Re: Thick Heart Walls

Posted By D.C. on July 26, 1999 at 10:38:29
At the end of June I was diagnosed with thick heart walls.  I have had high blood pressure for about as long as I can remember and although I have been taking medication, it hasn't been controlled for a long time.  I'm about 90 ponds overweight and my feet have been getting progressively more numb for 3 1/2 years.  My ankles and feet have been swelling for about 7 months.  I get short of breath.  4 of my fingers are a little numb. I had chest pain once  and heaviness now and then. I have a cardiologist with an excellent reputation for his work, but not for his patient relationships, hence I have no idea what I am facing.  I've been looking through your archives and other sites too.  What happens when you have an enlarged heart?  What happens to the heart?  Can it lead to heart attacks?  Can the heart recover?  How long would it take?  My symptoms, ie. numbness, have still been getting a little worse.  I'm on 3 kinds of medication to control the hypertension and on a diet.  I'm worried and not sure what to expect.  Thank you for helping out.

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Posted By D.C. on July 26, 1999 at 10:43:00
I forgot to mention that I'm 40 and female.  I have been walking or swimming as exercise.










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