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
No InformationMy heart doctor left. I have a new one that did not show up for my appointment, but the physician's assistant did and was no help. She couldn’t find where... By CommunityMemberf9e37e1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My storyLow heart rate. Pacemaker installed. I had been feeling ok for 4 weeks, but then my heart rate went up to 105 and has stayed high. My doctor wanted me... By CommunityMember21081 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Broken heartI was diagnosed four years ago with broken heart syndrome. I have chronic systolic heart failure, congestive heart failure, and dilated cardiomyopathy. I have a left bundle branch block and... By desertdonna11 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Now I Lay Me Down to SleepHonestly, heart failure is a colossal pain in the butt. There are good days and bad days, like with anything else. The good days far outnumber the bad days, but... By Christopher1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Other Things to Bring to the HospitalMake sure to bring eyeglasses if you wear them. Another thing to consider if you are a reader is to take a book. It can help cut down boredom. I... By CommunityMember15601 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What I Take to the HospitalI always need dental floss and dental picks. They’re not stock items. Deodorant is also important. Some hospitals have it and others don’t. I also bring reading material and my... By Donna141 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Unsure About the FutureTwenty-one years ago I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease and underwent six months of chemo and six months of radiation. The blockage was a side effect of radiation. Two years... By CommunityMember4251 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments