Guest guest Posted January 1, 2001 Report Share Posted January 1, 2001 Hi, I'm new to this group. Was diagnosed with AFIB about 4 years ago, but my doctors seem to know little about it. Recently moved to Ohio and the new doctor was horrified that I wasn't on Coumadin. So, I'm on it now. I have a lot of swelling from water retention in my lower legs. Does anyone know if daily walkiing would help improve the circulation? Has anyone experienced getting out of AFIB? They did try a cardioversion on me right after they discovered the condition, but it didn't change anything. Just curious to know what others are doing to live with this or improve life and health with it. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2001 Report Share Posted January 1, 2001 Hello Joe, and welcome to eGroupe. It they didn't have you stabilized on coumadin before your try of cardioversion it is probably a good thing that it didn't work. I spent most of my life with AF and was never on coumadin, but I was rarely in AF over 48 hrs. at a time. The big danger of blood clots is after being in AF for a extended time, then converting to a NSR. That tends to flush out the heart and any clots that might of formed there during AF. It sounds like the walking would do you a lot of good, but you should get this information from your doctor. Your treatment options would somewhat depend on your age and physical condition. Dofetilide which is rather new is getting some good reviews from the eGroupe member users. I was cured of AF 32 months ago at the age of 64 with the Maze surgery, but it is not for all people. Hope you enjoy the eGroupes board and the new year brings you NSR. Jack Drum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2001 Report Share Posted January 1, 2001 When I had water retention in my ankles, my doc said to do exercises with the legs by hanging them down and circling my ankle 10 times to left, then 10 to the right, then to trace the outline of the alphabet with my toes in the air. Also, have you been put on a diuretic for the swelling? If not, eat apples, (nature's diuretic). But if you get put on the medication, make sure you don't loose too much magnesium/calcium and/or potassium, and if you are going to talk to your doc about adding supplements. > I have a lot of swelling from water retention in my lower legs. Does anyone > know if daily walkiing would help improve the circulation? > Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2001 Report Share Posted January 2, 2001 Certainly daily walking helps the circulation and is a good idea if you feel up to it. Check with your doctor, though. As far as the swelling is concerned, I always drink a lot of fluid (about one ounce per day per pound of body weight) and the more I drink the more fluid I give up. Once again I do this with my doctor's knowledge. Welcome to the group. Good luck! Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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