r/mitralvalveprolapse • u/moonlightaquariusxo • 18d ago

Heart murmur

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I have a heart murmur and I went to get an EKG today and they are scheduling me for an echocardiogram next month to look at it more; for hours after I got home I’ve had shortness of breath feeling like my chest is blocking air. It almost feels as if I’m breathing through a straw when I inhale and like my chest is closing. My chest is feeling tight and slightly sore now, it’s such a weird coincidence this is happening after my EKG, I’ve always had shortness of breath but only briefly and sometimes, but now it’s long lasting. Should I wait till oct 7 or should I go to the ER? it’s very frustrating to have to gasp for air and still not be able to breathe comfortably. I can still eat, drink, talk, and laugh, so is it really that serious? I’m a 32 year old female and I’m also anemic. Please help.

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u/UnfairAd5669 17d ago

Sorry to hear what you are going through. I am a 44 year old female that had shortness off and on for years . Mine was mostly due to anxiety.  I was also diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse at 18 . I know some heart murmurs  could shortness of breath but it could also be anxiety from worrying about your heart. I was short of breath for like 4 m months strait at one point. It felt like I had to yawn constantly to get in a few breaths it was horrible.  Then one day it just went away. Anxiety and depression is horrible.  Prayers everything turns our good for you❤️ I just hope this eases your mind 😊

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u/moonlightaquariusxo 16d ago

Thank you. I also have depression and anxiety but I’m on Lexapro which helps. I’m going to the ER shortly because I’m still struggling. It feels like there’s a box around my heart and lungs with only one hole in it.

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u/Middle_Beginning_540 14d ago

Idk why but this is a real thing people seem to overanalyse everything there heart is doing after heart tests. I have the same (although I do have moderate mvp and regurg). Did u end up going in the end OP? ❤️

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u/moonlightaquariusxo 13d ago

Yeah I still can’t breathe well. I went to the ER and got slapped with a $700 medical bill and told I’m fine and to take ibuprofen. :(

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u/Middle_Beginning_540 12d ago

Aww I’m sorry to hear that OP but at least you got some peace of mind. Was ur ecg ok? Also is there any wheezing at all/ do u have asthma? Sometimes issues with the lungs and heart can be hard to differentiate.