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SCAD due to Fibromuscular Dysplasia

Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases | Last Active: Apr 2 3:06pm | Replies (24)
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@tonyakimb

I am really worried about going back to work, my Dr says I do not need to be stressed. I had a heart attack on January 23 due to the stress of my father passing. SCAD & FMD is my diagnosis. I have thought about filing for disability but not sure that is something I want to do right now, I am just 47 with no other medical issues.

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Mar 10 11:31am

Hi, @tonyakimb. Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I'm truly sorry to hear about the passing of your father and your heart attack due to the stress. My father died in 2022, and I can relate to feeling stressed around that time. I also felt like I was going around in a fog for about 8 weeks.

You also may want to check out the Connect Loss & Grief support group, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/loss-grief/.

Glad to hear you have the diagnoses of spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) and fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) so you know what you are dealing with.

What makes you most worried about going back to work, tonyakimb?

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chanda79 | @chanda79 | Mar 30 9:48am

I have FMD and went on short term disability at age 45 after strokes. Rest is most important for me to heal and try to work again. The anxiety is real tho.

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