Guest guest Posted June 6, 2000 Report Share Posted June 6, 2000 Hi.....I also have mitral value prolapse (MVP) but never told valves could wear down. on a scale of 1-5 mine is 1.5. I only notice it when I'm reallly stressed or lifting heavy weights (which I don't do anymore). You sound a little down and just wanted to tell you that unless doc tells you your case is serious you only need to worry about taking amoxicillin when going to the dentist. It takes time for everything to work and for many of us patience can be difficult. Supplements can help but also state of mind is very important. You have everyone's support and concern here, so you're not alone. It helps if you can laugh a little, spend time with friends and family that make you feel good, go to a funny movie. Make time for yourself. I don't know why we all had to get this disease, I hate it but I have learned how great life is even with problems. I always tell myself it could be a lot worse! I'm not preaching just want to help you feel better about yourself. Take care, Mona Re: Graves + Paxil My eyes are okay, I guess. They have always been big, so it is hard to tell sometimes. I am worried about my heart. I had an ultrasound and it showed some reguritation of my tricuspid and mitral. The mitral was more that the tricuspid. Nothing has worked too much for me. I am not getting worse, but no better on the supplements. I guess the heart thing is new since Feb. It isn't bad now, but down the road , it could wear the valves out if it isn't checked, I suppose. Oh well. Deb ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Everyday Is Kid's Day Dad Only Has One Click Here To Make It Special 1/5038/10/_/6563/_/960243307/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2000 Report Share Posted June 6, 2000 I was officially diagnosed with MVP about 6-7 years ago, diagnosed with Graves 4 years ago. MVP is supposed to be more prevalent in women! This would be an interesting study for researchers to track. Mona Re: Graves + Paxil Hello Deb, It is interesting that I've noticed that a few people in the group who have thyroid problems ended up having mitral valve prolapse with mitral reguirgitation. I was diagnostic as have MVP w/MR in January and February. This was news to me. I really thought it might be inherited cuz my father had that and he had a mitral valve tear repaired about 3 years ago. Now it appears that one by one have come forward telling us that they were just recently having MVP along with Thyroid problems. I wondered if this is a big connection between thyroid and MVP???? What do you think??? ??? Kozy ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Best friends, most artistic, class clown Find 'em here: 1/4054/10/_/6563/_/960248984/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2000 Report Share Posted June 8, 2000 Kozy, Do you know what the symptoms of MVP are? I have been feeling strange and wondering if I need my heart checked? --kathleen In a message dated Mon, 5 Jun 2000 7:51:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time, KTenn36117@... writes: << Hello Deb, It is interesting that I've noticed that a few people in the group who have thyroid problems ended up having mitral valve prolapse with mitral reguirgitation. I was diagnostic as have MVP w/MR in January and February. This was news to me. I really thought it might be inherited cuz my father had that and he had a mitral valve tear repaired about 3 years ago. Now it appears that one by one have come forward telling us that they were just recently having MVP along with Thyroid problems. I wondered if this is a big connection between thyroid and MVP???? What do you think??? ??? Kozy ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Best friends, most artistic, class clown Find 'em here: 1/4054/10/_/6563/_/960248984/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2000 Report Share Posted June 8, 2000 Kathleen, Well... I hadn't noticed any symptoms for my MVP..... until I went to a new doctor and got a physical. He listened to my heart thru the stethoscope in his office and noticed that I did have a heart murmur. So he ordered an cardioechogram and they found that I have MVP with Mitral reguirgitation in the left bottom side. I do feel my heart palpating sometimes... so I don't really know. You can look up symptoms of MVP in the AOL health section of conditions and treatment. Hope this helps. Kozy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2000 Report Share Posted June 8, 2000 MVP presents a feeling of a heart stopping, rolling over, then starting again with a HARD thump. There's also a moment of rapid heart beats. I don't know what anyone else feels but this is my experience. It's barely noticeable. On a scale of 1 - 5 mine is 1.5 - doc wanted to put me on Inderal (betablocker) - I