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Just being hard headed for one and at the time of the first A-Fib I was quitting smoking the fake pot which is very hard to quit and with the stress that comes with that I hoped it was a one time deal with the A-Fib but now 4-5 years later it comes back but very mild. Wish I had thought of the cold shower Saturday right after I noticed it. the discomfort level was a 1. last time it was an 8 or 9. I am 66 and have been working 6 and 7 days a week for two months so that in itself probably helped get back to the point of A-Fib again. Saw the cardiologist yesterday and he was acting like no big thing. Just lose weight and get a few more test in the coming weeks.
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Did your cardiologist discuss the affects of stress and anxiety on AFIB, PACs, PVCs?
You mentioned working 6-7 days a week and I am sure that causes a lot of stress on you.
My EP stated without fail that stress and anxiety will affect having episodes of AFIB and PACs, PVCs.
My EP also mentioned losing weight would help with AFIB and my PVCs/PACs. So that I see is what other EP also recommend.
Has anyong discussed finding a hobby or exercise (with doctor approval) to help lesson stress and anxiety? I know if you are working a lot finding time for that may be hard. But there are also relaxation methods can be used.
You are 66. I am 78. Take care of yourself!
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I’ll one up you on being hard headed. October 2010, had open maze surgery and mitral valve replacement which end my 100% all the time afib. My surgeon was basically my cardiologist and when he changed states in 2012, I stopped seeing any heart specialist because I was doing so well which is a different story. I’m 70 and retired. Sorry to hear your episodes are painful. My afib returned like a light switch seeing a cardiologist on Friday, blood work Thursday + ekg at Mayo. I’ve never experienced any discomfort with my afib. Glad you saw you cardiologist and have options.