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OfflineLuxLuthier
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Mitral Valve Prolapse- anyone?
    #18738826 - 08/21/13 05:39 PM (10 years, 5 months ago)

Just curious to know if there are others on this message board with this heart condition.
I was diagnosed about 7 years ago, not long after I originally joined this site (under another s/n). I've been through the crucible with this thing and I believe I have enough experience to offer advice or just words of comfort to others who have or suspect they may have the same issue. For the most part I've experienced everything that comes with it, so feel free to pm me or post here.


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Re: Mitral Valve Prolapse- anyone? [Re: LuxLuthier]
    #18740076 - 08/21/13 10:05 PM (10 years, 5 months ago)

Can the valve just be replaced?


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Re: Mitral Valve Prolapse- anyone? [Re: EDM]
    #18742141 - 08/22/13 12:17 PM (10 years, 5 months ago)

It can, and is sometimes recommended in extreme cases. I'm not one of those, but those who have had it done report a major decrease, if not complete cessation of symptoms.


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Re: Mitral Valve Prolapse- anyone? [Re: LuxLuthier]
    #18742502 - 08/22/13 01:44 PM (10 years, 5 months ago)

What is it? What are the symptoms? How did you find out?


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Re: Mitral Valve Prolapse- anyone? [Re: Penelope_Tree]
    #18742769 - 08/22/13 02:39 PM (10 years, 5 months ago)

This is from the National Library of Medicine:
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Mitral valve prolapse is a heart problem in which the valve that separates the upper and lower chambers of the left side of the heart does not close properly.




The disorder is almost always benign and many that have it experience little to no symptoms. However, those with symptoms tend to experience heart palpitations, chest pain, dizziness, fatigue, intolerance of exercise, panic attacks, low blood volume/pressure, etc. For anyone who suspects any issues I strongly advise seeing a doctor; some of these symptoms could be related to other problems that may need immediate medical attention. 


As for me learning about my condition, When I first started experiencing symptoms I assumed I was merely becoming sensitive to cannabis use. Instantly after smoking my heart would race, and I found myself having panic attacks if I approached my typical high dose. I reduced the frequency of consumption and the amount used, but after a while this did nothing to prevent the palpitations or curb the panic attacks, so I was forced to give up cannabis after 20 years. Of course I have one of the few disorders that pot exacerbates! :crazy:

Even after giving up pot completely, I began having random spells of these intense palpitations, becoming really disoriented, cold and shivering and genuinely fearing for my life. Innumerable episodes and E.R. visits later, I finally consulted a cardiologist and was diagnosed with MVP.


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Re: Mitral Valve Prolapse- anyone? [Re: LuxLuthier]
    #18746683 - 08/23/13 10:48 AM (10 years, 5 months ago)

I had a bicucspid aortic valve instead of a tricuspid valve.

Bicuspid means the pieces of tissue in the valve needed to seal off blood flow and then open again only had two pieces instead of three.

I had my entire valve replaced with one of these in January of this year.


It should last another 15 years before it needs to be replaced again soooo hopefully it lasts longer than that.

Now I have a bigass scar down my chest :kingcrankey:


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Re: Mitral Valve Prolapse- anyone? [Re: goldcaphunter]
    #18746785 - 08/23/13 11:08 AM (10 years, 5 months ago)

That's interesting. What kind of symptoms were you getting before the replacement?
Hopefully you get more mileage out of that thing.

Makes one appreciate the intricacies of the human body and the phenomenal proliferation of technological advances.


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Re: Mitral Valve Prolapse- anyone? [Re: LuxLuthier]
    #18747054 - 08/23/13 12:15 PM (10 years, 5 months ago)

I had no symptoms but my EKG showed sever stenosis AND it was loose at the same time. Meaning that it wasn't opening or closing completely and regurgitating blood back into the chamber and not providing sufficient blood to the rest of my body.

Basically if I didn't get it replaces ASAP I was fucked...and hard.

I'm hoping I get a lot of years with it as well...but that means a lot of lifestyle changes that need to be stuck with. No more pot smoking (edibles or vaping are options) more exercise and more healthy food.

I hope you don't have to get your mitral valve replaced...it really is a scary thing to go through...but its really not that bad.

If you want to chat some more about anything feel free to pm me!


