Guest guest Posted May 28, 2005 Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 Barb I'm with Coco on this. Please don't wait to go to the doctor and don't overdo it when you start working out. That's what I did when I pulled my groin muscle 6 months ago. I tried to work my legs to soon at Curves and it made it worse. I'm finally able to use all the machines, but it is still tender. I don't want you to go through that. Anita -- Re: Hello Barb, You do what you need to do but please don't wait to go to the doctor if it contiues to be bad. Coco font is Tombola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2005 Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 I think I'm going to the ER tomorrow, Coco. I'd like to get it x-ray'd for my peace of mind. We go on vacation in a couple weeks and I need to be able to walk. Barb Re: Hello Barb, You do what you need to do but please don't wait to go to the doctor if it contiues to be bad. Coco font is Tombola No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.17 - Release Date: 5/25/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2005 Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 Thanks, Anita. Even though I miss not going to Curves, I won't go until my leg feels like it. Barb Re: Hello Barb, You do what you need to do but please don't wait to go to the doctor if it contiues to be bad. Coco font is Tombola No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.17 - Release Date: 5/25/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2005 Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 Barb, Sounds like a good idea getting it x-rayed! You want to be feeling good on your vacation. Please let us know what you find out. *hugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2005 Report Share Posted July 11, 2005 Hey everybody. I'm new to the group, I just heard about it at a-fib.com. I'm 26, living in Canada, and I was diagnosed a few years ago with paroxysmal a-fib. Scary stuff, and like most of you guys, was kind of just hoping that it would go away. It's good to find a list with people who know what it feels like to go through this. Just thought I'd say hello...look forward to talking to and getting to know you all a bit better. Ted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 In a message dated 7/24/2005 5:53:12 AM Pacific Standard Time, funinsun29@... writes: They have me scheduled for a cardioversion on August 2. I need to have a good coumadin level for at least a week before they can do it...and I've finally reached that level. It just gets so scarey in the meantime. My heart rate is often around 120 and I get out of breathe very quickly. The doctor says I should be fine until the conversion....but when I sit here, by myself, every strange thing I feel in my body scares me. The episodes seem to be triggered by lack of sleep, stress, or caffiene - or any combination of the three. The more these episodes happen, the more fearful I get..and I'm sure that doesn't help the situation. >> Kathy I really relate ...as I am sure you know if you've seen any of my spooked-out posts. I was going to have my cardiovert on August 2 and it is still potentially possible...I only put it off because of business but I might reinstate it if my EP is available, otherwise mine is one week later than yours. I have always been in INR from the first day I took a warfarin so I guess I am lucky. I am consistent 2.3-2.6 every time. I will be waiting to hear how your August 2 goes...from everyone online here I realize it is NOT A BIG DEAL, you will be asleep and wake up to hopefully see beautiful NSR on the screen. Meanwhile, your fears are understandable! I am in altitude right now and took a nap yesterday and as I was lying there reading and dozing I would suddenly feel a bit out of breath, just as if I needed to catch my breath. It's unpleasant and definitely makes you more aware of your body. But you are not alone. Write any time and hang in there. Lil in Ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 In a message dated 7/24/05 8:02:20 AM Pacific Daylight Time, forestbedell@... writes: > Next, your doc should also check your magnesium level before and the > day of the cardioversion, if it is low that may also increase the > frequency of your afib episodes. Many of us take 400mg of magnesium > oxide daily although there are other magnesiums which have a better > absorption rate. > Note that the tests doctors can do for magnesium only show the serum (blood) levels and they have to guess from that what the intracellular levels are, and that's the level that counts. There is no way to test for that. I take 600 mgs. of calcium citrate daily in 200 mg doses 3x a day. Magnesium citrate is cheap and is (I think) the most absorbable kind, meaning you get more of the benefit from it. Magnesium has been a godsend to me and has helped more than anything else, so I'm a cheerleader for it. Toni CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 > Hello Kathy: > > Welcome. I am sorry that you are experiencing so much > discomfort....the best thing you can do for yourself is to calm > yourself and be sure to stay away from caffeine cold or hot can be a > trigger and also prevent you from nsr. (normal s. rhythm) I and > others on the board have had afib many times and we are still around. > > Next, your doc should also check your magnesium level before and the > day of the cardioversion, if it is low that may also increase the > frequency of your afib episodes. Many of us take 400mg of magnesium > oxide daily although there are other magnesiums which have a better > absorption rate. > > Another important fact is eating a daily vitamin K veggie, even > though you are on Coumadin, you must consume some vitamin K veggies > daily to both prevent clots as well as bleeding...in addition it also > helps to prevent osteoporosis. I find eating wild salmon really > helps me to stabilize my INR. > > Isabelle > > > > Isabelle, Thanks for the greta suggestions. I actually remember being low on magnesium a few years ago. Somewhere along the line I stopped taking the supplements. I was get on that immediately and request that blood test. The only caffiene I was taking in was the residual amount in decaffienated green tea, but I've stopped that as well. Sounds broccoli and wild salmon will be on the dinner menu :-) You're all helping me already. Thanks Kathy - in FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 > > > It just gets so scarey in the meantime. My heart rate is often > around 120 and I get out of breathe very quickly. The doctor says I > should be fine until the conversion....but when I sit here, by > myself, every strange thing I feel in my body scares me. > > The episodes seem to be triggered by lack of sleep, stress, or > caffiene - or any combination of the three. The more these episodes > happen, the more fearful I get..and I'm sure that doesn't help the > situation. > > Sorry to ramble on. > > Thanks! > Kathy > Hi Kathy, don¹t worry about rambling here. We all do it to some degree! It does get scary and that fear kind of feeds itself. But believe it or not, that fear does lessen over time. Arm yourself with useful information so that you can feel proactive in this process. Figure out your triggers and then work around them. Work with your cardiologist to find the right meds for you. If you are tired, take a break. Just try very hard to not let your whole life be about having afib. You¹ll get there! =0) Colleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Kathy, I don't believe that you were rambling at all. Everyone has an interesting story about their ailment and it does a lot of good to talk (write) about it. Your idea about height having something to do with AFIB is interesting as I am over 6'1 " . Hopefully we all can find some peace. As Red Green says on his show " I'm pulling for you, we're all in this togrther. " Jon > Hi all, > > I'm new to this board. I had an episode of A fib about 5 years > ago. Then I started getting it about once a year. It would last > about a week. This year I'm in my third episode already. I've been > in it for two weeks. It's very scary. They started me on coumadin > and cardizem. I already take rthymol. > > I have a brother and a sister who both have episodes as well...so > it seems genetic. I also saw an article that there is a correlation > with height - tall people seem to be more likely to get it. This is > interesting because their are 6 siblings in my family and the three > of us who have it are the tallest. > > They have me scheduled for a cardioversion on August 2. I need > to have a good coumadin level for at least a week before they can do > it...and I've finally reached that level. > > It just gets so scarey in the meantime. My heart rate is often > around 120 and I get out of breathe very quickly. The doctor says I > should be fine until the conversion....but when I sit here, by > myself, every strange thing I feel in my body scares me. > > The episodes seem to be triggered by lack of sleep, stress, or > caffiene - or any combination of the three. The more these episodes > happen, the more fearful I get..and I'm sure that doesn't help the > situation. > > Sorry to ramble on. > > Thanks! > Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 > > > Hi Kathy, don¹t worry about rambling here. We all do it to some degree! It > does get scary and that fear kind of feeds itself. But believe it or not, > that fear does lessen over time. Arm yourself with useful information so > that you can feel proactive in this process. Figure out your triggers and > then work around them. Work with your cardiologist to find the right meds > for you. If you are tired, take a break. Just try very hard to not let your > whole life be about having afib. You¹ll get there! =0) > Colleen Thanks Colleen, That's great advice. I've been taking rythmol for a couple of years. Just today I found out it comes in an sustained release pill. That makes a whole lot more sense to me than what I've been taking. That alone could help, I guess. Kathy - FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 > In a message dated 7/24/05 8:02:20 AM Pacific Daylight Time, > forestbedell@h... writes: Magnesium has been a godsend to me and has helped more than > anything else, so I'm a cheerleader for it. > > Toni > CA > I started on the magnesium oxide 400mg today. I figured it couldn't hurt. My next blood test is Friday, so I'll have them add that. Thanks for the suggestion! Kathy - FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 > Kathy I really relate ...as I am sure you know if you've seen any of my > spooked-out posts. I was going to have my cardiovert on August 2 and it is > still potentially possible...I only put it off because of business but I might > reinstate it if my EP is available, otherwise mine is one week later than yours. > I have always been in INR from the first day I took a warfarin so I guess I > am lucky. I am consistent 2.3-2.6 every time. > > I will be waiting to hear how your August 2 goes...from everyone online here > I realize it is NOT A BIG DEAL, you will be asleep and wake up to hopefully > see beautiful NSR on the screen. Meanwhile, your fears are understandable! > I am in altitude right now and took a nap yesterday and as I was lying there > reading and dozing I would suddenly feel a bit out of breath, just as if I > needed to catch my breath. It's unpleasant and definitely makes you more aware of > your body. But you are not alone. Write any time and hang in there. > Lil in Ca > Lil, I just joined the loop, so I guess I missed your posts. Will have to check them out. I know the cardioversion isn't painful but in my head I wonder how many times a heart can take all this - working so heart and getting shocked. I know they use a low voltage, but are these fears irrational? Do you go to work the day after the cardioversion? Kathy in FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2005 Report Share Posted July 25, 2005 You¹re very welcome Kathy! =0) Colleen > > Thanks Colleen, That's great advice. I've been taking rythmol for a > couple of years. Just today I found out it comes in an sustained > release pill. That makes a whole lot more sense to me than what I've > been taking. That alone could help, I guess. > > Kathy - FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2005 Report Share Posted July 26, 2005 Coco, sorry to hear about the family issues, hope all is better now.... Sorry, just now getting around to checking my emails and I am so behind.....~Coco~ wrote: Sorry I have not been around much but have had a few family issues to deal with. I plan on being OP and back to posting tomorrow. Hope everyone is doing well. Coco__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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