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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: August 9, 2016

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Susan Lyons posted a photo

9 years ago (December 31, 2016)

Looking a bit tired from the insomnia but top of incision is doing fine. Bottom half still red and a welt. Mitral valve repaired on Oct 14th. This pic taken on Dec.31st Happy New Year!

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Phyllis Petersen

Looking a little sleepy but very good! Is everything going more smoothly now?

Lila Richards

Hi Susan, my surgery date was Oct. 19 and my scar looks exactly like what you described! Guess that's normal...I have to take ambien when I can't sleep, one half tab works fast, no waking up during the night, and no groggy effects. It's proscribed so maybe ask your doctor... Read more.

Scott Erman

My Name Is Scott Erman Iam Due To See Dr George Predueteanu On March 23 2017 For My 1 Year Heart Check Up Due Check My Weight Height Ekg Blood Pressure Then My Cardiologist Sees Me Orders Tests On Me It Need It

Susan Lyons posted an update

9 years ago (December 8, 2016)

So back on 2 Colchicine/day-still some discomfort. The cardiologist called Wed and told me he is putting me on a course of Prednisone and to not go to rehab this week, take it easy. Will start the Prednisone in the morning. Hope it helps.

Susan Lyons posted an update

9 years ago (December 4, 2016)

I started rehab Wednesday and Thursday the pericarditis was back. At Friday's rehab,I told the nurse and I did none of the arm movement machines. Last night (Saturday) the pain really flared up but the right shoulder was the worst pain. Took two extra strength Tylenol,put some arnica gel on... Read more.

Catie B

Oh, Susan, I'm so sorry you're in all of this pain! I hope the pericarditis can get resolved soon. I'm having trouble with my left shoulder, too, and can't sleep in bed because of it. Though mine hasn't given me that level of pain. Hoping you can get real relief... Read more.

Shannon Gray

So sorry about this. Pericarditis is a very tricky thing to treat. Please find a cardiologist that understands the length of time you need to be on medicine and how to taper off it. Immediate stopping of medicine causes it to flare back up...hope this helps a little. Thinking of... Read more.