head pain...I am having terrible pain in my head. I have small vessel disease. So far all I can find out about it is, that's it plaque in the arteries. My...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSide Effects
RSV in the News...As the temperature drops each fall and winter, so do our chances of staying healthy. Unfortunately, this means that respiratory infections like RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) are on the rise...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Beta Blocker...My cardiologist recommended I get on metropolol. My blood pressure, cholesterol and pulse are all normal and I have no chest pains, shortness of breath or other heart problem symptoms...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Living With Advanced Heart Failure Part 2...I was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy which later turned into advanced heart failure. After having gone through surgery for a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD), my life seemed like it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
fluid pills...My doctor took me off of fluid pills because I was dehydrated. Now, I only take a pill if my legs swells. My legs dont swell as long as I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSide Effects
headaches...I have high blood pressure and take amlodipine and atenolol. My heart rate is low. I have terrible headaches and doc ordered me to take tylenol. That makes the headaches...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSide Effects
What Is the Social Health Network Community?...Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
11 Tips to Prevent Respiratory Infections...If you are worried about getting sick from respiratory infections like cold, flu, or RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), it is important to take precautions. People who have a weak immune...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Hard Time Breathing...I have trouble breathing. I have been in the hospital twice within the last five months. I also swell up in my stomach area. When I am in the hospital...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Do you guys feel taking amino acids supplements is safe ?...I am a gym goer and am concerned if it will create any issues or not....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Living with Advanced Heart Failure Part One...Advanced heart failure is when your heart stops responding to medical treatments and therapy. After suffering a second stroke and being diagnosed with advanced heart failure, I thought it was...Reactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Heart attack...Yes I have swelling in my abdomen I have had a quadruple p By pass and later a bypass the bypass now I have CHF congested heart failure so I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptomsComorbiditiesDiagnosis
Using Meditation for Stress Relief...Meditation is an ancient practice that began thousands of years ago. It originally was used as part of a person’s spiritual practice. But it has gained popularity in recent years...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Jesus is the Answer...When I was first diagnosed in the latter month of 2019, at first it was acute bronchitis. One Sunday night it was storming, and prior to that, I had experienced...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Heart...I had shortness of breath for a week, so I went to the doctor and he put me on antibiotics. There was no improvement after taking the antibiotics for a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Still Fighting With It...I'll be 55 in January, but I was diagnosed with heart failure in 2014. It started at work when I suddenly did not feel good at all and was experiencing...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Tears of the Dove...My name is Clara. I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure (CHF) in 2021. Being diagnosed with COPD and emphysema 2019 led to my CHF diagnosis. My pulmonary doctor said...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Dilated Cardiomyopathy and Reduced Ejection Fraction...Hello all, So I will start by telling you how I came to find out about my heart condition. I am a recovering addict, and my drugs of choice were...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Heart...The world continues to grapple with the dwindling COVID-19 pandemic. And researchers continue to work hard to understand the long-term effects of the virus and vaccines – especially their impact...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Medical Device Recalls Fail to Protect Patients...We see them in the news about everything from peanut butter to heart pumps – RECALLS! Recalls protect us from bad or outdated products. In the United States, most people...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
