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Thanks Lyn. Yes, it's very frustrating, and I'm trying so hard not to go into pity party mode. I'm beginning to think I'm crazy, but my husband sees the symptoms, and he's concerned, too, so I don't think it's all in my head. I guess I'll just do the best I can with how I feel. And stay off...

Well, I guess I was way off. The echo results came back normal. The doctor says I have "minimal" regurgitation, and it's not causing my symptoms. Resting echo: " normal motion and thickening of all ventricular segments EF 60% Mild mitral regurgitation and mild tricuspid regurgitation by color...

Marcia, Thank you so much! I will take notes and I am going to ask for a copy of my results. I think I will talk to him about a referral for a cardio surgeon tomorrow regardless of what he says, and go from there. I know (from reading this board) about the different types of surgery, and I...

Thank you so much for your response. Yes, my doctor is a cardiologist. He is also my mother's cardiologist. She had an aortic valve replacement and triple bypass two years ago, which I think has left me with PTSD lol. I know that my issues are nothing like hers, but her surgery was a life...

Hi all. I have been lurking here for a couple of weeks after my visit with a cardiologist. I've always known I had a "heart murmur" but no doctor has ever told me that I needed to have it monitored. Last year, I was diagnosed with hypothyroid, and it has been treated and hormone levels are...