← Return to HOCM, Alcoholism & Making Positive Changes

Discussion

HOCM, Alcoholism & Making Positive Changes

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) | Last Active: Nov 22, 2023 | Replies (26)
Comment receiving replies
@gusgundy

@karukgirl , Thanks. I am currently taking metoprolol (not a candidate for Camzyos, yet) and have an ICD / pacemaker after one too many episodes of unexplained synchope.

Jump to this post

Replies to "@karukgirl , Thanks. I am currently taking metoprolol (not a candidate for Camzyos, yet) and have..."
Debra, Volunteer Mentor | @karukgirl | Aug 16, 2023

Oh gosh...I know a lot of HOCM folks end up with a defibrillator. Dang. Sorry for you about that. Are you able to get out and about with the metoprolol on board? Is your doctor experienced with HOCM?

VIEW AND REPLY
shampoou | @shampoou | Sep 9, 2023

I had 1 episode of collapsing and havent had any since. I am a cadidate for a pacemaker type thing as well. Im glad u r all rite and nothing bad resulted from ur unexplained syncope. Fortunately i was in my home and i quickly came to and that was that. The whole episode lasted only 2 seconds if that . I went down from a standi g position and then came to a second later in a lunge position rite b4 hitting the floor...it was really bizarre. Good luck to u xo

VIEW AND REPLY
shampoou | @shampoou | Oct 20, 2023

I am taking metropolol as well 37.5 mg every a.m. how much do u take? I am having an icd placed as well. My consultation and testing at mayo will be dec 20, 21 and 22. I will then make final decision and then hope to i stall jan or feb of '24.
How long were u off work after having icd placed? Do u have any issues or regrets?

VIEW AND REPLY