I have been on diuretics, heart betas, blood pressure meds, but I still have shortness of breath when I walk more than 50 feet.
Walking isn't as easy as it used to be ...not sure why doctor doesn't seem to know fully either....I can ride a bike all day no problem.
Walking helps but at pace that you can handle and knowing g how to control your breathing as you walk & making sure you don't have extra fluid build up in your system .just know your limits and… read more
Made a dr appt but cant see till next week. My heart rate, blood pressure & oxygen is normal.
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas God bless you
Karen, That is the type of heart failure I have. The symptoms are the same as systolic congestive heart failure. I listed the symptoms below. Keep in mind not all of us have all of the symptoms… read more
Because I am still awake when this happens, I can not attribute the breathlessness to sleep apnea (OSA), but wondering if it is due to GERD/LPR. I feel like I am being chocked and it is frightening. Can this be heart related? It goes away if I sit up, but my heart is already pounding.
Does anyone else have obstructive hypertrophic cardiomapathy? I would would like to discuss experiences as there are not too many of us on this board.
I have left ventricle obstructive and dont know what my diagnosis is exactly . the Dr info wasn't very clear to me Just said my heart didnt rest like it should ! just wanted to ask me symptoms… read more
I am taking two a day. I have noticed a shortness of breath upon exertion. Has anyone else run into this problem? I understand shortness of breath can be a side effect while on this med.
I know not everyone can take the Amiodarone …….tell your doctor if you think you are having issues with it. How many mg. do you take a day????