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...reactions13replies
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...reactions14repliesSymptomsTips & AdviceTreatment
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?...reactions1replyLifestyle ChangesNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
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...reactions1replySide EffectsMedical Devices
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
Adusting to Life with the LVAD...When I found out that I had advanced heart failure it felt like the ending of my story was near. There were suddenly all these feelings of things I’d never...reactions2comments
Self-Care and Heart Failure...According to www.selfcarefederation.org, “self-care is the practice of individuals looking after their own health using the knowledge and information available to them.” It can range from going for a walk...reactions3comments
Vietnam Follows Me To This Day...I was a gunship helicopter pilot in Vietnam and was exposed many times to Agent Orange. Due to that, I am now 100% combat-related disabled with homebound added. I have...reactions5comments
Feeling Like a Burden with Heart Failure...Feeling like a burden because of heart failure is one of the hardest feelings to overcome. You may feel that everything is your fault and people have to rearrange their...reactions3comments
