Mark Caswell
10 years ago (January 3, 2016)
Great news. All the best to you!
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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Mitral Regurgitation
Member Since: April 20, 2015
Member Since: April 20, 2015
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Julie McDonald-Lundgren posted an update
10 years ago (January 3, 2016)
I did not go into 2015 knowing what it would hold for me and open heart surgery was not on the list of things I thought I would do. Today over 6 months after surgery I am feeling good! Finally, feeling like the pericarditis is getting better. Starting to slowly... Read more.
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Sophia Ridley
10 years ago (January 3, 2016)
Knowing that you're riding 6mths after surgery gave me a boost! Thankyou! Best wishes for your continued recovery.
Anonymous
10 years ago (January 3, 2016)
Wonderful news! Best wishes on continued health!
Julie McDonald-Lundgren posted an update
10 years ago (November 3, 2015)
Still battling post pericarditis. It's just not getting better. More meds, no intense excersize (or riding) :( and doctor visits every two weeks.
10 years ago (November 3, 2015)
Thinking of you Julie, take some slower steps for awhile, let your body catch up. Wishing you more healing and rest.
10 years ago (November 3, 2015)
Praying for you, Julie.
10 years ago (November 3, 2015)
Praying for you Julie!
10 years ago (November 3, 2015)
Steroids / Colchicine or Indocin will do the trick
10 years ago (November 3, 2015)
Julie, praying for your recovery. Hang in there kid.
10 years ago (November 3, 2015)
I was just thinking of you today, Julie, and was wondering how you were doing with the pericarditis. I will pray for relief for you! Hope you feel better very soon!!
10 years ago (November 3, 2015)
Praying for a miracle healing from the Lord Jesus for you...I had pericarditis after mitral valve repair...it will improve with time
10 years ago (January 14, 2016)
I had the same...high dose Prednisone 50mg/d X 7 days, then down my 10mg every week till off...then 3 months of Colchicine....has done the trick so far. MY latest echo from Monday shows much improvement and melting of the rind!
Julie McDonald-Lundgren posted an update
10 years ago (October 2, 2015)
I was feeling so great - walking and riding and now walking up my stairs causes extreme pain because I have to breathe deeply. I would just say to anyone having surgery - really start out slow - "Normal" may be different...I think because I was feeling so great I... Read more.
10 years ago (October 2, 2015)
Prayers and good thoughts - you got it from me.
10 years ago (October 2, 2015)
Praying for you Julie. God bless you!
10 years ago (October 2, 2015)
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers
10 years ago (October 2, 2015)
I had the same problem and my cardiologist gave me a steroid to clear it up. I felt great last week and the last couple days felt terrible. Went to urgent care today with lower back pain and it seems I have a kidney infection. Some days it feels like... Read more.
10 years ago (October 2, 2015)
Julie- Saying a prayer for you that you progress with your healing journey now that you see what we all experience on the road to healing up.....All are healing at different times and off and on it isn't comfortable to find we overdid it...I hope you will continue to treat... Read more.
10 years ago (October 2, 2015)
I've been praying hard for pain relief for you Julie. Hopefully you are on the upswing of this now, if not soon. I don't think many realize how painful this really is...way worse then surgery recovery! Continued thoughts and hugs to you heart sister. ♡♡
10 years ago (October 3, 2015)
Sorry to hear of this set back. It is good advise you gave though on not pushing it too fast. In time we will all heal. I hope you get better soon.
10 years ago (October 3, 2015)
Thanks everyone!
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