Has anyone else improved their health outcomes through diet and lifestyle changes?...In Nov. 2021, I was hospitalized with diastolic dysfunction and acute heart failure with BP at 200/100. I was started on anti-hypertensive medication and furosemide since I presented with left...reactions6repliesCopingHealthcare TeamComorbidities
How to Navigate Online Doctor Ratings...Editor’s Note: This article was originally written by Elizabeth Medeiros and shared by our partner site Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. The internet has changed how we do everything these days, from dating to...reactionscomments
ATTR-CM(Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy)...If you are having shortness of breath and the doctor dont know why, it might be that you have ATTR-CM. It can be hard to diagnose and awareness of the...reactionsreplies
Gratitude Can be Hard...During this holiday season, I personally find gratitude harder to practice. In this season of festive cheer, if you feel the same way, I get it! It can be hard...the...reactionscomments
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...reactions2repliesSide 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...reactions4comments
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...reactions4replies
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions3repliesSide 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...reactions4repliesSide 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...reactionscomments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactions2comments
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....reactions5repliesDiet & 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...reactions25comments
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...reactions1replySymptomsComorbiditiesDiagnosis
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
