I am so sad
May 8, 2009 6:51am
As some of you might know, I love and brag about my children. Well, I have been anticipating my daughter's graduation from UNC-Chapel …
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sb57
6:17pm, September 10, 2009
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About Me
sb57
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About Me
I am 52 years old and a middle school teacher. I am married with two children(a daughter and a son) and a son-in-law in graduate school. My son is an undergraduate at UGA.I enjoy my family and friends.
I am 52 years old and a middle school teacher. I am married with two children(a daughter and a son) and a son-in-law in graduate school. My son is an undergraduate at UGA.I enjoy my family and friends.
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Interests
I like to read books and keep up with current events.
I like to read books and keep up with current events.
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pvcs
February 7, 2009 8:33pm
Well,
I was really excited in December when the doctor told me I should try going off of the amiodarone. She said I was taking such a low dose …
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cardiologist
December 18, 2008 10:11pm
Well, I had my 6 month check up at my cardiologist yesterday. It went really well. She took me off of the amiodarone. I tried this …
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pics
December 11, 2008 4:11pm
I have been trying to upload some pics on my profile page. I cannot get them to upload. I checked the size and that was ok. I was …
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6 week post op
November 3, 2008 4:20pm
I went in to see my orthopedic surgeon today. He said I was doing great 6 weeks after my surgery. I do still have some pain but he said …
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Ray of Sunshine
A little sun to brighten your day! I have been worried about how the weekend went with your daughter & SIL. You don't need the stress & somehow have to accept what is done is done. If your Hubby & daughter want to continue to make this a stressful, hot button issue, tell them they will have to work it out & to not include you or put you in the middle. You need to set boundries & stick to them. You can't change either one of them. All you can do is change how you deal with everything. Take yourself out of it & take care of you. That's something you can control, but you can't change the past. Your health is more important than trying to change them which is not your job, anyway. Remember love is unconditional. Hugs & Love, .Royce
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I'm so sorry. Our children are our lives and I know it hurts. Hope everything improves for u. I was also diag. with CHF at 45. Same as you from a cxr. I was in shock as I am an xray tech. who knew! I now see my cardiologist every 6mos. as my mitral valve is failing. Whatever! Just to let you know you're not alone!
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the @$*&^# key is located next to the any key rotflmao, glad u liked star trek, we are going to see it soon. Hope ur son's trip goes off with out a hitch. hugs Kim
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I wish you well with all of this children do not think things some of the time
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Good luck to your mom. I hope she does great.
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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. My doctor took me off of this medication. YAY!
- 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. My doctor took me off of this medication. YAY! but increased my Toprol XL.
- 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 had lumbar fusion surgery and decompresion. I am still in pain but hopefully within the next year it will be greatly improved. The pain did not improve, and the fusion did not work. I had a second back surgery July 2009. If this fusion takes, I will be much better.
Treatments
- Chiropractic Adjustment Not Working
- I tried several treatments. I did get some relief but not much.
- Darvon Working / Worked
- Epidural Injection Somewhat Helpful
- This helped for a while, but I got the heart failure right after my 3rd injection
- Hydrocodone Working / Worked
- 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...
Open Chronic Pain
I had back surgery in September. I have joined the positive chronic pain group and have really enjoyed that. I have fusion of L3-4-5 with laminectomy, decompression etc. I am hoping for less and less pain as time goes by.
Treatments
- Chiropractic Adjustment Not Working
- I wish this had worked.
- Hydrocodone Working / Worked
- This works the best for me.
- Morphine Working / Worked
- Only in the hospital
- Physical Therapy Somewhat Helpful
- Helped some but not permanent
