Hidden from the HeartI tried to ignore the symptoms of heart failure until I was a patient with heart failure, pneumonia, and a blood count of seven. It was too much to hide... By CommunityMember141 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Subtle symptoms, too easily ignored!I am 81, and I have been on blood pressure medication for twenty years or more. Somehow I missed the message that I REALLY NEEDED TO MAKE SOME LIFESTYLE CHANGES... By Edergal1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
CardiomyopathyI was diagnosed in 2015 with heart failure and put on medication. I also have emphysema and bronchiectasis. Up until 2018, my heart nurse was pleased with my condition, but... By CommunityMemberd88f421 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
ConfusedHello everyone, I'm a straight shooter, meaning I'd like to get right into it. Well, one day I was at a local Dollar General, and my heart totally stopped. I... By CommunityMember169d291 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
HF and CKD stage 23I was diagnosed in July of this year with heart failure and a low ejection fraction rate of 20%. I was prescribed all the diuretics and heart medications. I had... By jack19431 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Journey Starts From BirthIf you have experienced cardiovascular or vascular disease, you may be familiar with the causes after experiencing the symptoms and getting treatment. Once getting a diagnosis, consider that you could... By santino441 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Friend has Heart FailureRecently, my friend found out that he has heart failure. He couldn't understand how he got it and said he's been healthy all his life. I told him that I... By Stevecinaz1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Hard Time BreathingI have trouble breathing. I have been in the hospital twice within the last five months. I also swell up in my stomach area. When I am in the hospital... By Hurting heart1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Jesus is the AnswerWhen I was first diagnosed in the latter month of 2019, at first it was acute bronchitis. One Sunday night it was storming, and prior to that, I had experienced... By Account22881 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My HeartI had shortness of breath for a week, so I went to the doctor and he put me on antibiotics. There was no improvement after taking the antibiotics for a... By CommunityMember56d5ae1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Still Fighting With ItI'll be 55 in January, but I was diagnosed with heart failure in 2014. It started at work when I suddenly did not feel good at all and was experiencing... By CommunityMemberca86312 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Tears of the DoveMy name is Clara. I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure (CHF) in 2021. Being diagnosed with COPD and emphysema 2019 led to my CHF diagnosis. My pulmonary doctor said... By CommunityMember18321 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Dilated Cardiomyopathy and Reduced Ejection FractionHello all, So I will start by telling you how I came to find out about my heart condition. I am a recovering addict, and my drugs of choice were... By CommunityMember16521 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
My CHFMy name is Stephen, and I'm 56 years old. I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure 18 months ago. My ejection fraction rate was 30%. I quit drinking and smoking... By CommunityMember42b9491 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My StoryI went to the clinic because I could not breathe well. Before I knew it, they called for an ambulance which took me to the hospital. I was shocked when... By rflash661 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Heart FailureDuring the pandemic, my arrhythmia and tachycardia got very bad, and all elective surgeries were canceled. Then, I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure from my arrythmias... By CommunityMember85b2391 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Overwhelmed With Drug CostI was able to have patient assistance for three of my medications, which I found online. Find out the drug company, and ask if they have patient assistance forms you... By CommunityMember13631 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Feeling OverwhelmedI was diagnosed with congestive heart failure (CHF) this past February. I had eluted stents placed in my arteries in March. Fortunately for me, this past July, my condition was... By PDX_Eric1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
TachycardiaFor a number of years I have suffered from tachycardia, and on a few occasions, bradycardia. I am the unfortunate person who feels every heartbeat, 💓 and I am very... By Anstead1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Congestive Heart FailureAbout 7 years ago I went to Parkland Hospital. My legs and feet were swollen, and I had bed bug bites on my body so they decided to keep me... By CommunityMember6311 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments