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Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Oct 30, 2023 | Replies (6)
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@lucyjake

Thanks. Contacted my Doc today that diagnosed my afib. He agreed to do the tests and said insurance will pay based on my diagnosis. Went by and got my blood drawn today. In the future though if I need an interim update I will likely go the internet lab route. I have made a significant change to my diet, no sugar, low salt, vegetables, nuts, fruits, lean meats only. Taking D, C, and magnesium supplements. Doc also added a thyroid test because I had some unintentional weight loss. Next test is a sleep study to rule out sleep apnea. My afib has changed in that it mostly occurs when I am sleeping. I do not think I have sleep apnea but I want to cross it off the list.

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Myak | @janet23 | Oct 30, 2023

@lucyjake

Were you able to get your sleep study completed? My sleep apnea was diagnosed ten years ago and I was started on CPAP. My AFib was diagnosed in 2022 after Covid.

I recently had an AFib/irregular episode at night while I was sleeping. My Apple Watch sent out several alerts during the night, but I had turned off the sound and did not hear the alerts. I saw the irregular rhythm alerts in the morning. I checked my ECG with my LookeeTech two lead ECG (screen shot attached), and I saw the irregular rhythms with a heart rate 99. I took 100 mg of Flecainide and 5 mg of Eliquis prescribed by my EP for AFib episodes as pill in the pocket meds, I put on my CPAP, increased my oxygen because my oxygen level was low, and 2 hours later I was back in normal sinus rhythm.

I have learned, like others have stated, that AFib and other abnormal rhythms can happen at anytime.
My EP has advised me to check my ECG several times a day. I have resumed taking Eliquis daily. I will continue to use Flecainide and Metroperol Tartrate as pill in the pocket meds for AFib or other abnormal rhythm episodes. I rarely need them.

Congratulations on making lifestyle changes. Best of luck to you.

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