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Hi I was wondering whether anyone could help me? Visited hospital yesterday, lengthy echo with two cardiologists. Blood test, ECG - the lot - all clear. And they were happy. I have a temperature today (probably a bug). But was wondering if there was any chance I could’ve contracted Endocarditis...

Hi Eni, sounds as though you are having excellent treatment. That’s the treatment (Intravenous AB and then oral AB) I had when I was diagnosed with endocarditis first time around. It’s really important to look after yourself (especially teeth). People are often surprised how important it is - my...

Thank you thomas999 - yes, these things do tend to go up and down. Have a great day.

Hello! Thanks for the reply, I take ramipril for my BP and am currently on Gabepentin for Sciatica, not sure if that has anything to do with it. Yes, I heard about the salt thing - I might try that. Thanks!

General point - in my first post I pointed out I’ve had my old tissue valve 22 years (tissue valve - Carpentier Edwards Bioprosthesis )ago. My recent echo revealed more of a leak. I had my BP measured when I had my echo (130/79) but I’ve been measuring it at home since and my BP is roughly...

Hi there treichert0132 - PTSD is no fun. Did they offer you EMDR treatment? I worked really well for me, and I’m a lot better now (most of the time!). That’s a heck of a lot of health issues to deal with mate - sounds like you’re doing well now. Whoah! Don’t like the sound of “valve broke”! What...

Hi Andy, hope all’s well with you. Thank you for this - the remarkable thing about it, was that it was an emergency and they couldn’t find the ideal valve for the size of my body! Anyway, as you say it’s done rather well thus far!

Hi there - thank you for those wise words. Endocarditis is no fun - I’ve had it twice, once from a tooth extraction, and once from a cut on my foot. The second time around it nearly killed me. Unfortunately the NHS has been extremely stretched, and I’ve been limited to phone appointments with...

Hi - yes, empathy is very important when it comes to these experiences. I’m getting the vibes I did when I was 14, when they originally told me I had problems. The first op was scary, the emergency not so because I was very I’ll and totally out of it. So the next couple of weeks will...

Hey there - first of all, as an Englishman, I appreciate you not mentioning the Ashes! This is very interesting - your history is quite similar. At the same time they discovered my heart problems they discovered I had epilepsy (two for the price of one!). Any, as I say I shall have a look at...

Hi there dick0236 - thank you for those comforting words, and thank you for getting the ball rolling. Your valve sounds like it’s made of sturdy stuff! All the very best to you and have a great weekend.

Hi everyone I thought I’d best introduce myself. I saw some interesting and very supportive chats on here and thought it looked a good place for some friendly, wise words of encouragement. To give you a brief resume of my (medical) story, I had my first heart op in 1979 when I was diagnosed...