did for a while, thought it was stupid and discontinued. No problems, just premedicate before dentist. Re: Graves + Paxil Kozy, Do you know what the symptoms of MVP are? I have been feeling strange and wondering if I need my heart checked? --kathleen In a message dated Mon, 5 Jun 2000 7:51:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time, KTenn36117@... writes: << Hello Deb, It is interesting that I've noticed that a few people in the group who have thyroid problems ended up having mitral valve prolapse with mitral reguirgitation. I was diagnostic as have MVP w/MR in January and February. This was news to me. I really thought it might be inherited cuz my father had that and he had a mitral valve tear repaired about 3 years ago. Now it appears that one by one have come forward telling us that they were just recently having MVP along with Thyroid problems. I wondered if this is a big connection between thyroid and MVP???? What do you think??? ??? Kozy ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Best friends, most artistic, class clown Find 'em here: 1/4054/10/_/6563/_/960248984/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Remember four years of good friends, bad clothes, explosive chemistry experiments. 1/4051/10/_/6563/_/960493824/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2000 Report Share Posted June 8, 2000 Mona, This is exactly what I feel sometimes!!!! I hate the feeling but it makes me nervous and wonder if I will get an heart attack. Is it safe to do some exercise while feeling that way?? Whenever, I go walking.... I would feel that once or twice...I'm afraid to pass out from it. Do you still exercise when you still feel that way?? Kozy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2000 Report Share Posted June 9, 2000 Hi Kozy, I worried about the exercise too but I actually notice it more when I'm relaxed or very excited or stressed about something. I seem to go in stages.....I will notice it alot then not at all for a while. I have noticed it during a run so just slowed down and let it pass. I notice it more often when I lifted weights or worked out in the gym. That was the reason I went to the doctor. The rhythm gets thrown off I guess then readjusts itself...haven't heard anything about a heart attack. I'm more concerned about getting an infection around the heart due to dental work. By the way, I had a friend who kept complaining her heart hurt...according to an article in a magazine this is indicative of an infection in the lining of the heart. When I told her this she ran to the doc and they immediately put her on antibiotics! When it happens and it's strong, it feels like the heart is stopping or pounding very hard and I usually cough a few times, then it reaadjusts. gotta go, server down, Mona Re: Graves + Paxil Mona, This is exactly what I feel sometimes!!!! I hate the feeling but it makes me nervous and wonder if I will get an heart attack. Is it safe to do some exercise while feeling that way?? Whenever, I go walking.... I would feel that once or twice...I'm afraid to pass out from it. Do you still exercise when you still feel that way?? Kozy ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Looking for SUPPORT on lowering Long Distance bills? Join beMANY! Our huge buying group gives you Long Distance rates which fall monthly, plus an extra $60 in FREE calls! 1/4830/10/_/6563/_/960508671/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2000 Report Share Posted June 9, 2000 Yes, that's the weird part. The irregular pounding and skipped beats usually happen when I'm totally relaxed. I take a very deep breath and exhale, and repeat this several times, and it evens itself out. Has any dentist ever explained WHY the antibiotics are needed to prevent an infection in the heart from dental work? Aren't these germs in your mouth, or under your gums with access to your bloodstream, all the time anyway? Wouldn't you think that any infection you get--such as an upper respiratory infection--would pose a threat to your heart if you have been diagnosed with MVP? Why aren't we on antibiotics all the time? And doesn't that stimulate the immune system, helping to create more auto-antibodies in autoimmune diseases? Wanna play 20 questions or what?........... Is there a dentist in the house? I'll shut up now - Have a great Friday! Chris > Hi Kozy, > > I worried about the exercise too but I actually notice it more when I'm > relaxed or very excited or stressed about something. I seem to go in > stages.....I will notice it alot then not at all for a while. > > I have noticed it during a run so just slowed down and let it pass. I > notice it more often when I lifted weights or worked out in the gym. That > was the reason I went to the doctor. The rhythm gets thrown off I guess > then readjusts itself...haven't