Looking back at my previous four afib episodes. I noticed my Kindle was nearby (within three ft) when I was sleeping. Not sure if that contributed to the onset of afib. quote=Jackie] Afibbers - Thanks for revisiting this. You may recall the previous posts on EMFs, electropollution or electromagnetic radiation and the many potential, adverse health consequences. If not, just type in Eby kong2018 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Joe for sharing. So from the above, at least it seems afib is not progressive, at least it's not 100% the trend.by kong2018 - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteElizabeth Kong2018 My first AF episode occurred because I was over medicated on my thyroid meds., in other words I became hyper thyroid. Hyper thyroid or Hypo can cause AF, I am living testimony to that fact. Liz Hi Liz, So after you corrected the thyroid med to the proper level, can you keep afib away? Because the sounds like a reversible cause to me.by kong2018 - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteCarey I've read lots of information about afib. And very often I see reversible cause is mentioned when diagnosing afib, like hyperthyroidism , electrolyte imbalance, etc. The articles only say something like: correcting the reversible cause often eliminates afib. There are a small number of things that can cause afib in people who don't actually have the underlying basis forby kong2018 - AFIBBERS FORUM
My previous cardiologist wanted to put me on Multaq after my 2nd afib episode. I refused to take it and he got mad and fired me, saying lacks of communication between me and him. I'm glad I didn't start it.by kong2018 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Oh, in the ER blood test, I have Free T4 0.08 higher than normal range too, while TSH was within normal range. But the following blood test ordered by my family doctor shows all Free T4, Free T3 and TSH were normal. I just don't know why. QuoteCarey I did have a physical along with blod test about a month before first afib. On that test my potassium was 4.7. The only major change I madby kong2018 - AFIBBERS FORUM
I did have a physical along with blod test about a month before first afib. On that test my potassium was 4.7. The only major change I made before afib was trying out a vegetarian diet. And I felt my first skip beats in my life after three days started vegetarian. Other than that I can’t think about anything that could drive my potassium away.by kong2018 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Carey. Is there an end point at which I would know whether by correcting the electrolyte imbalance can eliminate afib? Like if I correct my diet and by taking supplement, is there a general rule or end point like after how much time if I still don't have afib, then I might know it's gone? QuoteCarey I've read lots of information about afib. And very often I see reversibby kong2018 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks for th reply. I think mine was probably caused by the vegetarian diet I ate prior to afib. Maybe I didn’t eat enough, I felt so tired on the first few days of eating vegetarian and also had diarrhea and heavy sweating. The blood test in ER shows I had low serum potassium level of 3.5, that’s the lowest of the ‘normal’ range. Hoping by correcting the electrolyte can eliminate afib. I don’tby kong2018 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks for the add. I've read lots of information about afib. And very often I see reversible cause is mentioned when diagnosing afib, like hyperthyroidism , electrolyte imbalance, etc. The articles only say something like: correcting the reversible cause often eliminates afib. So the word 'eliminate' is tricky. Does it mean reversing afib, cure afib, or stopping the currenby kong2018 - AFIBBERS FORUM