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New to group, wanted to share my arrhythmia story.
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I am absolutely shocked at your story. I can't imagine getting a Lexapro to manage a clearly described cardiac arrhythmia. The drug is usually an additive for treating MDD (major depressive disorder) and has black box warnings all over the place. In my humble opinion, from what I have read and heard from doctors, the longer the A-fib "survives" or "resurfaces" the harder it is to treat as it "spreads" and grows more aggressive with time. The message from some docs regarding A-fib: "it's very common and it won't kill you" is also not helpful. I am one year into this diagnosis and I am getting an ablation ASAP: I have very limited out breaks and I want it contained. I am much older than you, but my quality of life is what I care about. It isn't the time of my life, it is the life in the time I have that is important to me. Good luck, and I agree with others here--get a second opinion!
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@sjm46 Thank you, yes suffice it to say I no longer see that doctor. That's exactly right as I told the doctor at the time, I am not depressed, just looking for whatever helps. I was naive, and eager and I think when we get in vulnerable states, we just want it to stop however that happens. It took me years to be my own advocate, ask questions, bring research papers with me. Some doctors like that...some hate it.
I have been called Dr. Google, on more than one occasion, where I quickly inform them of my sources and provide the documentation. Those doctors don't get a re-visit.
Anyhooo...yes, that is what I have heard as well that it can get worse over time. If my EP said I could get an ablation, I probably would.
I hope the ablation fixes it for you. I have had friends that have had them and most of the time they work perfectly.
You could not have said it any better: "It isn't the time of my life, it is the life in the time I have that is important to me." That is very powerful, thank you and I will have to tuck that into a pocket in my brain.