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what is pill in pocket about & would it work for me? - 4 years ago

I have been wondering if I would be eligible for PIP flecainide since I hate taking it all the time. I don't really understand it & I am sure I would have to know what I am doing to employ this method. I glanced at the resources on afibbers here to see if I could find out anything about it, but I got sidetracked with several other articles. I was started on flecainide 4/17/20, aft

by Madeline - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: New Watchman coming out? Timeframe? - 4 years ago

QuoteCarey You still get the point and it counts for everything except deciding on anticoagulation. So you're effectively a CHADS 1. Hi Carey, I am confused by your reply. I get "the point" for being female based on that 1st scoring system I listed? & I am a CHADS 1 by either test? What do you mean - it counts for everything? ......... & what do you mean by t

by Madeline - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: New Watchman coming out? Timeframe? - 4 years ago

QuoteGeorgeN On the CHA2DS2-VASc scoring, does being female still give one a point? If not, then my score is only 1 (for being 70). On the CHADs2 score, I am 0. Both of these are according to the scoring I found on Wikipedia, which leave me still wondering what my score is in relation to anticoagulant therapy. My cardiologist says I have benign mild hypertension, but I do not

by Madeline - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Drug of choice for Aflutter if one has damage to the vestibular system already causing lifelong "dizziness" - 4 years ago

Thanks Carey.

by Madeline - AFIBBERS FORUM

Drug of choice for Aflutter if one has damage to the vestibular system already causing lifelong "dizziness" - 4 years ago

Hello, I would like to see if anyone with a profile similar to mine has found one of the antiarrhythmics better suited for not causing side effects related to disturbance of the vestibular system. Specifically, either sotalol, flecainide or Multaq. I was ablated (index) last yr for afib. Many months later, I have had 2 episodes of A. flutter. I need another ablation, but prefer not to

by Madeline - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: anyone gone to St. David's via plane for ablation during this time? - 4 years ago

Many thanks to all of you for your feedback.

by Madeline - AFIBBERS FORUM

anyone gone to St. David's via plane for ablation during this time? - 4 years ago

Hello, I am needing my touchup ablation almost 1 yr after my index ablation because of atrial flutter 2 times after the blanking period. I was put on medicine after the first one, but did not stay on it long & for some reason 5 mo later during COVID they opted for ECV for my 2nd episode of flutter. I have put off going to Austin because of the coronavirus situation. We would have to

by Madeline - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: what would happen if I skipped my flecainide tonight - 4 years ago

QuoteCarey I would like to see if the flecainide is making these worsened symptoms of dizziness exaggerated, but I wonder how long one needs to stop a med to see the effects disappear. Would about 3 days seem safe enough to give a trial so I can see if I feel better? I will still continue my carvedilol. The half-life of flecainide is about 20 hours, so three days would reduce your leve

by Madeline - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: what would happen if I skipped my flecainide tonight - 4 years ago

QuoteCarey Honestly, it might be worth stopping it for a few days just to find out if it's the flecainide or the neuroma causing the vertigo. When you have a condition known to cause vertigo I wouldn't be so quick to blame meds. I would like to see if the flecainide is making these worsened symptoms of dizziness exaggerated, but I wonder how long one needs to stop a med to see the ef

by Madeline - AFIBBERS FORUM

what would happen if I skipped my flecainide tonight - 4 years ago

Hi, This is my 2nd day in a row to feel extremely dizzy, moderately nauseated & headachey. I wonder if I could just skip flecainide tonight as I have come to the realization that it is most likely the cause of my worsened problems now. History: Natale ablation 8/1/19. Atrial flutter episodes November 2019 & April 2020, both were converted. Since this past April, post ECV, w

by Madeline - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Name of a good generic manufacture of flecainide - 4 years ago

