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Is Weakness In Body Normal In Elders?
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I have mitral valve prolapse along with moderate aortic stenosis and tricuspid backflow. My recent cardiac tests did not show anything to be concerned over except my lungs were a little enlarged. I do have a lot of PVC's normally under control with Betapace. My GP just diagnosed me with adult onset of asthma, I'm 72 and exercise at the gymn or swim 5 days a week. I was just started on Singulare and an inhaler is still coming. My problem is that I have a huge weakness now when I start exercising that was not there before the stress test, The weakness is why I sought out my GP after the cardiac tests were done. It hits me in my legs and arms especially and I feel like I can't continue, but I'm able to exercise through it. It still happens with the Singulare. I wonder if it is the asthma or heart? My cardiologist sees me every 6 mos. Lucy
I have mitral valve prolapse along with moderate aortic stenosis and tricuspid backflow. My recent cardiac tests did not show anything to be concerned over except my lungs were a little enlarged. I do have a lot of PVC's normally under control with Betapace. My GP just diagnosed me with adult onset of asthma, I'm 72 and exercise at the gymn or swim 5 days a week. I was just started on Singulare and an inhaler is still coming. My problem is that I have a huge weakness now when I start exercising that was not there before the stress test, The weakness is why I sought out my GP after the cardiac tests were done. It hits me in my legs and arms especially and I feel like I can't continue, but I'm able to exercise through it. It still happens with the Singulare. I wonder if it is the asthma or heart? My cardiologist sees me every 6 mos. Lucy
Tue, 23 Dec 2014
It is not clear without further evaluation if it is the heart or asthma, but I would be thinking more that it's the heart. I wonder about the diagnosis of asthma at this age and would be more concerned that any lung problems such as asthma are more likely to be related to the significant valve problems that you have. I'm not sure what you mean by lungs being enlarged, but cardiac abnormalities can ultimately have effects on your lungs. My suggestion is that you see your cardiologist now and present your new concerns to him or her, including the diagnosis of asthma and on what basis it was made. If the valve disease has progressed, that might be the reason for the weakness you are experiencing. I would not ascribe it to asthma until you have the cardiologist evaluate it further. Hope this helps.
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