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For just over a month, I've been awakened by my dog as my heart is vibrating rather than beating. I researched and found I should drink water, breath deep, etc. Local doctor gave me ativan for stress. Not working. This causes me to heat up right after. I can't get any sleep. I try different positions. Now after weeks it's worse. They're getting stronger and my chest is hurting. I don't feel this much during the day.
Problem: Went to Cardio who began berating me for not returning 18 months ago for a monitor. (I had some mild palpitations earlier). She was unkind and threatening me. I walked out. I need a monitor, I need the angiogram. Now I'll have to start over. I'm having chest pains. I live 120 miles away.
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@dcypherzzz These are suggestions for you to consider, to research, to discuss with your GP/EP, and maybe also with a dietician if it fits:
AF is not lethal, but it can be almost debilitating due to the nasty symptoms it creates. Anxiety is one symptom, although you CAN get used to having AF if you know more about it and if some things work most of the time to shut if off.
AF and other arrhythmias can be caused by a lack of magnesium in one's diet. Have you ever been evaluated for RBC Mg? It might be worth a shot...in the dark....because it may be THE culprit for you. Most people don't get enough magnesium in their diet these days, although many get just enough to stay healthy and not have heart problems.
Believe it or not, more exercise might help your heart. If you are mostly inactive, going for a brisk 20 minute walk once or twice a day helps to keep the doctor away as well as an apple does. 😀 Do consult your GP/Cardiologist about this to make sure you can do it safely and with that person's encouragement. Naturally, I understand that walking or mobility in general may be a limitation for you. Rowing? On a machine?
I am glad you are getting an ablation. I have had two (first one missed a tiny gap in the scars created around the pulmonary veins and I was back in AF inside of six days). The second ablation has had me free of AF since February 14th, 2023. My hope is that you find relief that way and that you go on for many years without all that bother and anxiety.