I am on flecainide 100 mg a day also a blood pressure medication.I have stopped working I don't fill comfortable going far from home I think I have a lot anixity issues try to walk as much as I can don't realy fill tired I think I have yet to except the fact I have this problem.

Hi, @prescott. Welcome to this A-fib discussion. My A-fib appeared on an EKG two years ago this month. It surprised me, because I have had irregular heart beats for years without encountering an A-fib diagnosis. My primary physician referred me to a cardiologist who prescribed Coumadin therapy as a defense against wandering blood clots, and that's my current status. I have no recognizable A-fib symptoms except irregular heart beats on my BP monitor, which I use daily to track my blood pressure (I'm taking two meds for that). I haven't had to consider ablation, although a close friend has and was doing well when I saw him a couple of months ago. He said the procedure was not unusually troubling.

I notice you are taking Flecainide in a relatively large dosage, along with a blood pressure medication. I'd recommend a detailed talk with your doctor about this. Get a full explanation about the reason for both medications and, especially, about the possibility that the BP med could aggravate the symptoms from Flecainide, as often happens.

Are you under the care of a specialist in cardiology? What are chances of your having a consultation with Mayo at Phoenix or Scottsdale?

I been on blood pressure meds for 10 yrs only 5mg lisinpol and 25 mg of atenenol I do see a specialist in cardiology at cvc here in phoenix.I will ask him about the meds though .

@prescott, I wish you well in your discussion with your cardiology consultant. I notice that your BP meds are very modest, suggesting that your BP is not a major threat to you. Also, your Lisinopril is related to kidney functions. I also take Lisinopril, and my BP is treated by my kidney specialist. Both American and international medical societies have raised BP targets twice in the last 7 years for senior citizens. Perhaps you'd consider asking your cardiologist (or your primary physician) about a referral to a nephrologist for a review of your BP targets. Keep us posted on how you are doing.

Hello this is success101<br><br>I had my first a fib attack<br>8 years ago.<br>Diet has much to do with that.<br>I can't eat late evening.<br>Starts things up.<br>No rich foods. I too am on<br>15mg flecanaide and 15 mg<br>Sorrento blood thinner.<br>These two drugs seem to be holding.<br>My twin sister just had severe<br>Tachardia. Put on rest.<br>She had an ablation this week<br>But restricted. Will have chip in her chest for couple of weeks.<br>I thank God,we are still here<br>and leading a normal life.<br>You can also.<br>Don't give up.<br>Duccess101<br>

Hi, @success101. I'm glad to hear of the stability of your situation after 8 years of A-fib. Your twin sister's tachycardia is unfortunate, and I hope the ablation brought it under control. Did it involve her ventricles in any way? Since she's your genetic twin, do you think this presents you a special opportunity to see whether you have a genetic disposition toward an effective medication? I'm thinking of a test by a specialist in pharmacogenomics (PGx), which looks for medications that are best suited to your unique genetic make-up. Others on the Mayo Clinic Connect have discussed PGx and some have said they benefited from it. Can I help you track it down?

I have had afib for many years. For a long time I was on amnioderone but my doctor took me off this because of side affects that are predicted.  I'm now on Warfarin and Solitol and so far (knock on wood) have not gone back into afib.  I have the warfarin checked every 3-4 weeks.

Interresting. Yes,i dont know how to track it down. Thankyou success102

Thanks to @dawn_giacabazi , here is a good link to introductory information on pharmacogenomics (PGx).
http://mayoresearch.mayo.edu/center-for-individualized-medicine/pharmacogenomics.asp?_ga=1.114659847.1472789207.1465656936
When the page comes up, there is a link to more details under a doctor's picture on the right side of the screen.

Let me know whether we need to track down more information.

Martin

I use to be like you. To solve my issue I try not to be under stress which<br>usually triggers my anxiety attacks. When I use to have my anxiety attacks<br>I couldn't drive and mostly stayed at home. I always carry a bottle of cold<br>water where ever I go to prevent my anxiety attacks. All of this was cause<br>from my AFIB. I started with Warfin (but I couldn't control the numbers<br>when going for weekly bloodtest). I ask my doctor to put me on Praxdaxa<br>instead of Warfin after time the medication made me sick daily wtih upset<br>stomach and finally I change over to Xarelto. I've been on it over three<br>years now. I go to the gym every other day and I feel great.<br>