Understood. I have to weigh the risks vs the benefits. It is a BID dose. I have written Trent for when he gets in Monday to let them know my meds, etc. & I will see local dr next Friday. If I do get in flutter again, I am not going back in hospital overnight again just for ECV. It was overkill that night in there - so many needles, machines, no sleep, I got extremely stressed. If if wer

by Madeline - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Is this K2 combo ok to take while on blood thinner - 4 years ago

Thanks Carey, but why is that? Isn't K1 a clotter & even though it may be a low amount, why is it that with a NOAC like Xarelto it is different - it is a blood thinner?

by Madeline - AFIBBERS FORUM

Is this K2 combo ok to take while on blood thinner - 4 years ago

I have been recommended to take MegaQuinone K2-7 & I am on Xarelto 20 mg with dinner. I am post one ablation last August for parox afib & I have had 2 episodes of atrial flutter late after the blanking period and am told I now need a touchup ablation (when I can get this I don't know now bec of COVID-19!) Here are the ingredients listed on back: Vit K2 as menaquinone-7, 320 mg

by Madeline - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Name of a good generic manufacture of flecainide - 4 years ago

QuoteCarey I would try just doing a 50 mg dose and see if that does the job for you. If it does, problem solved! You know, I would love to go to 50 mg BID. I have been on the 75 for a week now & I do have some side effects. I am to check in with local cardiologist a week from today, but if you really think it is okay after my atrial flutter to cut this back to 50, I want to do that now.

by Madeline - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Name of a good generic manufacture of flecainide - 4 years ago

QuoteDaisy Guess I will have to stick with Ani - I have not had a pill so thin & breakable for cutting & dissolving on swallowing before. The dr prescribed 50-mg pills, having me take 1 1/2 pills BID. Oh well,..............Or, you could ask your doc to prescribe 150 mg tablets. That is what I get and they are less “fragile” than the 50 mg tablets and seem to cut well. That is definite

by Madeline - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Name of a good generic manufacture of flecainide - 4 years ago

Thank you all for your input. By the way, most of the time I have the best luck in pill cutting (wh I have done for yrs) with my quality butcher knife - usually works way better than any pill cutters I have been given. Guess I will have to stick with Ani - I have not had a pill so thin & breakable for cutting & dissolving on swallowing before. The dr prescribed 50-mg pills, having

by Madeline - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Name of a good generic manufacture of flecainide - 4 years ago

QuoteCarey I don't know how you're going to convince a drug store to supply you with a generic made by a specific company. I do it all the time - for different scripts I have & Walgreens is totally accommodating & it they have to order it, they do. And, it does make a big difference. I know of the Valisure pharmacy too - who reports about the bad lots on certain scripts &a

by Madeline - AFIBBERS FORUM

Name of a good generic manufacture of flecainide - 4 years ago

Hi, I was just started on flecainide and the generic manufacturer on the prescription given to me was Ani. I have to cut the pills in half to get 75 mg total and the pills are very flimsy and also when I swallow them they disintegrate a little bit before I can swallow and they are bitter. Often with other prescriptions like my carvedilol I prefer Teva manufacturer. Does anyone have any suggest

by Madeline - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Is there a way to get out of tachycardia without going back on antiarrhythmic - 4 years ago

Thank you, Susan. I tried Carey's method last week, about the 4th or 5th day of my flutter, but it did not work for me. I will take into mind though the maintenance doses you suggested for preventive effects. I did end up being able to get an ECV with return to NSR. It is my 1st cardioversion, and I am hoping it will hold for a while. Now I have to get the touch-up ablation Natale talks

by Madeline - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Is there a way to get out of tachycardia without going back on antiarrhythmic - 4 years ago

Carey, I looked online and saw the LSV8 came in 11 1/2 ounce cans - does that sound right? I was used to when you said large, the great big bottles. So I will try and drink two of those as fast as I can back to back, refrigerated or room temp? Then I still want to ask you was this supposed to be followed by intense exercise? Can you give me an exercise example? Or maybe you could call me so we c

by Madeline - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Is there a way to get out of tachycardia without going back on antiarrhythmic - 4 years ago

