MiraKaye

Thank you for doing this ama! You seem like a strong person that many could look up to :) I also have mitral valve prolapse along with dysautonomia. The only daily trouble I have is becoming easily winded from moderate to heavy physical activity & I get dizzy if I take a hot shower before I have taken my atenolol. Also, if I drink coffee or smoke before taking my beta blocker, my heart races uncontrollably & I am prone to almost blacking out if I stand up too quickly. I was diagnosed at 13 & my cardiologist explained that it would "go away" with time, most likely in my late teens...I am now 20 & still have problems with it. I am just curious as to what your experience daily with these disorders is like & if your cardiologist has told you something similar? Also, I am curious what medications you are taking for mitral valve prolapse & dysautonomia. My doctor prescribes Atenolol & advises me to drink at least 8 bottles of water a day & eat tablespoons of salt in the morning to retain the water. I mayyybe drink 2 a day & I do not do the salt.

Thank you!

Thank you for answering! It sounds like we have similar daily troubles. What were the licorice pills supposed to do for you? & also what is midodrine? I really need to work on my water intake & you have influenced me to do so, just grabbed me a bottle xP I wish you the best & God bless! Oh, I just saw your proof picture & you are totally adorable girl :)