Dear Kimberly,
take heart, many of us are listening. We've been through the disbelief when u
go to the doctor, trip to the hospital that says panic attack or other things
that don't make sense. Well, finally most of us have come across a doctor who
says, "we're going to figure out what is wrong" and they do. After years of
vague symptoms, my first echocardiogram showed mvp and tvp w/regurg... Just
learn as much as u can to help control the symptoms that come along w/it and
adjust your lifestyle around it. Somedays I just feel tired, others I get goofy
palpitations for no reason. Find a good and I mean good cardiologist who will
listen 2 u......and stick with a regimen of light meds if needed and a bit of
exercise. Sounds pretty routine but it seems to help...i take a small dose of
toprol xl to keep blood pressure down and reduce strain on my heart, lost a few
pounds and do a little exercise machine.
The one thing I haven't been able to work out is the tightness in
chest...if anyone has sugestions for that please let me know.
But basically Kimberly, know u r not alone, and just keep on top of it. 1
doc will miss it and the next one will pick up on it.
AA


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