There really still is no concrete scientific evidence pointing either way on this issue. In our group here we have had mixed results as well. On one end of the...
I ment Vi not Val, please forgive me I have been sick from a sinus infection for the last week. ... else ... reaction ... sure ... have ... a ... my ... (I've...
Dirk Just wanted to thank you very much for your reply -- most useful, thank you. Would you mind me asking which country you live in? I'm interested to know if...
I believe most the people that have had the procedure done here are from the US. I am personally in Salt Lake City, Utah. ... thank you. ... to know if anyone...
Hi there, Has anyone noticed excessive bruising since their closure? I am not on an medication but I have been getting a ton of bruises. Thanks! Amy...
Hi Mark, Yes, I have been taking a baby asprin a day since the surgery but I stopped about a month ago. Maybe my blood is still thin after taking it for so...
Good luck to you Carolina. I'd have allergy testing done before you have any devices implanted. Most of them have nickel in them and it's a simple skin patch...
Thanks for the advice. I have read about that. Did you have the implant done? Do you know of any future complications that may result? Like having to change...
Carolina, I had a stroke and a cardioseal done last year. I was able to get off all my meds in November, and I am now 8 weeks pregnant. It all depends on...
You shouldn;t have any trouble having a baby, the implant keeps you from needing a blood thinner. The implant is life long as well, you'll never have to have...
Congrats Denise! How exciting!! And thank you for the advice Violet! Im meeting with the doctor that will be doing the surgery on the 27th of July. Violet- How...
I had a skin patch test done by a dermatologist. It took 3 days, the doctor lays a little bit of nickel on your skin in a gel, and you wear the patch for 3...
Hello all, The cardiologist that will be doing my surgery put me on Plavix. Im already on aspirin and verapamil. He told me that it was ok for me to take all...
I would just suggest being a little more cautious than usual and not do any activities that could potentially cause any internal hemmoraging like contact...
hallo. I have just had a helex occluder fitted so am sitting at home trying to ignore the bruise on my thigh and looking around to see what other people's...
Hi Sara I am in the UK, just had a closure but I did have a suspected TIA. My GP has been fairly unaware of anything to do with PFOs and tried to tell me they...
I have had 2 strokes, so when I was diagnosed with a PFO my cardiologist decided to close it right away. But I also had a history of migraines with aura....
Hi, I had my PFO closed 2 years ago, and after the surgery I did feel like I had more energy. I had a large PFO. My migraines are worse, though. I guess...
Hello everyone I had a TIA this past June, and I have migraines with aura. Although my migraines have really calmed down alot over the past couple years. The...
Hi Carolina, I have not had the device removed yet. I also have epilepsy and Lupus, and these add a great risk factor to open heart surgery. I am using...
Many migraineurs find that certain foods can trigger their symptoms. By eliminating certain foods from my diet I have really decreased the amount of migraines...
Hi Violet, Thanks for the interesting article. I have only had a couple of migraines since my PFO closure in December, and mine seem to be triggered by blood...
Hi Violet, I just wanted to let you know that I had the nickel patch allergy test last week and it was negative! I took your advice and did it. Does anyone...
