Do you (or someone you know) have mitral valve prolapse?

Question

I am 20 years old and my doctor thinks there is a slight chance that I have mitral valve prolapse.

I know you can easily look up the signs/symptoms of this on a medical website (and I have), but I'm asking more about individual symptoms that maybe wouldn't automatically be thought of as related to this condition.

If you suffer from this, what were your signs/symptoms before being officially diagnosed? Also, are you taking any medications for it, or getting any treatments?

Thanks..

Answer 1

I did get diagnosed with this condition while a young woman, and during severe asthmatic episodes, the doctor (my primary care physician at the time) diagnosed MVP. Most of the time there are no symptoms -- one of the things that I have to deal with is to make sure that I pre-medicate prior to routine dental work ... otherwise, it is my normal Asthma Medications.

Answer 2

I have it, my dad has it and my grandma has it. There really aren't any symptoms with it. The only thing I had to do different is take a large dose of amoxicillin before any type of surgery or dental work -- there's a higher risk of a heart infection with it. But it's nothing to get too worked up over -- it's very common.

Answer 3

My husband has it. It was found during a routine exam. He doesn't have any symptoms. No medication was prescribed except for when he has surgery or dental work he has to be on antibiotics.