Does Anyone Have Heart Failure - Let's Talk!?

Teri16

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Posted 9/12/2005 6:06 PM (GMT -7)

"If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with heart failure, it can be frightening. This is a serious condition that has no cure, but you can live a full and enjoyable life with the right treatment and active attention to your lifestyle."

http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1486

We've started this discussion here before, but there is always something new to learn, or discuss re this condition.

I had a heart attack in 1998 and in 2003 I was diagnosed with Left Sided Heart Failure. Then Right Sided Heart Failure. Apparently, through life style changes and medications I was doing all the right things, as my EF (ejection fraction) went up and the swelling

went down.

Recently, there have been some changes and I was told that I was back in L. sided heart failure and though borderline as yet, the swelling is coming back in my ankles and I've started having shortness of breath (SOB) doing normal things like dusting. It hasn't helped much that I also have a ruptured disc in my lower back along with some arthritis. So right now, I'm in the midst of finding out what will help my back, so that I can get out and once again be more active, so my heart doesn't get any more deconditioned.

So if you, or someone you know has heart failure, I'd sure enjoy hearing from you!!

Hugs, Teri

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bc2

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Posted 9/12/2005 8:07 PM (GMT -7)

like you teri dear i have the same problem with my back so it limits us in what we can do they gave me steriods for my back which helps for awhile. i am going to doc in morning been haveing alot of chest pain along with neck and head so i am going to see him if you don't hear from me tommorrow i'll most likely be in the hospital just there you go it never ends huh

ONCE A MARINE ALWAYS A MARINE

SEMPER FI

Teri16

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Posted 9/12/2005 8:26 PM (GMT -7)

Bob! You snuck up on me! lol

It's always wonderful to hear from you!! We're like twins here - with our backs. :)

I know you don't ever mention it, but I realize that you're not feeling very well. Promise me you'll keep in touch!!

Bunches of Hugs from Texas to You!! Teri :)

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Teri16

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Posted 9/13/2005 7:15 PM (GMT -7)

Bob, just checking up on you...How are you doing today?!

Big Hugs, Teri :)

"Because he is he and I am I."......E. V. Lucas

"I Hope You Dance".............LeeAnn Womack

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