"My iron levels tend to get low. Just to the bottom of the range. Dr says I need to build up the reserve. I have the tabs but am not too regular in taking it. Part of the reason is not taking green vegetables to keep INR in check. I do feel tired…"
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Low Iron Levels due to MHV - Common?
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Hello everyoneHere is another MHV mystery... my ferritin levels (iron in the blood) since my MHV was implanted has been very low - latest test it was 22 (avg male 30 - 300). Back in 2002 I had…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Pradeep on Wednesday.
Cardiologists - Negative or Positive?!
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I am interested to hear how other MHV patients find their respective cardiologist. I have just returned from a consultation with mine in respect to exercise and associated risks (I have a medtronic…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Anne Jones May 3.
Triathlon Completed!
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To all those budding MHV triathletes out there I thought I would post on here that I just completed my 4th sprint distance triathlon yesterday (750/20/5) in 1:36:51. Not exactly what I would call a…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kev A May 9.
Anxiety Issues
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Can anyone suggest decent methods to control what I like to term' valve-related anxiety disorder'?!I just visited the local ED here again this afternoon thinking all hell was breaking loose with…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Anne Jones May 23.
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Anne Jones replied to Alan's discussion Anxiety Issues"Hi Alan
In my reply to Evelyn where I wrote some patients are treated with med's for anxiety & depression for a length of time ~~~~I do know about med's being given to the young for anxiety etc. In your…"
"Hi Evelyn
As per what Anne said age isn't really a factor with anxiety issues post MHV. I was 25 when I had my AVR (now 38) and I often get anxiety issues, the heart and mind are connected. It would be more difficult as a teenager…"
Kev A replied to Alan's discussion Triathlon Completed!"Thanks Alan.
I don't think I'll be doing a triathlon any time soon. Still working back to fitness after dissection last year.
Currently trotting 5-7k and a bit road work on the bike here and there. I guess if I looked at…"
"Hi Tracey
Great to hear your op went well, they are 'run of the mill' ops these days so no reason why it wouldn't go well! I had an AVR in June 1999 when I was 25 years old. As you may see on other posts I have placed on…"
"Hi Kev
No reason why you can't do a triathlon though it is a personal decision that you have to make and are comfortable with. Always check with the specialists as everyone's circumstances are different.
...and yes, north…"
Kev A replied to Alan's discussion Triathlon Completed!"Wow, a triathlon - always was a goal of mine.
It's great to hear a MHV doesn't stop you.
Doubt a triathlon in the North of England would be anything like WA tho!"
SImon Norie replied to Alan's discussion Triathlon Completed!"Hi Alan
The symptoms were loss of fine motor control in my right arm or leg (did not have at the same time) I would describe this as akin to the feeling you get if you sleep in a funny position on your arm and on waking have a brief period where…"
Anne Jones replied to Alan's discussion Cardiologists - Negative or Positive?!"Hi Alan
It wasn't due to skipped beats ,I had a quick blackout-although I didn't go down I hung on and reached my blood pressure monitor and my pulse was in the low 30's . I called the cardiologist on duty and was told to come…"
"Thanks Simon, I agree with you that cardiologists arent really sure on what level of exercise is achievable with MHV patients. I was told by my surgeon that I could get back to pre-op physical activity 12yrs ago when I had my MHV implanted,…"
"Hi Anne
Why did you need the pacemaker? Is that due to the skipped beats? If you have one you won't need a loop recorder as all they do is record your heart activity for arrhythmias - pacemaker would fix that if anything untoward…"
SImon Norie replied to Alan's discussion Triathlon Completed!"Hi Alan
My return to the cardiologist confirmed that I have been having minor stroke events. I have seen a neurologist post MRI scan who showed me how the events had impacted my brain. Summary was that I had definitely had 'events' as…"
Anne Jones replied to Alan's discussion Cardiologists - Negative or Positive?!"Hi Alan
Answer to type of valve I have --I have the Mitral valve , It is the cage with a silicone rubber ball , I don't know if I got the priolite carbon diamond material which has less blood clotting factors or the silicone. Mine is the first…"
Mark Logan replied to Alan's discussion Cardiologists - Negative or Positive?!"Hi
I had my valve fitted after a VF arrest, the arrest happened in the gym following an intense interval training work out, post surgery I had some electrical testing and was advised that an ICD wasn't needed and was encouraged to…"
"Further to my post I found a case study on the net in respect to MHV and VT, interesting to note 'duration of prosthesis' only has a 0.003 incidence of VT occurring in the 201 MHV patients in this case study, nonetheless the risk is still…"
"Hi Simon
Sounds like you have a similar training / level output to me. Has your cardiologist advised on endurance events in respect to your MHV and arrthymias?
Cheers
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- At 9:46 on October 31, 2011,
Graeme said… Hi Alan and welcome to the MHV Group! Good to hear your competing in triathlons, thats great! Don't be backwards about coming forwards on this group as we are all here to answer any questions you have as well as help and support one another! I look forward to seeing you posting online soon.
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