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Lainy, I don't have much to add to the advice you have already been given, except it may be helpful to write down a list of questions you want to ask the doctor and take it with you. That way, you aren't likely to forget anything.
I know it is really difficult for you but try not to panic. The fact that he has been diagnosed means he can get the right treatment and any ongoing care he needs. Thinking of you both.
Yogi19
Lainy I was so sorry to read this, I know nothing about your partners condition and can't advise you about it. My mothers had heart failure for years, she leads a perfectly normal life with medication. I had heart failure in my late teens ad early twenties, with proper medication it was controlled. Now 30 years on I don't take medication and lead a perfectly normal life. Heart failure doesn't have to mean a complete failure, just that your heart is failing due to a cause and in loads of cases can be treated and controlled successfully
Dame_Ann_Average
I'm not very good at finding things to say either   However my Dad is 85 and has been through all that in the past. He takes so many different tablets but still goes out for a walk with Mum (also 85 and had her first mild stroke at New Year) every morning. They meet all their friends for coffee in town and he  pops in the bookies on the way home. I have to say that the NHS has come on in leaps and bounds over the last few years.
Garage Joe
Lainy  ((((( Hugs ))))) I am so sorry to hear about your husband I know how worried you must be feeling,I had an overactive thyroid, when it got to a bad stage it triggered off other things in my body they said my Lupus was probably lying dormant for years and it triggered it off your Thyroid rules your hormones,(they described it to me as a car being  over heated  and just exploding) in the end they gave me the radio active drink to knock it into underactive as it can be controlled with thyroxine medication which you take for life,they may consider this treatment as your husband had heart failure  I would certainly discuss it with his doctor ,I know it is easy to say please dont worry I am sure with the proper medication your husband will make a good recovery.. thinking of you
Marguerita
Like our other forum friends my thoughts are with you lainy.
Although this comes as a terrible shock to you, can I just remind you that if it had NOT been diagnosed the risks would be far far greater.
There is some comfort in the fact that he is being treated, whereas not being treated would be problematic. So the right things are being done.
I am also sure that he will be monitored for some time to come by various tests.
This means they are watching closely which is good.
The poor man must be scared. But together there is extra strength. (Strange how we can sometimes do things for somebody else that we might not be able to do for ourselves.)
The optimistic side is that he is now beaing treated.
*Warm thoughts to lainy*
brisket
Lainey,  I have written on your wall, please get in touch if you want to chat. I have heart failure. I have had it for 6 years this year, so I think I know something about it. I know you both will be feeling bewildered and scared at the moment, but, you should be getting help and information from your husbands heart nurse.I actually have never been on a forum or,Googled this, as I think some times a little knowledge is dangerous, and you could frighten yourselves silly.But, each to their own. If you feel like you want to Google or go into a forum about it then do so,but at the moment, everything will be overwhelming, and you both will be very emotional, so you may not take in what you read.By the way, I have a lovely life, but, I have had to make big adjusments, and I have a partner and family and friends who love and care for me. Your OH has those things too, which makes life a lot easier.
Sezit
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I agree with sezit: the internet will just scare the hell out of you. Best to talk to a real person with knowledge, like your GP or the nurse. Lots of great suggestions on this thread

I agree too.  You need to get all the information from the people treating him because they will know every finer and minor detail.  By all means read the links, but just remember that will cover all problems rather than dealing with the specifics of your husband's condition.  Try not to let anything distract you from what's relevant to your husband.

I wish you both all the very best.
Cosmopolitan

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