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MHV because of strep
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Hi everyone!! Just joined and am excited to meet others finally with a MHV! I had a healthy heart until recently, and had a MHV inserted during emergency surgery Oct 18 2010. I had strep A in my…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Holly Allen Jun 17, 2011.
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Holly Allen replied to Holly Allen's discussion MHV because of strep"ohh..thanks John!! does it happen to you? i am seeing a specialist in july again..i hope i can get some answers...i get freaked out if i get shortness of breath because that is what happened when i had a pulmonary embolism..i guess that…"
John Walters replied to Holly Allen's discussion MHV because of strep"About skipping a beat I think that the occasional ectopic beat is nothing to worry about but a cardiologist's opinion would certainly be better than mine. I'm now nearly ten months after my op and am totally used to the sensation of…"
Holly Allen replied to Holly Allen's discussion MHV because of strep"Hey Mark!! Good to hear you are getting used to the new beat of your heart!!lol!!!
Does your heart ever stop beating?? Mine seems to skip a beat sometimes..and i'm like....hummm....then it seems to snap back!
I am at 8 months this June…"
Holly Allen replied to Ariel Wolkowicki's discussion mechanical and dating."Funny thing is , you cant hide the fact if someone gets you excited or just makes you plain happy!!! My heart beats so loud that my clients at work can hear it and say "whats going on?" your heart is beating so fast or loud" its…"
Mark Dalton replied to Holly Allen's discussion MHV because of strep"HOw are you getting on Holly?
I've not re-visited here recently. but I have to say I have completely got used to the sensations of my heart ticking...
almost at 9 months since my op and life is back to normal... in fact its better…"
Holly Allen replied to Graeme's discussion New report just released: MHV versus Bioprosthetic valves..."cant seem to bring up the report...is there a link graeme?? hope all is well with you!! cheers!! Holly"
Holly Allen replied to Holly Allen's discussion MHV because of strep"Well it is good to hear you being so positive John!! Yes the mortality rate is very high, and unfortunately most people are not here to talk about it. There is nothing we can do but live life and enjoy it. I still dont have a cardiologist, and this…"
Holly Allen commented on wendy williams's blog post No Title"I have those too...All through the night. Like youve been shocked? Is that what you mean. I guess it is like a spontaneous spasm. I am not sure what it is from, but i am on coumadin, bisprolol,and ramapril..It seems worse when you are just falling…"
John Walters replied to Holly Allen's discussion MHV because of strep"Hi Holly
An infection ofthe blood stream was my problem too. My mitral valve had always been a bit leaky but it was perfectly adequate. The doctors knew there was a risk of endocarditis and when I started to have episodes of fever they…"
Holly Allen replied to Mark Dalton's discussion Hello!"Will keep an eye on that new drug because I am sick of getting poked with needles every few weeks!! I am not working as hard as I did prior to getting sick,but I am self employed so at least I can pick my own schedules..It is nice to see meet…"
Holly Allen replied to Racer's discussion Diet/Nutrition"So i guess drinking a 6 pk of beer and a big plate of spinach salad won't work!!?? Kidding!!:)
I may just start buying the .5 beer as I love the taste in the summer. Yes I was warned by my md about alcohol and even coffee,but nothing was really…"
Holly Allen replied to Graeme's discussion Is your heart valve noisy ??"yes graeme, i do have a wheat pillow and that does help drown out the noise, It is actually called a magic bag,and i heat it up in the microwave 1st to warm me up because I am always cold now!! Thanks for the suggestions Graeme!! Cheers!! Holly
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- At 11:19 on February 21, 2011,
Graeme said… Hey Holly
Welcome to the Mechanical Heart Valve Group! Don't feel too bad about being on coumadin - its not really a big deal - i have been on it for now nearly 8 years and i still pretty much eat and drink what ilike - but with a watchful eye! You will find a whole section on this site just devoted to coumadin (warfarin) and diet exercise etc etc.. And as for your age - your a spring chicken compared wiht a lot of older MHV recipients and also we have a lot of younger recipients on the forum as well with one a 12 year old young boy. Having a MHV is not a big deal these days and over 6 million have been implanted in people world wide in the last 20 years or so..so its a BIG club to be a member of! Anyway don't be afraid to ask questions or voice your opinion on the forum - we are all here to help you and one anther so i hope to see you posting soon!
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