Hi Dianne Claxton,
Thank you for your question, and for being on top of your health. Here is a link from the Mayo Clinic website on small vessel disease, it may help you in working with your doctor:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/small-vessel-disease/DS01080
I'm also going to forward your question to one of our doctor resources to get his take on your symptoms.
In the meantime there are some things you can do to help your situation, as outlined on the "Prevention" page of the Mayo Clinic information, by following a heart healthy diet, and walking a little bit each day, only consuming one alcoholic drink a day (if you drink), managing stress, and getting your cholesterol checked regularly, you may be able to improve function of your system. Go slow, start small, and rest as needed. More information about prevention:
https://www.empowher.com/providers/article/what-do-you-do-protect-your-heart-dr-shani-saks
Good luck and let us know how you're doing. I will let you know if I hear back from our expert resource.
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Hi Dianne Claxton,
August 5, 2010 - 9:20amThank you for your question, and for being on top of your health. Here is a link from the Mayo Clinic website on small vessel disease, it may help you in working with your doctor:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/small-vessel-disease/DS01080
I'm also going to forward your question to one of our doctor resources to get his take on your symptoms.
In the meantime there are some things you can do to help your situation, as outlined on the "Prevention" page of the Mayo Clinic information, by following a heart healthy diet, and walking a little bit each day, only consuming one alcoholic drink a day (if you drink), managing stress, and getting your cholesterol checked regularly, you may be able to improve function of your system. Go slow, start small, and rest as needed. More information about prevention:
https://www.empowher.com/providers/article/what-do-you-do-protect-your-heart-dr-shani-saks
Good luck and let us know how you're doing. I will let you know if I hear back from our expert resource.
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