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Diagnosed with afib 2011, found when I was hospitalized for a stroke. Just this last July I was implanted with a Watchman device and just this month was taken off all blood thinners. Still taking… read more
Probably won’t pass. Why give immunity to drug makers?
“Drinking sugar- or artificially sweetened beverages was associated with increased risk of irregular heart rhythms, finds a study in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology”
https://newsroom.heart.org/news/sweetened-drink....
Great points! I said it was simple, not easy! We seem to understand what the food industries are doing to us. Are we helpless? Hunger and eating are hardwired. Are cravings and addictions? Don’t… read more
With Afib and trying to lower my cholesterol, and taking thinner, and bp meds wondering if since it helps to expand the blood flow, would this help in increasing chances of a blood clot moving or creating a blockage elsewhere?
Heart Cath, stress tests, etc. Three different providers in same office put me on three different prescriptions, had cardio-version, electric paddles and I monitor with a Kardia-Mobile daily. No A-Fib since. Also monitor BP, heart rate and Oxygen level daily and all good. The side affects of the drugs present symptoms I NEVER exhibited before the drugs. I have often skipped the drugs and feel better? New Cardiologist I've seen one time. What are my chances of getting them to DC these drugs? I… read more
Jim, I know folks believe doctors are always right. But sometimes not so much. Of course, I told the docs what wasn't working for me and what I was doing--and then I did what my body told me to do… read more
I am so confused with my research. Most of my readings suggest AFIB will not kill you. However strokes (more likely than not) will kill you. Many cardiologists said I would die within 3 years without the pills. I took them for three days and ended up in emerg. and refused to take pills at all. I take suppliments instead. Am I better off??? Dont know. Do I feel well...absolutely! But is it the suppliements? diet? exercise that is really helping? Three years later, I am feeling tired now… read more
Judy, Your body will tell you what is best for you. We have had conversations similar to this on several occasions with me having that fear. Just do what you are doing and keep up on your research… read more
I am scheduled for an @ablation soon. I've had no arrhythmia since taking medications (@xarelto and sotalol). I was hospitalized twice last fall, one with cardiac inversion. I've had two cardiac inversions. One over 20 years ago and the one last fall. I've experienced palpitations for many years but the heart has always corrected itself except for the three times I was in hospital through emergency. In the last 3 years I have been plagued with an continuous low frequency drone caused by… read more
I take both a blood thinner and a baby aspirin.
I’ve never heard of that but perhaps in some people it is possible. I know to stand still and get my bearings before stepping out due to lightheadedness on occasion. Heart rate might go up just from… read more
Try to get real information from the doctor-like beats per minute rather than “nuts”. Empower yourself with the information you need to be your best advocate.
