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Robin, have you worn a monitor to see if you are in what is called Silent Afib? You might want to ask your doctor to put you on one. Some people do not have symtoms and if that is your case, you will probably need to be on some sort of blood thinner because there is no way to know how long you have been in afib if you don't have symtoms. You may want to do a search on this board for Silent Aby Sharon Glass - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jim - I was never a runner but have been a regular, brisk walker for several years now. I began this ordeal with some kind of PACs, and was later diagnosed with afib. About a year ago, I discovered that brisk walking done with a varied pace especially, made my afib stop. Since that time, I have been able to stop it every time - and I get it almost daily, so..it;s been tested well. Sometimes iby Barb H. - AFIBBERS FORUM
Well, just like the old days, 3 AM and back in afib. I felt very exhausted later today like a precursor I used to feel back prior to my ablation last April. I awoke from a heavy sleep and had a rapid, but regular beat soon to go into afib. I have felt a bit tired due to to some irregular sleep the past few days. This 'over tiredness' was always a classic trigger for me. (The bigby benj - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks to all who wrote me yesterday while i rode out my anxiety for my afib. It lasted about 18 hrs. this time, the longest I can recall of my 4 episodes in last 2 yrs. , and then resolved itself when I finally caught some sleep at the end of the night. I really appreciate your support! A question: since my heart went back to NSR, it is not totally "normal" for awhile, in that forby Sis - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gregg - I'm sorry that I don't remember if you posted what your typical diet is, but consider the possibility that yourselection of food choices keeps your body in a more acidic state rather than alkaline. An acidic state will foster stomach issues that will act like GERD although may not actually be GERD. If this is a possibility, then we can discuss which foods metabolize to acid orby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Larry - I think most of us here are Type A so we all are on the same page. I can appreciate your retirement situation and some reluctance as well. Sometimes the financial end talks louder and we certainly have to pay attention to protecting what little security there may be offered. Take comfort in the fact that you even have a retirement plan. Many people are not so fortunate. Don'by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I like Charles Darwins Statement: Its not the Strongest who survive, Nor the most intelligent but those most responsive to Change. I had much more anxiety when i first got afib but over the years have learned to live with the change that happened to me. I still have anxiety but not like I did. I use the example of a glass filled with anxiety. Sometimes my glass is half full and sometimesby steve daley - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lou, I believe my discomfort based on your one to one-hundred was around 80 (or 8 for those counting 1-10) when I was first diagnosed. It was mainly my elbow that hurt so badly. I also had shortness of breath which was very uncomfortable and frightening. Of course I did not have a lot of knowledge about afib and I think that fear figured into the discomfort dramatically. The last episode I hadby Sharon Glass - AFIBBERS FORUM
DIANA, for your last question, I do believe that for many the permanent AFIB does not have the same type of 'distress' symptoms that the more occasional/faster rate episodes have associated with them... now if I am totally in error, I am certain I will be corrected. As for your inital question in this post...can the brain ever be reassured... Probably NOT for your Dr or the psychiatriby Captain Gord - AFIBBERS FORUM
Diana - Yes, I think it can. I am a firm believer that Knowedge is Power and if you do enough research and understand all you can about AF, you will empower yourself to handle the condition without passion and anxiety. It may take some time but it can happen. Certainly some people are more anxious than others and initially, most everyone who has something going on with their heart will auby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
My latest AFib episode was the first time I had burning in my chest right under my sternum. Along with that I had a fullness or pressure feeling in my neck and pain at the back of my jaw. I was checked out by an EP, an ER doc, and my cardiologist during the 3+ week long episode and not a one could find a reason. I'm sure anxiety played a part in it and in my case there could have been some sby Dave M. - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Lisa, So sorry you are having afib again after such a lovely long break! Can you think of anything you did/ate/drank that were a known trigger for you? I have had similar neck and jaw pain as you describe - not every time before/during afib but often enough for me to wonder if it was connected. I thought perhaps my carotid arteries might have been partially blocked, impeding blood flowby Emmie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi all, Haven't had much to report of late. But have some info. that might put a few minds at ease. Am female, 52 and have had paroxsymal afib for about 6 yrs now. Under control for most of the time-have only had 4 flare ups that had to go to er. Most time converted on my own or by meds. NOT this time. Was in afib over 24 hours and opted for the paddles. My cardio did a tee ( the tube doby Denise - AFIBBERS FORUM
William, I can hear the fear in your post. First thing I would like to say to you is...breathe William...breathe. It is going to be okay. Your anxiety will not help matters with afib. And...a man crying when he is in a time of fear an anquish does not make him less a man, in fact I think it makes him more of a man. Don't know where that idea ever came from...what law says a man can't crby Sharon Glass - AFIBBERS FORUM
