My Heroes are My Kids!I developed heart failure and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) during the pandemic. Can you not have the worst luck? I could not get a proper diagnosis due to COVID so... By CTCatLady2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Pulmonary HypertensionI was diagnosed with left-sided diastolic heart failure in January 2022, and later I was told I had pulmonary hypertension too. I don't know much about pulmonary hypertension except that... By Maggykriti1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How I Remember to Take All of My MedsI use two daily pill cases: one for the morning pills and one for the evening pills. I set an alarm on my phone to take the one pill I... By ydavis11 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Congestive Heart FailureHi, my name is Francine, and I was diagnosed in 2018. When I was hospitalized, I found out I had fluid in my lungs and congestive heart failure. Now I... By CommunityMember7981 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Stage-Four Congestive Heart FailureSo I was diagnosed in 2021 with a hidden heart attack, then stage-four congestive heart failure (CHF), then an autoimmune disorder attacked me. This caused my skin to be covered... By Frank Clement1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Double Dose!I was diagnosed with stage four congestive heart failure (CHF) on January 8, 2021, and since then, I was doing alright until September of that same year. I still went... By Frank Clement2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
HF and FatigueThis may be a helpful hint for fighting fatigue. I have found what appears to work for me is to keep myself involved in "something." In my case, I oil... By ironant1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When I Was First DiagnosedWhen I was first diagnosed with heart failure I thought my life was over. The doctors told me that I'd have to slow down and basically sit at home and... By Stevecinaz1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
ConfusedIn November, 2021, I unexpectedly had my leg amputated during my three-month stay. Doctors said I have AFib, which was discovered with a EKG. What other tests can I request... By CommunityMember3591 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
From Cardiomyopathy to Heart Failure - and How a CRT-D is a Wonderful InventionI was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy when I was 38 and have lived with the ups and downs of that for 22 years. I could tell my heart was getting... By CommunityMember2682 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Change of HeartWhen I was 48 I was diagnosed with breast cancer! A mastectomy and chemotherapy followed. The chemo was very intense and lasted six months. I believe the doctors knew it... By Kimmy651 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Stressful Living SituationI had my second heart failure about ten days ago. The doctors want me to rest, stay calm, and minimize anxiety and stress. I am locked into a lease with... By Markwest1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Does This Mean Something?I am an 80-year-old guy who just wants to live his life without complaint. I love life and people. I ride a recumbent trike with electric assist and insist on... By CommunityMember1112 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Heart Failure.I had two stents put it in 2004. Everything seemed fine until 2017. I just wasn't feeling right so I went to the emergency room. They admitted me. My doctors... By CommunityMember2511 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Recent changesI've had heart failure for 6 2/3 years. I recently switched to diet pop. Arrythmias were caused by too much caffeine, I think. Please note on this website your status... By barbanderson1a1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Ripley Believe it or Not: Reality with Heart Failure DiagnosisOn a Sunday afternoon, I started having a pain in my back. So unusual, it kept getting stronger. I was going to drive to the ER, yet by the time... By Kindness12 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Athletic AdventurerI was extremely athletic all my life. With congestive heart failure at age 70, I can barely walk from one room in my house to another. I can't do most... By jcb19511 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My StoryWhen I was 48, no heart problems. I had nausea and vomiting through the night. My husband came home and took me to the ED. My o2 sat was 84... By Cheriann481 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The PowerOn April 26th, 2021 I was in my office when my cell rang. It was my PCP. About 10 days before I went to see her with concerns about the... By Rosemary5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Finding ResourcesIt is back in 2007 quadruple bypass, and then 2009 defibrillator. The local hospital that did the surgery was graceful enough to provide me with several pamphlets of resources for... By Beast1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments