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DS1s heart

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HerRoyalRisesAgain · 06/10/2021 13:20

DS1 is almost 13.
He has mitral and aortic regurgitation and one of the arteries connecting to his heart, twists around the heart the wrong way.
This was all only discovered over several appointments.

Every time he sees the cardiologist there's something new wrong with his heart or his current conditions have worsened.

He has an appointment at quarter to 4 and honestly I'm not looking forward to it. I'm dreading the news that there's something else wrong or that his heart is worse than it was.

Hes already had a heart attack when he was 11 (beginning of lockdown. It was terrifying).
I'm so scared for him.

But he's completely unfazed by it all. He takes it in his stride, loves to play rugby, basketball and football, he was laughing and joking during his heart attack. He's just always so upbeat and positive. Hes a joker and is devastated that he's not allowed on certain roller coasters and rides as he's a thrill seeker!

Can I have a hand hold? I'm shitting it to be Frank, and I have to put on a brave face for my son

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Remmy123 · 06/10/2021 14:02

I am so sorry to hear this it a must be such a worry. I have had some health issues with my son and I get the anxiety / fear, it's even worse for us mums isn't it.

The good thing is he is in good hands and having regular check ups so try not to think the worse (things are never as bad as we imagine them to be)

I hope it goes well x

HerRoyalRisesAgain · 06/10/2021 14:03

Thank you. I think us parents definitely feel much more anxiety around their health. DS1 seems oblivious to his heart until it causes him issues like the heart attack and even then he finds humour in the situation!

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viques · 06/10/2021 14:04

I hope you have a positive outcome to your appointmentFlowers

Remmy123 · 06/10/2021 14:10

Your DS sounds wonderful! My son was similar age when he got diognosed with a lifelong illness and honestly, he dealt with all of the medical procedures so well!!

At least he isn't worried .. that's what we are here for! X

HerRoyalRisesAgain · 06/10/2021 14:21

Thank you! Right, I'm off to the appointment. (I'm disabled and don't drive the hospital is miles away) I'll update once I'm home.

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Whywonttheyletmeusemyusername · 06/10/2021 14:24

Thinking of you both Op

HerRoyalRisesAgain · 06/10/2021 16:54

Good news! No change to his heart, its still functioning well despite his leaky valves and his twisty artery is just twisty. Nothing has got any worse and just got to keep monitoring him to make sure it keeps up with him as he goes through puberty. I'm so relieved.

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Tuliptulip · 06/10/2021 17:48

I saw your thread earlier and was wondering how you both got on - lovely news FlowersSmile

Remmy123 · 06/10/2021 17:48

Phew!! Great news!!

jollyhollyday · 06/10/2021 17:56

Brilliant news

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