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I have noticed I get rid of more fluid when I drink more water also, but doctor told me to limit fluids to cut back on edema. I am seeing doctor(PCP) today as cardio had told me to ask her for more lasix if I swelled more---if she gives me trouble I will call his office though. I see her at 5:30 this evening. I have only ever had a urinary tract infection once many years ago, but I remember pain(which I don't have now) I had to go ALL the time (which I am not now). Tha... Tue, 21 May 2013 07:03:45 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/congestive-heart-failure-discussions/general-support/10479050-a-lot-of-no-sodium-or-low-sodium-products#10695878 Bringing this thread foreward... Mon, 20 May 2013 15:49:35 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/congestive-heart-failure-discussions/medicine-treatments/2303148-sodium-reduction-methods/limitstart/20#10695876 Bringing this thread foreward... Mon, 20 May 2013 15:48:51 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/congestive-heart-failure-discussions/general-support/10672128-er-visit-and-a-diagnosis#10694674 Soonergal, I know what you mean about getting support all along. My oldest daughter drove me nuts! Acted like I wasn't ill at all....expected so much from me while I was feeling so bad! She is great with me now. I'm glad your family is giving you more support that you are feeling better. Anyway, bbellaluna, your husband has you and that means a lot! Again, best wishes.... Mon, 20 May 2013 06:46:23 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/congestive-heart-failure-discussions/general-support/10693189-was-just-diagnosed-5112013#10694645 Hi, Mary Ihave a lot of trouble with indegestion too due to all the fluid I hold in my abdomen. They gave me prescription meds for the indigestion. The trouble breathing is usual for CHF, but meds make it better. Welcome to group! I have gotten a lot of good advice here know you will too. And sometimes it's just good to talk to people who get it . Hope to hear more from you.... Mon, 20 May 2013 06:38:37 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/congestive-heart-failure-discussions/general-support/10646707-back-a-little#10682650 Awesome news! Keep up the good work!... Tue, 14 May 2013 19:31:46 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/congestive-heart-failure-discussions/general-support/10679768-new-cardio-doctor-today#10681398 Good luck, Kristinade! Knowing what is going on helps a lot....I feel MUCH better after my talk with cardio today. I wish the same for you. Let us know what happens. Big Hugs!... Tue, 14 May 2013 08:35:11 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/congestive-heart-failure-discussions/general-support/10665336-things-that-lift-us-up-#10675894 Welcome to the group, Christine. It is great to have you here with us. Hugs, Raoul... Sat, 11 May 2013 14:42:42 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/congestive-heart-failure-discussions/general-support/10669912-positivity-flow#10675323 I wholeheartedly ( almost ) agree !!! I dont always follow this advice, but i try most days ! Thanks for the reminder and remember that electrons flow from negative to positive, so things generally get better. Blessings, Bobby... Sat, 11 May 2013 08:25:24 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/congestive-heart-failure-discussions/general-support/10660272-hello-everyone-i-am-new-here-#10675307 Glad to help, stay in touch ! Y'all are on the right path for sure ...make sure NOT to believe all the dr says...i have found them to be extremely variable and inconsistent in terms of various therapies....keep reading, i use a site called medscape...its for traditional drs but since i play a dr on facebook, they let me in ! The salt thing is bigger than most think..i dread eating out cuz i'll have to sleep in my recliner for 2 nights if we eat out....wheez for 2 days...just because of salt and ... Sat, 11 May 2013 08:15:53 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/congestive-heart-failure-discussions/general-support/10605151-42-with-chf/limitstart/10#10673832 Hi Dawn- Our story has a lot in common with yours... but we are at the beginning of our journey. I saw you responded in one of my threads, so you know our story. Al was very, very active prior to all of these health problems too. I know he will struggle with wanting to do more than he is physically capable of doing. We have a 9 year old daughter. She is going to have to adjust as well, because Daddy is the active one in our family (I won't get into my thyroid issues and Lupus LOL!) This is... Fri, 10 May 2013 14:15:07 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/congestive-heart-failure-discussions/general-support/10659562-hi-all#10670252 Thank you All. I’m feeling much better now. Ray...I hope you’re coping with you days. Look at the blue sky, it’ll make you feel nice. You too Ben....you have been helping us here a lot, despite your own ups and downs. Bless you. Bobby....sorry, you’re hurting. Stay strong. So that we can see you biking again. Hugging Bobby left, hugging Bobby right. Nona...thank you, I hope you too are having good days. Enjoy each every good moment you have coz you deserve it. You’re beau... Thu, 09 May 2013 01:10:57 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/congestive-heart-failure-discussions/general-support/10652261-cardio-doctor-getting-on-my-nerves#10654364 I have an appt with a new cardio doctor May 28th. He's a lot older and I read good reviews about him so that's something.... Wed, 01 May 2013 13:57:38 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/congestive-heart-failure-discussions/general-support/10637208-needed-to-join-a-support-group#10651644 hi Mokac129, welcome to our group. if you want friendly advice, we can give it. do you need info, we can help, wanna laugh- we can do this. thanks for joining.... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:52:23 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/congestive-heart-failure-discussions/general-support/10637135-left-ventricular-hypertrophy#10651034 I concur with all this advice. Welcome also ! You need to use google and check any local medical libraries too, knowledge is power and there is a butt-load to learn....so get crackin ! The sooner you get on this the better, my first quintuple bypass put me on the heart transplant list at 42, 10 years ago and i still have my own heart....but its because i use MY knowledge with the almighty Dr's knowledge....their care varies so much its unreal...and i would have avoided disability and enjoyed the... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:36:04 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/congestive-heart-failure-discussions/general-support/10627206-stress-and-symptoms#10647390 you need to rest - the good days are when your heart is improving - don't throw that away. You need to rest. Later, when your heart is stronger - perhaps. And get your legs up for at least 2 hours every day. No helping out at school !... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 07:09:59 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/congestive-heart-failure-discussions/general-support/10634877-update#10647373 Pink - help with funds and meds: Resources for low income or people with no insurance: http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/fibromyalgia-discussions/general-support/3137312-resources-for-low-income-people-or-no-insurance please look thru these notes for sme help. and do not forget that all of the drug manufacturer's offer a coupon program for their meds when there is no generic available and often when it is availaable. hugs and snuggles, Raoul... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 07:01:56 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/congestive-heart-failure-discussions/general-support/10639892-what-i-can-do-#10647325 BobbyBlue - you sure can do !!! Thank you for sharing this bit of gold. Yes - we do have to keep living - not just physical living, but also etheric living. Find special things to help yourself. This is a goo d place for everyone to talk about their uplifting activities. Perhaps this thread - or perhaps someone will start a new thread - entitled place to list uplifting thing syou do - - Bobbyblue - how about you ! I will start - I dragged my sorrry ass over to Gilda's club, a cnacer... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 06:37:01 -0700