Hi my name is Barbara. I was diagnosed in 2007 after years of trying to find out what was wrong or what was going on with me. My first attack happened when I was in my Forties, they diagnosed it as stress at that time. I've had three small attacks and 2 major or more serious attacks. I am doing well now, I have one arm and shoulder that is numb, my eyes bother me alot but I still see well. I am walking at this time. I do yoga three times a week, it's getting a little harder to do because of my arms getting week. I am 71 years old, I feel I am doing really good even with the fatigue and pain.

I was in the hospital from March 31st till April 4th due to having fluid on my lungs. They found a very slight leaky valve in my heart. I am home now and doing alot better.