I have Valvular heart disease and now sharp pain under my left armpit. should I get help?

October 14th, 2007 | by admin |
Ashley E asked:


I’m trying to avoid going to the doctor because my insurance is throwing a fit… but I just got diagnosed with valvular heart disease a few months ago. I have regurgitation in my aortic, pulmonary, and mitric valves, and now I’m experiencing a sharp, stabbing pain under my left armpit towards my shoulder. Is it related, or could I have just pulled a muscle? Any ideas on what it could be are very welcome!

Judith
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  1. 4 Responses to “I have Valvular heart disease and now sharp pain under my left armpit. should I get help?”

  2. By William K on Oct 16, 2007 | Reply

    Seeing your doctor, whether or not your insurance complains, is always your FIRST step. It could be muscular, or it could be your heart. Do NOT let your insurance company dictate what you do. Make the call.

  3. By Missy on Oct 19, 2007 | Reply

    You can always call your doctor’s office and speak to a nurse. They will be able to tell you if you needs to seek medical help or not.

  4. By Ian H on Oct 22, 2007 | Reply

    The doctor and at the doctor and see you dead because quite frankly you dead because quite frankly you are liability for them being dead however is not in your best interests so go.
    The very least put your best interests so go and at rest good luck.

  5. By TONY C on Oct 24, 2007 | Reply

    You may have ruptured a pappilary muscle in your mitral valve, or a chordae tendinea. Probably not, but see your doctor.

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