Comments on: Could I have Congestive Heart Failure?

By: TAYLOR

TAYLOR — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:23:59 +0000

It’s impossible to make a diagnosis off of the internet. Congestive heart failure is a possibility. Swelling is highly suggestive of heart failure. I recommend seeing a doctor ASAP.

Have you been coughing? If so, does it produce pink sputum?

Best of luck!
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By: Donna B

Donna B — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:07:59 +0000

You forgot to state your age. If you gained 30 lb in one week the skin on you feet and calf should be splitting open and fluid would be leaking out. You would not be able to breath alone compose a question on a computer. Are you certain about your wt increase? Are you using any oxygen right now? What medications are you currently taking?How fast are you breathing and what is your heart rate?You are stating symptoms of both right and left sided congestive heart failure so I suggest you call 911 immediately, take care Donna
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By: Jenn

Jenn — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:36:59 +0000

While congestive heart failure (CHF) obviously cannot be ruled out over the internet, you don’t sound like a "classic" case. If you are having trouble breathing (and it sounds like you are) I highly recommend calling 911. They can come out and do an assessment on site in most areas and can help you decide if you need to get to the ER now or a doctor soon.
There are several medications and syndromes that can cause the symptoms you listed above. You do sound like you are retaining water. If you are having chest pain, again, please call 911 so they can do an EKG and see if you are having heart problems or if the pain is from the difficulty breathing.
I know that as a paramedic, I would be glad you called if I responded to you with your symptoms.
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By: r.moki

r.moki — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:04:59 +0000

I would suggest that you go to the ER today- not in a day or so. Like the previous person said, you don't want to mess around if heart failure is a possibility.
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By: cyntia r

cyntia r — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:46:59 +0000

yes you have the same symptoms my friend had.you need to go to the hospital asap.don’t wait.
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By: adbz777

adbz777 — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:31:59 +0000

I'm a home health nurse and deal with patients that have CHF on a daily basis. A weight gain of 2-3 lbs in one day or 5 lbs in one week are parameters normally set on when to contact the Dr. Shortness of breath is definatly a symptom with fluid overload as well as fatigue. The swelling in your lower extremities can be as well, is it pitting or non pitting edema? Meaning when you push in on a boney part of your log (shin, ankle) does it stayed pushed in when you move your finger away? Stomach pain and nausea are generally not common symptoms seen unless you have a build up of fluid in your abdomen which is abnormal. I would get to the Dr asap. This is not something to mess around with.
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