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Bob, Your post has brought me to tears, we have a 5 year old Boston named Baxter. I just can't imagine him not being here, there is just something about the Boston breed. I have never known a dog quite like it. I am truly sorry for your loss. Lisa

Hi All, I haven't posted in a long time, but now I have a question. A few years ago my PCP heard a loud murmur, sent me for an echo which showed mild aortic stenosis. In between then and now I have had 2 other echo's which showed nothing but trace regurg. on 3 valves. I went to my PCP...

Hi Allen, My husband takes Lotrel for high bp, the only side effect he has with it, is some swelling in his ankles and feet. He has also had the kidney ultrasound to check for narrow arteries, since his blood pressure is very stubborn. They didn't find anything wrong with the arteries...

Hi, I'm sorry I haven't posted sooner. I had my echo March 5th, the tech didn't see any vegetations, but she did mention that they would have to be bigger than 3mm to show up on a surface echo. I have an appointment with my pcp on Saturday, to get the results of my echo, I guess I will have...

Hi Bryan, Thank you for your reply. I forgot to mention I have been having fever once in a while, but not every day. Last week I had one for 4 days around 100 to 101, but it went away. Tonight it's running about 99. Did you also get tender red bumps on your fingers, I have been getting...

Hi Everyone, I haven't posted in awhile, so a little background before my questions. I was found to have a heart murmur in July of 2002. Was sent for an echo, which said I had mild aortic stenosis. Fast forward a year to August 2003, I had been on a weight loss plan and had at that time...

I know how you feel, I started on blood pressure medicine about 18 months ago. I was always hot all the time, but since my blood pressure is normal, I am always cold. Sometimes I get so cold, I get on the treadmill just to warm up. Of course, in the last 11 months I have lost 129 pounds, so I...

Hi All, I got the results of my latest echo on Thursday. A year ago the echo showed aortic stenosis with diastolic dysfunction and mild wall thickening, and mild left atrium enlargement. Since then, I have lost 101 pounds and I walk daily, 4 miles. The results this time were very...

Good luck Melissa, you will do just fine. I will put you in my prayers on the 18th. Lisa

Thank you everyone for your replies, everyone's support helps so much. I know in my head I shouldn't worry so much about it all, that it is fixable if it has progressed. My whole life I have never had anything worse than a common cold, and then to have this thrown at me is still after a...

Hi All, I was fitted this morning with a Holter monitor, I have to wear it for 24 hours. To anyone that may know, are they accurate about picking up every skipped beat etc. ? I went to the doctor last thursday, I have been having what I call fluttery feelings and it feels like my heart is...

Could we set aside some room for a treadmill maybe? We have to keep in shape for possible future surgery. Also can we have satellite hooked up to the wide screen tv? I can't go without my HBO.....lol. I know, park the treadmill in front of the tv, at least that is what I do at home:D Lisa

Hey Steve, I hope there is a long lease on the waiting room, I will be here quite awhile also I think. My valve is at 1.6 cm, my doctor said it could be anywhere from 5 t 25 years before I would need surgery. Congratulations on your good news. Lisa P.S. I think skylights in the ceiling...

I also visit this site every day, I just don't have to much to contribute most days. My weight loss is going very well, I have now lost 83 pounds, I walk about 28 miles a week. It is so reassuring to have this site, when I do have a question. Lisa

Thank you everyone for your kind replies, I am so glad I found this site. If I do have to have surgery down the road, it sure is comforting to know you all are out there. I just got in from my 3 mile walk, and what a beautiful evening it is here in MI. It feels so good to be thinner and...

I just wanted to let everyone know how your courage has motivated me to change my life. Before I found out last August that I had a valve problem, I rarely exercised and ate way too much. Even after I found out, I was so depressed that I probably gained another 15 pounds or so. I have...

Ann, You are in my prayers, I hope everything turns out well for you. I do not post very often, but I visit this site every day. You always have a kind word for everyone, keep the faith. Lisa

My aortic stenosis is mild to moderate - 1.6cm, so I will be in the waiting room for quite some time. If I'm real lucky, maybe I won't ever have to leave, if this never progresses. I guess time will tell the story. Lisa

I would like to know if this has happened to anyone else with aortic stenosis. Lately, about once a week or so, I get what I call "cold spells". For the entire day I am cold, and can't get warmed up until I go to bed at night. This happened yesterday, I also felt like I couldn't breathe very...

I had a doctors appointment today and found out a bit more on the echo I had done in August. I have a few questions, that maybe someone on here can answer. I have mild aortic stenosis, he said my aortic valve area was 1.6x2.6, something about 2cm. I take it that the 2cm is my aortic valve...