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Well..... sometimes celebrations are preemptive. I woke up yesterday morning out of rhythm. It wasn't bad but kardia showed Afib. I converted within 45 minutes. I had taken flecanide to assist in the conversion but it didn't have time to enter my system. I also had an appointment with my local EP and he concurred that it looked like Afib. Im not going to let it bother me thoughby rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
It's been three months now since my touch up ablation with Dr Natale. I celebrated the past several days by getting reaquainted with my bike. Did a couple 30 mile rides which not only proved my heart is doing well it also proved my lack of fitness. I'll take it though as I am feeling better.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Patrick. There isn't much I can add to the great advice you have received here this far. I was a young afibber as well. Mine would go dormant for long periods of time. And other times cause me much consternation. I lived with it this way for years until it finally got to the point it was unmanageable. So as mentioned your first step now is to find the best EP available to you.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Like Anti-fib said it could be associated with low HR. I have been dealing with occasional eptopics since my ablation in July. They have all been associated with either laying down or extended periods of sitting. They go away as soon as I move. Increased K and Mg have reduced their occurrence considerably.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
It's now been 3 months since my ablation with Dr Natale. Celebrated today with a 30 bike ride and a couple hours ride in the convertible with my wife after I got home.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
PAC's and PVC's, often times refered to as eptopics are common following ablation. I have written about them often following my ablations. I am still getting them occasionally especially if I lay on my left side in bed. Also if I sit for an extended period of time. They aren't easy to capture as they disappear as soon as I move.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Had a followup with the endocrinologist the other day. My Total Testosterone level was up from my last blood work but it still what she called low normal. My D was very low as was my B12. Everything else was either what I would say low or high normal. My hematocrit levels are still up as well however she did not point this out I had to bring it up again. It was within normal range this time but rby rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
I also took gabapentin last year to try to eleviate back pain. Had zero effect on my heart or my back pain.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Glad to hear things are progressing nicely for you.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
As Shannon mentioned Lasix and Potasium are standard following the procedure for water gain.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Its possible what you are feeling are eptopics and remember your heart is irritated right now. Best to do what you are doing. Just keep relaxing. Did they give you a recorder to send weekly recordings?by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Not much new to report. Have had a few eptopics over the past couple weeks but that's itby rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
A friend of mines mother had a MAZE procedure done and had successful outcome.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
So glad to here all is going well for you.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
That's great that you get to go a day early. One less day of worry. Prayers coming your way for today.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
As mentioned rate control is very important and should be kept below 100 bpm. Also for electrolyte replacement I'm a big fan coconut water. I also use a product from scratch labs that is all natural electrolyte replacement.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Best of luck.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Susan, I replied to your PM. I would not be the least bit concerned having Dr, Natale doing your ablation no matter where he would be doing it. He will have the best of the best working with him and caring for you. Best of luck and you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Keep us posted.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Wow Lorraine, Your ordeal makes what I went through last year seam small. Hope things continue in a more positive way for you.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Following my first ablation in 2009 my resting heart rate was much considerably higher than before. Also after the blanking period and I resumed light exercise I noticed that my heart did not react the same as it did prior. This was much more noticeable as time progressed and my exercise became more intense. My resting heart rate had almost returned to its normal rate at this time which was abby rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
I noticed some eptopics a few weeks ago. I decided due to some shoulder pain to start sleeping on my left side. I would no sooner lie down and they would start. But would stop as soon as I would move so they were hard to capture on my cardio. I'm now back to sleeping on my right side and they have gone away.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sorry to hear of this Sam. My personal experience is that anticoagulants are necessary after being out of rhythm for over 24 hrs. However, I would recommend calling your EP or their answering service to get direct instructions.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Yes ER ASAP or as Carey mentioned now. It's normal to experience Afib within the first 3 months so I would not fret about that until after you speak with your EP.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
It's been a month since my latest ablation with Dr. Natale. All is well so far. I have been having a couple PAC's and PVC's but nothing lastng more than a couple beat's. They only occur when I lay down or after I've been sitting for a while.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Had an appointment with an endocrinologist today. She was very thorough with her questions and looking over labs from my last visit with my PCP. I also took along some rest results from earlier this year. She immediately stated she felt my low T could be due a malfunction with my pituitary gland. She explained that with my low T other factors should be out of wack. My TSH and FSH and LH are allby rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Wow! That's a pretty slick item. May have to look into getting one.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Early 20's. I've had 4 ablations (2009, 2x 2018 & 2019),the latest this past July. Currently on eleqis and 25 mg metoprolol. Sinus rhythm,fingers crossed.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Following my ablation in July I experienced heartburn. But it was after they had given me a medication that u believe was for heartburn and lasted only a couple of days. The other thing I experienced was bouts of hickups for several days following.i am still experiencing Tre hickups but only occasionally. This is the first time I have ever experienced this.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Ingrid. As stated endurance athletes can develop afib. That coupled with genetics can add to the issue. I was diagnosed at a young age. My mother developed afib some over 20+ years later. I also identified milk, MSG, alcohol as triggers for me in the early days. Lots of good information here and many willing to share.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Shannon. Haven't had a chance to order the hummingbird feed you suggested. We had some gardensong clear feed mix I've been using. They really like it.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM