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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation

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Melinda Donahue posted an update

1 month ago (May 13, 2026)

Hi! Has anyone had any issues with going to the dentist with meds. Is only one dose of the medication before seeing the dentist enough? Gosh another thing to worry about. 😢

John Cook

I've been twice. I pick up my antibiotics (4x 500mg amoxicillin pills) a couple days before my appointment and then I take them an hour before my appointment. no problems so far. I've had a cleaning in January and last week, I flossed a filling out of my head. They... Read more.

Robert Miller

I don't recall what the medicine is but I need to take just 1 pill 1 hour before teeth cleaning, etc. There are some other antibiotics you are supposed to take I think a couple of times a day for 4 days before the appointment. I would just do whatever... Read more.

Susan Harris

My son takes antibiotic one hour before any dental procedure. he has had dentists who tell him it's not necessary. good thing he always insists! he more gets Rx from his primary care doc rather than dentist.

Richard Munson

Yes, melinda, i take the same as john even before a cleaning. Safeguard against infection. Stop your worrying. If you keep it up you can get warts. Worry warts, lol.

Marie Myers

Yes, studies have shown that one dose is enough, unless the dentist decides that more doses are necessary based on what procedures were done.

Pamela Gregory

Me too. 4 pills before every dental appointment

Rose Madura

I take 4 of amoxicillin 500 mg each every time I go to the dentist. It's taken one hour before the appointment. I've done this for years. My dentist prescribed them. I've not had any problems.

Melinda Donahue

Thanks everyone. I wanted some reassurance from the experts which is why I asked all of you ❤️thanks. I will keep you posted. I go for my echo on 5/20 and the cardiologist in 6/12. Will call dr. after echo for her recommendation.

John Cook

Good luck with your test!

Melinda Donahue

Thanks so much. I will keep you all posted ❤️

Melinda Donahue

I got great news !! Mitral and tricuspid have a trace leak and the cardiologist Who reviewed echo said he was so impressed with the work which was done. He asked who did the surgery and when I told him he said he already knew it because he was familiar... Read more.

John Cook

That is awesome news! Congratulations!

Rose Madura

Great to hear.

Melinda Donahue

Thank you John and Rose ❤️❤️❤️

Melinda Donahue posted an update

2 months ago (March 31, 2026)

Hi everyone !!! I will be at 7 months post surgery on 4/4. How long did your sternum hurt top and bottom? Still have pain, is that normal? Thanks ❤️ in advance. They have me rowing and doing the arm bike at rehab. I am also walking my 92 pound... Read more.

Richard Munson

Walk that dog, row that boat ashore, and arm your bike. But not all at the same time.

Melinda Donahue

Lol

Marie Myers

I don't remember having pain at that point, but having a big dog pulling like that could definitely overdo some of those newly healed muscles and bones.

Pamela Gregory

I remember having discomfort if I did too much for a good year.

Richard Munson

The key word marie is pulling. Shadow is not allowed to pull, sniff excessively, or pee on every shrub or pole. Our training classes and his pinch collar have paid off. On our daily 3-4 mile walk, i see other dog strollers that have not moved 10 feet from where... Read more.

Melinda Donahue

Marie he pulls a lot. My husband has been on total dog walking duty and thru it all tore two meniscus so he is walking with a cane and I am trying to pitch in but I think you are right. I ended up straining even more. Pam - thanks... Read more.