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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

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11 years ago (November 18, 2014)

I have a question! I had an AVR on July 16, 2014. I have done very well. This morning I woke up with rib, clavicle, muscle pain like in the weeks following my surgery. Is this normal? It resolved with tylenol and a busy work day. Are these aches part... Read more.

Suzanne Kosakowski

Pat, I used to wake occassionly with pain and I always felt it was due to the position I slept in. Or some activity done during the previous day. Occasionally after cardio. Rehab my chest would hurt. I'm 6months out from AVR and I don't feel like I ever had... Read more.

Pat DeBruce

Thanks for the response, Suzanne. I will have to be more aware of my positions and activities. It is great to have a reassuring note about the "new" experiences of post surgery!

John Noriega

Pat, my AVR was 31 days ago. Still have pain in chest especially in the pectoral muscles. Last night the pain suddenly went away. But by this afternoon, it was back. I have been sleeping mostly on my back since when I try either side the pain flares up! All... Read more.

Angelo Varrone

Pat, My AVR surgery was 15 months ago. From time to time I wake up with the same pain. Almost feels like a muscle pull to me and I do agree with Suzanne that it likely comes from sleeping. Mine goes away in about a week, but while it's there,... Read more.

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