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WOW, that's a great idea, unfortunately my Cardio would probably have a heart attack if I suggested it!!!!! LOL. I think the second opinion is in order at this point, but I really like your idea. Too bad you are not my DOC!!!

Thanks Bina, Nice to hear from you! It's sad that our own intuition is side stepped. When we know how sensitive our systems are and truly want a drug to succeed, why wouldn't they do whatever they could to encourage us?? Am going to see my PCP too. might get a second opinion from another...

I would think so, but not sure he would go along with that. Comm. break down at this point. When I asked if the 80mg was the lowest dose avail he said yes, and when I dropped off the Rx the pharm said there was 60mg. I called the nurse and sent email asking to lower the dose just to see if i...

Inderal LA??? Inderal LA??? Anyone have experience with Inderal LA, or the generic Propanolol? I was recently prescribed 80mg. Inderal LA (got the generic) and cannot bring myself to start taking it. After reading the laundry list of side effects and issues, I am not feeling comfortable...

Yuuuuup on the fib/flutter issue. I am in what they call a flutter type pattern and will probably be for life. I am 7 mos post op, and I too feel tired regularly. (The busier I am, the better I feel, cuz my mind is actively thinking about other things ). I am on Warfarin, and vitamins...and...

Hi Bina, Julian...everyone...!!! It's been way too long. Thanks VR.org for the birthday wishes last week! I have been thinking about home testing. This is the deal: Was bridging from some minor surgery recently (2-21). The team kept me on the Lovenox for 10 full days (started on the 18th of...

Julian, I have the same issue with the breathing in thing. It just gets faster and stronger when I take a deep breath. Sometimes I try practicing my 3 part yoga breathing....and ease into a deep breath, just to work on building up my lungs and getting my heart more used to it. I think it's...

Holy crap!!!! What is it with Doctors?? Even if you are asymptomatic for the most part like I was...Dude!! Bottom line seems to be similar to a blown tire...pull over and fix it...or you will be replacing more than just the tire!!! Thank God I got a second and third opinion....but only...

Good Luck Dan!!!!! Rest up as much as you can now... Susan.

Scott, How are you holding up?? Are you improving...I hope so!!! Susan.

I've had holes and leaking valves for 52 years. After several years of struggling with A-Fib and getting a second opinion, a botched ablation and matters made worse by a second HOLE from that, then a THIRD opinion...and a final FOURTH from which I heard again I did indeed need surgery, I can...

Just curious.....is it possible to have a mechanical valve replaced with a tissue valve through a cath procedure....or only tissue to tissue??? S.

Ron.... I personally dislike meds, however some, we cannot go without. I take Vitamin D3 for moods. Google it if you want more info. Most Doctors are very open minded about this Vitamin at least in improving mood and mild depression. My fib/flutter is continuing after surgery, and I just...

Like Hook, I had P Hypertension related to my leaks....MV, TV, ASD's and the AV too. At the end it was not good at all. Once the valves are repaired/replaced it should or could improve from what I have been told. A-Fib tends to make me tired, not the PVC's...or PAC's. Are you on Multaq? I...

Well....that's three of us now!!! HEHE. I actually did email them through their website to ask for a sample valve. It probably takes awhile to hear back from them! Thanks.... S.

Scott, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! Susan :)

Have lost 3+ in under 2 weeks....ON MY WAY!!! Feeling good just getting this started! YAY! S.

Scott, Hope you are okay.....drop a note for us, so we know, k? Susan.

Bina, Doctor is HAPPY!!! Not worried about the rhythm, putting me back on Multaq for 4 weeks (trial), then redo holter to see if it helps. If not, I could try cardioversion, different meds, or just wait it out and see for awhile.... He said i am doing very well, and he is happy!!!!! I feel...

To the skipped and fast beats....I too, was in AFIB, more than once, and had MAZE at my surgery. I am having long bouts of sinus, and then "flutter" type rhythms....skipping, etc. many times thoughout the day. My Cardiologist is fine with it as long as I feel good, (which I do.) I am going...