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Inappropriate sinus tachycardia is a totally different thing and not at all what you're describing. A run of 7-10 fast beats that have a normal QRS is nothing at all to be concerned about, and probably not worth trying to treat. What your EP means when he says it's sinus tachycardia is that the QRSes are normal and that he doesn't see anything to be concerned about in the ECG.by Carey - AFIBBERS FORUM
There's nothing to be afraid of. Short runs of tachycardia like that are common and present no danger to you. In fact, a run lasting 5-10 seconds isn't even considered an arrhythmia by cardiologists. So go about your business and ignore those bursts of tachycardia. As for inappropriate tachycardia, that's not how it behaves so strike that from your list. The most likely causeby Carey - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteLSulka Carey, while I have been around for a while, I haven't had a lot of time to spend here. I love the changes that have been made, and wonder what your background is as you seem to have many opinions, and that's fine, just like to know more about the person who is talking and what they have expertise in, etc. I'm an expert on having opinions. But I do like to thinkby Carey - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
QuoteJackie Carey - Isn't it true that with the flu vaccine, it takes two weeks to build antibodies for protection... so if during those two weeks, you are exposed to the flu, you could get it? Yes, for sure. Same with COVID. But for LSulka's question, it's still impossible that the flu vaccine could have caused flu. Besides, it doesn't sound like Sulka had flu at all.by Carey - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
QuoteLSulka In 2019 I did have flu symptoms and was treated with an anti-bacterial for about a week following a flu shot. They say it wasn't the flu, so what was it. Who knows? There are all sorts of diseases that cause flu-like symptoms. Whatever it was, they were treating you with antibiotics so they didn't believe it was viral. If you're thinking you caught the flu from the vaby Carey - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
QuoteLSulka Shannon, what about strong ginger tea? I use it as an anti-inflammatory. I have an auto-immune condition that sets of my Afib and am concerned about the COVID vaccine. Waiting for more documented side effects to be recorded, etc. Strong ginger tea will have absolutely no effect on the COVID vaccine. The two are perfectly fine together. And there's no reason to suspect the vaby Carey - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
QuoteRobbiecriss I have not continued when I go into tach and then convert. So far I have waited until sinus returns and then just walked home anxious that it will happen again. It seems like a vicious cycle...run,tach, anxiety, rest, convert, more anxiety, etc... I think I have to work on my response to it honestly. For several years I dealt with flutter that routinely hit rates as high as 25by Carey - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotehwkmn05 I waiting for your citation of that saline as the placebo first, or Im calling yours BS also. I haven't made any claims about the composition of placebos. You have, and it sounded like conspiracy theorist nonsense, so it should be easy for you to prove me wrong.by Carey - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Sounds like some type of SVT, probably flutter. Is it safe to continue running? Yes, as long as you don't experience things like dizziness and fainting and the episodes terminate fairly quickly.by Carey - AFIBBERS FORUM
Robbie, can you describe your tachycardia a bit more? How fast is it? Does it always occur after exercise or just sometimes?by Carey - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotesusan.d Good to know. Thanks. In that case I’ll just risk an over zealous nurse from giving me an epi pen if my reaction returns the second time. If given epi, I speculate I run the risk of getting af. I said nothing about epi. Epi is totally different from steroids in that it has no effect on the immune system. If you want to bring your own EpiPen that's up to you, but why spend moneby Carey - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Quotesusan.d I also got a rx for 20mg prednisone 30-60 minutes prior to the jab before Do you realize that by taking prednisone prior to a vaccination you're tamping down your immune response, which might very well reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine? Without a prior history of anaphylactic reactions, there is no reason for anyone to pretreat themself with Benadryl or anything elseby Carey - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
