Congestive Heart Failure...A week before Christmas 2022, I was in the hospital with congestive heart failure. The doctor basically gave me a death sentence. He had horrible bedside manners. I know I...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
No Meds Given...During a recent hospital stay for heart-related issues, I was in my room for 24 hours and received no medication. Mind you, I take approximately 25 pills in the morning...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Maze Procedure...I had a mitral valve replaced, a tricuspid valve repaired, and a maze procedure two months ago. Recovery is very slow. I still have pain, but not enough to take...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Effects of Heart Failure...My energy is about a two on a scale from one to ten. Even when I take naps, I wake up with the same amount of tiredness. I struggle with...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
I'm Writing a Heart Journey Book...When I got diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, I never knew that I would be writing a book about my heart journey. When I look back on all I have been...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Heart Attack and stopped smoking....Ugh it's hard to do . I been smoking over 40 yrs and cold turkey it. I don't know what answers looking for other than somebody who understands...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCoping
Can heart problem be related to MS...In the last 6 months I been having chest pains. My doctor has put me on .04 mg of the nitro patch. So far it is working. Since I have...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesHealthcare Team
Questions and tip for better life with heart failure ...Hello My father has heart failure and diabetes . i have several questions with my own research and some tips i wish you all share with your knowledge and exeprience...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesAwareness
Insurance paid cardiac rehab is great... ...And I really love it... I'm up to 45 minutes 2x a week. However, my insurance will not pay for a gym membership, and I don't have the money for...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesExerciseTreatment
It All Came Together...I was 17 years old when doctors told me I wouldn't be able to bear children. When I heard that news, it really didn't affect me at the time. I...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Pelvic Floor 101...When I started taking Lasix, I started experiencing acute pelvic floor issues, including pain, pressure, sexual issues (pain during intercourse), and urinary urgency issues, among others. I have been going...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
ICD...Anyone living with an ICD? I’m supposed to have one implanted June 7th but very close to chickening out… very worried about an inappropriate shock. Thanks Mike...Reactions0reactionsComments29 repliesMedical Devices
Shock...In 2021, I developed blister-like lumps on the bottom half of both legs. As this was during the lockdown, I had to see the practice nurses. Then, two of these...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How did this happen to me?...Hi, my name is Meta, I always loved life and still do. I was a very healthy woman, I worked hard and was a people person. God blessed me with...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Tid-Bits...If you like to get what I consider first-class information on the heart, I suggest getting the Cleveland Clinic Heart Advisor. They publish different health issues in Special Reports. The...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Could my newly recognised heart failure have anything to do with covid?...Up until last March 2022, apart from a few minor problems, I felt fine. So much so that I decided to do some DIY (I painted the inside of my...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
ischemic small vessel disease...This disease is narrowing of the small vessels in the brain. Of course, it can happen anywhere in the body. I think it's due to lack of oxygen to the...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesSide EffectsDiagnosisSymptoms
How I Survived Heart Failure...My name is Olivia, and I am a 2-time stroke survivor, former LVAD patient, and heart transplant recipient. I was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy in 2014 after suffering a stroke. I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
chronice apnea...Hello Heart Community, I hope you all are feeling good! Its been a year since I have not slept well , I have tried all sorts of medication such as...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Ejection fraction...Just notified my EF has dropped to 17. Does anyone have any experience or thoughts with such a low EF?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
