recovery
September 25, 2008 9:36am
It has been a week since my back surgery. I am feeling much better. Of course, I am still having pain with my back and legs but am hoping …
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sb57’s Profile
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About Me
I am 51 years old and a middle school teacher. I am married with two college age children and a son-in-law in graduate school. I enjoy my family and friends.
Interests
I like to read books and keep up with current events.
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Recent Activity
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Yesterday
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sb57 replied to StarbuckDifranco’s discussion post Mamas, compare spinal fusion to childbirth in the Back Pain support group 12:57pm
It sounds like you have a very similar problem with your back to mine. I had 2 children 20 years ago,…
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sb57 gave aWORKofHEART a Congrats 10:51am
I'm so happy for you!…
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sb57 replied to aWORKofHEART’s discussion post GOOD NEWS! in the Heart Failure support group 10:47am
Nancy, I am so happy for you and I am so happy you wanted to share the news with me. That is why they…
Friday
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sb57 replied to kevk’s discussion post Long pauses in heart beat in the Arrhythmias support group 11:57am
I stand corrected. A PVC is Premature Ventricular contraction not Preventricular. I do know it is an…
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back surgery
September 10, 2008 8:32pm
I went in today for the preop procedures for my back surgery. It will be next Thursday, September 18th. They will be working on L3,4,5 …
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schools started
August 2, 2008 10:43am
School started on Friday. Boy was I tired. I hope it will be a good year.
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back surgery
July 24, 2008 9:20am
I saw the surgeon yesterday. He was a very nice young man. It looks like surgery is the only way to get some relief from the pain. …
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I’m With You
Hi sb57, Sending you a hug! Hope your recovery is coming along nicely. Please take care; don't overdo too soon. I am so glad the surgery went well for you! I am here if you ever want to talk. xoxo Jo
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Hope you're doing well!! Just thinking about you and wanted to send some hugs and lots of love ... Renee I'll message you more about the ICD thing soon... xxoo Renee
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Hi there Shelly.. Hope you're doing well .. so do you have an ICD or a Pacemaker? Just curious looks like we have a lot in common..;) Hugs and love Renee
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Hi from Pat in HF group.
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I’m With You
I'm with you!! Life is a gift one that we should all appreciate.. :) Hope you are doing well... xxoo Renee
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Support Groups
Close Heart Failure
I was diagnoised with heart failure in August 2005 at age 48. I thought I had a really bad cold or may be pneumonia. Luckily, my general practitioner had me get a chest x-ray before prescribing me antibiotics and decongestants. After the chest x ray I was immediately admitted to the hospital and then sent to Emory in Atlanta. I have idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy. This has really changed my life.
Treatments
- Aldactone Working / Worked
- I was on this medication for 2 1/2 years. I recently was taken off. My doctor is trying to get my blood pressure up some so I won't be so tired.
- Amiodarone Working / Worked
- There are lots of side effects that are really scary. Because of this drug I have improved and have a better quality of life.
- Carvedilol Not Working
- I took this medication for less that a week. I had an allergic type reaction. I got a skin rash. It was unbearable. I was taken off of this medication and put on Toprol XL
- Cozaar Working / Worked
- I have not been taking this medication very long(several months) I was put on this after being taken off of lisinopril which caused a cough.
- Lasix Working / Worked
- I am on a 40mg a day dosage.
Close Arrhythmias
I was diagnoised with heart failure in August 2005 at age 48. As it turns out part of my problem is a Preventricular Contraction that causes my heart to be much less efficient. Obviously, I am at risk for sudden heart rhythm problems or I wouldn't have the ICD.
Treatments
- Amiodarone Working / Worked
- I have adjusted to taking this med. I am now on a dose of 100mg a day.
- Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Working / Worked
- I feel less worried about something happening to me knowing I have this protection. I have had the device for two years and have not had an episode yet.
Open Back Pain
I have been diagnoised with spondiolythesis. I am in constant pain. My heart problems complicate the pain meds I can take. Looks like surgery is in my future.
Treatments
- Chiropractic Adjustment Not Working
- I tried several treatments. I did get some relief but not much.
- Epidural Injection Somewhat Helpful
- This helped for a while, but I got the heart failure right after my 3rd injection
- Ibuprofen Somewhat Helpful
- Can't use anymore because of heart failure
- Naproxen Working / Worked
- Can't use anymore because of heart failure
- Physical Therapy Somewhat Helpful
- It helped while I went but was not a permanent fix.
Open Pacemakers
I have a bi-ventricular pacemaker with an ICD. I am very thankful for it. Along with medications it has brought me from an ejection fraction of 10-15% in Aug. 2005 to 50% now. I was even able to have a back surgery that I have needed for years. I thought I would never be able to get it corrected. They didn't even have to turn off my pacemaker during the surgery. AMAZING! I would love to hear from others...
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