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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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Tracy Farnham posted an update

4 years ago (October 4, 2021)

G'day from Australia. Thank you to this site for your stories. It helped me tremendously on the tough days earlier in my recovery. I had minimally invasive mitral valve repair 10 months ago but still struggle with mild fatigue that becomes severe fatigue which comes and goes. I'm otherwise fit... Read more.

Susan Lynn

Yes! Tracy - I also had minimally-invasive mitral valve repair and felt 95% recovered in the first few weeks, however, that last 5% - specifically the fatigue - lingered for a long time. I found that a quick nap in the afternoon really helped. If you're taking medication, like Metoprolol,... Read more.

Marie Myers

Just a thought, but could the fatigue be related to the beginning of menopause?

Tracy Farnham

Thank you â¤

Rita Savelis

I get "severe" fatigue when I do too much, or sometimes for no reason. It takes a LONG time to recover from OHS. Plus there is getting older and all these other things that come into play. And one is so aware of how one feels. And then there are... Read more.

Tracy Farnham posted an update

4 years ago (October 4, 2021)

G'day from Australia. I had minimally invasive mitral valve repair 10 months ago but still struggle with mild fatigue that becomes severe fatigue which comes and goes. I'm otherwise fit and healthy and was before the surgery. I'm 48 so find this really challenging given I'm this far down the... Read more.