100 mg 2x daily.by Driver - AFIBBERS FORUM
I was 29 when I started Flec worked quite well for 7 years then started getting spotty results for last 3 years. Decided to give ablation (june) a go, so far so good (knock on wood). Now 40 years old. I was hoping flec would work until done raising my kids but writing on wall was it was starting to lose effectiveness. QuoteWill1789 Thanks Susan. How old are you now? I am only 29 at the moby Driver - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dr Natale future retirement is always on my mind and weighed heavily on my timing of my procedure, which was delayed 1 year due to a--hole insurance company. I have asked the question if we can start a list of Doc's that are youngish that are on Dr Natale's level or close. I was back to near normal active life pretty much 7days after procedure could of been sooner but wifeO held meby Driver - AFIBBERS FORUM
Yep thank you! My ectopic show funky up an down pattern (qrs?). Do you count between both normal looking beats for the length of the pause or does the funky pattern count thats in between the normal beats? Hope that's not confusing in my layman explanation. I'd share EKG but cant figure out how🤔by Driver - AFIBBERS FORUM
Maybe a stupid question. How do you tell how long the pause is on kardia?by Driver - AFIBBERS FORUM
11 week post ablation with no regrets. My thoughts were Natale will eventually retire so I better act now or i may regret that even more. Bonus I got to charge nearly $70k to my medical insurance!by Driver - AFIBBERS FORUM
Do you plan on continuing flec/met indefinitely? When I'm active hobby farming i have alot fewer ectopics. when I go to relax in afternoon evening bam they start pumping out 5+ per minute.by Driver - AFIBBERS FORUM
I'll send Texas an update and see what they say. Only real fear I have of the ectopics is that it could lead to triggering afibb?? I was reading Shannons post on pacing cells that are in the line of fire and have a life span of 2.5yrs. Very interesting and also reassuring that this to shall pass in time. Ectopics are worse in afternoon and evening any possible reasons? Thanks!!!by Driver - AFIBBERS FORUM
Unfortunately I got crickets no response Quotebettylou4488 so did your EP give his blessing? I emailed mine and they said ... 'whatever the practitioner says." I told them- he's arrogant and says of course it is OK. lol. I have a 430 appt.. I'm still deciding.by Driver - AFIBBERS FORUM
60+ days post Natale ablation. Ectopics starting minute I woke up from procedure then pretty much stopped 8 days after ablation, assuming flecianide 100 2xdaily kicked in. Friday the 8th i was instructed to taper meds down to full stop monday 10th. Wednesday 12th ectopic showed back up maybe 100. Now they have increased to over 1000 daily. Texas emailed and instructed to start metoproby Driver - AFIBBERS FORUM
My foot doc wants to do epat shock wave therapy. Told him I have afibb he didn't care/or no to much about afibb. I researched a bit and its not recommended for people on blood thinners not sure about afibb triggers. I sent info over to My EP for his blessing, considering i had my ablation 5 weeks ago not messing around.by Driver - AFIBBERS FORUM
Went back and counted pills i took it. Still like to know what is the protocol if that happens. Thanks!!!by Driver - AFIBBERS FORUM
Can't remember if i took my eliquis tonight, should i wait until moring dose or possibly double up?? Was not paying attention had alot going on etc etc. Ablation june 10thby Driver - AFIBBERS FORUM
Almost forgot to take my dosage 5 mg 2x daily. I normally take it 8am and 8pm this morning 9:30 is when I took it got carried away with activities I was doing. Got me wondering how precise do you need to be with 12hour span? 5+ week post ablation Thanksby Driver - AFIBBERS FORUM
Does anyone here have any knowledge on heavy metal and other toxin detox pros and cons on afibb and general health? Looking into a product Advanced TRS and possible benefits of detoxing body of heavy metals and other toxins for better afibb health. Can't imagine heavy metals and other foreign toxins are beneficial for afibbers. Here's a break down of their product. Snake oil???by Driver - AFIBBERS FORUM
Check out sonders vacation rentals. We stayed in a great 2bedroom condo with swimming pool 6 min to st david's.by Driver - AFIBBERS FORUM
Probably should point out I'm 40 year old male active in decent shape. Height 6'4 weight 210 lbs.by Driver - AFIBBERS FORUM
Yes that's correct right and left femorial. I was definitely ready to start moving.by Driver - AFIBBERS FORUM
June 10th Dr. Natale & his team ablated my heart with a pretty straight forward PVAI. I have been told that #4 for on the list below that a majority of EP's doing a PVAI wouldn't even have been looking for that and that right there was worth the price of admission. #1 on the list states no left atrial scaring was observed which is good to know. Having had afibb for 10+ years no sby Driver - AFIBBERS FORUM
Yep email already sent, just running it through here tooby Driver - AFIBBERS FORUM
Heading to Austin for ablation June 10th can/should I continue taking supplements? Mag, taurine, potassiumby Driver - AFIBBERS FORUM
Started eliquis 15+ days ago. 1st week I talked my self into feeling side effects, fatigue, muscle pain etc. 2nd week I had a one on one conversation with myself that my mind is making a mountain out of a mole hill, ever since I feel right as rain. May just need to get over the psychological hurdle to feel better.by Driver - AFIBBERS FORUM
I have my ablation scheduled June 10th. This might be flawed thinking but with all the extra saftey, sanitizing, social distancing etc etc. I'm probably less likely to get any virus let alone covid right now. Bonus traveling during this time airfare family of 4 Seattle to Austin round trip cost $1000 total, 7 days in VRBO 2 bed condo downtown Austin $689 total and it's a really niceby Driver - AFIBBERS FORUM
Will it have better results? If you have had a pervious ablation cryo or rfa will this new tool still work for the patient?by Driver - AFIBBERS FORUM
Not saying it's a bad thing but dammit my heart has gone quiet the last month+ after 9-10 episodes in March. My Natale ablation is less then a month away and my old heart has been doing great, leading to second guessing. I'm still going through with it but damn almost wish I had more symptoms going into the procedure, crazy thinking right. Guess if I cancelled the ablation my hby Driver - AFIBBERS FORUM
Well since I rarely use THC besides in hi anxiety situations and CBD for minor joint pain I'm just list give it 2 weeks prior to abalation. Ill just keep to myself about past use. Another person told me they were allowed Valium morning of procedure in Texas, sure insurance wouldn't bat an eye about that. But Marijuana is the big bad wolf still QuoteCarey Life insurance issueby Driver - AFIBBERS FORUM
Life insurance issues? QuoteNotLyingAboutMyAfib Knowing the long memory of health records, insurance companies etc. I would lay off the grass for a week and not tell them a g'damn thing. Anything you say to a nurse or doctor may be one day used against you. I have personal and certain experience with this.by Driver - AFIBBERS FORUM
Would give it a good week prior to procedure if I decided I was going to ease my stress/anxiety. In past few times a year to ease overload of stress and anxiety. So in no means a heavy user but will be completely up front. Thanksby Driver - AFIBBERS FORUM
In the past I have used marijuana (edibles) effectively to treat stress/anxiety (6+months since last use). Is there any concern/precaution using marijuana prior to ablation? Nurse said stop couple days prior and I'd need to tell anesthesiologist level of use so they can adjust their meds. I use CBD oil effectively for joint pain daily as well. (I live in WA state where marijuana legal). Fby Driver - AFIBBERS FORUM