Hello!
I am new to HCMA altho i have known about my condition,HCM, since i was 19. I am now 24. I have met 2 people who have this specialty but they were older than i am. At least it is good to know they have made it that long!
I am on 50mg of atenolol daily which i hate. i think it makes me tired. I am always tired and if i lose sleep i can instantly feel it in my heart.
I love sports, but have been limited to volleyball. i keep trying some more aggressive ones but drop out after a few minutes when i get dizzy or have chest pains. My cardiologist really does not like when i do that and i have cut back alot. I really want to stay active and wonder if the only options are walking and aqua aerobics which i do occasionally.
I would love to hear from others about how you deal with this.... i have dealt with the fear of sudden death. I don't think about it too much anymore, prob because i have become accustomed to the idea.
I work in a hospital as a clerical specialist and PCT in the surgical department. It is a great job for my condition, except i don't get alot of exercise.
Have any of you found any alternative meds for treatment? Is it a possibility? I have a wonderful cardiologist but he is of course treating this medically.
Sincerely,
dawn
I am new to HCMA altho i have known about my condition,HCM, since i was 19. I am now 24. I have met 2 people who have this specialty but they were older than i am. At least it is good to know they have made it that long!
I am on 50mg of atenolol daily which i hate. i think it makes me tired. I am always tired and if i lose sleep i can instantly feel it in my heart.
I love sports, but have been limited to volleyball. i keep trying some more aggressive ones but drop out after a few minutes when i get dizzy or have chest pains. My cardiologist really does not like when i do that and i have cut back alot. I really want to stay active and wonder if the only options are walking and aqua aerobics which i do occasionally.
I would love to hear from others about how you deal with this.... i have dealt with the fear of sudden death. I don't think about it too much anymore, prob because i have become accustomed to the idea.
I work in a hospital as a clerical specialist and PCT in the surgical department. It is a great job for my condition, except i don't get alot of exercise.
Have any of you found any alternative meds for treatment? Is it a possibility? I have a wonderful cardiologist but he is of course treating this medically.
Sincerely,
dawn
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