Lori's Profile

November 2010, after being in the emergency room twice in critical care, I was diagnosed with Heart Failure - viral - of unknown origin at this time. Add to that Atrial Fibrillation - irregular heart beat - mine is too fast, Cardiomyopathy - enlarged heart, mine is very large and boot shaped. They call me the boot at the hospital. I guess I've been called worse! Moderate Tricuspid & Mitral Regurgitation - my heart doesn't pump blood into the next chambers it pukes it back into the chamber it just came from, Nephrotic Syndrome - excreting too much protein in the urine and Graves Disease. Graves Disease/Hyperthyroid and Heart Failure don't mix and complicate things greatly. Those of you who know me...know I am a tough workaholic tomboy. The wussy couch potato image is the oil in my vinegar! No need to say anymore!