Mitral valve prolapse, anxiety, dyspnea?

Hi folks,

I've been suffering through feelings of shortness of breath or dyspnea. Like, sensations that I need to take a better breath, almost a gasp (never quite though). I've been dealing with this off and on for a few months though the last two days have been bad.

Thinking this might be GERD-related, I had a 24 hour esophageal pH test done and the tests came back normal, suggesting it's not GERD.

I do suffer from anxiety. I would say though, I don't feel particularly antsy and nervous when I initially get these gasping feelings, though if it continues long enough, I start getting worked up. I take a small dose of Ativan (0.25 to 0.5 mg per day) if it gets bad.

You know though, I've had cardiac tests done in the past few years. I recall seeing mild regurgitation or mitral valve prolapse on those test results (I should go dig them up and check). I have ready some MVP is associated with anxiety. Or even some GERD(?). Lately I've been thinking, could that be me? MVP = shortness of breath/anxiety?

I ask you folks out there...who has been diagnosed with MVP? Do you experience shortness of breath sensations? Anxiety? How do you cope? I....don't think I can be the only one out there.

Need to find answers. Sigh.

Ruhr

Thanks SC! Good idea. I'll check in on the cardio forum. I am 90% sure that MVP was on the report, as soon after my primary care physician recommended taking antibiotics before dental work. That practice stopped being recommended a couple years ago however.

I'm feeling a little better now. Cross my fingers.

Ruhr