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New diagnosis of ascending aortic aneurysm and I’m terrified
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Since I was diagnosed with AA I had another episode which after testing I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure and a weakening of the bottom of my heart. Then I had chest and jaw pain. The only thing wrong that time was my blood pressure was sky high. All this happened this summer! I am beside myself and frightened. Both my parents died recently of congestive heart failure. I am 68 and up until now I was healthy. Do I get a bracelet like my parents had in case of an emergency? Hate to rattle on but it’s all too much! Oh and now I just found I have arthritis in my lower back.
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Everyone is different, but my mother had congestive heart failure beginning when she was in her 60s. She lived to be 88. Everyone here knows how hard it is to take all of this in. It's as if we're suddenly in a whole different world, but cardiology has come a very long way since my mother's time. Communicate with your doctors. Don't be afraid or ashamed to let them know how rattled you are. It is all too much, but you can't live in constant fear. Sooner or later you'll adjust to the new "normal." BTW I got a medic-alert bracelet and wear it all the time. Can't hurt.
I have an ascending aortic aneurysm and rheumatoid arthritis. With minor adjustments I'm able to live a comfortable life. I figure that at 78 I shouldn't be too surprised when things like this crop up. It's not pleasant but it does give you a change of perspective. Good luck to you. Be well.