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Mitral Valve & Tricuspid valve regurgitation: when to see a cardiologist?
Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Nov 23, 2022 | Replies (42)Comment receiving replies
Welcome to Connect, @grandma47.
I moved your message to this discussion thread so you could meet other members talking about tricuspid valve regurgitation. It sounds like you have questions that would be best answered by a specialist, especially if you have symptoms. In the article from Mayo Clinic, they advise to see your doctor when "you have signs or symptoms of heart failure — such as feeling easily fatigued or short of breath, even with normal activity..."
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tricuspid-valve-regurgitation/symptoms-causes/dxc-20120490
I'm also bringing @skooter27 @topaz @vdouglas and @cyndiblaw into the discussion as they may have additional thoughts. @mikkeleo how are you doing? Did you see a cardiologist or get a second opinion?
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Hi @grandma47<br />
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The high anxiety of heart related issues can, in my opinion, be the most difficult aspect of dealing with this type of illness. I can understand your concern and I'm sorry you have to deal with this. You are definitely not alone Dealing with these symptoms. <br />
Generally the most important part of a physician presenting a diagnosis is to reassure the patient and address any concerns they may have.<br />
I have also experienced your symptoms. They are extremely frightening. My diagnosis is different than yours. I experience premature ventricular contractions (PVC's), Tachycardia (controlled with beta blockers), takes my breath away, makes me start to faint. Feels like the panic and shock of falling off a cliff. I have dealt with this so long that when it happens now I hold my breath and bear down until normal rhythm resumes. I have convinced myself that it will not take my life. Beta blockers and low dose anxiety medication have allowed me to feel much better. I am not saying this will work for your diagnosis but there is always hope. <br />
Make an appointment with your doctor and let him know that you are having trouble convincing yourself that it is safe to wait 5 years. Let your doctor know that you are suffering tremendous anxiety because of your symptoms. <br />
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What tests have you had if you don't mind me asking. Are you taking Meds?<br />
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Hang in there, you will be fine!
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Thank you for such a quick response. It was most appreciated.<br />
Unfortunately my primary doctor has not gotten back to me, on this matter<br />
and my abnormal TSH and T4 free test; this ha made me uneasy. I took it<br />
upon myself and saw an endocrinologist yesterday, and made adjustments to<br />
my medication and took more blood work to check adrenaline functioning.<br />
I'm wondering if I should take the bull by it horns and see a<br />
cardiologist. I am looking forward to reading others of their experience<br />
with the same issue.<br />
Thanks again,<br />
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Have a great day!<br />
Grandma47<br />