Guest guest Posted January 1, 2002 Report Share Posted January 1, 2002 In a message dated 1/1/2002 8:38:38 PM Pacific Standard Time, jessbossert@... writes: << I had my second episode in 6 weeks after 18 months with no problems. This hasn't really affected my life so far but I'm feeling anxious about what could be around the corner. >> Welcome, Jess! Don't worry, because what may be around the corner could be more of the same type of experience you've had so far, which isn't all that bad compared with some heart conditions one could have. Afib is unpredictable, frustrating, and at times frightening; but it won't kill you! I've had afib for nearly nineteen years, starting out as you are with sessions maybe 2 or 3 times a year. The frequency stayed that way for a long time and recently increased. This may happen to you, also, or with the capriciousness of afib it may disappear for a long time or altogether. At any rate there are so many of us who have survived afib for a long time, and you should be encouraged by the fact that afib is a nuisance but not a killer. With the right medication, if you need medication, you should be able to lead a normal life. I have an older brother who has been in afib for at least 20-30 years, and he leads a very normal, active life with the right medication. I didn't even need any medication the first eight years, but now take beta and calcium channel blockers. Anyway, the important thing is to try not to worry and to continue to seek the right medical treatment. in sinus in Seattle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2002 Report Share Posted January 1, 2002 Welcome, and thanks for writing! How were you diagnosed? Did they get an ECG on you, or was it captured on a Holter monitor? New to the group Hello and Happy New Year to everyone here. I'm 27 years old and was diagnosed with afib 2.5 years ago. Since then, I've had 6 more episodes of irregular heartbeats lasting from 15 minutes to 45 minutes. I'm fit, active and otherwise healthy but have been worrying as of late because last night, I had my second episode in 6 weeks after 18 months with no problems. This hasn't really affected my life so far but I'm feeling anxious about what could be around the corner. ....Jess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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