Finding a Support Person for Doctor Appointments...People with chronic health conditions like heart failure often face complex treatment plans and multiple doctor visits. Brain fog, fatigue, and problems concentrating are frequent side effects too. That is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Childless Heart Failure Patients?...The topic of having children as a heart failure patient is near and dear to my heart. I was diagnosed with heart failure at 35 before I had gotten a...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
PLC: My Neverending Chronicles...A recent stop by law enforcement triggered my afib, a rapid heart rate; incited anxiety, and brought about a new onset of PTSD. Prior to this incident, I have had...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Dilated Cardiomyopathy...Dilated cardiomyopathy is a heart disease that happens when the left ventricle is no longer pumping blood efficiently enough to the body. When I first got diagnosed in 2014, at...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Get Our Steps In...Now that colder weather is upon us, something that those of us with heart failure might be thinking about is: how do we get our steps in when walking outside...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Has anyone found relief for coughing?...Recently, a community member shared that his constant coughing is making it very difficult to talk and asked for some advice to make it less agonizing. Does anyone have any...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & AdviceCopingSymptoms
My CHF...My name is Stephen, and I'm 56 years old. I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure 18 months ago. My ejection fraction rate was 30%. I quit drinking and smoking...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Dying...I have been told that I may die around Christmas because of CHF. I feel so alone as family in denial!...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Heart Failure Dos and Don’ts...As with any chronic disease, it often takes time to learn the dos and don’ts of living with heart failure. Here are a few to keep in mind. Do seek help...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Need Extra Income?...I have found some additional money-making opportunities lately, and I wanted to share them in case anyone needed to make a few extra bucks! There are several options out there...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A weak heart......What can I do when they say my heart is getting weak because it is beating too fast?!...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAwarenessCopingExercise
Antibody Desensitization Treatment...Sometimes, people with heart failure face the decision of being listed for a transplant. However, not everyone qualifies for a heart transplant. Having high antibody levels (also called highly sensitized)...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
PLC: Living My LVAD Best Life...Living My Best Life AND Heart Failure? Is it really possible to use those two statements in the same sentence? Many of us understand that being a patient is a...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Advocacy 101: Each One Teach One...Advocacy was not the first thing that came to my mind following my diagnosis of end-stage heart failure. In fact, it was probably the furthest thing from it. However, advocacy...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Just diagnosed...Hi all. This is my first post on the forum and was looking for s little insight. I was recently diagnosed with heart failure. I have arrhythmia also that caused...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesDiagnosis
using a walker ...I was advised to try a walker to help support me so as not to fall and keep me walking straighter. I purchased a walker and it has made my...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesMedical Devices
My Story...I went to the clinic because I could not breathe well. Before I knew it, they called for an ambulance which took me to the hospital. I was shocked when...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Why Are You Short of Breath? What a Respiratory Therapist Needs to Know...I work in a hospital as a respiratory therapist. I take care of anyone who is short of breath. If you come to the hospital experiencing severe shortness of breath...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Meditation Practices...Hello, my name is Craig Sanders, and I'm excited to join the forum. I am 42 year-old and living with heart failure. Does anyone want to share a few links...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Managing Parenting and Fatigue When You Have Heart Failure...Being a parent is a tiring job. And life with heart failure often comes with fatigue. Together, fatigue and heart failure can leave you feeling completely exhausted, even defeated. Fatigue...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
