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AFib questions

Posted by peggyd @peggyd, Mar 23, 2016

Good morning! I'm almost 66 years old, with infrequent AFib and on Eliquis. Sunday evening I had a spectacular nosebleed and went to the ER, where the attending physician inserted an epistaxis nasal pack (the kind with the inflatable balloon). I'm getting it removed tomorrow. What can I expect when it comes out--besides my own reaction of dancing gleefully around the office? Blood? Clots? Scabs? A genie? Thanks for your help!

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woodieryan | @woodieryan | Sep 24, 2017
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@colleenyoung

Hi @billmichalski,
Welcome to Connect. Good for you with keeping up the exercise.
I moved your message to this thread so you could connect with other members with AFib. I also tag @Weedy @twptrustrek.

I have to admit, I'd be concerned if the sleeve of the suture is pointing out. Did the doctor say there was nothing to be worried about?

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Why does my cadilogist insist on blood pressure Medes ,amiodarone and digoxin, which makes me really tired and sleepy. Also I take xatrito and have had two nose bleeds. Do I need these blood pressure Medes never had high bp ?

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Sep 24, 2017
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@colleenyoung

Hi @billmichalski,
Welcome to Connect. Good for you with keeping up the exercise.
I moved your message to this thread so you could connect with other members with AFib. I also tag @Weedy @twptrustrek.

I have to admit, I'd be concerned if the sleeve of the suture is pointing out. Did the doctor say there was nothing to be worried about?

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Hello @woodieryan

As this appears to be your first post at Mayo Clinic Connect, I'd like to welcome you!

As you may know, at Mayo Connect we are not medical professionals and therefore cannot explain why you are being prescribed the meds. We can only speak from our own personal experiences and encourage you to find answers to questions from your own doctor.

However, from my own experience, I take BP meds and have never had a high BP but do have heart valve problems. My cardiologist said that he prescribes BP meds so that my heart doesn't work too hard (the BP meds keep the heart more rested).

I would encourage you to talk to your cardiologist about why he is prescribing the meds. Does he know about your fatigue? Have you reported the nosebleeds? A simple call to his office to report these matters, will probably give you some answers.

I would like to invite @predictable into this conversation as well. He is also a volunteer mentor and he might be able to add some insight into your questions.

Teresa

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Martin Jensen, Volunteer Mentor | @predictable | Sep 24, 2017
In reply to @colleenyoung "Hi @billmichalski, Welcome to Connect. Good for you with keeping up the exercise. I moved your..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

Hi @billmichalski,
Welcome to Connect. Good for you with keeping up the exercise.
I moved your message to this thread so you could connect with other members with AFib. I also tag @Weedy @twptrustrek.

I have to admit, I'd be concerned if the sleeve of the suture is pointing out. Did the doctor say there was nothing to be worried about?

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Hi @woodieryan. I'd second the suggestion from Teresa (@hopeful33250) to question your cardiologist about your meds. I noticed, for example, that you referred to the three of them as blood pressure meds. But an expert source on prescription drugs (https://www.drugs.com/amiodarone.html) identifies Amiodarone as an antiarrhythmic medication. The same is true for Digoxin. Neither is intended for treatment of blood pressure problems. In the case of Xarelto, that is an anticlotting medication, commonly prescribed to prevent clots from forming when irregular heart beats leave some blood behind in a heart chamber. Note that drugs are sometimes prescribed by doctors for off-label uses, and that's the most important reason for having this discussion with your cardiologist. Hope your blood pressure remains stable and in a normal range; mine doesn't if I neglect to take to medications prescribed for blood pressure. Martin

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Sep 24, 2017
In reply to @colleenyoung "Hi @billmichalski, Welcome to Connect. Good for you with keeping up the exercise. I moved your..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

Hi @billmichalski,
Welcome to Connect. Good for you with keeping up the exercise.
I moved your message to this thread so you could connect with other members with AFib. I also tag @Weedy @twptrustrek.

I have to admit, I'd be concerned if the sleeve of the suture is pointing out. Did the doctor say there was nothing to be worried about?

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Thanks for the research on the drugs, @predictable, that explains a lot.

@twptrustrek, I also appreciate the comments by you and the time needed to adjust to the meds, that was a good thought.

