Not another murmur!!

[cam4est]

Hey there. Well, after being the queen of denial for most of my life I have to say that I am a bit nervous. This past Sat. I felt really tired after doing nothing all day so got this great idea to listen to my own heartbeat thinking it would reassure me. Well, I can now hear a very audible murmur where the PV is supposed to be. The same one that has already been replaced 2 times since "05. So I thought I would get one of my cardiac nurse friends to listen to see if I was "hearing things". Well, 3 of them listened and said that not only is there a murmur there now (wasnt there at my 6 month check up in March) but I also have an extra click or beat. So they MADE me call my cardio and get an appt. this Friday. I cannot tell you how much I want to stick my head in the sand and not go but will make myself somehow. I leave the next day on vacation to the beach. I am beside myself as I have already been there, done that enough!!! Thanks for letting me unload because I know you know how I feel. Karen

 

[Barbara Stewart]

Murmur

Murmur

I'm so sorry to hear you are having anxieties. I know what you mean about denial. I wanted to run away somewhere when I found out I had to go through that again. Of course, this is one you can't run away from. Hopefully you'll be able to go on your vacation. Try to relax and wait until you see your cardio. If you have any ativan or xanax take one. It will help.

Please let us know what you find out!

Barbara

 

[Karlynn]

Karen,
I just got back from my 6 mo. check up with my cardio. Even tho' it's been almost 15 years since my MVR I still get anxious before each visit. I HATE doctors, even though I do really like my cardio. So I empathize with you having to go in, particularly when you are pretty sure that there are more issues that will need to be address.

You are doing the right thing by going in and getting it checked. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[marky]

I am sorry to hear that.. I understand the anxiety..I wonder if we will ever walk in the cardio office again feeling confident?
I will hope and pray that whatever you are hearing is ok and nothing to be concerned about..
i too would be dreading the appointment..but you are very wise in going! and the sooner the better!

 

[Georgia]

Karen, good luck Friday; we all know how you feel. Fingers crossed for you on Friday. You were really fortunate to get in so soon.

 

[joanne6]

Good Luck on Friday

Good Luck on Friday

iI am hoping you are all hearing things. I wouldn't get too nervous until you actually have an ECHO or at least the cardiologist listen to your heart. I too am one who likes to be in denial. I get very anxious before MD appts when I have to try to let go of that denial. I am hoping to hear from you that everything is OK.

 

[Nan]

Karen, you are not the only one who wants to stick his/her head in the sand! And even though you feel that way, you made the appt. and you are going!

That's pretty good work for feeling the way you do.

Here's hoping that it is nothing major and that all will be well.....but even if it is something, at least you are finding it and acting on it, meaning it can/will be resolved!

Thinking of you on Friday.

Let us know.