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Cardiologist suggests I can stop taking Eliquis. Any thoughts?
Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: May 18 11:46pm | Replies (117)Comment receiving replies
Everyone is different, but here is my experience for what it's worth: I had mitral valve repair, ablation, and LAAC at 78, over a year ago. No more AFIB (it can work permanently). I exercise and eat smartly (low in calories, sugar, salt, and caffeine). When I walk, I mediate by well-wishing for others. I also visualize my RNA, DNA, and all body systems being in good order. (I love order.) I got off of Eliquis after four months by wearing a heart monitor for 30 days to be sure AFIB was gone. I had to push my cardiologist to put me on the monitor. My last vital stats while sitting were 116/66, heart rate 66. I am now weaning myself off of 12.5mg metoprolol daily and 81mg aspirin daily (Read recent JAMA article that said low dose aspirin causes brain bleeding over time. Now it is recommended only for stroke and heart attack victims as I understand it. I have also read that metoprolol interferes with sodium and sugar levels. Too low an amount of sugar or salt can cause dizziness as I read it.) Daily, I do take a magnesium glycinate supplement containing 29% of RDA. Pure Encapsulations is the best brand I have found. I have read that magnesium and moderate exercise help folks to stay out of AFIB). I had a great surgeon at WakeMed in Raleigh, Dr. Boulton, who did all of the heart stuff. That was key of course. He also supports magnesium supplements. Overall, I feel extremely fortunate. My best to you and everyone reading this post.
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Your information was helpful! I’m 81. My situation is similar. I’ve had mitral repair, ablation, and a CRT dual lead (leads to atrium & vertical) pacemaker, and pulmonary hypertension. I also had a Watchman added to my left side in Jan. Cardiologist took me off the blood thinner, so I can now eat salads. I also have Stage 3 kidney disease and RA. I take a lot of furosemide and potassium. It’s hard to maintain a low sodium diet!! Most of my on-going problems are salt & sugar related -furosemide & sodium. Neuropathy is getting worse, but bleeding has been a problem.
I’m beginning to try to walk halls of apt. building. The residents names are on their doors. I already Pray & read my Bible. I will add prayers for people who live there. Great idea!!
I’m preparing to move across the country to be near my son & his family.
So not making many changes in meds for now. Just maintaining!
Thank you for sharing your story... I am also on the Five milligrams of Eliquis b I d and also the metapropal twelve point five daily... Recently I went to The hospital and I also war the emcot for thirty days... There was only one time that it showed a fib... I believe That this is because I started walking At least twenty minutes every day.. Honestly , it was exhilarating and i've kept it up... When I went to see my cardiologist , he said There is no way I can get off of these Two drugs and I also suggested aspirin and he said No.. I just hate the idea of taking this crap the rest of my life... We are so being ripped off by the drug company because they don't want to make Anything generic you know it's called greed!!! I want to find an honest pharmacy In canada that I can deal with... If there is anyone that thinks they can help me.Please send information to My email address that I have listed... I am a retired nurse of many years.. I would appreciate anything Anyone can contribute to help me... Thank you so very much and feel free to contact me...
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Thanks for the very informative reply…. You have thought this out and are being body aware and proactive….. I will start adding magnesium to my daily routine….