Mitral Valve Prolapse-Tell me everything you know

I was diagnosed with MVP 6 years ago.  At that time I was having racing heart, skipped beats, and severe anxiety and panic attacks.  I had all of the tests done and all they came up with was MVP (thank God).  Over the past 6 years my heart concerns have been minimized and my anxiety issues have diminished immensely, until recently.  Last week I was sitting at work and I felt a drumroll in my heart and fainted.  It came out of the blue.  I was brought by ambulance to the ER and the EKG determined MVP.  A follow up appt 2 days later including an additional EKG which determined the same.  This last week I am frequently feeling skipped beats, dizziness, lump in throat, heartburn, hot and cold flashes, etc.  I am currently taking lorazapam to alleviate an anxieties brought on by the symptoms.  I was prescribed inderol if the atrial fibrilations get out of hand, but have not yet taken one. 

My questions to you all are:  What are your symptoms?  Are you on meds?  What lifestyle changes help? ....and any other info you can share.

Thanks in advance,

-Soul

Well I was diagnosed with MVP about 35 years ago.  My symptoms are all the same as yours---plus chest pain , dizziness, feeling like I'm gonna faint (haven't yet), fatigue----and on....  One of the things that has saved my sanity is this forum.  Sometimes at 3:00 am I can get on the board and read that I am not alone----a real life saver.  Another thing that I found a few years ago was a book called The Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome/Dysautonomia Survival Guide.  That too has calmed me down when I feel anxious or out of control. I don't take any meds as I am very fearful of the side effects---but I know that others do and have good results.  I stay away from caffine and try to stay away from sugar ( still working on that one). The only other thing that I'm doing is some acupuncture---I'm not sure if it's helping, but I'm going to try it for awhile.

Hang in there---you are not alone.