Update on my condition

Posted: Apr 28, 2016

Well, I went Monday to my cardiologist and he put me on new diuretic. So far it works in the morning, but I swell in the afternoon and evening. If two once a day do not work, I have to take four (two twice a day) and two potassium. I just wish something would work. My legs, ankles and feet are still swollen and sore around ankle/leg connection. Makes walking hard and I usually limp a lot and don't stand long or walk long. I looked and you are supposed to exercise some. I just can't yet. Continue to pray. I am not at all convinced that I won't need something else. He says I have diastolic heart failure. I am surprised he didn't up my heart medication though. Maybe he will. I go back to him on May 11 here in my home hospital. Some stupid person cancelled that appointment and I want to know who because he told me to keep that appointment. I still am disappointed because I still want to feel better soon and be able to do something other than lie on the couch with my feet propped up on pillows. Thanks to all of you for your prayers. I am totally shocked that it is taking so long to get over. I know heart failure is not a good diagnosis though. However, so far I do not have to go on dialysis which I sure don't want.;