Heart Rhythm Conditions – Welcome to the group

Posted by Kanaaz Pereira, Connect Moderator @kanaazpereira, Feb 14, 2018

Welcome to the Heart Rhythm Conditions group on Mayo Clinic Connect.
Did you know that the average heart beats 100,000 times a day? Millions of people live with heart rhythm problems (heart arrhythmias) which occur when the electrical impulses that coordinate heartbeats don't work properly. Let's connect with each other; we can share stories and learn about coping with the challenges, and living well with abnormal heart rhythms. I invite you to follow the group. Simply click the +FOLLOW icon on the group landing page.

I'm Kanaaz (@kanaazpereira), and I'm the moderator of this group. When you post to this group, chances are you'll also be greeted by volunteer patient Mentors and fellow members. Learn more about Moderators and Mentors on Connect.

Let's chat. Why not start by introducing yourself?

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Heart Rhythm Conditions Support Group.

healthytoday | @healthytoday | Jan 27, 2019

In reply to @grandmar "Hi Loli, I've been living with it for years as well. I've had 2 extensive cardiac..." + (show)

Put on beta blocker to reduce afib, and getting closer to normal heart beats. However, heart rate still in the 90's. Got the result of a thyroid blood test, and it's a bit high. Bring this down by reducing the thyroid hormone will reduce my heart rate. I am moving closer to the sweet spot.

scardycat | @scardycat | Jan 27, 2019

In reply to @healthytoday "Put on beta blocker to reduce afib, and getting closer to normal heart beats. However, heart..." + (show)

Good for you🙏🏻😊

dyannne | @dyannne | Jan 27, 2019

In reply to @healthytoday "Hi, how do you feel after exercise?" + (show)

I feel better! When I first walk in I go for the sit down machines and as I get through them I start feeling stronger. By the time I leave in an hour or so I feel really good. Thanks for the question!

dyannne | @dyannne | Jan 27, 2019

In reply to @scardycat "Good for you🙏🏻😊" + (show)

Thank you! Well, I've decided I'm just not gonna let it get me all the way down! And I know I'm getting stronger even with the a-fib. I've actually added some weight to some of the machines since this started. Not a lot of course, but some. And when I leave the gym, I have to walk up two flights of stairs and unbelievably, I'm taking those stairs easier. This is amazing to me.

dyannne | @dyannne | Jan 27, 2019

In reply to @healthytoday "Put on beta blocker to reduce afib, and getting closer to normal heart beats. However, heart..." + (show)

That's great! I'm going to start taking a beta blocker too. Metrotoprol. Hoping it will get me back in rhythm. Have to pick up the prescription today. Happily, I am actually in rhythm today! And feel great. Maybe I don't need it? Ha ha.

success101 | @success101 | Jan 27, 2019

In reply to @dyannne "That's great! I'm going to start taking a beta blocker too. Metrotoprol. Hoping it will get..." + (show)

Stay in it. It's great drug.
Along with Flecinade.
I take those and Xeralto
For my AFib.
It's all been good to me.
I started when I was 64
I'm 75 now.
Success101

eileena | @eileena | Jan 27, 2019

In reply to @dyannne "That's great! I'm going to start taking a beta blocker too. Metrotoprol. Hoping it will get..." + (show)

deanne,

I hope you do well on THAT drug. My cardiologist took me off that one. I didn't do well on it.

dyannne | @dyannne | Jan 27, 2019

In reply to @success101 "Stay in it. It's great drug. Along with Flecinade. I take those and Xeralto For my..." + (show)

So it's actually helped keep your heart in rhythm for 11 years! That is great to hear!

dyannne | @dyannne | Jan 29, 2019

In reply to @healthytoday "Put on beta blocker to reduce afib, and getting closer to normal heart beats. However, heart..." + (show)

How is your heart rate now after taking the Beta Blocker and reducing the thyroid hormone for awhile? I started on a beta blocker today (Metoprolol or Troprol 50 mg am and pm).

dyannne | @dyannne | Jan 29, 2019

In reply to @eileena "deanne, I hope you do well on THAT drug. My cardiologist took me off that one...." + (show)

I hope so too, @eileena. I started it this morning. BB has been all over the place today. Low as 82/71, high as 134/83. Still in a-fib, but I feel really good today. Even raked my back yard and filled my green bin! And vacuumed the house! Lots of energy today. But I don't know if I can attribute it to that med! What were your symptoms of "not doing well?"

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