Anyone Else Have Mitral Valve Prolapse?

[Msbhvn]

Hey everyone.... Just wondering how many of you might have MVP or MVP symptoms. Just last year I was diagnosed with a 2+ on regurgitation and a
4+ on valve floppiness. My symptoms seem to have gotten A LOT better lately.. Thank GOD! I was going crazy.... Anxiety attacks big time, and a huge lack of energy (for awhile I thought for sure I was going to be home-bound). I used to get dizzy walking up a flight of stairs, which is unusual as I was alwas playing sports and in good shape during high school and college. It all seemed to happen so suddenly, and the pain the would radiate down my shoulder had me thinking I was having a heart attack. I just thought it might be nice if everyone with MVP had a p;ace to go to share their experiences... I know I can't be alone...

Thanks!
Dana AKA Msbhvn :D

[screetch]

I recently had an echo checking for this as I recently learned it runs in my family. I am still awaiting the results, but I've also had similar symptoms. However, my doctor didn't run the echo b/c of the symptoms -- she gave me the echo b/c of the genetic predisposition and she was checking for lung issues with regard to my symptoms. :confused:

Are you taking medications? All that I really know about it is that exercise is important... when my dad was diagnosed in his late twenties (though they thought it was rheumatic fever related but now that other family members are being diagnosed they think otherwise) and he became a serious runner. Turned out to be a lifesaver b/c in his 40s he got endocartitis and he would have died if his heart wasn't in such good shape. (He did end up with an artificial valve as a result, though.)

[Msbhvn]

Hey Screetch I sent you a Private message.... If anyone else wants to talk about MVP just message me :) Thanks!

[Msbhvn]

Oh I almost forgot... Maybe she was checking your reguritation level. When the flow of blood doesn't go forward into the heart the regurgitation can go into your lungs (bleeding in your lungs) it is usually extremely rare for it to be severe enough to cause a problem. A moderate amount of regurge is okay, as long as you aren't having problems breathing.

I was told by my doc, that I will only have to come in for another echo in about 3 years. So mine doesn't appear to be very serious, just something to keep in check.

Let me know how things turn out for you. The doctors don't always explain everything... sheesh... it took them a month to get me in to see the cardio to see the results of my test... I was going crazy!!

Try not to let it rule your life, and just enjoy things like you used to.. For awhile I was only concentrating on the symptoms and it only seemed to make them worse. Once I stopped focusing on them I felt relieved...

Take care,
Dana