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What Should I Do When I Can't Barely Climb Stairs Anymore?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Saint Maries, ID

My bedroom is upstairs and I can barely climb the stairs. I had a new clear stress test and it did show some stuff going on in possible underlying coronary artery disease. I'm getting worse symptomatic and worse off. Considering my bedroom is upstairs I'm not really sure what to do it's been suggested I go to a assisted living home but I'm only 39 years old... Any suggestions?

June 3, 2023
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Get a stair lift chair. Check your insurance. Used lifts are frequently available. Move your bedroom to the first floor. Search Google or Amazon for “stair climbing aids.”

June 8, 2023
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I do hang onto the railing and as long as I'm only carrying my purse I'm okay. The more I use the stairs the better I am. I'm still winded but at 85 I'm lucky to have wind. I've had this nutty idea all my life that taking the easy way is not good for you.

June 6, 2023
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Hi Natasha..How are you today? Things are going well for me .relaxing and doing find the word puzzles...Sun just came out..not so cloudy anymore. We had thunder along with rain little while ago...How are handling the stairs? I make sure I don't try to carry anything

June 10, 2023
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I am unable to do stairs anymore and if i do have to climb stairs i just dont do it. Only because i have actually fsllen or passed out while doing so that i hurt myself but now due to pian and new issues no more stairs be careful

June 9, 2023
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

You are going to have to stay away from climbing and steps. It's the worst with this condition. I have the worst time with steps. My apartment was up 2 flights of concrete stairs and I had to move out. It's a no go.. sorry 💜

June 7, 2023

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