My Omron's (I had 4 of them) would sometimes display the IR HR icon just with PAC's (still in NSR). As for Exercise, Yes I agree with the others to go ahead, especially since your HR is that low.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
From what I can tell the 10 days isn't an exact or hard rule on the Monoclonal AB, are you sure the symptoms even go back 9 days? And you could just state at 9 days if it was close. Best to find a Mab infusion center for this. There are places that specialize in this. At high doses the Steriods can be pro-arrythmic for some people, pay attention to when you come off (taper down). Iby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotesusan.d Anti-Fib: what did you mean by weaning off for three weeks? One has to wean before getting a watchman to avoid extra bleeding? Nobody from his office mentioned weaning off or even bridging before a watchman implant…or are you suggesting stopping for three weeks to see if his pain is better? “You are going to have to cycle off of these for 3 weeks or so to find out your answer. “by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
"Were it a mechanism for tendonitis then more should have it" In my case it did not cause any Tendonitis's, it exacerbated them, same with the Arthritis. I am certain of this effect. I did not notice an issue at first, for first several years I developed AFIB, but I have certainly noticed this over the last 8 years or so. It's very noticeable going on and off of these NOby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carey: "I've never heard a single person other than you report that, and I've known about a zillion people on Eliquis." I responded to Tom's last Thread regarding this last October. I have taken these Thinners in Cycles of 2-4 weeks, (during/after AFI. at least 10 times in the last 10 years. I certainly do notice a worsening of my mild Arthritis in my kneby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Not back pain, but you mentioned joints. I am certain that the mild Arthritis in my knees is worse when I am on these drugs like Zarelto.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Yes high doses your on. I have taken both these drugs repeatedly, but never at this high of dosing. Unless your in severe distress, why does this EP need to start you out on such high dosages? Are you 7 ft tall and weigh 600 pounds? Start with a lower dose of the Flecainide as Carey said, and titrate up if you need to. Same thing with the Diltiazem. Are you on 240mg twice a day equaling 48by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Howenow: Can you list the dosages of your Meds? And how long have you been on the Flec and Diltiazem? How is your HR and BP compared to normal? I think it is possible it is the Flec, are you "out of breath" when this occurs?by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
In case your not aware of it, something to keep in mind, is that often the results can vary somewhat on those Echos and TEE's because their are usually different machines being used operated by different tech's, and different Dr's are interpreting the results.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
The Half-Life of Amio is anywhere from 25-100 days, depending on the person. A very long time this can stay in your system.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
No I haven't noticed a difference between brands, but to just to cover all of the possibilities, I have observed the following: -- Sometimes on a Pulse/Ox the batteries get worn down and it gives erratic readings. -- The device itself just stopped working correctly. -- In addition there are various forms of Diltiazem that get confused. Sustained release Extended releaseby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Wheezing is an side effect from Amio. If you get this side effect you are supposed to stop. I got wheezing after only 2 days on this drug. Literature said to stop so I did. Agree with Carey here. How many Mg are you on? 200 or 400? At least temporarily withdrawal to see if it helps.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I have done it. They burn the Nerve, so it you don't feel pain in the area. It only lasts a year or so, until the nerve heals back. They use a lower heat than for the Cardiac Ablations, at least that the way it was 8 years ago. It doesn't fix anything, just deadens the nerve. It is an easy procedure, they just used local anesthesia, and it was only 15 minutes long. I would try itby The Anti-Fib - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Other non-Cardiac tests during the time of exhaustion. Adrenal tests? Blood tests? Sounds like something is getting depleted to fast, and it takes you awhile to recover.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteSusan Shannon suggestion was ecv lose their effectiveness in time. I agree with Carey here, I think Shannon was meaning that as AFIB usually progresses, then the ECV's will not hold NSR as long. It doesn't mean that ECV will not work in the short-term, to get you out of distress.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteJaydee I was struck in the sternum with a mason jar which cracked the sternum Have you had any bone density scans lately? Perhaps your bones are fragile? I also broke my Sternum, but at the bottom. It was sore for 5 years, but didn't hurt that much.