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Colleen, I was curious what you found out about this. I realize this thread is 5 years old, but still curious as I am currently developing more of these red spots on a daily basis. I am wondering if I should mention it to the Dr. eventually. Thanks

I'm 34 and I still see a pediatric cardiologist. He suggested that I stay with them, because they know more about childhood heart problems. If he ever suggests that I switch, I will look into it. I've been happy with my cardiologist. I've also had the same nurse for 32 years, since I started...

Once a year with an echo. Had my last valve replacement in 1993.

Anne, it looks like your question was already answered, but yes, your cardiologist or dentist will call in your prescription. Either one of them can do it. Like the others said, mine is 4 500mg Amoxicillin pills one hour before my appt. PS. This is so much easier than it used to be. Years ago...

I don't think mine is that noisy. I've had mine since I was 2 years old, so it is normal to me. I can't remember life without it. I hear mine in quiet places, but it has never bothered me. When I was young I had a few people ask what that noise was. I'm 34 now, and I can't remember anyone...

Hi Michele. Thanks for the response. Your father-in-law's infection may have been why they did more for him. I have heard of people getting infections from these. my Dr. actually told me that my incision would probably get infected and I'd have to come back in. Luckily, it didn't :) I had two...

Has anyone ever had a hematoma from internal bleeding after a surgery? I bled internally after a C-Section 19 months ago. They opened my incision by hand and drained it, but I was still left with 2 hematomas. My incision was left open and I had to pack it twice a day until it healed. I had my...

I had my first MVR at 2 years old. I have had these periodic chest pains when breathing in for as long as I can remember. I still have them periodically. I have never had any major heart issues because of them. I always figured everyone had them, and found out a few years ago that that wasn't...

Thanks midpack. I agree with the internet making everything look bad. did a little research and found the definition of diastolic dysfunction. Then I remembered my Dr. talking to me about that last year or the year before. He told me that my heart doesn't relax the greatest, but that's from...

got my reports today. They sent this year's and last year's, as I had requested. I am happy to see that there were no changes from last year to this year. But, since I only went back 1 year, I don't know when the numbers changed. I'm okay with that for right now. My report: inflow velocity...

Glad you are enjoying Bodypump. We had class tonight. It was a killer on the arms. Sounds like we have similar issues with the mitral valve. Hope your appointment in June goes well. I should be getting my records in the mail tomorrow (if they went out today). I'm excited to get to read what the...

thanks for the answers. I called the Dr.s office and asked for my report for this year's and last year's appointments. They are going to mail them to me today. Being able to see the numbers and compare them to last year will answer a lot of my questions.

First, congrats on the positive changes you have made! That is something to be proud of. I can tell you when I experienced when my valve failed. (I outgrew mine. Received it as a toddler, and I grew and it didn't.) When I got to the point that I needed another valve, I would get winded...

Who else has had this? Have you had to do anything to correct it? Just wondering at what point symptoms warrant medical intervention.

I did a little more research last night, and found some better articles. I'm right there with you on the understanding of healthy living. It looks like it probably won't change the narrowing of the valve, but it's still good for everything else. I'm at a healthy weight and active in a body pump...

walkidian, now you've got me curious? you still have the valve you received when you were 6 years old? I got mine when I was 2 years old, and was always told that I would have to have it replaced with an adult sized valve by the time I was 10. I ended up not needing it until I was 13. But, I...

I had both of my kids while on Coumadin with an artificial mitral valve. Different doctors will tell you different things, as there is still not much research out there. My opinions on this are different than most. I stayed on coumadin the entire pregnancies and was monitored regularly, and my...

good luck on your MRI. I've had MRIs and EEGs on my head since heart surgery. I had brain surgery 9 years after my second valve replacement. I never had any discomfort or anxiety during my MRIs or EEGs. I never felt my wires pulling, either. I honestly don't know if I have wires holding my...

mine is a pediatric cardiologist. :tongue2: I don't know if he specializes in a certain area.