Congestive Heart Failure in young people

@hopeful33250 . Thank you a lot. You've helped me a lot. At the moment I'm home, following a non carb diet plan and also eating without salt. Sometimes I feel dizzy. But almost all the time I salivate. I have excess saliva in my mouth always, I guess it's because of the non salt foods. That's what I'm dealing with at the moment.

@bangel

Hmm, the excess saliva does not sound familiar to me regarding heart problems but may be related to a medication. Will you mention that to your doctor at your next appointment? Chewing gum might help you. I have Parkinson's and extra saliva is common, so gum chewing is recommended, it helps keep you swallowing more frequently. Give it a try and let me know if it works for you.

I look forward to hearing from you again - you are in my thoughts and prayers and I wish you well.

Teresa

@hopeful33250 . Thank you once again. I can't thank you enough. I will mention it to my doctor next week. I live with my brothers and sometimes I sneak a spoon or two of their food. It's not easy eating without salt or bouillon cubes.

@bangel
I do understand that! It sounds like you are making progress. Changes happen best with a "small step" approach.
Teresa

@hopeful33250 I also noticed that sometimes blood drips out of my nose. I told the cardiologist and he acted normal. It scares me.

Good morning @bangel

Yes, I can understand your being scared. I would mention it again the next time you see your doctor.

If I may ask, is it a lot of blood or just a drip? How often does it happen: daily or every now and then? Sometimes medications for heart problems will thin the blood. Do you know if you are taking a blood thinner? If that is the reason, the doctor might adjust the dose a little, but you should wait and have the doctor make that decision.

When is your next appointment?

Please keep posting with your questions and concerns. I will continue to pray and wish you well.

Teresa

Teresa.. It is correct about the bleeding problem. I have CAD-LAD stent; on antiplatelet meds, due to dry skin, I
scratched right leg and it started, bruising in few seconds. I notified my cardiologist and the 2 meds., are reduced to
half-dose .. The bruising is controlled. (Like aspirin , clopidogrel 75mg each, from 150mg) It is helpful to know.

@ramakambhatla

Thanks for your input in this matter!

Teresa

I am happy to be part of the Mayo clinic connect...I am looking forward to continue to be an active participant..

@hopeful33250 . My next appointment is on Monday. It doesn't happen Often. It's as if I have a post nasal drip and the mucus or phlegm comes out with blood. It happens maybe once in 3 days. Who can give me a healthy weight loss meal plan? I'm kinda confused..