CHF doesn't have to be a death sentence.

This isn't really a question, but some words of encouragement to those of you suffering from CHF. I was diagnosed with CHF the week of Thanksgiving 2007. The diagnosis was Restrictive Cardiomyopathy. My EF was 5 to 10%. My Angiogram showed no blockages and my blood pressure has always been about 115/70. My Cardiologist still doesn't have an exact cause but feels it may have been a Virus that attacked the heart muscle. I was prescribed Coreg, Lisinopril, Bumex and Aspirin among others. I was also put on a 1000 mg of Sodium a day diet. It's almost been a year now and I've been following all of my Doctors instructions. It hasn't been easy but I've reduced my weight from 315 lbs. to 227 lbs. I've been walking everyday and watching what I eat. I've also taken my meds as prescribed. The latest results from my MUGA scan show my EF has improved to 41%. I'm no longer a candidate for a Defibrillator Implant which was music to my ears. So in closing I just want to let everyone know that if you follow the advice of your Doctors , take care of yourself, take all of your meds as prescribed and have a positive outlook you can give yourself a much better chance at a long and happy life.

[Momto3]

GREAT post hotrod100!!  It's always nice to read about success stories.  Thanks for sharing this great story with our members.

Here's to continued good health!!

connie

[shals78]

thats wonderful...and so inspiring..it so happens that my mom,60 yo,has had a chf with 25% EF and she is really suffering..has not been able to recover much since it happened in june.though taking all meds,she keeps reacting badly to most,then having to change the regime and all.Most nights her legs hurt a lot,she goes sleepless..doesn eat much,etc... well, do u have nay OTC meds that could help the leg pain??any information would be appreciated!!
thanx!
shals