Recent content by Mimi

Our thoughts are with you for a speedy recovery. Kind regards, Mimi

Hi Phil, I have experienced the exact symptoms, sometimes I cannot fit into my shoes at night. The next day my swollen feet and ankles reduce and I can fit into my shoes. I have discussed this with my doctors, however they have no answers except that I might be overweight and believe it's not...

Andy, I forgot to take my warfarin one night and the next day I got an INR test done. Unfortunately my INR dropped to 2.1. My doctor asked me if there was a problem and I told him that I missed a dose and he made me do another INR test several days later and increased my warfarin levels. Mimi

Hi Duncan, I had a medical review done by my government department last month and was given a letter saying that I'm unable to participate in emergency work and that I must do desk duties. The medical examiner was a GP, who has no understanding of my heart condition. I was going to appeal the...

I had to take a hearing test at my work today and I could barely hear the sounds because of my ticking mechanical valve.

Hi Shane, I have a great Cardiologists at Kew, Melboourne and he also works at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. I can forward the details. You will need a referring letter from your GP. Oh, the stories I've heard about Shepparton's medical care, I understand why you would be looking!! Regards...

Hi Katie, All the best and I hope you get your INR in range very soon. I have a mechanical mitral valve and I take warfarin on a daily basis. In regards to having children your cardiologist or a medical professional is probably the best person to talk too. However, you'll find helpful...

Happy New Years from Australia.

My surgeon gave me a home testing INR kit, however when I approached my local GP to assist me she refused and told me to continue with pathology. I told my surgeon and he just laughed and said, 'that's typical of a GP'. He told me to read the instruction book and work it out for myself...

Hi Heather, All the best for your Mitral Valve repair surgery and wishing you a speedy recovery. Take care. Kind regards, Mimi

I had the H1N1 injection last Friday and have had no side effects. I went to my local GP to get an INR prescription and somehow ended up getting the H1N1 injection too.

Hi Joseph, I hope you're feeling better. I live in Victoria and saw the images on the news about the dust storm!!!! Anyway, I'm 35 and I will have to take warfarin for the rest of my life. I don't mind taking warfarin, however I would like an alternative for the beta-blocker drugs...

I had OHS at the age of 34 for a mitral valve replacement. Before surgery I had a TEE (trans-esophageal echocardiogram), although in Australia we call it a TOE. I fell asleep during the procedure so I experience no pain. In regards to repair or replacement my surgeon tried for a repair...

Hi Megan, My feet ache all the time, especially after doing some exercise. I just figured that it was related to my heart condition. I do take metroprolol, but I know that my feet ached before taking metroprolol. Regards, Mimi

Congratulations on making it home! I remember the worst part about OHS was when they were removing the breathing tube. At the time, I was heavily sedated and I felt like I was in the science fiction film, Alien. Somehow, I was convinced that I was Ridley Scott and that an monster was...