I Went To The Doctor and He Said I Had "Mitral Valve Prolapse" of the heart

[DavieVegas]

I am a 25 year old male that plays tons of competitive tennis(tournaments etc) since i was 12 keep in mind. I have been dealing with constant fluttering and skipping of beats for the past 10 months or so. I went and had a stress test/ekg and a heart monitor few weeks back and he was told this just rescent. The weird thing is this is common in women and less common in men. Something like 18% of women and 12% in men. I have not been able to sleep much the past 6 months or so and i just looked up my diagnosis. Anywa iv been worrying about dropping dead of aheart attack for a few months now or having open heart surgery. None of that is needed nor a thought in the doctors minds they assured me. Anyway, i looked it up and if anyone is interested or have had these symptoms, go to the doctor and he or she will probably diagnose it as MVP!


Understanding the Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome:
http://www.nursing.wright.edu/practice/mvp/default.htm


Here is some quotes that made me feel better:

"Many MVPers believe chest pains signal a heart attack. MVPS is not known to cause a heart attack. In general, severe narrowing and blockage of a coronary artery that supplies an area of heart muscle with blood causes a heart attack. This may lead to permanent damage of a portion of the heart muscle. MVPS neither narrows nor blocks coronary arteries, nor causes permanent damage to the heart muscle."

Palpitations, Extra Heart Beats, Forceful Heart Beat, Pounding Heart, Heart Flutter:

"People describe palpitations extra beats as a pounding sensation in their chest. Others say they feel a flipflop or fluttering. Arrhythmias disturbances in the heart rhythm such as atrial extra

beats (PACs), or premature ventricular extra systoles (PVCs) can cause palpitations. While some people feel each beat, others do not notice them. Often, after extra beats, people have a sensation that their heart stopped for a few seconds.

Skipped or extra beats are very common among MVPers and the general public. Sometimes they occur following the use of caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, or certain medications. Other times, emotional stress may cause extra beats. Sometimes they happen for no apparent reason. In any case, these beats are relatively common, and should not be a cause for alarm. An explanation of the heart's electrical system may help to understand extra beats."

"Although the relationship is not clear, many MVPers suffer from anxiety or panic attacks. The symptoms described are more consistent with panic disorder, the anxiety disorder studied most often in MVP patients. People have recurrent, spontaneous anxiety attacks that consist of various combinations of symptoms similar to some MVPS symptoms. These symptoms include: fatigue, fainting, dizziness, chest pain, lightheadedness, rapid heartbeat, heart palpitations, and shortness of breath.

The degree and mechanism of association between MVPS and anxiety disorders remains unclear. While some believe the symptoms cause anxiety attacks, others believe extraneous factors trigger attacks. They may occur anywhere, at anytime, even in the middle of the night. Whenever anxiety attacks do occur, they are frightening."

MVPers report other symptoms. Common ones include:

?chronically cold hands and feet
?gastrointestinal stomach disturbances
?problems with memory or a feeling of fogginess
?inability to concentrate
?mood swings
?problems sleeping
?numbness or tingling of the arms or legs
?arm, back, or shoulder discomfort
?difficulty swallowing
?lump in the throat

Anyway, I know its probably alot to read, so i quoted some stuff since no one wants to read a shitload of things about something they do not have. I just felt releived and i felt its important(at least to me). So thanks for taking the time to look and if you reply, I appreciate that as well.

[DavieVegas]

I was told i do not needs meds if i can deal with it. Cardiologist said it was not serious.

I'm very glad that it's nothing super serious. Just keep taking care of yourself, eating right, exercising and learning how to play poker!

[DavieVegas]

Originally Posted by shermsshack

I'm very glad that it's nothing super serious. Just keep taking care of yourself, eating right, exercising and learning how to play poker!

Thanks a ton my furry little friend! If I can only get some good hands at poker damnit!

[MattO]

Damn I've always felt odd things like that in my heart since I was a teenager, and I'm prone to anxiety attacks and some of those other symptoms. If I have the same thing, what's the treatment?

[DavieVegas]

Originally Posted by MattO

Damn I've always felt odd things like that in my heart since I was a teenager, and I'm prone to anxiety attacks and some of those other symptoms. If I have the same thing, what's the treatment?

To be honest, the doctor told me he could put me on meds for the rest of my life or just to learn to deal with it. He said it was not that serious. So in the end, I guess dealing with it or getting on beta blockers most likely. Im not about to do that. That will mess up ur whole body(gaining weight,other problems) etc.

I talked to a few people(mostly ladies since the % is higher for them to have MVP) and they told me they started getting it on their 20's and have had it for 30 years and still going). Its so draining on ur (mind and body).

[MattO]

Originally Posted by DavieVegas

To be honest, the doctor told me he could put me on meds for the rest of my life or just to learn to deal with it. He said it was not that serious. So in the end, I guess dealing with it or getting on beta blockers most likely. Im not about to do that. That will mess up ur whole body(gaining weight,other problems) etc.

I talked to a few people(mostly ladies since the % is higher for them to have MVP) and they told me they started getting it on their 20's and have had it for 30 years and still going). Its so draining on ur (mind and body).

Yea that makes sense. If that's what I have then I've been dealing with it for so long that I'm used to it. Any ideas of how to deal with fatigue? which I find is a real problem for me.

[DavieVegas]

Originally Posted by MattO

Yea that makes sense. If that's what I have then I've been dealing with it for so long that I'm used to it. Any ideas of how to deal with fatigue? which I find is a real problem for me.

