I started on Verapamil and I could tell that it was helping to reduce the angina symptoms. After a few weeks I started in with side effects, skin burning sensation, low energy level, I did not feel like moving. So after 3 weeks, I switched to Diltiazem ER, 60 mg capsules 2 X a day. After a month on Diltiazem, I have my stability back and I have been driving for 3 weeks. This took some time to work through controlling the angina, starting from mid March until the present. As I stated initially, I received a stent in 2014 and had stability for 9 years with no meds except low dose aspirin. The angina symptoms started up mid March and with the calcium channel blocker I am now on, I am currently stable. My cardiologist ran me through all necessary testing, showing no blockage but something has shifted or changed. My eyes were affected, muscle cramping on the top left side in my back and some reduced circulation in the right foot. Leads me to believe it is related to some reduction in circulation. I decided to have a Mayo specialist take a second look at my tests and images and provide an opinion. Myocardial Bridge angina symptoms create instability and are not something you can just live with.

My cardiologist says. I’m not having issues with myocardial bridging. Doesn’t feel the pressure is coming from the bridging.

Thank you for this. I am seeing my Cardiologist tomo0rrow morning to go over recent sonogram results that are very upsetting to me. I am going to ask for a referral to a cardiologist who specializes in MB in our area. Thank you. I am so glad for all the support I have been given by Mayo Clinic since I became a patient almost six years ago. What a wonder filled, caring institution.