Could I get some possible remedies for Mitral Valve Prolapse pain? I currently am off beta blockers, and I need to cope with the mild, moderate to severe chest pain I experience. Female, average weight for my height, nonsmoker, maybe one alcoholic drink a week, exercise at least 3.5 hours a week. What do others with mitral valve prolapse do that helps?
Beta blockers are effective in reducing the chest pain related to the mitral valve prolapse syndrome and there are some other lifestyle modification that you can do to help improve your symptoms. It is important though that you be evaluated by your doctor (which I am sure you have) to determine if this chest pain is truly related to the mitral valve prolapse and not some other cause of chest pain. Other causes of chest pain include musculoskeletal, anxiety, heartburn, etc. The treatment for these other causes of chest pain would be different than that for MVP and this is why it is important to determine the exact cause. The lifestyle modification that has been found to be effective for MVP symptoms like chest pain includes aerobic exercise training, the avoidance of stimulants (caffeine), alcohol and undue fatigue, and a reduction in stress. Regular aerobic exercise in people with symptomatic MVP was associated with decreased anxiety, increase general well-being, and a decrease in the frequency of chest pain, fatigue, and dizziness. Magnesium supplementation to individuals who are deficient in Magnesium and have symptomatic MVP was also associated with improvement in symptoms. Magnesium levels can be tested on simple blood tests to determine if you are deficient.
Weight okorder , why not try it, what have you got to lose?
I also have mvp..diagnosed 15 years ago. I've been taking magnesium for over a year now and notice a big difference in the amount and duration of my mvp episodes. Also drinking plenty of water helps a lot. Good Luck
tell your doctor u need something for your pain .
