Autonomic Problems related to MVP with regurgitation

[teachpinellas]

I've read that some MVP folks suffer from lack of o2 blood because the autonomic system doesn't make the heart beat appropriately to the situation. Causing severe fatigue, anxiety and depression. Does anybody have any info on this. And does valve replacement fix this? Thanks! Nathan

 

[catwoman]

I was cyanotic pre-op, severely fatigued. Had trouble thinking, because my blood wasn't getting oxygenated property, yawned a lot, also had CHF. I wouldn't say I was anxious or depressed.

And, yes, the surgery fixed it. Most definitely.

 

[LivinMyLife]

That is a great question, teachpinellas . . . and I love the answer, catwoman!

I was diagnosed with MVR in 1998, it has recently become severe, so my surgery is scheduled for March 13 and one of the things I am hoping to gain from OHS is a new quality of life. The fatigue and shortness of breath going away will be wonderful. My family and boss will appreciate the thinking clearer and any depression leaving will feel like a miracle!! I hate that OHS is only option for me, but I am learning to appreciate all it will do for me!

 

[Boston Tiger]

It's hard to tell how much of my anxiety and depression after being diagnosed with MVR was due to the actual problem with my valve versus having to face the fact that I had a problem that would need to be fixed with surgery at some point. But that progression of the fatigue and shortness of breath was something I really noticed, and that helped me accept that the surgery was needed. And, boy, was it nice when I realized just how well my repair worked. There were some moments of pure joy of life from simple things like walking at a brisk pace up a hill that I took for granted before my surgery.