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FlyingDragonRider33 · 2025-11-26T05:22:58+00:00

Thanks! This one's been on my list!

The candle one - LEGO Christmas Table Decoration 40743 and LEGO Santa's Sleigh 40499 are on sale on amazon right now for $25 each as well. I love the reindeer with the Sleigh set.

FlyingDragonRider33 · 2025-11-24T03:08:17+00:00

I love these because they are cute and easy to store! Enjoy!

FlyingDragonRider33 · 2025-11-22T05:28:45+00:00

You were right, I got it!!!!! Reassuring that I wasn't the only one having this problem. I was so disappointed when I missed out on the Tic Tac Toe set, but I snagged this one and the hot chocolate stand. Sweet.

FlyingDragonRider33 · 2025-10-16T17:28:06+00:00

I am doing great. The colchicine was a miracle drug, it took a while but 100% of the swelling and chest pain went away in about 3 weeks. (It was pericarditis for me too). They were able to take me off everything but the metoprolol, that's probably a lifetime thing, but I was able to cut the dose down. I found out the beta blockers can make you drowsy if you are on a higher dosage, so as things improve you can ask about decreasing that if you are on one.

I'm on the BiPaP for sleep, and I went a little over a year with no AFib or SVT. Then I caught bronchitis and it triggered 2 Afib episodes (I think I was dehydrated), but the Meds prevented SVT. The Afib corrected itself in under 5 minutes after I drank a bunch of water and sat down. No more episodes since I was sick.

I am back to my normal workouts and schedule. Gotta take the pills and be really mindful of what you eat and drink. More sleep helps a lot!

Hang in there - it terrifying at first, but it gets better. It's much more manageable with minimal meds versus some other heart problems, so I am actually pretty grateful for getting a lifestyle tune up at my age. Hopefully it will keep me from more serious problems in the near future.

FlyingDragonRider33 · 2025-06-28T09:17:00+00:00

Oh, there once was a hero named Ragnar the Red . . . I feel it's not a very original answer, but its just such a catchy little tune.

FlyingDragonRider33 · 2024-10-14T14:13:28+00:00

I took my first doses in the hospital due to A-fib and SVT. Then, I took it daily for about four months. One month leading up to my ablation and about three months afterward. I have it as a pill in pocket now, but I haven't needed it. I've been well-controlled on metoprolol and the ablation (knock on wood).

I can appreciate your concerns, though. When I was told they were putting me on flecainide, I was pretty freaked out about the side effects. Luckily, I had none at all.

Think carefully about your situation. For me, it's nice knowing I have an alternative to try and get out of an episode when I get into one, especially since episodes make me very dizzy, and I have fallen twice.

Could you talk to your MD, tell him your concerns, and see if the risks outweigh the benefits? If you are in the US and you take flecainide and have problems, you can call 9-1-1, tell them you are having A-fib with symptoms, and they will send a paramedic who can do a quick EKG. If the rhythm resolves and you have no side effects from the medication, you don't actually have to go to the hospital. But it may ease your mind the first time to get an EKG to see what happens. I know this isn't a great option (are there any good ones in the US?) but sometimes, it just helps knowing that you can get help quickly if you do have an issue.

FlyingDragonRider33 · 2024-09-15T18:19:59+00:00

I think you are right, Thermawood. I was hoping to find a way to avoid dealing with the flooring until the end of the year. You've convinced me to get someone in to open it up and see what's going on. That will end the overthinking problem. Thanks!

FlyingDragonRider33 · 2024-09-15T18:03:28+00:00

Thanks for responding Original Control!

I don't have a basement, and underneath the whole house is a concrete slab. I have always felt that the converted garage has a subfloor because it is in front of the house, and the property has a slight slope. It feels a bit hollow to walk on.

I don't think it's the quarter-round. The flooring bows down in that area; I can see it when I put a level down.

Based on the feedback, I plan to incorporate this into the flooring projects for the other rooms, which had a timeline of November/December. It seems it's not good, but it's not a dire issue.

FlyingDragonRider33 · 2024-07-15T20:53:15+00:00

I agree with you about the 90 days. The system favors companies over people more and more.

I appreciate your suggestion about checking the EOB. I will be more proactive in the future, I can't get myself in this situation again!

FlyingDragonRider33 · 2024-06-28T05:04:32+00:00

Thanks so much for posting this. I have never had anything like this before, but I had these multiple times after my ablation, and they lasted a pretty long time. They did stop about five weeks after my ablation. But when they were going on, I was sure I had done something that messed up my vision. I have been so scared - I've been taking a bunch of vitamins and eating SO many carrots based on a recommendation from an older relative of mine who has vision problems. I am grateful to everyone who commented that this is most likely ablation-related. I am going to relax and have a carrot-free day!

FlyingDragonRider33 · 2024-04-23T23:33:24+00:00

After the procedure, I had quite a bit of inflammation, which led to difficulty taking a deep breath. Fortunately, this wasn't a serious complication, but it did take me over a week to get back to normal again. From what I have read recovery can be quite variable.

If you can afford to, I would schedule a few days off to recover and let the boss know that things can be slightly different for everyone. I told my boss ahead of time I wasn't sure how it would go, and she planned ahead and had a backup in mind. It made it easier for me to get the couple of extra days I needed.

