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Hi folks, I'll be celebrating my four years in Feb with my Medtronic Mosaic porcine valve. Had my echo yesterday. My cardio said, "your echo looks great!" I told him I still have a wire problem ocasionally, and chest pain once in a while. He responded by saying "there is nothing wrong with...

Hello again! I apparently have had a more severe reaction to the PPSV Vacine. I had the injection last Mon in the arm. My arm swelled and developed a hard lump, with redness. Also headache,upset stomach, and general flu like symptoms (minis the fever). Also prickly sensations in my arms...

Hi again, Well, I am being treated for strep throat. I started Monday. It has not yet been confirmed, ( will not know results for a wk) so I am taking generic Augmentin twice per day. If in fact this is strep, I'll be darned as to how I got it!! I have had a couple of sinus infections...

Hi everyone! Hope all has been well! Has anyone here had an upper endoscopy recently? If so, did you take an antibiotic at anytime before during or after your procedure? Did you experience any problems? I had this procedure six days ago. Even though the American Heart Assoc has stated it...

Hi all, I was not certain just where to post this, or if I should. My problem is not valve related. I was having some issues with discomfort in the upper ribs. It started on the right side under the rib (for you ladies where the bra goes over the rib area). Also the right side of the chest...

Hi All, Just thought I'd let you know I consulted with my cardio today, regarding the last echo. Regarding the "mild pulmonary hypertension", he said "it's a non-issue, not to worry, and please forget about it." "My echo was great, and the numbers are within normal range". He certainly...

My AVR was done Feb 2008. My last echo was done last week, and is a good report. However, this is the first time (under summary on report) it shows mild pulmonary hypertension. I also have another thread on this forum (echocardiogram report) that explains. My question is this: Has anyone...

Well, I had my echo done last Thursday. The nurse called me on Friday, and said the Echo looked good. Didn't day anything else. I always request a copy of my reports. I went to the cardios office today for my copy. Everything on the report is basically the same EXCEPT for the last part...

Well I just got my latest echo results. The nurse called back to say, it looks real good! I had another pericarditis flare-up, so I guess thats why my cardio ordered it a little early. I have a Metronic Mosaic Porcine Valve. My AVR was done Feb 11th, 2008. I am assuming there is no...

I noticed now that I have been off the metoprolol I seem to be getting more PVCs. They are extremely annoying. I can even feel it in my throat, or neck. Has anyone else eperienced this? It's like a little jumping sensation. Thanks in advance

I am starting to do alot more reading lately. I used to read quiet a bit, but I seem to get sidetracked the past couple of years. My current read, which I have almost completed, is an old one called "Angela's Ashes", by Frank McCourt. I really have no idea what took me so long to read this...

Hi all, I am officially a Grandma! Donovan James McCain born at 2:30 AM, Sep 4th 2010 Weight: 8 lbs 1 oz Length: 20 1/2" The proud parents are Jeremy (my son) and Jessica McCain. Another little redhead in the family! Mommy and baby are doing great as you can see!

Hi All, I am completely off the medicine now. The first wk I took the 12 1/2 mg every other day. The second wk every third day. I could feel my pulse in the neck, and back of head. Also after walking, in the pit of my stomach. This continued until last wk. I can say now that I am not...

Hi folks, Well I have been on Metoprolol 12 1/2mg, since my AVR of Feb 2008. I have always had low blood pressure. The Dr kept me on the low dose to lower my heart rate after surgery. I stopped taking this med for 3 days last week, and did not notice much of a difference. Still had a...

Has anyone here on the forum ever watched the British TV show SHAUN THE SHEEP? My daughter gave me a DVD for Christmas. (she knows I love sheep) I thought it was HILARIOUS!!! I really needed a good laugh today too! It's pretty goof-ball, but I just loved it. It's really a childrens show...

Well, it looks as though I may have a gallbladder surgery coming up.(yuck!) Seems I have all the symptoms. When I went in almost two years ago for my AVR they did an ultrasound of my liver, and discovered I had gallstones! Well I put it out of my mind of course. I've been getting symptoms on...

Hi All, I just couldn't contain myself much longer! My oldest son Jeremy called me the other day with the great news! Looks like the baby is due in August! WHOOPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE !!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Folks, Hope I have the right thread! I sure would appreciate prayers, for a relative of my husbands, that lives in Virginia. He has been waiting for a couple of years now for a liver donation. He is currently, still waiting! He's a great person, great sense of humor (reminds me of...

I have a porcine valve which was implanted Feb 2008. My bone density test last year indicated that I have osteoporosis in the lower back and osteopina in my neck and femur. I also take 5mg prednisone for recurrrent pericarditis. I started the prednisone appox one month after surgery, starting...

Hi ya'all, Well it's snowing right now on the COAST OF TEXAS!!!!! We had snow several years ago, on Christmas Eve too! It stayed on the ground for two or three days! We made a Snowman! How's the weather were you are??