See Alike in...

Alike App

Browser

Struggling with CHF Diagnosis and Shortness of Breath

simizangel

712d

I just found out last month that I have CHF when I went to the emergency room because I was having trouble breathing everytime I would get up to do anything walking to the bathroom or kitchen or to my car or even getting dressed was to much. I would be completely out of breath and I'm already on oxygen and it wasn't helping much! as long as Im sitting I'm fine but as soon as I get up I need my oxygen! and I gained 8lbs in 24hrs I'm always uncomfortable and every once in a while I have a uncomfortable feeling under my right breast/ribcage area and when that area bothers me I have even more trouble breathing!!

1

6

6

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

Sacubitril / valsartan

View all
Top reply
    • crazytad

      64d

      I was diagnosed CHF last year March 6, 23 I was 53 at that time Never was sick before Healthy but got all 5 covid vaccines for work and got covid in January 2023 That's what my cardiologist said caused my CHF Was on. A lifevest when I left hospital (ef was 30%) And now I'm seeing 7 drs for all kinds of things Seems like I'm falling apart I have to have limitations for doing things No lifting more than 25 lbs and no pushing more than 20lbs (can't even push a shopping cart) But work has worked with me I'm working part-time but still keep my benefits. I'm a CNA at an assisted living. Had to switch my Entresto for another medication (because I was allergic to it (wanted to scratch skin off all over took 6 months for all the drs to figure that out) Tired of being exhausted and having tests done all the time I'm a pretty positive person but somedays this is just too much Just needed to voice to people who understand I may look fine on outside but I am not Thanks for listening ❤️ Praying for us all🙏

      0

      Reply
      Chat
    • crazytad

      64d

      I was diagnosed CHF last year March 6, 23 I was 53 at that time Never was sick before Healthy but got all 5 covid vaccines for work and got covid in January 2023 That's what my cardiologist said caused my CHF Was on. A lifevest when I left hospital (ef was 30%) And now I'm seeing 7 drs for all kinds of things Seems like I'm falling apart I have to have limitations for doing things No lifting more than 25 lbs and no pushing more than 20lbs (can't even push a shopping cart) But work has worked with me I'm working part-time but still keep my benefits. I'm a CNA at an assisted living. Had to switch my Entresto for another medication (because I was allergic to it (wanted to scratch skin off all over took 6 months for all the drs to figure that out) Tired of being exhausted and having tests done all the time I'm a pretty positive person but somedays this is just too much Just needed to voice to people who understand I may look fine on outside but I am not Thanks for listening ❤️ Praying for us all🙏

      0

      Reply
    • UNOIT

      708d

      I'm not asking for medical advice I would like to know How I am able To powerwash my mother's house Which took me 3 days I have been outdoors in the heat And I am also painting the front deck of this house. That being said, I was diagnosed with CHF2 years ago. My heart was pumping at 20% then. I hate hospitals I'm tired of getting my arm poke they cannot find my blood vessels. Several times I have stopped taking my medication the last time I stopped for almost 2 months, Then I started having Anxiety attacks from Hell. That was a big mistake because now because now my heart is beating at 8%, And yet here I am working outside. The main medication that I take is Flurosemide, And 2 other medications. I was supposed to have a life vest Before I left the hospital the 1st time but I don't have insurance so they kind of let me go and I never got one now they tell me it doesn't matter it it will not help me. I smoke menthol cigarettes and I smoke weed, How am I still alive. And one more thing I have not changed my diet whatsoever I eat chicken fried steak mashed potatoes everything I eat ice cream and I'm not supposed to have more than 1 Leader of liquid in a 24 hour period, I have gone over one l leader Every day in the last 2 years in the last few days I have gone well over like 80 oz or more. I'm sorry one more thing 2 weeks ago I fried one pound of bacon and ate all of it And did It again several days later. I'm a skinny man 56 years old And no matter what I do I cannot gain weight Because all my blood vessels are shrinking supposedly. I am basically a walking dead man That's what 8% means to me So I'm going to live my life the way I want to live it. I cannot afford the healthy stuff Because I cannot work supposedly. Can anybody relate to this.

      0

      Reply
      • AyyDub

        707d

        @UNOIT I can relate. I get the same way. I do wear a defibrillator pacemaker to keep my heart pumping. There are so many days I want to just stop doing all the medical stuff to keep me going. I just wish the battle was over sometimes. I get so winded doing anything. Walking up and down my stairs is a task. Catching up on laundry takes me a week or more cause I don't have the strength.

        0

        Reply
    • Snoots

      709d

      Contact your CHF cardiologist. You monitor your weight and don’t gain over 3 lbs. if you gain more than 3 lbs call the CHF cardiologist immediately and tell them. Are you taking Entresto to help your heart pump? You will start feeling better when you do.

      0

      Reply
    • AyyDub

      712d

      Ask your doctor about cardiopulmonary therapy after you seek immediate medical attention thru the ER.... This is imperative that you monitor and record everything going on with you. Do not ignore any signs.

      0

      Reply
    • Mr._Bell

      712d

      PLEASE HO BACK TO THE HOSPITAL!!! Your right lung maybe filling up with fluid. Last November I had the same issues with breathing. My right lung was okay but my left lung was taking in fluid. From the ER I was admitted into ICU. The next morning I woke up drowning from the inside because both my lungs were about 75% full of fluids. PLEASE GO TO THE HOSPITAL ASAP!!!!

      1

      Reply

☝ This content is generated by our users and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult with your physician before making any medical decision

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Want to chat or share? Download the Alike app now and get complete access to Alike.health's unique features.

Alike health

Instantly get answers to medical questions with our AI, built from the collective wisdom of our community facing similar experiences

Write your question here...

Get answer
Thank you! Your submission has been received!

Related Questions

Find people who are
experiencing a similar
medical reality

join the community
100% Free
100%
Free
Alike is a transformative platform that goes beyond just bringing together patients; it meticulously connects individuals based on multiple critical factors, such as age, gender, comorbidities, medications, diet, and more, fostering a community of knowledge, support and empathy.
© 2020-2023 Alike, Inc
About AlikeWisdomFAQEditorial TeamAll ConditionsAll PostsAll Communities
Your PrivacyStoriesCommunity GuidelinesTerms of UsePrivacy PolicyBlogContact Us

Download Alike for the full experience

JOIN

View All

Bupropion

night sweats

paranoid

Valium

sertraline

palpitations

Anxiety (Including GAD)

Depression

palpitations

Depression

Valium

Bupropion