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Panic Attacks Forums › General & Support › Mitral valve prolapse??
04/04/2009 06:39 AM
carrie911
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I was flipping through a magazine last night and came across an article on mitral valve prolapse. The symptoms are identical to panic/anxiety. Palpitations, chest pain, exhaustion, depression, headaches, dizziness, rapid heartbeat...amazing! Has anyone ever heard of this or been diagnosed with it? Im terrified that ive been mis-diagnosed and this is really what i have!
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04/04/2009 06:55 AM  Top
damselndistress
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I wouldn't worry too much these are symptoms of many problems. We really need medical help. You are correct that we could have a serious problem that needs to not be overlooked. The only way to find that out is to rule out the anxiety I think and see if the symptoms subside. If you are having any symptoms at all that concern you don't hesitate to seek medical help. My problem is I have gone to ER now 3 times for episodes and they have all subsided by the time I got there. One insight I just had as I typed this is if it was something serious such as the prolapse. The symptoms would not go away and would still be there as we got to the hospital. I am avoiding reading signs and symptoms of everything right now just due to the fact that I am so paranoid right now I don't need to get more ideas of what else could be wrong with me. I too have that underlying fear that there is something more seriously wrong with me than just anxiety. A couple thoughts one if there is I'm not sure there is much I can do about it. I am trying to accept whatever this is, enjoy the time I have since my other underlying fear is I must have a life threatening problem and not much time to live left,

and it's so weird because when my anxiety is managed all of those thoughts go away and I don't feel the impending doom. I even start to think I must have imagined the entire thing or exaggerated it in some way. I really would suggest you try to find a therapist you can confide in and try some meds. I had no way of even controlling what I'm going through without them. As much as years ago I thought I would never want to take a psych med I have come to a point in my life where I felt there was no alternative besides going on disability, and I really don't know that even at home I could have cared for my children in the state I've been in. My feelings about taking meds has definately changed and if it can restore me to a functional state I'm willing to do that.

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04/05/2009 08:08 PM  Top
dredre09
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I have been thinking the same thing!!!! I havent been checked but they say that your doctor can usually detect it through a stethascope. My doc says my heart sounds fine. I think part of anxiety is always searching for a reason to feel the way you do. And always assuming that you have something worse than what you really do have....panic and anxiety! I have been looking for something else to diagnose myself with for years. I have thought I had everything from brain tumors to cancer. I have been through tons and tons of tests and nothing is ever wrong. The most I have found is some vitamin defeciencies and thats about it. If you are really concerned about it you might want to check with your doctor. But I completely know where you are coming from and understand!

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04/05/2009 11:12 PM  Top
Chanda
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My brother has it, but it doesnt hurt u, it may cause some anxiety, but the docs. usually can tell if u have it or not.
I am not a Doctor, just a person who experiences panic and anxiety and Im here to try to help people and also learn from them also. ;)

Check out my blog about panic and anxiety, I try to write in it daily, This site has helped me. And the Programs on the top, sides, and bottom! NO MORE ANXIETY & PANIC!!
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*Cast all you anxiety on (God), because he cares for you. I Peter 5:7
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*So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.- Isaiah 41:10
*For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee. - Isaiah 41:13
*"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." -Proverbs 3:5-6
*Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.- Psalm 23:4
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