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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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Lorraine Willmann posted an update
4 years ago (September 16, 2021)
Was wondering if anyone had really high BP before their procedure and then wonderful BP after procedure? It happened to me after my TAVR last Oct. I take the same medications now but guess the aortic valve stenosis wouldn't let the pills do their thing before TAVR.
Lorraine Willmann posted an update
5 years ago (October 11, 2020)
Had TAVR 10/1 and leg cramps were terrible after. Had ultrasound of legs and circulation good. Then. THURS eve, I fainted and woke as soon as I hit the floor. Laid down and took my blood pressure cuz I felt weak. Real low and pulse rate was 33. I tried... Read more.
5 years ago (October 12, 2020)
I'm so sorry you had to go through this. Prayers all can be resolved and you're on the upswing.
5 years ago (October 12, 2020)
What a scary experience for you! I km now how setbacks feel. Hope everything gets better for you. God bless you.
5 years ago (October 12, 2020)
Lipitor causes severe muscle cramps to my brother. He and I, both, are now on Crestor.
5 years ago (October 12, 2020)
Are you on a diuretic? I get muscle cramps during the night, and I accredit that to my diuretic.
5 years ago (October 13, 2020)
Thank ou for the well wishes. I am not on a diuretic. 25 metoprolol bid, 20 lisinopril bid. And had been taking this combo over two years with no leg pain. Debbie, how long did it take for cramps to subside? Maybe the cramps are a result of the Lipitor... Read more.
5 years ago (October 26, 2020)
14 days later and still the same leg pain after leg sonograms and ABI test came out unremarkable and circulation seems in good condition. I'm beginning to wonder if the leg pain can be due to a small fracture I had in my back almost a year ago. I was... Read more.
5 years ago (October 29, 2020)
Spine Doc said pain not from fracture last year but could be from some arthritis an MRI showed last year, especially if I had to lay still for hours. They said to give it a few weeks and see if that along with Tylenol helped. I've had all these circulation... Read more.
Lorraine Willmann posted an update
5 years ago (October 6, 2020)
And if the doctor does not call back today I'm going to have to make an important decision consider going back to the hospital ER. I don't live alone and have a 15 year old companion Animal who has severe anemia and hisdays are numbered. I feel a lot worse... Read more.
5 years ago (October 6, 2020)
Lorraine - You just said the magic words - "new and disturbing ' - don't take a chance, go to the ER. It's always better to be safe when you have an onset of new symptoms. Please keep us posted! ❤
5 years ago (October 6, 2020)
Anything "new and disturbing" is just that. Lorraine - go now. Serious.
5 years ago (October 7, 2020)
I had severe pain in my groin the evening after my TAVR. An hemotoma was ruled out. After an hour of the nurse massaging the area, all was well. You need to get your leg checked out. I did not have beating in my ears, thank goodness. I am sorry... Read more.
5 years ago (October 29, 2020)
Debbie, they worked on a bleed at groin site for 2 hrs. How did they rule out hematoma on you? Nurses and doctors kept feeling the area afterwards to make sure there was no bump and it was soft. I don't know if that was enough

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