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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: February 20, 2021

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Richard Munson posted an update
1 week ago (July 17, 2026)
A message to adam. This site is the best of course. My question concerns a health issue i currently have called BPH and it is pretty common in older men and is caused by an enlarged prostate. Are you aware of any site similar to yours that deals with this... Read more.
❤️ Thomas Brusstar reacted to this
1 week ago (July 17, 2026)
Richard, while i am not Adam, i did see some Facebook sites for such.
1 week ago (July 17, 2026)
Thanks. Way cuter than adam btw.
1 week ago (July 17, 2026)
Hi Richard, Great question. Yes, while my focus is on heart valve surgery, I understand the importance of finding reliable resources for other health issues like BPH. Unfortunately, I don't have specific information about websites dedicated to BPH. However, I recommend looking for patient communities or educational resources that specialize... Read more.
1 week ago (July 17, 2026)
Thanks adam. What i am going thru affects a huge % of men, probably many on this site. Some day maybe even you. An interesting sidebar is that a couple of the meds prescribed have a potential side effect of lowering blood pressure. I tried one and it made me... Read more.
1 week ago (July 18, 2026)
Hey Richard, you know I passed by that ugly experience with the worst issue that It was a cáncer. Fortunately all finished quite well. Any question 👍which I could answer you I'll do .
1 week ago (July 18, 2026)
Under the heading of compliments to Adam, I wish there were a site like this for my leukemia. I found another patient support group, but it is not as active and doesn't have a shared message board that is so focused and kind as this one. Thanks, Adam.
Richard Munson posted an update
3 weeks ago (July 5, 2026)
Are there any heart warrior guys out there that are taking flowmax as well as amlodipine and metropolol. Just prescribed flowmax but balking due to the low blood pressure potential dizzy side effect. Yes, my urologist said its well tolerated. I don’t need to drive off the road or pass... Read more.
3 weeks ago (July 5, 2026)
Sorry Richard. I don't have any info in response to your question from a personal or clinical perspective.
Richard Munson posted an update
3 weeks ago (July 5, 2026)
Watching the philidelphia boys choir singing america the beautiful at a world cup match will give anyone that loves our country a lump in your throat. Wish they had played it during my recent cystoscopy. Instead they showed non stop video of taylor swifts wedding to try and numb the... Read more.
😮 Rose Madura reacted to this
3 weeks ago (July 5, 2026)
I saw that Boy's Choir. They were amazing.

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