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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: August 6, 2020

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Lorraine Willmann posted an update

4 years ago (September 16, 2021)

Was wondering if anyone had really high BP before their procedure and then wonderful BP after procedure? It happened to me after my TAVR last Oct. I take the same medications now but guess the aortic valve stenosis wouldn't let the pills do their thing before TAVR.

Lorraine Willmann posted an update

5 years ago (October 11, 2020)

Had TAVR 10/1 and leg cramps were terrible after. Had ultrasound of legs and circulation good. Then. THURS eve, I fainted and woke as soon as I hit the floor. Laid down and took my blood pressure cuz I felt weak. Real low and pulse rate was 33. I tried... Read more.

Shannon Gray

Iâ€™m so sorry you had to go through this. Prayers all can be resolved and youâ€™re on the upswing.

Rose Madura

What a scary experience for you! I km now how setbacks feel. Hope everything gets better for you. God bless you.

Debbie Kelly

Lipitor causes severe muscle cramps to my brother. He and I, both, are now on Crestor.

Debbie Kelly

Are you on a diuretic? I get muscle cramps during the night, and I accredit that to my diuretic.

Lorraine Willmann

Thank ou for the well wishes. I am not on a diuretic. 25 metoprolol bid, 20 lisinopril bid. And had been taking this combo over two years with no leg pain. Debbie, how long did it take for cramps to subside? Maybe the cramps are a result of the Lipitor... Read more.

Lorraine Willmann posted an update

5 years ago (October 6, 2020)

And if the doctor does not call back today I'm going to have to make an important decision consider going back to the hospital ER. I don't live alone and have a 15 year old companion Animal who has severe anemia and hisdays are numbered. I feel a lot worse... Read more.

Susan Lynn

Lorraine - You just said the magic words - "new and disturbing ' - don't take a chance, go to the ER. It's always better to be safe when you have an onset of new symptoms. Please keep us posted! â¤

Steven Methot

Anything "new and disturbing" is just that. Lorraine - go now. Serious.

Debbie Kelly

I had severe pain in my groin the evening after my TAVR. An hemotoma was ruled out. After an hour of the nurse massaging the area, all was well. You need to get your leg checked out. I did not have beating in my ears, thank goodness. I am sorry... Read more.