LV Cardiomyopathy

By CommunityMemberf1ffd8

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Last updated: July 2023

So I was diagnosed with left ventricle cardiomyopathy in 2010. I am a recovering alcoholic and I still smoke. However, since stopping my habits I'm just miserable!

Nothing has changed, and I don't feel any better than before! I would rather be happy for a few more years rather than live longer miserable.

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So sorry to hear this...I got up out of a chair and hit the floor! Horrid dizzies..long story short, ambulance came, I was in AFib and could barely whisper.. stayed in hospital with AFib 4 or 5 <a href='http://days.they' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer ugc'>days.they</a> found I have a LEFT VENTRICAL that has stiffened and not pumping right. Does this mean it will continue to get worse? I didn't ask my <a href='http://Dr.so' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer ugc'>Dr.so</a> sorry for the both of us, I will be praying for you..
1. John Bottrell, RRT
 Hi. <inline-mention username="CommunityMember5198c9" user-id="8607398"/> I see you are new to our community, having just joined a few days ago (on August 3 to be precise). Welcome to our community. Glad to see that you are already participating here in the forums. Sorry that you had to experience a hospital stay for AFib and that your doctor told you you have a stiff left ventricle. I think "stiff left ventricle" is term doctors sometimes use to describe diastolic heart failure (<a href='https://heart-failure.net/preserved-ejection-fraction' target='_blank'>https://heart-failure.net/preserved-ejection-fraction</a>). If this is what you have, you are in good company here. How long has it been since you were in the hospital? Has your doctor talked to you about treatment options? Wishing you all the best. John. <a href='http://heart-failure.net' target='_blank'>heart-failure.net</a> community moderator.
John Bottrell, RRT
HI. @ CommunityMemberf1ffd8. Sorry for the late response here. I am just seeing your post for the first time. You are certainly not alone in feeling "miserable" after quitting a habit like smoking that is so hard to overcome. How are you feeling today? Are you feeling any better. If you continue to "miserable" it may be a good idea to talk to your doctor -- as doctors have access to various options that may help you feel better and help you with your transition through this difficult time and towards a healthier and happier lifestyle. What do you think? Have you talked to your doctor about this? John. <a href='http://heart-failure.net' target='_blank'>heart-failure.net</a> community moderator

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