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Matt
Hi Folks,
It seems as though there is a new member signing up everyday and today seemed like a good day to start. Short story:contracted Reiter's syndrome or what is now called reactive arthritis at the age of 20. This usually burns through you in a couple of years. As others have mentioned if it was not for bad luck I would have none at all. In a very small percentage of Reiter's patients, there is AV scarring. Discovered it about 10 years ago, and all has been well, moderate leaking but consistent. This year,at 46 yrs old, on August 18 was told "things have changed" to severe leaking and more signs of leaking with the MV that is being overworked.
Am scheduled for AVR and possible MVR on 9/11/06.
Have been interested in following the conversation concerning valve types as my surgeon appears to be "old school". He is a firm believer in St Judes based on their track record and his experience.
Have enjoyed the site and all the information that everyone has contributed.
I am sure I will be talking via the site as the date nears.
Thanks
It seems as though there is a new member signing up everyday and today seemed like a good day to start. Short story:contracted Reiter's syndrome or what is now called reactive arthritis at the age of 20. This usually burns through you in a couple of years. As others have mentioned if it was not for bad luck I would have none at all. In a very small percentage of Reiter's patients, there is AV scarring. Discovered it about 10 years ago, and all has been well, moderate leaking but consistent. This year,at 46 yrs old, on August 18 was told "things have changed" to severe leaking and more signs of leaking with the MV that is being overworked.
Am scheduled for AVR and possible MVR on 9/11/06.
Have been interested in following the conversation concerning valve types as my surgeon appears to be "old school". He is a firm believer in St Judes based on their track record and his experience.
Have enjoyed the site and all the information that everyone has contributed.
I am sure I will be talking via the site as the date nears.
Thanks