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Need Help Managing Congestive Heart Failure. How Do You Have Quality Of Life? How Much Rest Is Necessary? How Long Can You Work With Chf????

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question ๐Ÿ’ญ
Huntsville, AL

How do you manage congestive heart failure? Trying to figure out how to minimize symptoms. What medicines work for you to minimize symptoms.

February 11, 2022
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I moved slow I was very aware of my body crashing, I lose balance I sat a lot cried a lot and pray I pray a lot. Dizzy so much dizzy! fainted so much, it be a mad dash to the chair. Or slide down the wall. My heart was so enlarged the bottom of my heart almost fell through. The surgeon said it was flapping in the wind. I loved his sense of humor. I asked him if I could give him a hug for saving me.. God is so good

September 12, 2023
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Great answer but meds aren't always the solution. A diuretic will help but I do mine in moderation monitor my fluid intake no salt. If you read the labels on everything there's too much salt in them anyway. try and keep your sodium under 1500 mg a day. But something I found that helps quite a bit B I C Y C L E. It's not hard on the knees. You can travel in different directions see and experience different things. If you can get one with 21 gears. They're called mountain bikes. If you're a guy don't be ashamed to get what's called a female bike because the lower bar will give you easier access to the seat. At our age it don't matter!! You can probably find one free on Craigslist or any local Shopping Guide people giving bikes away all the time. If you don't see one post an ad on Craigslist telling your situation and ask if anybody's willing to contribute. You'll find that there's plenty of kind people out there looking to help in any way they can. You're in my prayers.

April 10, 2022
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I donโ€™t know if you can manage CHF or if it manages you! It will tell you if you need to rest, listen. If youโ€™ve been prescribed medication to help with it, take faithfully and as directed. I take Eliquis (blood thinner), for afib but nothing else specific for CHF. I was diagnosed in 2008 I believe, and try to stay as close to a cardiac diet as I can. Otherwise, I just live my life and try not to dwell on the diagnosis. Relax and enjoy your life.

September 17, 2023
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Everyone is different every situation is different . Your body is your best friend. If youโ€™re tired rest . Keep going ๐Ÿ’—. Do as much as you can your body will tell you . As for me today not so much have trouble breathing when I do get up . Basically resting today ๐Ÿ’— Hope that helps ๐Ÿ’—

September 17, 2023
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Work everyday I live for life not CHF . When Iโ€™m tired I rest . Enjoy your life ๐Ÿ’— we enjoy having you on board ๐Ÿ’—

September 16, 2023

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