Well, See im very active with cardio due to teaching tennis for a second job, and mine comes from constantly dealing with the symptoms. I would say try and exercise more, unless you do already. If you exercise regularly, then I would say to try and relax asmuch as possible. At least have some sort of exercise though. Im not sure how ur diet is but that could cause fatigue also.

[DavieVegas]

ya it seems to happen mainly at night for a few hours.

[DavieVegas]

Originally Posted by MattO

Yea that makes sense. If that's what I have then I've been dealing with it for so long that I'm used to it. Any ideas of how to deal with fatigue? which I find is a real problem for me.

Best thing i can tell you is do ur best to deal with it! I do but its very draining.

[HizAzPhun]

A friend of mine was recently diagnoes with MVPS. Gave him some real scares until he figured out what it was, and his doctor told him pretty much the same thing that yours told you. Sounds extremely uncomfortable and annoying, but at least it's not a serious threat to your health.

[G-Rotica]

When I was 18 and in the army I was told I have MVPS. I'm 41 now. Never took anything for it, and I have lived and partied hard. You'll be alright.

[sicone]

yo, Davie... happy to see its nothing serious

[Manowar]

good to hear your ok

[cool1]

Glad to hear it is not serious

nothing sucks more than getting bad news from the doctor.

[DavieVegas]

Originally Posted by G-Rotica

When I was 18 and in the army I was told I have MVPS. I'm 41 now. Never took anything for it, and I have lived and partied hard. You'll be alright.

Ya. its a pain in the ass to deal with it cuz of the discomfort but ill just keep trucking till my tires go flat hah

[DavieVegas]

Originally Posted by sicone

yo, Davie... happy to see its nothing serious

Thanks sic. Ya me too.

[DavieVegas]

btw thanks for the kind words.

[FiReC]

try drinking more water before you go to bed...i know sometimes by the end of the day im dehydrated and my heart feels like its going to bust out of my chest until i drink some water and thin the blood a little

Originally Posted by DavieVegas

btw thanks for the kind words.

Blow me asswad.

[wyldblyss]

I bet it was a huge relief knowing that no surgery is required and it is not that serious. Best of luck

[Deraj]

if you get pain pills can i have em ?

[DavieVegas]

Originally Posted by wyldblyss

I bet it was a huge relief knowing that no surgery is required and it is not that serious. Best of luck

Ya a HUGE releif. I would hate to have the thought of what I would have to do to recover, let alone worry about dying.

[DirtyDanza]

Bro I have MVP and you seen me fuck like a champ before on the stupid whores... I was going through the same thing a few years ago I quit smoking the weed everything you reme,mber... I knew something was wrong.. all doctors said nothing.. then come to find out 2 murmurs and MVP... my doc has MVP LOL... some have it since birth.... niel armstrong has MVP and has had it since birth and he flew a rocketship.. thats nerves for you.... just watch it... they will prolly check it once every year or 2 from now on.. and you may take antibiotics before you go to the dentist and thats it.. other than that.. try not to drink caffene is what I did and my flutters stoped completey.. well that and 9 months of valium hahaha hit me up bro

[Spunky]

Hopefully the meds will take care of that problem man

[d_train]

just take care of yourself, dude. heart problems is something that should be taken seriously.

[alec]

Take care of yourself man.

[DavieVegas]

Originally Posted by DirtyDanza

Bro I have MVP and you seen me fuck like a champ before on the stupid whores... I was going through the same thing a few years ago I quit smoking the weed everything you reme,mber... I knew something was wrong.. all doctors said nothing.. then come to find out 2 murmurs and MVP... my doc has MVP LOL... some have it since birth.... niel armstrong has MVP and has had it since birth and he flew a rocketship.. thats nerves for you.... just watch it... they will prolly check it once every year or 2 from now on.. and you may take antibiotics before you go to the dentist and thats it.. other than that.. try not to drink caffene is what I did and my flutters stoped completey.. well that and 9 months of valium hahaha hit me up bro

U got it to? No shit? i NEVER drink caffeine of any kind. Only wate been reading up or, and juices. Iv been reading up on it and i read about the antibiotics before i go to the dentist. But it says its inherited u know. I also might be put on xanex for a bit when i get anxiety. Ill hit ya up

[xNetworx]

My mom has it too. Its not hard to manage.

[PixeLs]

Glad it's not that serious..

[Jhaffgina]

Caring of ourselves first is really important.

[DavieVegas]

Originally Posted by pimpporn

My mom has it too. Its not hard to manage.

Ya iv heard you just have to deal with it. Sup Dave!!! Fuckah!

[Bob_cougar]

it's good news but then don't underestimate heart problems. they may get serious when you least know it.

[Viewfinder]

I've been having symptoms very similar to what you describe for the last couple years. I've found that certain supplements help a great deal with this kind of problem. You might look into supplementing magnesium and vitamin c. The vitamin c should be in megadose quantities (about 1.5 to 4 grams/day). You'd be surprised at how effective natural vitamin and mineral supplementation can be for this kind of problem. After having been on the vitamin C for a couple months, I no longer have those annoying thumps or flutters occuring with any significant frequency and my body deals with stress and anxiety much better. With vitamin c, though, the quantity is critical. You won't be able to get enough from just a couple glasses of OJ, you need to pop a 500mg tablet every 2 or 3 hours to get the full benefit. It's worth it, though, trust me. And it's safe, vit c has no known toxicity level and excess quantities are easily passed by the body. Oh, and I almost forgot fish oil. Fish oil is a natural anti-arrhythmic.

Time for shuteye, good luck to you.

[Gunni]

I actually had something like that a few months back, got a bit worried, but then it never happened again so I didn't think about it. Probably something similar