I'm curious about the varying types of symptoms as one gets closer to a need for septal reduction.
I read Eileen's post today (5 weeks post myectomy, glad you are doing well, by the way) that she struggled to make her bed pre-myectomy. That would suggest a high level of SOB.
My gradient is 159 and my symptoms are increasing and I have a lot of lightheadedness and periodic chest pain off and on. My increase in SOB is what alerted me that something was getting worse, but I can function decently with my activities of daily living (except vacuuming and pushing heavy grocery carts, always SOB). Don't like steps either. By night, I am very fatigued and just want to go to bed, but it seems overall I am managing through the day pretty well, or so it seems. I may not realize the amount I'm compensating or have forgotten what 'normal' is.
But, my question, am I not as bad as Eileen? Should I be that SOB before I'm really ready for surgery? Not that I want to wait, I just don't understand the individuality of symptoms.
Also, what's the chance of blacking out? I'm on atenolol but that's it. My lightheadedness has increased like I mentioned and my husband's fear is that I will black out while driving. I've not read much about this from others. Anyone know the likelihood? or what I should do to keep myself aware of a warning sign?
Thanks, Laura
I read Eileen's post today (5 weeks post myectomy, glad you are doing well, by the way) that she struggled to make her bed pre-myectomy. That would suggest a high level of SOB.
My gradient is 159 and my symptoms are increasing and I have a lot of lightheadedness and periodic chest pain off and on. My increase in SOB is what alerted me that something was getting worse, but I can function decently with my activities of daily living (except vacuuming and pushing heavy grocery carts, always SOB). Don't like steps either. By night, I am very fatigued and just want to go to bed, but it seems overall I am managing through the day pretty well, or so it seems. I may not realize the amount I'm compensating or have forgotten what 'normal' is.
But, my question, am I not as bad as Eileen? Should I be that SOB before I'm really ready for surgery? Not that I want to wait, I just don't understand the individuality of symptoms.
Also, what's the chance of blacking out? I'm on atenolol but that's it. My lightheadedness has increased like I mentioned and my husband's fear is that I will black out while driving. I've not read much about this from others. Anyone know the likelihood? or what I should do to keep myself aware of a warning sign?
Thanks, Laura
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