More good news for me.

[Ozchick]

Saw Cardiologist a few days ago after we had a disagreement last time I saw her about adding yet another pill to mix. Rheumy told me to wait until results of the last echo was done before making a decision. Cardio wanted me to stop my Nifedipine (needed for my Raunauds) and take another drug-not suitable for Raynaud's)

So glad I said no- The results have improved quite dramatically. Mitral valve regurgitation got from severe to mild and the ejection fraction (the way the heart pumps out blood) has gone from 45% (low to borderline) and is at 65% -now normal! The Rheumy told me that sometimes Specialists can be a bit one eyed, looking at only what the organ they are worried about and not look at patient as a whole. It's taken nearly a year to be "normal" or as normal as I can be So on track as soon as my hardware comes out of my hand to go on my trip! So nice to have an understanding Doc on my side.

[HollyHeski Administrator]

Love hearing good news and a Doctor on the ball. Have a wonderful trip xx

[lupus-support1 Administrator]

Sadly, your rheumatologist is correct. The whole person needs to be assessed! So happy for your good news!

[MaryF Administrator]

Great news on your progress and team work, as it should be! Very well done. MaryF