I was diagnosed with Mitral Valve Prolapse when I was 18. I am 23 now and feel like my symptoms have only gotten worse. Sometimes I could just be still and have severe chest pains with slight paralysis in my arms. It's like my body locks up from the pain. Recently I had an episode and I immediately started crying from 3 seconds of severe chest pain. For the past three days I've had this headache in my temples that sends a slight numbness down my jaw. I didn't know if these symptoms were in any way related to my MVP. I'm going to see the doctor today and plan on mentioning it. Does anyone have these same symptoms or an idea of what is wrong?Thank you!
Although mitral valve prolapse is a lifelong disorder, many people with this condition never have symptoms. When diagnosed, people may be surprised to learn that they have a heart abnormality. When signs and symptoms do occur with mitral valve prolapse, it's typically because blood is leaking backward through the valve (regurgitation). Symptoms can vary widely from one person to another. They tend to be mild, develop gradually and may include: A racing or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) Dizziness, lightheadedness Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, often when lying flat or during physical exertion Fatigue Chest pain that's not associated with a heart attack or coronary artery disease When your heart is working properly, the mitral valve closes during contraction of the left ventricle to prevent blood from flowing back into your heart's upper left chamber (left atrium). But in some people with MVP, the mitral valve malfunctions. In these people, the mitral valve leaflets are abnormal with extra tissue, bulging (prolapsing) like a parachute into their left atrium each time the heart contracts. The bulging may keep the valve from closing tightly. This may not cause problems if only a small amount of blood leaks back into the atrium. When blood leaks backwards through the valve, it's called mitral regurgitation (MR). MR can cause symptoms. Take care always! OIRAM
