Is anyone here living with a heart condition-advice pls

dave3974: i have just been diagnosed with 2 leaky valves ; despite doing all the right things for years , ie diet , non smoker , excersize.

how do you cope ; any advice [pls

medic17: It is not uncommon for people with healthy lifestyles to be diagnosed with leaky valves. I'm guessing you were genetically predisposed to developing this....I have an uncle who lives with the same thing. He copes by doing what you are already doing; living a healthy lifestyle. He was diagnosed 6 years ago, and so far so good.

azmi_thovarc: Did you try Herbalife? It's good for your health as high nutricious food & low calorie.

authorj: I have CAD. Not too long ago I had my 15th heart cath which showed everything was clear. At the present time, I have 8 stent and have had an angio done. I take the meds like I'm suppose to and I don't do too bad.

mrwajosi: pad cad severe vascular disease 4 stents wow looks like we are still plugging along

dave3974: i have now been diagnosed with an enlarged heart due to sustained high blood presure -which is now being treated

mrwajosi: wow take that bp med it does help take it from me

authorj: Take the med you are prescribed. Don't miss any and you will get to feeling better.

dave3974: i am starting to feel a lot better, it has taken a few months

billy_piper: stop being a nazi

billy_piper: you'll feel grater.

Serabi:

B-P - WTF!!!

Dave, watch your lungs very carefully! A slight cold can go right into a pneumonia and with a pulmonary heart valve that doesn't pump adequately, you can develop pleural fluids easily.

Do you know which 2 valves are involved? The aortic and mitral valves on the left or the pulmonary and tricuspid valves on the right?

Did you have Rheumatic Fever as a child? Medical science have advanced so much that, unless in very severe cases, open heart surgery is not needed any more.

I'm glad you are feeling better on your current meds. Please query whether you are on anticoagulants. It is a schlep to have your INR tested every month but it can prevent very serious side effects.

Go well and I wish you well.

Don't play foot ball!!!

XXX

dave3974: A nazi being someone who does not share the same odd views as yourself

freshstartfirst: i had triple bypass several stents cath.last one was 2 years ago i'm not sure but everytime i take genric for plavix i have problems so paying extra is worth it