http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/atrial-fibrillation-discussions/feed http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/atrial-fibrillation-discussions/feed en-us Copyright (C) MDJunction.com. All rights reserved. Wed, 22 May 2013 21:54:36 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/atrial-fibrillation-discussions/general-support/10365080-second-ablatyion-scheduled-for-jan-10#10699443 sarundel, how did the second ablation go? Cheers Peterkelvin... Wed, 22 May 2013 00:38:12 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/atrial-fibrillation-discussions/general-support/10510657-sotalol-treatment#10695822 I have tried sotalol and as an asthmatic it nearly choked me . It is not for everyone. I take 150 mg flecainide daily and 1.25 bicor and this works well for me. Have been taking these drugs for a few years now and it is a matter of fine tuning the doses. Good luck Peterkelvin... Mon, 20 May 2013 15:20:53 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/atrial-fibrillation-discussions/general-support/10515415-thank-you#10515415 Thank you for accepting me into your community. :-)... Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:25:54 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/atrial-fibrillation-discussions/medicine-treatments/1275274-medication-treatments#10515192 HI!! My name is Ruth I am from the USA. I have started on Monday 40mg sotalol 2 times a day for now. It will be increasing also to 80 mg 2 daily if I have no side effects. I have not been told about the food. I will follow up on this with my Nurse. May I ask you how long you have been on this Med and if you have any trouble with it. Looking forward to an answer. Thank you in advance God Bless :-)... Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:28:27 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/atrial-fibrillation-discussions/general-support/10033394-introduce-yourself-this-forum-is-deemed-active#10512408 Hi….:-) my name is Ruth and I am 61 years old. I am married to a wonderful supporting husband. We have 2 Sons and 3 Grandkids. One of them is 8 and we are raising her since birth. Recently I was diagnosed with a fib. I have been suffering from this condition for about 10 years, but no one could figure it out until now. My life is very active and busy especially with my Granddaughter. So far I was put on several meds which I had serious side effects to. I am on a new one called SOTALOL. I hope an... Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:52:13 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/atrial-fibrillation-discussions/general-support/10083452-af-and-cardioversion#10291603 Looking for tips on how to handle the stress/anxiety that occurs when I go into A-fib. I'm fine one second then the next I'm in either atrial flutter, A-fib or premature atrial contractions. I try slow, measured breathing and meditation. It still stresses me out. I've been dealing with this for ten years, have had 7 cardioversions and two ablations. First ablation lasted approx. 10 months. The second ablation they nicked the three veins,lost 6 units of blood and my BP dropped to 50 over 30... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:48:30 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/atrial-fibrillation-discussions/general-support/10269254-strength-in-numbersthanksgiving#10269254 Hello friends. My wish for all of you is a peaceful Thanksgiving, knowing that you are not alone in your challenges with atrial fib. Right now I am experiencing an episode -- mine come on inexplicably about once every year or so. I am using an Rx at home for the first time to see if it will revert w/o hospital cardio-version. This is my first visit here. I know how frustrating and dismaying this condition can be, and certainly must be especially so for those who live with this all the... Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:56:41 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/atrial-fibrillation-discussions/general-support/10238098-any-parents#10238098 Looking for parents of kids with a fib... My 3 month old daughter almost lost her life to this.... Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:47:41 -0800 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/atrial-fibrillation-discussions/general-support/10188426-brother-is-a-couple-of-days-away-#10188426 Mixed feelings a bit - my younger brother is arriving on Monday for a few days. I haven't seen him in about 2 years! SO excited!! But.. as I have mentioned before - he is coming to see my surgeon about his ablation. I hate that the entire family has this issue! He has been on various different medications and had the clappers (lol as we call it - cardioversion?) which only really worked for a week if that, so this is the next step. Will let you know how it all pans out. Hope everyone is w... Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:58:37 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/atrial-fibrillation-discussions/general-support/10110411-ohhh-the-excitement-sort-of#10110411 It's one month till my beautiful baby brother comes to visit from overseas!!! I am SOOO excited.. yet not in a way too - as he is coming to visit my surgeon to have an ablation - still.. we get 2 days together, it's been a few years since I have seen him - and I'm taking carers leave to get him to his appointments. Love him so much!! Can't wait!! I'm glad he is seeing my surgeon rather than one where he lives - I KNOW he is dedicated to his work. I hope everyone is well :)... Fri, 21 Sep 2012 01:19:50 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/atrial-fibrillation-discussions/medicine-treatments/10096391-xarelto#10096391 Has anyone had experience with this new anticoagulant? Any info, thoughts recommendations?... Sun, 16 Sep 2012 09:43:31 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/atrial-fibrillation-discussions/general-support/10072752-september-is-atrial-fibrillation-month#10072752 ... Fri, 07 Sep 2012 11:30:39 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/atrial-fibrillation-discussions/general-support/10022130-afib#10061563 Thanks Ernette I checked it out and started reading the ingredients. And it is a soy product so I will not be able to take it. I will talk to the cardiologist when I see him in December about the coumadin though. In the meantime I will look up the Dan Seng.... Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:27:35 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/atrial-fibrillation-discussions/general-support/10005275-afib-ablation#10059639 Gosh gmemi, you've had the works! It's sad when it's hereditary - it is in my family too - and watching family go through different treatments (and some not working) is no fun.... Sun, 02 Sep 2012 22:32:01 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/atrial-fibrillation-discussions/general-support/10047070-they-put-dads-cardioversion-off#10049454 It was put off because one of the surgeons had an eye operation - shortage of staff I think.. still.. when it's your kin.. you want it done. He's not well and I want my Dad ok :) selfish yes.. but then again.. the medical system needs a massive overhaul in this country - such a shame! Yes hard to watch them age. Mum has had breast cancer - she had radiotherapy for that, during that treatment they discovered bowel cancer - so she moved on to chemo after having her bowel removed.. or most of it... Wed, 29 Aug 2012 23:22:25 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/atrial-fibrillation-discussions/general-support/3954472-new-to-site-would-like-to-ask-general-questions-a#10033385 Hi Enzo.. I am the new group leader to this site. I am hoping to encourage you to stick around till I get it active :) I can't answer your question about the 'pharma solution' but am hoping in time to get others to contribute more :) How are you going - and what has been happening with your afib? Are you getting treatment?... Thu, 23 Aug 2012 23:36:39 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/atrial-fibrillation-discussions/general-support/10029868-how-many-active-members-do-we-have-here#10033375 Hi maebellino - it's a shame that it's slow here. I have just been made a group leader and hope to help pick this group up a bit :) Having been through 'some' of the works, I hope I can make this a positive place to be - and maybe encourage others to participate more :) I'm not promising to be here EVERY single day - or every moment of the day as I have a full time job, but I do come here often (almost every day). Please don't be discouraged - it really does help to discuss things wi... Thu, 23 Aug 2012 23:18:30 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/atrial-fibrillation-discussions/general-support/3074284-atrial-fibablation#3959740 My ablation was a success.. however I'm wondering now if the afib is returning. My heart rate is rising - or it could just be stress. Must return to the surgeon and get checked out! the feeling afterwards.. of 'peace' as I put it - was amazing! Definitely worth it!... Sat, 28 Jul 2012 15:40:12 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/atrial-fibrillation-discussions/general-support/3637265-heart-rate-going-up#3959736 Hi, yes I had an atrial ablation in 2010 - my heart rate is rising again now :( Really don't want to have it again, but if I have to.. I will. The result was amazing I have to admit. My brother had a cardioversion a few months ago.. it worked for a week. He lives overseas but is coming here (Australia) to see my surgeon and have the ablation to see if that helps. Fingers crossed. I'm not sure what I will do.. I guess monitor it, and get an appointment made.... Sat, 28 Jul 2012 15:38:31 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/atrial-fibrillation-discussions/general-support/3214934-new-member#3843076 I started out having Anxiety attacks; well at least that is what we all thought including the doctor. This past March went into full Afib. It also happens with or without meds every 2-3 weeks. Now I just found out that the bottom of my heart is also not working right along with the other. I totally believe all along it was Afib. Now I am facing 2 procedures. I am scared also but we can get through it. Just have to TRY and stay positive. I still have a hard time, but it does help and I am new her... Tue, 19 Jun 2012 08:58:22 -0700