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Diagnosis: Mitral Stenosis, Tricuspid Regurgitation

Member Since: December 29, 2022

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Annette Sterzel posted an update
1 month ago (September 20, 2026)
My mitral valve was replaced and tricuspid valve repaired 3 years ago due to Afib I am on Warfrin for life if I get the RSV shot will it affect my heart or my blood thinner.
1 month ago (September 21, 2026)
Hi, according to my team that follows me it is ok to take that and also Covid but they always stated that I should have an updated INR test to make sure I am under 2.8. I have also taken TBE. I do not have AiF , only a ticking... Read more.
Annette Sterzel posted an update
2 years 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?
2 years ago (October 11, 2024)
I had it for a couple of years. In an awkward position on the operating table for hours.
2 years ago (October 11, 2024)
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. ❤️🩹🙏
2 years ago (October 13, 2024)
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 .
2 years ago (October 15, 2024)
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.
❤️ Susan Lynn reacted to this
2 years ago (June 1, 2024)
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.
2 years ago (June 21, 2024)
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

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