I’m 78 and 8 weeks out from mitra valve surgery and in spite of feeling ok, with no other health issues, I experience dizziness and fatigue immediately ...Read more
I’m 78 and 8 weeks out from mitra valve surgery and in spite of feeling ok, with no other health issues, I experience dizziness and fatigue immediately when on my feet. Is this something I have to tolerate until I’m further down the line? I’m on quite a bit of medication but I doubt it’s the cause My chop chop Capricorn personality doesn’t help so I guess I just have to chill and go a day at a time.
John Cook Mine was really bad for a while after my Ross. I had to sit and march my feet to get my body ready f ... Read more
John Cook Mine was really bad for a while after my Ross. I had to sit and march my feet to get my body ready for standing.
While it is a lot better now than it used to be, I still get it a lot. I just stand and take a second to adjust before taking a step.
Christopher Wood I guess it’s part of the playbook and not related to medication? I see my cardiologist next week an ... Read more
Christopher Wood I guess it’s part of the playbook and not related to medication? I see my cardiologist next week and will ask about the cause of the symptoms.
John Cook It could be related to medication it is pushing you below 90/60.
John Cook It could be related to medication it is pushing you below 90/60.
there is also an Orthostatic Hypotension test you can do to see if that is a problem. I just did it because I recently was having random low blood pressure issues.
Susan Lynn Welcome, Christopher! It'll take a bit of time for your heart to get used to the improved pumping, b ... Read more
Susan Lynn Welcome, Christopher! It'll take a bit of time for your heart to get used to the improved pumping, but you'll notice the difference. More oxygenated blood going in the right direction will make many of those symptoms disappear. Go to cardiac rehab if you can. It will help build up your confidence and stamina after surgery. Best of luck to you!
Christopher Wood Hello and thank you. My chop chop Capricorn expectations are at odds with my new reality. I’ve neve ... Read more
Christopher Wood Hello and thank you. My chop chop Capricorn expectations are at odds with my new reality. I’ve never had so much as a hangnail so this a lot to process and I just have to be patient. I am scheduled for rehab but haven’t started it yet.
Robert Miller Talk to your cardiologist. You might have to adjust your medicine. And the adjustment might change ev ... Read more
Robert Miller Talk to your cardiologist. You might have to adjust your medicine. And the adjustment might change every so often. I would share more info personally but this forum doesn't allow personal messages.
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mitra valve surgery and in spite of feeling ok, with no other health issues, I experience dizziness and fatigue immediately ...Read more
mitra valve surgery and in spite of feeling ok, with no other health issues, I experience dizziness and fatigue immediately when on my feet. Is this something I have to tolerate until I’m further down the line? I’m on quite a bit of medication but I doubt it’s the cause My chop chop Capricorn personality doesn’t help so I guess I just have to chill and go a day at a time.
While it is a lot better now than it used to be, I still get it a lot. I just stand and take a second to adjust before taking a step.
there is also an Orthostatic ... Read more
there is also an Orthostatic Hypotension test you can do to see if that is a problem. I just did it because I recently was having random low blood pressure issues.
https://www.cdc.gov/steadi/media/pdfs/STEADI-Assessment-MeasuringBP-508.pdf