Mitral Valve Prolapse - my heart defect has a name (my doctor calls it an "extra heartbeat"). After 48 hours of monitoring, an echo cardiogram (I got to see my heart!), bloodwork and weeks of frustration, my cardiologist has determined that this is the problem. (Click here for more information) I was on medication for the last two weeks to try to treat it, but the prescription was less than ideal for me and so today I was given another to try. For most people, MVP is nothing more than a slight annoyance at times - many people go their whole lives not knowing they have it - but unfortunately for me, it's an actual physical limitation. So I'm being given meds to try to correct the irregularity and am supposed to drink more fluids (though I don't know how I can drink more!) and try to walk more. Oh, and remain as stress-free as possible. Ha!
I cannot thank you enough for the constant prayer and for the few phone calls I have received in the last month. They have meant the absolute world over as I have felt completely disconnected from all of my friends and increasingly frustrated and lonely since this began. I sincerely hope that this new medication helps me so that I can begin living my life normally again. I love you all!
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