hoarness...Well, my doctor gave me antibiotics for this congestion that I am having. They have not helped so now she wants me to go to the cardiologist. That means that...reactionsrepliesSymptoms
Daughter of patient with CHF 18% ejection fracture & stage 4 ckd...Hello, As seen in my topic title my Dad (83) has a lot going on. I had to pull his license in November due to health issues as well. I’m...reactionsrepliesLifestyle ChangesEjection FractionCaregiving
Active todayMy family not interested...Diagnosed 6 yrs ago, my health has deteriorated so much, out of breath as soon as I do anything. I used to see family all the time I cooked Sunday...reactions3repliesDepression
Lbbb hfref 30 and hyperthyroidism secondary to hashimoto's ...Hi my husband has just got this diagnosis at xmas we have just been given the 4 pillars medication and not much information waiting on app with heart team, has...reactions2replies
Can not sleep...If lie down I can not go to sleep, I get Shortnees of Breath. I tried many positions but, no, and can not sleep sitting down. Living in a small...reactions5repliesSleep
Why Advocate?...Have you ever considered, "Why is health advocacy needed?" Communicating with healthcare providers may come naturally to some such as, asking questions with ease to better understand their diagnosis and...reactionscomments
How do I cope with fear after a cardiac arrest?...I had a cardiac arrest March 2024. I was on a ventilator for 8 days in ICU for almost a month. During that time I was given a defibrillator. A...reactions1reply
what to do when the hoarness starts...I have had hoarness for about two weeks. I couldnt think of any reason why this was happening to me. then I started researching about it and discovered that it...reactions9repliesSymptoms
CHF, etc....My story is wrapped around the question: What have I learned from my years with CHF. I’ve read other peoples experiences and the worst, in my opinion, is being told...reactions2replies
What Is Medical Gaslighting?...If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical gaslighting can happen to anyone, but it most...reactionscomments
Cold Sweats...How serious is cold Sweats? My face is cold but I'm sweating....reactions1replyAwareness
Low oxygen unpon rising...Has anyone had their oxygen drop and pulse increase after getting up from a time of relaxing. Most times my oxygen drops to 89 and pulse increases. I get so...reactions8repliesSymptoms
Common Heart Failure Abbreviations...When it comes to healthcare, a lot of abbreviations are thrown our way! I created this cheat sheet to help you understand some of the common abbreviations associated with heart...reactions3comments
How do you manage pain?...A common complaint for people with heart failure is chronic pain. In fact, one study found that up to 85% of people with HF experience pain. What are some ways...reactions14repliesTreatmentSymptomsTips & Advice
Age 48 - 7 stents ...Has anyone had several stents at an early age that can share their story? And how quality of life was moving forward? How long to feeling well. Limitations after recovery?...reactions1replyTips & AdviceLifestyle ChangesNewly Diagnosed
Umami - What Is It?...As I have written before, when eating a reduced sodium diet for heart failure it's helpful to think about incorporating others taste's into your foods. Believe it or not, salty...reactions1comment
Newly Diagnosed With Heart Failure...No matter what age you were diagnosed with heart failure, we all remember receiving the news. We all remember what life was like before the diagnosis. For me, there wasn’t...reactionscomments
palpitations...I underwent bypass surgery 3 years ago, I feel great, strong and also train well. My blood pressure is perfect a little low. But my pulse is twice as high...reactions1replyMedical DevicesSide Effects
Anyone read ekg?...I've been to the Dr a bunch don't worry just wondering what others see....reactions1reply
What is your self-care routine?...What forms of self-care do you participate in? How have they helped you in your heart failure journey?...reactionsrepliesMental Health Coping
