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Cort is still in my thoughts and prayers!

Hi folks, I'll be celebrating my four years in Feb with my Medtronic Mosaic porcine valve. Had my echo yesterday. My cardio said, "your echo looks great!" I told him I still have a wire problem ocasionally, and chest pain once in a while. He responded by saying "there is nothing wrong with...

God bless Cort! May you have a speedy recovery! My lord I had no idea this is the fourth! I will be thinking of you.

My incision, I did not have any problems with! It healed rather nicely. Maybe 2 1/2"-3" max.

Hi Nancy Jane! My personnel experience was not what I was expecting. I had effusion, the day after I got home. Had to go back to the hospital and have a pericardial window. I also experienced alot of coughing which was due to the effusion. I develped pericarditis about 3 wks later. It took...

I also would be very skeptical about any medications that you get on the internet. I personally WOULD NOT recommend it.

I can't give any advice on antidepressants and coumadin, but I did try Lexapro a couple of months ago. I was taking only 5mg which believe it or not was theraputic.....BUT I had to stop because of tinnitus side effects, which was a problem. I would discuss with my Dr, but I would do some...

I never had a problem with flu shots like this either. I sure would like to know what's in that vaccine that I am hypersensitive too.

Laurie, my Dr said two total, five yrs apart.

Yep, so it seems. My arm was killing me for 5 days. no exaggeration! My husband was fine. It was recommended to him because he lost his spleen years ago in a car accident, (due to a drunk driver). I take a low dose prenisone for life (it looks like.) Seems my body does not like to be...

That's what I thought too, but you get two total. I myself will NOT be getting another. I still have prickly feelings on and off in my feet, legs and sometimes arms. I also had a weak feeling in my legs, which still comes and goes, it is not disabilitating though. Hopefully this will pass...

Sorry Debie that you are having problems! The only problem I have related to heart is pericarditis, and benign PVC's I've had two other surgeries and maladies though since, besides my avr, and pericardial window. I do feel your pain!! Please hang in there. Hugs

Hello again! I apparently have had a more severe reaction to the PPSV Vacine. I had the injection last Mon in the arm. My arm swelled and developed a hard lump, with redness. Also headache,upset stomach, and general flu like symptoms (minis the fever). Also prickly sensations in my arms...

Thanks piglet for the words of encouragement! So very true about the stress factor! I received good news. The throat culture came back negative! The drs office said to continue with the medication though. When I asked about the white spot, and sore throat, they really did not say what...

Thanks for the post Sarah! Hope you're son is doing well. Take care

Thanks Lyn for the post. Your son has really been through it, much more that I can even imagine! God bless

I see, you mean for endocartitis.

Hi Luana, It's strange, but I didn't have a fever! I have been reading about tonsil stones. The dr really didn't mention this, but if it's not strep possibly that's what it is?

I do have a tissue valve so that is one thing I don't need to be concerned about. I sure do appreciate your post though! Thanks for the info.

My general practitioner said I did the right thing by promptly treating. He doesn't seem to think I am at a great risk. He asked me when I have my next appt with my cardio. I told him in Nov for an echo and consultation. His reply was "perfect, if there is any vegitation, or abnormalty it...