They're going to have one or the other, not both. But I'm curious why you feel the need to post a warning like this. Did you post similar warnings about other new-ish vaccines like pneumonia and shingles?by Carey - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Nothing, really. You could take some acetaminophen if you want, but for the vast majority of people if they do experience any symptoms they're mild and short-lived, maybe a day or so, and don't really warrant any meds. I've experienced post-vaccine symptoms before. For example, I had the hepatitis B vaccine years ago, which is given as three separate injections. Shot #1 was a cby Carey - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Prisons, group homes, homeless shelters -- all these places are major incubators for respiratory diseases like COVID due to the close quarters. Let COVID get going in places like that and they'll become major super-spreader sources in the community. It may not seem fair to inoculate people like prisoners first, but it makes perfect sense and will be more effective at reducing your chanceby Carey - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Quotehwkmn05 Conspiracy alert: Except one other thing, those placebos are constructed to cause sickness, not a benign saline solution as you believe. Conspiracy alert is right. Produce a reliable citation to support that claim or I'm calling BS.by Carey - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
You've got what you read mixed up a bit. In general, the procedure for giving any vaccine someone hasn't had before is to simply have them wait 15-20 minutes before leaving. What they're watching for are signs of an allergic reaction, and in particular what's known as an anaphylactic reaction, which is a particularly severe form of allergic reaction that can be life threateby Carey - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
QuoteElizabeth Did Hank Aaron die because of getting the vaccination? No, and that's not what the article says. People aren't dying from the vaccines. There have been a tiny number of anaphylactic reactions, which is entirely expected for any vaccine. That's why they have you wait 15 minutes after receiving it. With competent medical care available an anaphylactic reaction can bby Carey - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Those recordings are all perfectly normal.by Carey - AFIBBERS FORUM
I very seriously doubt anyone would tell you to avoid vaccination before an ablation unless it was within a few days of the procedure. Same with after the procedure: wait a few days then go for it. I don't have any authoritative sources to cite on this but that's the general practice with surgeries and invasive procedures in general. A vaccine isn't as big a deal to your body as yoby Carey - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteSueChef Carey, I guess I'm wondering since my visits to the ER indicate that my rate is fast, but my rhythm is steady, wouldn't it be an option to explore a different beta blocker for rate control (a different rate control medication that might work better with my physiology) rather than taking another look at a different anti-arrhythmic? Maybe. There are bunches of different betby Carey - AFIBBERS FORUM
More metoprolol might cause an unacceptably low heart rate. If that happens, you just resume taking your lower dose and that's the end of that. It's not going to kill you to have your HR drop into the 40s for a day. As for the other meds, there are several but you're not looking for rate control meds (like metoprolol), you're looking for antiarrhythmic meds (like flecainideby Carey - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteNotLyingAboutMyAfib I've been in NSR for 10 weeks since EVC and am wondering when I should approach Dr. N about weening off. About now would be good.by Carey - AFIBBERS FORUM
You know you can just restart the flec if the ectopics come back. I would at least give it a try. Wouldn't it be nice not to be on it and know you don't need to be on it?by Carey - AFIBBERS FORUM
Okay, but don't let it stay pegged at 100 for months without talking to the NP.by Carey - AFIBBERS FORUM
An elevated resting heart rate is perfectly normal and to be expected following ablation. It can persist for a surprisingly long time, upwards of a year or more, but it will eventually return to normal. So no, it won't cause afib. But when I say "elevated" I mean like 80-95, not over 100. If your resting HR is consistently 100 to 110 on a daily basis, that's a bit too high.by Carey - AFIBBERS FORUM
You can suggest it like you just did. If we can figure out a formal mechanism for it that would be great, but in the meantime just posting and saying you've got an idea for an article is enough to get the ball rolling. If you want to write a piece on OSA then by all means please do so. We will always welcome reasonably factual articles written by forum members on pretty much any subjectby Carey - AFIBBERS FORUM
You know, if you're main objective is to get off anticoagulants, and aspirin is off the table, I don't think participating in a clinical trial is going to get you anything. You're either going to be on a full dose of Xarelto or nothing, and we don't think nothing is a safe option. Why not just talk to your EP and see about dropping your Eliquis to a half-dose? Or if you prby Carey - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteGeorgeN In my opinion, because of a moderate risk CHADS-Vasc score, you should have some anticoagulation, not nothing, That right there.by Carey - AFIBBERS FORUM
The decision should be based on your CHADS-Vasc score. Being a 77-year old female, you must have a CHADS-Vasc score of at least 3 (2 for age, 1 for female), but the point for being female isn't usually counted, so let's assume you're at least a CHADS-Vasc 2. A score of 2 or higher makes you a moderate-high risk. So if you have any other issue that scores a point, that would makeby Carey - AFIBBERS FORUM