I have ideopathic or dilated cardiomyopathy, am I able too....?

Work a physical demanding job? I am 110 lbs overweight and not a big eater on most occasions. I am a back room team member for a major retail company. I do everything from lifting 50 lb plus items, to running up and down ladders. Is there a way to convince my job that this is not good for me, when my doctor is not much help. Also is there help out there for people in my condition, I have had two heart attacks and a stroke. Can I get any aid for life and school?

i have a cardiologist and they are supposed to be one of the best in the area I live in. I was told my heart works at about 38%. I have found it extremely difficult to convince my doctor to write up a note to convince my job to switch my position. I am about to attempt to get vocational rehab, but that covers education costs, not living. Because my job gives me part time hrs I am not making bills and covering costs for living. Is there assistance for heart patients that do not need disability?

The thing about heart failure is that lifting heavy objects can have a negative affect and make heart failure worse. Aerobic exercise is good, light lifting is good, heavy lifting is not. I had taken a cardiac rehabilitation course to get me back into exercise. They warned me that studies have shown that heavy weight lifting makes it worse. They mentioned also the story of one of the patients who was a bodybuilder and decided not to head Cardiologists advice and cut back and he ended up in the hospital with a 10 point EF drop. I also didn't listen and because I was doing so well in the program felt that after I joined a gym I could up the amount of weights I was lifting. I pushed myself until I was lifting 70lbs on the machines and 10lbs free weights. I was doing fine for a while but then I started going down hill. My EF went from 26% down to 19%. Not good. If you are only dealing with a primary care physician you need to find a cardiologist who deals with heart failure. They are not easy to find, but call around. If you live near a Mayo clinic that might be your best bet. also get a FMLA form from your HR department to take to your doctor to have your workload lighten or to have your job changed.

Here is a good place to go for heartfailure information from people who can answer your questions from first hand experience. http://www.chfpatients.com/faq/exercises...

It's not good for you, but unless you have a doctor's report you can't file for SSI. You might just have to find a less strenuous job.

sometimes you have be your own doctor and sense whats good or bad for you ,and if your condition is documented ,including the two heart attacks you should qualify for disability

Honestly, it all depends. It sounds like you are able to do the job, and if you're not getting out of breath easily or getting chest pain with exertion, I would not limit yourself any more than the disease does. Your body will tell you when you try to push it harder than your heart can support, and although you should listen to it, you don't need to limit yourself more than that.
There is lots of help for people with cardiomyopathy, but your cardiologist should be monitoring you and seeing what's appropriate for you at the stage of your disease.

You said you have dilated or idiophatic cardiomyopathy, which means you have a low or subnormal ejection fraction and your heart is dilated. What are your symptoms and what are your medications? If you really have the disease, exertion is not good for you. I think you should consult with a cardiologist. He will give the recommendations.
Now regarding your present job, if you have another job option which is not as streneous, you may try to look for another job.
If your job give you some medical care coverage, use it and get proper referral to medical specialist