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What Causes Breathing Problem, Disturbed Sleep With Nightmare And High BP?
Question: hi my name is XXXX im at a friends place .on his computer ,i was diagnosed with chf 2 years ago i had a heart attack now chf runs in my family , im 48 years old i weight 185 lbs im 5 foot 11 in , tall i dont drink or smoke never really did . my ejection rate was 15 % , i had no blockages nothing wrong with my heart valves . iv been cked 3 times and its always 15 % ejection rate . ok in started doing drugs at the age of 33 and never stopped i ve been shooting meth for about 3 1/2 years . im getting worse sicker iv tried to stop and with in 24 to 48 hours im so sick i cant breath i cant sleep because i wake up gasping foe air like having a nightmare and waking up . i take my meds my BP is 109 / 77 PR 109 on average i did have high BP butt not now , now its low but same PR . i cant hardly carry anything more than 10 feet . so i feel better after i take a shot of meth . is it keeping me alive also i dont take anything for high BP any more
Brief Answer:
There is a need for ECG and treatment revision
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
You need to see a doctor to perform an ECG and revise your treatment. Heart rate more than 70 is not good for heart failure and more than 90 is harmful and usually causes decompensation of heart failure and worsening of symptoms. Even if you are away from your home you will need to refer to a local hospital, otherwise your symptoms may worsen. I'm sorry to tell this but you really need to see a doctor.
Take care
Come back if you have any further questions
There is a need for ECG and treatment revision
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
You need to see a doctor to perform an ECG and revise your treatment. Heart rate more than 70 is not good for heart failure and more than 90 is harmful and usually causes decompensation of heart failure and worsening of symptoms. Even if you are away from your home you will need to refer to a local hospital, otherwise your symptoms may worsen. I'm sorry to tell this but you really need to see a doctor.
Take care
Come back if you have any further questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
i did not get an answer about wether the meth ( methamphetamine) is keeping me alive
Brief Answer:
Welcome back
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Meth is not keeping you alive, it only relieves the symptoms. You need proper treatment otherwise you will get worse and worse. You really need to see a cardiologist.
Welcome back
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Meth is not keeping you alive, it only relieves the symptoms. You need proper treatment otherwise you will get worse and worse. You really need to see a cardiologist.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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