COVID?As I was mapping out topics to share this month, I knew I wanted to give some advice on identifying allergies, colds...reactionscomments
What Is Medical Gaslighting?If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical...reactionscomments
Common Heart Failure AbbreviationsWhen it comes to healthcare, a lot of abbreviations are thrown our way! I created this cheat sheet to help you understand...reactions3comments
FMLA: What You Need to KnowAs an HR professional, I find that many people do not understand FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act). FMLA is important for people...reactionscomments
Connecting with the Heart-Failure.net Community!Here at Heart-Failure.net, we recognize the importance of support and connecting with others. Connecting with people in this community can be helpful...reactionscomments
Umami - What Is It?As I have written before, when eating a reduced sodium diet for heart failure it's helpful to think about incorporating others taste's...reactions1comment
Version 2.0I think that, as heart failure patients, we can all relate to experiencing tough situations that are out of our control. For...reactionscomments