heard anything about a heart attack. I'm > more concerned about getting an infection around the heart due to dental > work. By the way, I had a friend who kept complaining her heart > hurt...according to an article in a magazine this is indicative of an > infection in the lining of the heart. When I told her this she ran to the > doc and they immediately put her on antibiotics! > > When it happens and it's strong, it feels like the heart is stopping or > pounding very hard and I usually cough a few times, then it reaadjusts. > gotta go, server down, Mona > > Re: Graves + Paxil > > > Mona, > > This is exactly what I feel sometimes!!!! I hate the feeling but it makes > > me nervous and wonder if I will get an heart attack. Is it safe to do some > exercise while feeling that way?? Whenever, I go walking.... I would feel > that once or twice...I'm afraid to pass out from it. Do you still exercise > > when you still feel that way?? > > Kozy > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > Looking for SUPPORT on lowering Long Distance bills? Join beMANY! > Our huge buying group gives you Long Distance rates which fall > monthly, plus an extra $60 in FREE calls! > 1/4830/10/_/6563/_/960508671/ > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2000 Report Share Posted June 9, 2000 My dentist told me anytime blood is exposed in the mouth is a cause for antibiotics. Well, I know if I get lazy and don't floss for a few days the gums bleed, then what? Actually, the story I heard some time ago was that when the blood is regurgiated (flows backwards) it carries the bad blood that can cause infection. Funny, I had dental work for years without premeds then suddently MVP was found and I have to take meds. I have cheated a few times...... Maybe it's just because some of us are getting older? Or because we have an autoimmune disease could this cause a great risk? In any case, I don't take chances with big dental work - I take the meds. If I noticed a fever or illness shortly after a dental visit I'd RUN to the nearest doc to play it safe....we only have one heart! I agree we take too many antibiotics! It's in poultry and meat, eggs....no wonder we're building a resistance to the drugs....they're handed out like candy!! Does anyone have any answers other than grow your own veges, poultry and beef? I visited friends in Alton, Missouri (a very little town) that raise their own poultry and beef. The hormone free meat tastes very different from store bought. Even veges taste different. Mona Re: Graves + Paxil > > > Mona, > > This is exactly what I feel sometimes!!!! I hate the feeling but it makes > > me nervous and wonder if I will get an heart attack. Is it safe to do some > exercise while feeling that way?? Whenever, I go walking.... I would feel > that once or twice...I'm afraid to pass out from it. Do you still exercise > > when you still feel that way?? > > Kozy > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > Looking for SUPPORT on lowering Long Distance bills? Join beMANY! > Our huge buying group gives you Long Distance rates which fall > monthly, plus an extra $60 in FREE calls! > 1/4830/10/_/6563/_/960508671/ > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ beMANY! has a new way to save big on your phone bill -- and keep on saving more each month: Our huge buying group gives you Long Distance rates which fall monthly, plus an extra $60 in FREE calls! 1/3821/10/_/6563/_/960563382/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2000 Report Share Posted June 13, 2000 http://www.bcn.net/~stoll/mvp.html This was an interesting article with more information on MVP, just something I found, if interested! > Re: Graves + Paxil > > > > > > Mona, > > > > This is exactly what I feel sometimes!!!! I hate the feeling but > it makes > > > > me nervous and wonder if I will get an heart attack. Is it safe to > do some > > exercise while feeling that way?? Whenever, I go walking.... I > would feel > > that once or twice...I'm afraid to pass out from it. Do you still > exercise > > > > when you still feel that way?? > > > > Kozy > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > -- > > Looking for SUPPORT on lowering Long Distance bills? Join beMANY! > > Our huge buying group gives you Long Distance rates which fall > > monthly, plus an extra $60 in FREE calls! > > 1/4830/10/_/6563/_/960508671/ > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > -- > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > beMANY! has a new way to save big on your phone bill -- and keep on > saving more each month: Our huge buying group gives you Long Distance > rates which fall monthly, plus an extra $60 in FREE calls! > 1/3821/10/_/6563/_/960563382/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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