Diana, If it were me, I'd take the med to avoid afib, but not PAC's, unless they were debilitating. George Eby, who has posted on the CR and the regular BBS, has had many PAC's and has investigated various non-drug methods to supress them. He has his own website and you can correspond with him directly. search on atrial in this page on magnesium: Georgeby GeorgeN v/52/na - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gord - Rescue Remedy is one of my favorite homeopathic remedies. It does have a calming effect for some individuals as a relaxant and to relieve anxiety. It may not work for everyone....and I do not recall seeing anyone report here that it helped eliminate afib. On the rare occasion that I have trouble sleeping, one drop will put me out for the entire night. On the other hand, as I said iby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gord, I have studied homeopathy and Bach flower remedies for many years, and also use these in my practice. The Bach Flower remedies are absolutely safe and will work regarding what meds you are taking. The Rescue remedy is wonderful and works well. I have also used it at the beginning of a a-fib episode, but unfortunately, it has not worked to get me back in NSR. Some homepathic remedies woby Heather - AFIBBERS FORUM
UPDATE: I went to see dr. lerman today and basically he confirmed what three other EPs had told me - I have SVT, either AV nodal re-entrant, or accessory pathway. There seemed to be no doubt about that. Said ablation is the recommended procedure because meds don't typically help much (certainly havent with me) and the success rate with SVT ablations is very high (he said 98%) relative to afby superquant - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello all, I came upon this forum a few months ago and have been vigorously reading the postings and downloaded Hans' first book and trying to learn as much as possible about afib. Here is my background story: I am male, 32 years old. About 4 years ago I had my first incident of 'palpitations' after drinking a lot of caffeine one day. This scared the hell out of me of course sincby Superquant - AFIBBERS FORUM
This is just based on his experience dealing with addicts and what drives them to be dependent. There are obviously degrees of degrees to which some will be affected more than others. I don't think a person in a constant state of fear is a healthy thing as eventually it ends up burning out the adrenal function of that person and then their whole system becomes dysfunctional. A bit of feby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
One of the few benefits of flying is that it gives me a great opportunity to take the time to listen to nutritional interviews Ive transferred to my iPod. On this trip, the return flight was delayed for an hour so I had extra time to collect some notes that Ill be posting and which I think youll find informative. My mission, as always, is to heighten awareness about nutritional solutions toby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Matt, Did you try SAM-e and/or 5 HTP over a period of many, many months? SAM- e in the morning before breakfast and 5 HTP at 4 PM and at bedtime. You can take up to 300 mg. of 5 HTP a day. Usually one does not need to stay on these supplements forever. They help jump start the neurotransmitters. Have you had an ablation? Sometimes the trauma of an ablation can throw one's nervous systeby Carol A. - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jackie: I suspect I'm the one person you mention that Theanine made sleepy. Oh, I wish that were so as I'd use it many nights when I have trouble sleeping. Perhaps calmness helps sleep and Theanine can result in calmness for me if my anxiety is mild. For plain old lying awake with a churning mind melatonin helps me to sleep more consistently. I believe I did report some time ago thby Gordon - AFIBBERS FORUM
A recent post about bugs, prompted me to dig out notes from two very interesting interviews discussing bugs in the heart and references to arrhythmia. From time to time, we have seen mention here of Chlamydia being hypothesized as responsible for afib. We dont see much progress along that line as to afib etiology, although many are passionate about the afib connection. I also recently clariby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Timothy...how old are you, if you don't mind telling us. We are seeing more and more young people show up on the board and I just wondered if you were among them. Also, were you diagnosed with Lone Atrial Fibrillation or Afib (which means you have underlying heart problems)? There is a difference. Maybe after you answer those two questions that will help us respond. I would advise you as aby Sharon Glass - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ritze & Susan, the one problem you run into with this question is that many of the people who have been free of afib for a long time no longer frequent the afibber site. They have moved on with their lives. Susan, I understand your anxiety especially when you read of someone like myself and others who have gone for long periods without nsr and then boom! But, there are many variables to howby Sharon Glass - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Sharon, Haven't been here all weekend and just read your posts. So glad your afib didn't last long and that you're feeling much better today. All of us have to learn to live with afib and your great attitude certainly helps, I'm sure. Take care and take it easy for a couple days. DeeSharon Glass wrote: > Well, it is 5:48 a.m. Central time and I went into afib atby Dee R. - AFIBBERS FORUM
Matt, first you are not going to die from LAF. I just went through a 5 hour episode, stayed home, did what I knew to do and here I am alive and well and in NSR. Many people on this board are in persistant afib and they may be frustrated but they are alive. The danger is going too long in afib without medical attention especially if you are not on certain medications. My EP and I have a 24 hour cuby Sharon Glass - AFIBBERS FORUM
Matt - the priority you need to focus on is what sets you up for the anxiety or panic attacks. You must get to the source of the problem as elevated blood pressure and even afib are manifestations of the initial insult. How's your diet? Do you eat alot of sugar? Regular meals of wholsesome food or do you eat fast food? Do you skip meals? How about caffeine consumption? Alcohol.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
My question is would my heart rate be in the 60s or 70 bpm if I were in atrial fib? What about if I'm on atenolol? Would that mask the atrial fib? I will look into the a fib monitor thing. Although its kind of expensive for me at the moment. I had to go into the ER with my afib without any insurance (I was about a month away from insurance at my work place...I just started there). I have cheby Matt - AFIBBERS FORUM