Richard Munson
I had it for a couple of years. In an awkward position on the operating table for hours.
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Diagnosis: Mitral Stenosis, Tricuspid Regurgitation
Member Since: December 29, 2022
Member Since: December 29, 2022
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Annette Sterzel posted an update
1 year ago (October 11, 2024)
Hi! I had my ohs Feb 2023 and I am still having pain in my right shoulder and arm. Is anyone experiencing this?
Ana Brusso
It's a very common event for all that have had ohs. Richard is right. I had it for a while. Hope yours gets better soon. ❤️🩹🙏
Susan Dunne
I had pain in my left shoulder and arm. Went for several acupuncture sessions and it disappeared. I believe it is common to get that kind of pain because muscles and tendons are cut
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Annette Sterzel
Ok thank you
Robert Miller
It seems a bit long to have this for some 1.5 years after surgery. But I would suggest some acupuncture. I didn't quite believe in it but I gave it a try and I think it helped. The place I went to also gave some "deep tissue" massage. I think... Read more.
Annette Sterzel posted an update
2 years ago (May 30, 2024)
I have a question I had OHS one year ago with tissue mitral valve and now diagnosed with osteoporosis. Does anyone have this on Warfrin and what treatment do you take.
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Susan Lynn reacted to this
Annette - You're taking Warfrin with a tissue valve? You may want to touch base with your cardiologist. I had a mitral valve repair and was on blood thinners for three months, but it was discontinued after that. Since osteoporosis is so common, I hope someone on the site responds... Read more.
My cardiologist is keeping me on Warfrin because of Afib. I would love to go off it but 3 months ago I went into Afib and thank God I was on warfrin or I would have had a stroke. I'm not sure if I should be on it though
Annette Sterzel posted an update
2 years ago (May 20, 2024)
Has anyone developed osteoporosis from Warfrin?
Yes! At least I think that was a big contributor. Went from mild osteopenia to full on osteoporosis in one year. I was also not able to do much resistance training during that time, so that may have partially contributed.
My ex has been on warfarin for decades. He tripped over a tree root in his yard, shattered both leg bones above the ankle, three surgeries... will never be the same. It's a vitamin K antagonist; K keeps calcium in the bones. You can consider asking about taking K2 MK4... Read more.
I was avoiding K but noticed after my surgery that the hospital-prescribed multivitamin included a high dose of K. It took more warfarin to bring INR in therapeutic range. Didn't seem to make sense to take a lot of K and then negate its effect by increasing warfarin. So it... Read more.
Thank you guy! Appreciate the feedback!
Thanks so much guys!
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