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Yes, it has been over 20 years since my mechanical mitral valve surgery and I get pleurisy 1-2 times a year. The first few times really concerned me because of the sharp pains in my chest. Breathing air deep into my lungs was very painful. I take aleve and keep a close watch on my INR until it...

Hope your surgery went well. Did they determine if it was a calcium build up?

hi Eva, Does the magnesium actually help with sleep? I've tried sleepy time tea, but it doesn't seem to help me much. I enjoyed reading this thread because I have wanted to take vitamin E for a while now, but was concerned about my INR being affected. Thanks

I have had migraine headaches most of my life, but I do remember right after surgery, they did get worse. It has been 20 years since I had my mitral valve replaced, but I do recall being very concerned because the symptoms of a migraine are similar to a stoke...well at least for me... besides...