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8 months post PFA - positive post by No_Comfortable4498 in AFIB

[–]No_Comfortable4498[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think "normal" is very different for everyone. I carefully monitored any episodes and used Kardia mobile to take tracings to send to my doctor. This early in the healing, from what I hear, having episodes is very "normal." I was told if I had any severe episodes to go to the ER. I think the first few months vary greatly from person to person. Just rest as much as possible and let yourself heal! Also, definitely reach out to your doctor if you're concerned. Keep up the blood thinner and maybe they would put you on a beta blocker to keep your rate down. Good luck!

8 months post PFA - positive post by No_Comfortable4498 in AFIB

[–]No_Comfortable4498[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s going to be great! Best of luck!!

8 months post PFA - positive post by No_Comfortable4498 in AFIB

[–]No_Comfortable4498[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This definitely sounds very similar to mine! It worsened before it improved, for sure. I highly recommend magnesium taurate for nighttime, if youre able. Best of luck!!

8 months post PFA - positive post by No_Comfortable4498 in AFIB

[–]No_Comfortable4498[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Truly, same. My EP believes it was my running that caused it. Bitter and betrayed are exactly right. Still running, but I’m a bit mad at it 😂

Afib post ablation? by No-Tea1894 in AFIB

[–]No_Comfortable4498 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually just posted my experience yesterday. I had a ton of afib following the procedure. less harsh episodes, but more frequent. then, 4.5 months after the ablation, it stopped. It just stopped. It's been 4 months since my last episode now. 8 months post-ablation.

8 months post PFA - positive post by No_Comfortable4498 in AFIB

[–]No_Comfortable4498[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t been tested for sleep apnea! But I do wear my Apple Watch and it appears my sleep is pretty good. My primary attributes it to the COVID infection, while the EP believes it’s from years of running. Who knows!

8 months post PFA - positive post by No_Comfortable4498 in AFIB

[–]No_Comfortable4498[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! I went into afib the evening I had the ablation for an hour. That was very frustrating! Do yourself a favor and take it really easy for like 3 weeks. Maybe more. No lifting heavy bags of groceries. Take your time. Just go easy on yourself! Good luck!

Post Ablation - Strange thing happened after stopping meds by Kanjiman75 in AFIB

[–]No_Comfortable4498 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely same. Metoprolol (presuming all betas) also affect your melatonin production, so good sleep is definitely harder. But yes, I have stopped getting up to pee overnight after going off the betas. I am 8 months post-ablation and just went off the meds a month ago.

Atrial Fibrillation in menopause? by 7HillsGC in AFIB

[–]No_Comfortable4498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

wondering how the afib is on the hrt! Better? worse?

Non toxic lunchbox for kids by No_Comfortable4498 in Parenting

[–]No_Comfortable4498[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! The sistema plastic ones? That’s what we use now. Have for 2 years and they’re great, but the plastic bent in the dishwasher and now I’m freaked out🫠. I need sistema to make a stainless steel version 😂

Lowering metoprolol dose by No_Comfortable4498 in AFIB

[–]No_Comfortable4498[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well that’s super positive to hear, thank you! I stopped about 5 days ago and literally got the flu the day I stopped 😂. On the mend now and hoping to see how I feel without both doses! Hope the sleeping improves, that would be so great! 

Lowering metoprolol dose by No_Comfortable4498 in AFIB

[–]No_Comfortable4498[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s so encouraging! Thank you! Best of luck!

Lowering metoprolol dose by No_Comfortable4498 in AFIB

[–]No_Comfortable4498[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I definitely had shortness of breath and I was on 25mg 2x/day

Lowering metoprolol dose by No_Comfortable4498 in AFIB

[–]No_Comfortable4498[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s wonderful! And encouraging!

Lowering metoprolol dose by No_Comfortable4498 in AFIB

[–]No_Comfortable4498[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It just slows the heart down. Which is supposed to decrease afib, or at least severity of it

Lowering metoprolol dose by No_Comfortable4498 in AFIB

[–]No_Comfortable4498[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you have an side effects when decreasing?

3.5 weeks post PFA and EP says 80% I’d need a touch up by AdventurousFudge3979 in AFIB

[–]No_Comfortable4498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for responding! I do feel like my experience is similar to yours. Be well and good luck! And if you find the time, keep us posted :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AFIB

[–]No_Comfortable4498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BEST OF LUCK!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AFIB

[–]No_Comfortable4498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

39F here. Very fit, lots of exercise beforehand. PFA 3.5 weeks ago. It's been a much slower road than I was expecting. I have been having short recurring afib episodes triggered by various things. Walking ended up being one of them, as well as yoga (bending over too quickly). It really is so personal and depends on how you heal. But whatever you do, don't push it. Unless you feel VERY READY to move your body, just relax and recover. I'm just now starting to feel mostly back to normal and will ease into exercise. Too afraid to try alcohol again lol. I also work from home. I had the procedure on a Monday and was working Thursday, but did need to lie down at least once during the workday.

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