Hi I'm 50 this year, and have recently been diagnosed with Microvascular dysfunction. (Cardiac X syndrome/Microvascular angina) usually im a fit and healthy person, don't smoke, since starting the menopause I have gained weight.
I know that I need to change my lifestyle as I get breathless and have chest pain on the smallest exertion, ie going upstairs and this weekend I got out of breath dancing to one song at wedding! It's quite frightening and although I should.know what to do I've had no guidance from my Dr or cardiologist apart from 'take these tablets what has everyone else done to help their condition? Regards Francesca
I'm trying to lose weight. Park further than normal from front door. I have increased episodes after I have got out of my normal routine and feel run down and it never fails I have severe chest pain. My cardiologist just increases my meds, no further testing or reasons for episodes. It's so frustrating. Good luck, I will pray for you as well.
If you send a message Annette will reply and ask to join the heart whisperers group. (Its secret privacy group).
I will mention it to annette.
Michelle
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In cardiac prevention & rehabilitation i've been encouraged to walk 10,000 steps a day (work up to 10,000 slowly) and only walk on flat surfaces (i.e. avoid inclines) and the pace should be at one that I can carry on a conversation. It took about 6 months for me to comfortably get to 10,000 steps. I'm still not consistent - that is, I do not get 10,000 steps 7 days a week
Wow they can prevent anyone form seeiing posts but make the group information searchable for all the people all over the world to find it that suffer from disease.
I am the same age as you. My health changed just over a year ago. I have the same symptoms and issues as you also.
Since your diagnosis, have the cardiologist helped stabilise your condition, or have things remained the same?
Cardiologist often comment that people get better from this condition. But I have found that my medication can stop working at anytime. I'm hoping to join the Facebook group. It's a comfort speaking to other people that understand what you're going through.
I am the same age as you. My health changed just over a year ago. I have the same symptoms and issues as you also.
Since your diagnosis, have the cardiologist helped stabilise your condition, or have things remained the same?
Cardiologist often comment that people get better from this condition. But I have found that my medication can stop working at anytime. I'm hoping to join the Facebook group. It's a comfort speaking to other people that understand what you're going through.