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Easy Susan, you already made the right points right off the bat. Fortunately Joe only needs to take 50mg at a time to covert!by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Susan: Thanks for your concern. I have consistently warned to be wary of Flecainide at high doses, after my bad experience 8 years ago. There are many here who have taken 300mg as a single dose (aka "pill in the pocket", with their Dr's approval. I don't agree with it, especially for the 1st time. If your over 154lbs, then the acute Oral dose for conversion is 300mg, aby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I have been using Flecainide in combination with the Breath-Holds George introduced, dating back to the Summer of 2019. I held off from posting about this due to safety concerns involving Flecainide being used in this way. I had previously had an NDE (adverse reaction) using a 300mg Flecainide Bolus dose (Pill in the Pocket), and I am much more wary of this drug than many others who post on thiby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
There have been several posters here that have used it to help convert, and I also asked this question to my EP Dr. He said has had a few patients who have used this type of drug to help convert. I would ask this to your Cardio Dr. to add to your regimen. Most of use here use Beta-Blockers (Metropolol) and/or Calcium Channel Blockers (Diltiazem) in the circumstance of an AFIB episode if we neeby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
GeorgeN: " I think in retooling my diet, some extra calcium got in from non dairy items (I don't eat dairy). Hence my normal very stable afib situation degraded" Personally, I have added back in a little Ca+ and cannot detect any changes. "I also got a J&J vaccine after I tested for no antibodies 6 weeks after my 2nd Pfizer shot." What test was this? My lby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Congradulations on your pioneering Conversion! Backing up, why did you even go into AFIB in the first place? I assume your new CO2 machine was not up and available? Whether we are measuring CO2 or SPO2, are we still assuming a combined effect of Flecainide/Breath Holds on the lengthening of the ERP thus facilitating Arrhythmia termination?by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
George: Thanks for the informative reply. There is alot there that I had not delved into. "I had a very small amount of calcium on a CAC scan 6 years ago" Why did you do a CAC in the 1st place? Was this your idea, or did your Dr. initiate this? My Dr's never mentioned this, and I have been to the Cardio Dr's way more than you. I did have an Angiogram done 12 years agby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
George, did you do research to determine what dosage of Vit K (complex) was right for you? That is way more than I am taking. " K as supplement: 25 mg of MK-4, 0.5 mg of MK-7, 5 mg of K1 and 2 mg of Astaxanthin. " Also Jackie, or anyone else, how do we determine dosage for Vit K2? what would be good dose for the average Afibber? Lorraine is taking 360mcg. I may double my dose frby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
"Would you let us know what brand of Vit K2 you are using please. " Yes, I going to bring this up, as we want to use a reliable brand for these important experiments. I use "Doctors Best" brand. I also use their Mg as well. For the natural food intake, I use "Kerigold" real Irish butter. They have good grass there in Ireland.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotecolindo I'm currently dosing at 10,000IU/day + 360mcg K2 MK7. I may back off on that a bit over the summer, providing I can get outside enough and get the UVB from the sun. I would be interested to know if there has been any resurch done with regard to VitD & VitK2 supplements for afib? I wonder if Vit K2 supplements plus Vit D could replace natto plus Vit D? Your dosing seeby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
" I need some type of home monitor to show ranges as my BP monitor does not." You can always count your pulse with a finger on your wrist in 15-20 second intervals. A pulse oximeter also is an option. Anyway, the EP doctor will give an EKG, before you see him/her, and use that as the main basis for determining your HR. I would take any other EKG read-outs from your PCP or thby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I agree with the others advice, and after reading this post, I suggest the following to focus on: 1) Get an appt with an EP Dr. asap. 2) Determine your average heart rate at rest and just during normal daily routine (non-exercise). If it's over 90-100 range, your will want to bring this down, some of us have have success adding another drug called a calcium channel blocker like Diltiazeby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Have you tried going very slowly with transitioning from lying to sitting, or from sitting to standing?by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
"I play outdoor walking football" I assume that is European Football "Soccer" I wonder if American Football is played "walking"?by The Anti-Fib - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM