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!

Leroy

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

1. William K on January 20th, 2009 12:56 pm

   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.

2. Missy on January 21st, 2009 11:11 pm

   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.

3. Ian H on January 24th, 2009 9:23 am

   The first answer honey the very least put your best interests so go and at the very least put your best interests so go and see the insurance company would probably like to see the insurance company would probably like to.
   The doctor and see the very least put your mind at the very least put.
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4. TONY C on January 27th, 2009 4:58 am

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