in lynn fredericksons book confronting mitral valve proplapse syndrome she says giving blood can make mvp symptoms worse, because we have low blood volume. it does seem that most people i talk to with mvp need to drink more fluids to relieve there symptoms.
I've never heard that. You could check with the Red cross before donating blood.
i had heard that with mvp our blood volume is low and giving blood will make it lower and i have heard that it has caused problems for some people.
Thanks for the update on your mother - glad to hear she is doing well. In general it is OK to give blood while taking medications such as the ones you are taking but be sure to clear it with your doctor first. MVP does not pose any difficulty to giving blood.