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Re: Mitral Valve Prolapse- anyone? [Re: goldcaphunter]
    #18748525 - 08/23/13 07:07 PM (10 years, 5 months ago)

Sounds similar with what happens with me when I go through my episodes. The palpitations can be pretty bad, but I think it's the poor blood circulation that causes the worst of my symptoms. I was told that my heart and valve appeared to be fine, so hopefully replacement will never be an issue.

It's strange though; I'll go through a period, maybe a few weeks or a couple of months, where these episodes will become frequent. During this time I become completely intolerant to exercise, caffeine, sugar and anything else that causes the heart rate to pick up. Psychedelics are definitely out of the question, and even a discussion of the DMT experience once brought on all the familiar stages of the DMT flash (without rending the veil), causing quite a serious panic attack.  :wowz: 

Yet, I eventually will go for a long period of time with no symptoms and am able to perform strenuous exercise at the gym, enjoy my morning latte, go for a run and still feel great.

It has brought out some good in me though. I find myself much more patient these days and I am far more compassionate than before. Maybe it's just the psychonaut in me but my favorite thing about all this is watching what happens to my mind when this stuff occurs. Lots of novel and interesting things in the mental processes when one starts facing the reality that physical existence is ephemeral and any moment could be our time. :sun:


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Re: Mitral Valve Prolapse- anyone? [Re: LuxLuthier]
    #18748582 - 08/23/13 07:20 PM (10 years, 5 months ago)

Yes,its very scary realizing your entire existence can be changed with the beat of your heart. Honestly,my life has improved since my replacement.

I can exercise without worrying about my heart,take drugs that effect my heart rate because now it can handle the stress,I've lost weight because i can exercise.

No more palpitations or shortness of breath. I feel almost normal.

Except the damn clicking noise!


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Re: Mitral Valve Prolapse- anyone? [Re: goldcaphunter]
    #18748614 - 08/23/13 07:27 PM (10 years, 5 months ago)

Ha, that must be interesting. Is it a random annoying click, or would Captain Hook break a cold sweat as your approached :grin:


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Re: Mitral Valve Prolapse- anyone? [Re: LuxLuthier]
    #18748686 - 08/23/13 07:45 PM (10 years, 5 months ago)

Every time my heart beats it clicks :lol:

At least i know its working though :shrug:


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Re: Mitral Valve Prolapse- anyone? [Re: goldcaphunter]
    #18748699 - 08/23/13 07:48 PM (10 years, 5 months ago)

Definitely, minor inconvenience for a well working heart! :thumbup:


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Re: Mitral Valve Prolapse- anyone? [Re: LuxLuthier]
    #18748734 - 08/23/13 07:55 PM (10 years, 5 months ago)

That's what I'm thinking. It creeps the hell out of me when I'm tripping/high though :lol:


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Re: Mitral Valve Prolapse- anyone? [Re: goldcaphunter]
    #18748794 - 08/23/13 08:09 PM (10 years, 5 months ago)

I'll bet man, I can't even stand mechanical clocks/watches around me when I'm high  :biggrin:
Thanks for the rating, I'd reciprocate but I haven't posted enough yet :tongue: 
I loathe having to start a new account after posting here for a near decade, but not only did I forget my password but also the password to the email I used with that account  :doh:


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Re: Mitral Valve Prolapse- anyone? [Re: LuxLuthier]
    #18748851 - 08/23/13 08:22 PM (10 years, 5 months ago)

Oh man,I thought you were new here,my bad! Well welcome back any who. Damn...a decade of posting....I'm much younger than you oh great one :lol:


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Re: Mitral Valve Prolapse- anyone? [Re: goldcaphunter]
    #18748901 - 08/23/13 08:33 PM (10 years, 5 months ago)

Well, I guess I kind of am new; I've had no computer for the past 2 years or so and am just now getting back online :tongue:
It's strange to be typing again, I feel out of my element and a little illiterate. My grammar has suffered during my hiatus :tongue:


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Re: Mitral Valve Prolapse- anyone? [Re: LuxLuthier]
    #18748947 - 08/23/13 08:44 PM (10 years, 5 months ago)

Eh,seem pretty literate to me :elmo:


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Re: Mitral Valve Prolapse- anyone? [Re: goldcaphunter]
    #18749030 - 08/23/13 09:03 PM (10 years, 5 months ago)

I suppose, thanks to the preview reply and edit feature :tongue2:


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Re: Mitral Valve Prolapse- anyone? [Re: LuxLuthier]
    #18749057 - 08/23/13 09:10 PM (10 years, 5 months ago)

:lolsy: spell check helps too :awehigh:


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