A Thompsonite diagnosed with heart failure spoke to Arctic Radio to share her experience of living with the condition.

 

Michelle Logeot [Loh-zoh] was diagnosed with heart failure nearly five years ago after having a heart attack and cardiac arrest which caused damage to her heart.

 

She adds she was misdiagnosed multiple times prior to this, stating the symptoms were initially attributed to anxiety and menopause.

 

Here, Logeot explains how the diagnosis impacted her lifestyle.

 

“I wasn’t able to return to my career in Education that I absolutely loved. It was really stressful both emotionally and financially. I needed to adjust to the new me and the limitations that it brought. I couldn’t walk as far without chest pains, I’d get tired and out of breathe very easily and I struggle with anxiety and depression at times. I also had to make some lifestyle changes because I was a really busy and outgoing person and it changed my entire life.”

 

Logeot encourages northerners to be their own advocate and to get a second opinion.

 

For the full interview, catch Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 this afternoon.