Does anyone else have hair loss?...In the past couple of months, I noticed a significant amount of hair loss. When I brush my hair, chunks fall out of my head. I'm happy I had a...Reactions0reactionsComments22 repliesLifestyle ChangesDiet & NutritionSymptoms
Understanding Vaccine Recommendations...Every year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a specific disease. They are our best protection against...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Eating for Energy...The lack of energy, aka fatigue, is one of the hardest parts of heart failure for me. Also, after moderating for the heart failure site for a few years I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Unsure About the Future...Twenty-one years ago I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease and underwent six months of chemo and six months of radiation. The blockage was a side effect of radiation. Two years...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Respiratory Infections 101...Respiratory infections affect the nose, sinuses, throat, and airways. These infections can cause symptoms such as congestion, cough, and shortness of breath. For people who live with certain chronic medical...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Family Ties: Understanding Family Dynamics...Unconditional love is something that most people want to believe exists, especially when facing a chronic medical condition like heart failure. Why? Ideally, unconditional mental, emotional, and/or physical support comes...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): The Basics...Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that causes cold-like symptoms such as runny nose, cough, congestion, and shortness of breath. RSV can affect people of all ages...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Get Your Steps In...As a heart failure patient myself, I know how important exercise is for our condition. It's something that not only my doctor asks about every time I see him, but...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Are Heart Failure Function Clinics?...Editor's note: This article describes clinics in the Canadian health system. Clinics that offer heart failure care in other parts of the world may differ. If you have heart failure...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Has anyone else had a CT angiogram?...I posted a couple of months ago when my partner was waiting for an appointment with a cardiologist. He had a long and informative appointment, ECG didn't show anything 'worrying'...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisLifestyle ChangesSymptoms
What Should I Take to the Hospital?...I wanted to share some things you might want to be aware of if you ever find yourself admitted to the hospital. Even before the hospital, is there anything you...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Perspectives Matter: Understanding Loved Ones...Having an extended hospital stay is a common shared experience for heart failure patients. Some loved ones will rush by your side, but others will never show up. When people...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is Right Heart Failure? ...Usually when we refer to heart failure, we are talking about left heart failure. However, there are some people in this community who also experience right heart failure. What is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Would you smoke pot with a pacemaker?...Would you smoke pot now that you have a pacemaker?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwareness
Community Shares: Dealing With Viral Respiratory Infections...When it comes to viral respiratory infections, there’s no shortage of germs out there – from the common cold, to the flu, to RSV, to COVID-19. Over the years, our...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
PLC: Heart Failure and Parenting Part 3 - The Marathon Continues...Editor's note: Check out the first two articles in this series, Heart Failure and Parenting Part 1 - The Impact, and Heart Failure and Parenting Part 2 - The New...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Lather Up! Sunscreen and HF...We all know the importance of wearing sunscreen, especially during the summer months. However, some people with certain medical conditions, such as heart failure (HF), may not realize that wearing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Bed Ridden...Hello. This is my first post. I have an Aunt that lives in North Carolina that has been given 2 weeks to live. Her heart is at 20%. She would...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCaregiving
Diastolic ( R ) Sided CHF ...I was diagnosed with Diastolic ( R ) Sided CHF in 2019 . And PH & COPD . My life has truly been altered . After contracting Pneumonia too that...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosis
What is one thing you've learned from your Heart Failure journey that you want others to know?...Difficult situations often teach us a lot. Help others in the community by sharing some key takeaways from your Heart Failure journey....Reactions0reactionsComments67 repliesAwarenessTips & AdviceLifestyle Changes