@woodieryan, I hope that you will be encouraged to talk with your doctor. Will you keep in touch and let us know how you are doing?

Teresa

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woodieryan | @woodieryan | Sep 25, 2017
In reply to @colleenyoung "Hi @billmichalski, Welcome to Connect. Good for you with keeping up the exercise. I moved your..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

Hi @billmichalski,
Welcome to Connect. Good for you with keeping up the exercise.
I moved your message to this thread so you could connect with other members with AFib. I also tag @Weedy @twptrustrek.

I have to admit, I'd be concerned if the sleeve of the suture is pointing out. Did the doctor say there was nothing to be worried about?

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I have learned more from the feedback about my meds and I thank you .unfortunatelly my cardiologist does not return phone calls but my primary will.i am taking all meds and will exercise more on the bike, having pt to strength leg muscles too.

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woodieryan | @woodieryan | Sep 25, 2017
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@twptrustrek

Hi
I'm 74
I had nose bleeds until my thinners had time to adjust in my system and vice/versa
I was on effient then was on both effient and pradaxa together
I am now on only the pradaxa
The only side effects I seem to have now is a down sensation about 45min from dose time then I'm aokay
I also do my med with food and do better

Hope this helps
Ron

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Thank so much and will take my meds with food .also will push myself to walk even around house more.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Sep 25, 2017
In reply to @colleenyoung "Hi @billmichalski, Welcome to Connect. Good for you with keeping up the exercise. I moved your..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

Hi @billmichalski,
Welcome to Connect. Good for you with keeping up the exercise.
I moved your message to this thread so you could connect with other members with AFib. I also tag @Weedy @twptrustrek.

I have to admit, I'd be concerned if the sleeve of the suture is pointing out. Did the doctor say there was nothing to be worried about?

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@woodieryan

This sounds like a good plan! Will you keep us updated as to how you are doing?

Teresa

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donaldwnelson | @donaldwnelson | Sep 25, 2017
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@irishblueileen

@dannydamon I could't figure out how to reply to you on the Mayo Clinic Discussion. I would have a discussion with the cardiologist who has been following you since you left the hospital and ask him if you still have Afib. The can do a holter monitor test where they monitor you for 24 hours or even a week to see if you still have Afib. If you don't have it then you can see if there is any reason why you need to stay on Warfarin. I was put on xarelto instead of warfarin because I couldn't manage taking it 4 times a day. Good luck. If you do have Afib, there are a couple of procedures they can do to reverse it. Most people don't have symptoms so you might still have it.

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I can't believe you had to take Warfarin 4 times a day. I' ve been on Warfrin for several years and have no problems but I do have to monitor it.

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woodieryan | @woodieryan | Sep 25, 2017
In reply to @colleenyoung "Hi @billmichalski, Welcome to Connect. Good for you with keeping up the exercise. I moved your..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

Hi @billmichalski,
Welcome to Connect. Good for you with keeping up the exercise.
I moved your message to this thread so you could connect with other members with AFib. I also tag @Weedy @twptrustrek.

I have to admit, I'd be concerned if the sleeve of the suture is pointing out. Did the doctor say there was nothing to be worried about?

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Thank you so much. Will research my meds on line and this site.

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Kanaaz Pereira, Connect Moderator | @kanaazpereira | Sep 26, 2017
In reply to @colleenyoung "Hi @billmichalski, Welcome to Connect. Good for you with keeping up the exercise. I moved your..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

Hi @billmichalski,
Welcome to Connect. Good for you with keeping up the exercise.
I moved your message to this thread so you could connect with other members with AFib. I also tag @Weedy @twptrustrek.

I have to admit, I'd be concerned if the sleeve of the suture is pointing out. Did the doctor say there was nothing to be worried about?

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Hi @woodieryan,

You may be interested in viewing these discussions about Amiodarone on Connect:
– Amiodarone for HCM https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/ameodrion-for-hcm/
–Congestive heart failure (CHF) https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/im-new-to-this-group-but-not-new-to-congestive-heart-failure/

I'd also like to invite @slearwig @surfin232 @thegoodwife @PatMattos who have all shared their or their loved ones' experiences with Amiodarone, and I hope they join in with some more insight.

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