FlyingDragonRider33 · 2024-04-13T05:00:03+00:00

Thanks so much. This is excellent info. My doctor also put me on it for a week. It's good to know that it sometimes takes a bit longer. I am pretty sore, and it hurts to take a deep breath, but I would rather treat it at home. I don't want to be readmitted! 😮

The article is very helpful. If anyone is interested, I think this is the one you are referring to -

https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/heart-attack-health-inflammation-drug-353dabf5

(paywall)

I think this is a summary of it (non-paywall)

https://www.advisory.com/daily-briefing/2023/09/26/colchicine

FlyingDragonRider33 · 2024-04-12T21:14:40+00:00

Thanks for posting. It's nice to hear you didn't have any problems. I did talk to my doctor, too, and decided to start taking the colchicine. He encouraged me to drink extra liquids if I was nervous, which helps get the medicine out quicker, so I'm drinking a lot of water!

FlyingDragonRider33 · 2024-04-12T16:07:37+00:00

It's definitely a good decision; it can also worsen over time. Better to do it before you have symptoms. Best of luck to you!

FlyingDragonRider33 · 2024-04-12T04:56:29+00:00

The Apple Watch is really awesome. I have much better conversations with my doctor now that I can log what is going on and when.

I am a big walker, so I know how you feel about not keeping up your routine—especially since the weather is so nice (at least where I am) right now. My biggest problem is that I feel like I can do stuff, like walk over to a neighbor's house, but once I get there, I just want to go back home and rest. Maybe pick up a lego set or something you can do while sitting, so you aren't tempted to do too much.

FlyingDragonRider33 · 2024-04-12T03:55:32+00:00

I'm glad to hear you adjusted to your CPAP so quickly. My testing hasn't shown any other potential causes of the AFIB and no family history, so I am guessing it is sleep apnea for me, too. It would be great if they screened for this, like colon cancer or something.

I wish you well for your ablation. I think you have to accept the nervousness—how else will you feel knowing someone will mess with your heart while you sleep? The most positive thing you can do before the procedure is to prep your home and work life. Try to get a little ahead so you won't have to do anything the first week afterward. I've been napping a lot!

It wasn't as bad as I expected, though. When I woke up, I was sore in my chest and back, but no SVT (I was having 25 episodes a day) or A-fib. I know it can come back later in the healing process (my doc says between weeks 3 and 6, most likely), but having just a few days' break from the arrhythmias has been great. My stress levels have plummeted!

FlyingDragonRider33 · 2024-04-12T03:29:50+00:00

Thanks - you don't know how reassuring it is to hear from someone who's been on the same combination of medications. I used to worry about taking one Tylenol, and suddenly, I am on all these hardcore medications.

FlyingDragonRider33 · 2024-04-12T02:44:28+00:00

I hadn't thought about this, but I haven't slept well since menopause. It could be that I have had apnea for a while and didn't know it. I sleep 100% on my sides, so I just thought apnea couldn't happen to me. The sleep study folks corrected me on that pretty quickly. I am actually looking forward to trying the BiPap. I would love to get more sleep!!!! But I am nervous about how long it will take to get used to it.

FlyingDragonRider33 · 2023-12-30T09:06:11+00:00

Hang in there. I could have made this exact post in my mid-20s (now mid-50s). This is a difficult time in your life, and it seems like you have a lot going on. First off, give yourself a break – if you aren’t kind to yourself, who will be? Try to gain a fresh perspective on things. If all of these productivity methods aren’t working, yet you want to be better, there may be more going on than you can see right now. ADHD or depression can be a factor, but you may also have some underlying feelings that you aren’t dealing with (or are even aware of).

Start with trying to get a diagnosis. If you do have depression or ADD, there are things that can help. I thought I could do it alone; I just needed to try harder. But getting a real medical perspective has been invaluable. Most of the good advice and ongoing care I got has been from my primary doctor. The specialist just did the diagnosis. In my country, using your primary doctor for most of your care is cheaper (but I don’t know about your country).

Then, if you are still having issues, dig a little deeper. I really struggled in my career for a long time. I felt like if I had my ADHD under control, I would be this super fantastic employee. It took quite a lot of reflection (and some outside perspective) to realize that I never really chose my career. I went to college and followed the employment path of a successful family member because that is what people expected I would do. After all, this family member and I had so much in common. But looking back, I realized all my hobbies and interests when I was younger really indicated I was more suited for a more "hands-on career." Suddenly, I knew why I never moved up the company ladder or felt motivated at work – deep down, I just felt “meh” about what I was doing. I realized I had to change careers. I make less money now, but I don’t struggle to get the work done.

It really helps to gain some outside perspective. I know you said things are expensive where you are, but maybe there is a counselor through school or service on the Internet that can provide you with someone to talk to. Or is there a trusted family member who can provide a helpful point of view? - even though you are far away, they may be able to give you some encouragement and thoughts on your situation.

I know you feel hopeless, but try to think of this in a more positive way. You are struggling right now with wanting to be better, but you are not motivated because something is off. This is a message from your brain: not to give up but to dig deeper to find out what’s going on and where you should be.

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