Posting again. Converted a few minutes ago. Hope it holds will continue to get cardio/ep appt.by Sbvcrn - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Carey. I did take 200 mg of Flecainide at 2300 my quandary is do I take another 100 mg at 11am (2 hours from now). Trying to get into doctor now. ep is 2 hours away. Hope you are wrong about becoming permanent. But maybe. Maybe I can control with Flecainide bid. Been lucky so far. Episodes only once or twice a year.by Sbvcrn - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thank you Susan. I am 160 pounds, 5 ft 7 inches. I took 200 of flecainide at 2300 and would not take another 100 until 11am. Again feeling fine. This is new to me as I usually convert within an hour or so.by Sbvcrn - AFIBBERS FORUM
77 y.o. Female. Have had paroxysmal af probably 30+ years. Only a couple episodes per year. Last one 6 months ago. Use pill in pocket flecainide and usually convert within an hour. Have been on Eliquis for several years just in case. I am very aware when I am in a fib. Last night about 2300 a bout started. I took my flecainide b ystolic, and potassium gluconate. I vaguely thought I was inby Sbvcrn - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thank you Jackie. I have some coconut oil and may try a tad of that with the capsacian...until I have the energy to go out and look for peppermint oil or maybe amazon. Unfortunately I am alone and the thought of going out is overwhelming.by Sbvcrn - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks everyone. I have tried the capsacin and unfortunately bUrned my neck slightly. I have really sensitive skin. My original pain started in my ears...better now but awful pain on side of neck now. The actual shingles is on my scalp. I was started on Valtrex right away and had previously had the zostavax. Am Currently on a long waiting list for the Shingrix here...i am fearful of the amitriptyby Sbvcrn - AFIBBERS FORUM
There is a refersal Agent for Eliquis but dont recall name right now BUT how many hospitals, other than mAybe larger medical centers have it? Hopefully soon it will be available worldwide but wont be awhile. My gosh we cant even get enough supply of Shringrix so what makes us think that is coming anytime soon.by Sbvcrn - AFIBBERS FORUM
I have rare episodes (once year or so) lastting an hour ot two...pill in pocket. Unfortunately I got shingles and now have Post herbetic neuropathy...horrible pain even though shingles is over. Vicodin helps for about two hours but since the opiod crisis hard for a doctor to perscribe. Even the pain management doc wants to try a amitriptyline for this horrible pain...knowing full well my history.by Sbvcrn - AFIBBERS FORUM