I was diagnosed with Mitral valve prolapse yrs. ago, but this has got worse and very troublesome and is interfering with daily routines stay inside away from people because of panic attacks and anxiety feet legs ,hands, and under eyes swell up like b***ons and causes discomfort.I sweat *** the time and catch infections very easly.Is their any over the counter medicenes or vitamins that will help my condition?
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I also have Mitral Valve Prolapse and it really isn’t something you want to mess around with. I take Toprol xl 100 mg tablets daily to control my heartbeat and I premed before having any procedures done as a precaution to avoid infection of the valve. I would really follow your Dr.’s advice. As much as I hate taking medicine, it really helps.
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For the anxiety attacks maybe you could try some xanax in a low dose to relax you some…..best of luck to you.
Mitral valve prolapse is a structural abnormality of the heart. Over the counter self-treatment is not going to be effective for what can be a very serious problem.
The panic attacks that you describe are not a part of MVP. That sounds like a separate anxiety-related issue.
You need to see a physician for a thorough history and physical, plus cardiac workup to evaluate the severity of your problem, and to distinguish the cardiac issues from the anxiety issues. You may need to be on prescription medications to optimize your heart function. The last resort for mitral valve disease is valve replacement surgery.
People with MVP are susceptible to SBE – subacute bacterial endocarditis, which is an infection of the heart. It is difficult to treat and can lead to further heart problems.
If you let things go too long, your condition may progress to the point where little can be done. Make an appointment with a doctor ASAP and get yourself sorted out. This is nothing to fool around with.
This was first described by one of my consultants in Johanesburg – Dr John B. Barlow and MVP is also known as Barlow’s Syndrome.
I am indeed surprised that you are looking for over the counter medicines etc. to treat associated problems. I am sure you have been prescribed the appropriate medication.
You must remember that you have a serious cardiac condition that is best handled by Your Cardiologist and/or doctor. You cannot take things lightly as a possible SBE can be deadly.
Your doctor will also sort out the anxiety you display here.
Once again here you will need ABSOLUTE CONFIDENCE IN YOUR DOCTORS and this is the ONLY way you can be helped.
See your doctor again.