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  • Long term health conditions >> Men 16-18 >> Jamie - Interview 12 >> Says that he gets breathless very easily and describes the situations that aggravate his problem.

Jamie has a heart condition called hypoplastic left heart syndrome. He was diagnosed when he was six days old and underwent pioneering and life saving surgery. He gets breathless very easily and is not allowed to play any contact sports. Jamie absolutely loves football so at home he plays it in the garden with his sister and a neighbour.

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Publication date: October 2007 Last updated: February 2012

Review date: February 2014

 

Various long-term health conditions can occur in young people. We interviewed 30 young people about their experiences of different chronic illnesses. Select from the key topics below, choose from the full list of topics on the right hand side of this page, or explore all the interviews by clicking on people's stories below.

 
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Diagnosis & learning more :

  • On being diagnosed
  • Information and support
  • Peer support and voluntary groups

Physical problems, med's & managing your condition :

  • Pain and physical problems
  • Finding the right medication
  • Taking and not taking medication
  • Surgery and hospital treatments
  • Looking after yourself: getting the balance right
  • Dealing with feelings and emotions

Life style :

  • Alcohol, smoking and illegal drugs
  • Sport and exercise
  • Diet

What makes a good doctor and transition issues :

  • Getting on with your healthcare team
  • Talking to doctors and nurses
  • Transition from children's to adult services/clinics

Living with it :

  • Contraception, pregnancy and sexual health
  • Going out
  • School life
  • University
  • Going to work

Talking about relationships :

  • Friends
  • Dealing with the family
  • Boyfriend, girlfriend and sex

Advice to others :

  • Advice to other young people
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