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LoriSue
Hello, I am a new member. I am spending another somewhat sleepless night surfing the net looking for direction. I was diagnosed with a Bicuspid Aortic Valve apprx. 18 months ago. I have been taking digoxin since last March. I felt pretty good up until about 6 months ago. I seem to be steadily going downhill. Every day seems harder than the previous day. I am 40 years old and it feels like my doctor (general practioner) is treating me like I am 5 years old. Today when he returned my phone call he seemed to imply that stress was causing my dizziness, shortness of breath, and inspiring my naps that seem to occur about every 5-6 hours lately. It feels like he isn't taking my symptoms seriously. I am not an expert on Bicuspid Aortic Valves but have watched my grandmother, aunt, and mother all go through the symptoms and surgery the last 20 years.
I want my life back but I know that won't happen until a doctor will listen to me. I can't even go out to feed my horses in the morning any more because it is too much for me, my fiance has to do it for me. I am a very independant, take charge woman and this is driving me crazy. Has anyone else had difficulty with the doctor taking you seriously? All I want is a referral so that I can get a proper evaluation. I have had my Doppler echo 1 1/2 years ago but I feel so crappy now and the doctor is telling me it is because I am 40 not 20 anymore. This doesn't sound right to me, does it to you?
Lori
I want my life back but I know that won't happen until a doctor will listen to me. I can't even go out to feed my horses in the morning any more because it is too much for me, my fiance has to do it for me. I am a very independant, take charge woman and this is driving me crazy. Has anyone else had difficulty with the doctor taking you seriously? All I want is a referral so that I can get a proper evaluation. I have had my Doppler echo 1 1/2 years ago but I feel so crappy now and the doctor is telling me it is because I am 40 not 20 anymore. This doesn't sound right to me, does it to you?
Lori