Denver, you make my 2 and 1/4 years of NSR post ablation seem like a cardioversion. Keep up the good work. It gives me something to strive for. Jimby mailman52 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Smackman, the same thing happened to me twice. My PSA levels suddenly went up drastically. Both times it ended up being prostatitus. I definitely would take the antibiotics first to see if your PSA goes down. You don't want a biopsy of the prostate unless you positively have to. It is really quite painful. Jimby mailman52 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Anti-Fib: There is a guy on another forum with permanent AFIB that swears by bystolic. His episodes are not symptomatic, but bystolic keeps his heart rate in the proper range. He is happy as a clam with it and doesn't feel that it restricts his exercise at all. Bystolic for rate control is all that he takes. Unlike you, he is in permanent AFIB and since he does not feel his episodes,by mailman52 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Good decision John! At 50, you are still a young chicken. I was 66 when I had my ablation and have been in NSR ever since. I will be 69 in October and I am back to swimming laps and backpacking again. Good luck to you. Jimby mailman52 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Smackman: I have used cipro twice for infection of the prostate when my PSA levels were up. It worked great. Got rid of my infection both times and got my PSA level down. I was taking magnesium at the time and followed the instructions with the medication and had no problems. I took about 10 days worth of cipro both times. Don't remember having any side effects with the cipro and I usedby mailman52 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Great news Ken! Isn't NSR great? Hope it continues. Jimby mailman52 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Great news Rosemarie! Here's hoping you will be off the Diltiazem by November and remain in blissful NSR. Jimby mailman52 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Good news Barb! Hope this one is a keeper. I just went over 2 years NSR since my ablation, but it was a pretty simple one. I caught mine early and was able to get by with a straight forward PVI. Hopefully this touch-up will be your last and you will finally be able to put AFIB behind you. Jimby mailman52 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Stephen, they have probably moved on to lawsuits about Eliquis (Apixaban) by now. Xaralto is old news.by mailman52 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sending many prayers your way Nel. Jimby mailman52 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Good luck Barb! May the 2nd one be the charm for you. Jimby mailman52 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Wow, this is getting worse than the National Enquirer!by mailman52 - AFIBBERS FORUM
That's a great report Smackman! You are well on your way to getting off all of your AFIB drugs. You have got to feel good about that. I know how happy I was to get off antiarrhythmic and rate control drugs. It allowed me to go back to my pre AFIB lifestyle. Hope it works for you too. Jimby mailman52 - AFIBBERS FORUM
I cannot tell a difference when I take Taurine. However, I didn't start taking it till after my ablation and I was in NSR. I have had good results with Magnesium and Potassium. I don't react negatively to Taurine. I just haven't received any known benefits. However, after reading Jackie's post about the benefits of Taurine, I may try it again. I have been in NSR for 2 yeby mailman52 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Great news PH! Sounds like you got the best treatment. Jimby mailman52 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Louise, you are mistaken about Medicare not covering ablations. I was on Medicare when I had my ablation 2 years ago and it payed for most of it. The small amount remaining was paid for by my medigap insurance. Usually all that is required is that you have failed an antiarrhythmic drug before seeking an ablation. I tried propafenone for a short time without result and went straight to ablatioby mailman52 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Peter, thank you for your reply. I am able to swim laps and hike vigorously, considering I am now 68 years old. However, I can no longer run like I used to. I had an operation on my left knee a few years ago and the doctor told me to switch to swimming and bicycling. Every once in a while I get the urge to run again, but I have 2 problems: 1} I am no longer in running shape and 2} my knee wilby mailman52 - AFIBBERS FORUM
On April 4 of 2012, I had an RF PVI ablation for paroxysmal AFIB. I have been in NSR ever since. I was in AFIB for approximately 1 year before my ablation, with episodes going from once a month to once a week. I decided on the ablation when on a one week backpacking trip. When it became too difficult to enjoy my favorite hobby with my wife and 2 dogs, it was time to do something. To celebratby mailman52 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jean, I noticed after my ablation that I would get out of breath when walking up hills, but it gradually got better. I was able to swim shortly after my ablation, but weight bearing exercises were tougher. Are you still taking rate or rhythm control drugs? They can also cause you to get out of breath. Jimby mailman52 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thor, if you are still in NSR after 10 years, you are my idol! Jimby mailman52 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Debbie, I was put on propafenone and pradaxa back when I had paroxysmal AFIB. It didn't help me that much, but it also didn't hurt me. If you have had AFIB for over 15 years, it is worth trying. Everyone is different and maybe you will have better luck than I did. I had an ablation shortly after and have now been in NSR for almost 2 years. Good luck. Jimby mailman52 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Had my ablation on a Friday. Was swimming laps again by Monday. Took a little longer for weight bearing exercises though. Started walking again right away, but hills were difficult for a while. Had some shortness of breath climbing and heartburn for a while. Had no trouble traveling. Jimby mailman52 - AFIBBERS FORUM
You made the right decision Smackman. It will be over before you know it. Jimby mailman52 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Great news Randy! My heart rate went up 20-30 bpm after my ablation also. Took almost 20 months to go back to normal. I think that's supposed to be a good sign. I have been in NSR since my ablation in April of 2012. Jimby mailman52 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks for your explanation Shannon. I get it now. I thought he was referring to how aggressive the burns would be, rather than how extensive the ablation would be. Jimby mailman52 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Smackman, if you don't mind my asking, why would you take a conservative approach with a young man, rather than an old man? I would think it would be the opposite? Jimby mailman52 - AFIBBERS FORUM