People with heart disease: Do you have shortness of breath?

no longer a sad mommy · #1 (**permalink**) 03-13-2008, 08:26 PM

I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure at 18 (3 years ago) and lately have been having shortness of breath...it's starting to irritate me and also I take high blood pressure medicine...I have an appt. with my doctor next week but just wanted to hear anyone's suggestions or opinions please? Thanks for your time.
I also have a heart murmur.

goodwrench50_1999 · #2 (**permalink**) 03-13-2008, 08:26 PM

I am slightly older than you (59) but I have high blood pressure, diabetes and I am overweight. Yes I have shortness of breath. You don't say if you are overweight on top of your other problems. If you are overweight, than you are going to have to start losing it. For yourself. Don't care what other people have to say. You have to want to live.

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