Guest guest Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Hi ine, I have the same type of afib as you and it acts the same, i.e. daily with self-conversion usually only in afib a few minutes, but it can occur several times a day. I'm curious as to what type of meds. are you taking? I am a male age 61 who was just diagnosed about 6 months ago. I have no heart disease or structual heart problems. Thanks, Bill ine pj.gilmartin@...> wrote: All afib is different by it's nature, for example my afib is paroxysmal and daily, I self convert many times, therefore cardioversions would be a waste of time. Others have episodes weekly, or monthly and others get persistent afib that needs a cardioversion. Time will tell how yours is going to react. What you are dealing with is a heart rhythm that has gone wrong for some reason or other, the cause may never be found. ine after your first diagnosis? For those of you who were diagnosed about my age (38 to 43) did the episodes continue and how often? My first one lasted 4 days. Is that unusual? Also, how do triggers work? Did you get a symptom right after a cup of coffee or a beer or is there a delayed reaction? I guess I am still trying to figure out what triggered this. I'd love to hear about your experiences. Thanks. Web Page - http://www.afibsupport.com List owner: AFIBsupport-owner For help on how to use the group, including how to drive it via email, send a blank email to AFIBsupport-help Nothing in this message should be considered as medical advice, or should be acted upon without consultation with one's physician. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Hi Bill Unfortunately for me it is more that a few minutes now, it is currently running at 85% of the time but I am still converting at the rate of 100 times a week (stats from pacemaker check) Firstly I have been through the normal meds with no luck only side effects, Sotalol amiodarone, antenolol, flecainide, prapranolol and now back on antenlol. Next step is off to the EP next month. However I am really pleased this morning as I have been in NSR since I got up 6 hours (time now1 pm UK) so hopefully it may continue with a little bit of luck. This is the longest period of NSR for a long long time. ine after your first diagnosis? For those of you who were diagnosed about my age (38 to 43) did the episodes continue and how often? My first one lasted 4 days. Is that unusual? Also, how do triggers work? Did you get a symptom right after a cup of coffee or a beer or is there a delayed reaction? I guess I am still trying to figure out what triggered this. I'd love to hear about your experiences. Thanks. Web Page - http://www.afibsupport.com List owner: AFIBsupport-owner For help on how to use the group, including how to drive it via email, send a blank email to AFIBsupport-help Nothing in this message should be considered as medical advice, or should be acted upon without consultation with one's physician. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Hello again, Thanks for the info, ine, may I ask if u r taking aspirin or coumadin now? If not, did u ever take either? Thanks, Bill ine pj.gilmartin@...> wrote: Hi Bill Unfortunately for me it is more that a few minutes now, it is currently running at 85% of the time but I am still converting at the rate of 100 times a week (stats from pacemaker check) Firstly I have been through the normal meds with no luck only side effects, Sotalol amiodarone, antenolol, flecainide, prapranolol and now back on antenlol. Next step is off to the EP next month. However I am really pleased this morning as I have been in NSR since I got up 6 hours (time now1 pm UK) so hopefully it may continue with a little bit of luck. This is the longest period of NSR for a long long time. ine after your first diagnosis? For those of you who were diagnosed about my age (38 to 43) did the episodes continue and how often? My first one lasted 4 days. Is that unusual? Also, how do triggers work? Did you get a symptom right after a cup of coffee or a beer or is there a delayed reaction? I guess I am still trying to figure out what triggered this. I'd love to hear about your experiences. Thanks. Web Page - http://www.afibsupport.com List owner: AFIBsupport-owner For help on how to use the group, including how to drive it via email, send a blank email to AFIBsupport-help Nothing in this message should be considered as medical advice, or should be acted upon without consultation with one's physician. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Sorry I forgot to mention I am on Warfarin as I had a TIA (no choice) ine RE: RE: ine-paroxysmal Hello again, Thanks for the info, ine, may I ask if u r taking aspirin or coumadin now? If not, did u ever take either? Thanks, Bill Web Page - http://www.afibsupport.com List owner: AFIBsupport-owner For help on how to use the group, including how to drive it via email, send a blank email to AFIBsupport-help Nothing in this message should be considered as medical advice, or should be acted upon without consultation with one's physician. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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