Thanks Carey. What do you mean about cardioversion being problematic now with COVID-19? Just all the risks associated with going into hospital &/or that they might be too busy with corona pts & not even doing cardioversions? Now, about your V8 thing & exercise - is that bec of the type afib you have (vagal?). Would the same thing do for me? How many ounces are there in the size

by Madeline - AFIBBERS FORUM

Is there a way to get out of tachycardia without going back on antiarrhythmic - 4 years ago

Hi, last August I had the ablation from Dr. Natale. Once in December this past year I had some tachycardia that turned into two weeks of atrial flutter. It resolved before cardioversion because the cardiologist put me back on sotalol & in the very last few days up to 120 b.i.d. and I converted. I have been off the sotalol since last January and feel so much better not on it. Chest tightnes

by Madeline - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: ablation blanking period - 5 years ago

Quotes from Shannon’s post: “After the end of week 8, the patients heart should be as quiet as a church mouse, regardless of how much blanking period activity they did, or didn't have during the first 8 weeks post ablation. But any increase in actual atrial fireworks such as AFIB, Atrial Flutter or Atrial Tachycardia, post ablation that increases in duration and/or frequency past the en

by Madeline - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Fast heart beat in early morning - thyroid issues? - 5 years ago

I had Hashimoto's thyroiditis with goiter & suspicion of cancer after an aspiration needle biopsy in 2005. The cancer scare led to a surgery to determine that & during the procedure the surgeon felt it best to do a total thyroidectomy "because of the nodules that would continue to grow." Unfortunately, I had never been given the chance to do any treatment of meds before a

by Madeline - AFIBBERS FORUM

how to diplomatically handle being followed by 2 drs post ablation - 5 years ago

Hi, I am about 5 months post ablation now. Since 2 weeks after getting home from my ablation, I have been followed by my cardiologist & of course also checking in with Natale's staff. I do find it difficult at times & lately it is getting more confusing as to what protocol to employ in order to be cared for closely at home & also be followed by Dr. Natale (whenever I say

by Madeline - AFIBBERS FORUM

34 days post Natale ablation, doing better - 5 years ago

Hi, I wrote earlier "6 days post ablation," & thought I would check back in with current results. My cough is better now, 5 weeks after ablation/anesthesia. I am not sure if I ever said it here, but CXR revealed no acute findings, but evidence of paraseptal emphysema. I was a former, though moderate smoker for 27 yrs, but that ended around 1991, I think, which is ~28 yrs

by Madeline - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Inderal LA - 5 years ago

Quoteln108 Madeline, I can't answer your question, but it seems to me that this question--since it deals with post-ablation issues and medications used to control afib--is more appropriate to the Afibbers Forum. Might have a better chance for an answer if reposted there. Hi Lance, Thanks. I did do that.. I have never used this forum and wasn’t sure if it was the one I should use this

by Madeline - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM

Re: almost 4 wk post Natale ablation - heart always fast - 5 years ago

Thank you all for the information about your heart rates. I had no idea that people may not feel much difference with a heart rate of 90. I was not really checking pulse often, but my thing was more that I was feeling racy & tired & wondered why, so I checked stats. I also did not really know the pulse rate was going to rise & stay like that for a while especially up to a year. I

by Madeline - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: almost 4 wk post Natale ablation - heart always fast - 5 years ago

Thanks, George. They had a special for August & I got it as today is the last day! TSH to satisfy the drs & FT3 & FT4 for me.

by Madeline - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Capnography vs oximetry - 5 years ago

I just did Patrick McKeown's 20-min breathing exercise & even though my heart still "hurts" feeling hyperthyroid like, my pulse is now 78. It was 95 three hr ago when I last took it. I have been feeling racy & tired post ablation & getting off my sotalol 2 weeks ago. Thanks.

by Madeline - AFIBBERS FORUM