Heart failure

[gandrdixon]

i was told that i have left side heart failure 3 years ago, but medication will help. over the last year i have noticed my legs getting more swollen and aching alot feeling very bloated more, getting very emotional at times and tired around 6pm every day.

is this going to be the norm as i move forward??

[Anon2023]

hi. Sorry to hear that you are feeling low, it’s a feeling that so many of us can relate too. What did your gp say about your swollen legs? Have they put you on water tablets? I was always told that swollen legs was a sign of fluid retention although I only had them after heart surgery. I do take water tablets every day as part of my heart failure treatment so maybe it’s an option for you. Feeling emotional is understandable when you are battling health problems so I would talk to your gp about what help is available. I take antidepressants and I’ve had talking therapies but each of us has to find what works best for them. I wish you luck and wanted you to know that you are not alone. Xx

[BeKind28-]

Hello

I am sorry you are feeling so low and emotional I think many of us can feel that way but as far as your legs swelling , aching and bloating I would make an appointment with your Doctor and let them check this out as any changes it is advisable that we do

Let us know how you get on x

[Anon2023 in reply to BeKind28-]

hi. I don’t want to hijack this post but wanted to say welcome back, you were missed xxx

[BeKind28- in reply to Anon2023]

Hello

Thank you I hope you are keeping well x

[Territorial]

I have had LV heart failure for 18months and am already on Furosemide and am on a 1.5 litre per day fluid restriction i have been on it for 6 months.

I hope you are lucky enough not to having got to that stage yet,,i would definitely see a GP though..

Best of luck and i wish you the best of health..