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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@colleenyoung

Welcome to Connect @prescott. I moved your message to this discussion thread about called Questions about AFib where you'll meet @twptrustrek @irishblueileen @billmichalski @martishka @peggyd @nadine66 who have also been talking about afib and ablations. I'd also like to introduce you to @predictable and @cynaburst who will join me in welcoming you.

Many here in the Heart & Blood group have similar questions and concerns as you have expressed here. You may also be interested in reading and posting to these threads:
- How does a person develop skipped heart beats? http://mayocl.in/28U8QNs
- Should I consider ablation? http://mayocl.in/28ReaNr

Prescott, what medication are you taking at the moment? What lifestyle changes have you had to make?

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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?

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@colleenyoung

Welcome to Connect @prescott. I moved your message to this discussion thread about called Questions about AFib where you'll meet @twptrustrek @irishblueileen @billmichalski @martishka @peggyd @nadine66 who have also been talking about afib and ablations. I'd also like to introduce you to @predictable and @cynaburst who will join me in welcoming you.

Many here in the Heart & Blood group have similar questions and concerns as you have expressed here. You may also be interested in reading and posting to these threads:
- How does a person develop skipped heart beats? http://mayocl.in/28U8QNs
- Should I consider ablation? http://mayocl.in/28ReaNr

Prescott, what medication are you taking at the moment? What lifestyle changes have you had to make?

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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.

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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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Success101
My Afib is in control .i had two attacks
And,when my Cardiologist put me on warfarin it was too complicated.
I have been on Zorellto now for over a year.It is working out very well.
Knock on wood. It continues.
I do have serious case of Gerd.
Must be very careful of certain foods.
I feel that can get it going.

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@colleenyoung

Welcome to Connect @prescott. I moved your message to this discussion thread about called Questions about AFib where you'll meet @twptrustrek @irishblueileen @billmichalski @martishka @peggyd @nadine66 who have also been talking about afib and ablations. I'd also like to introduce you to @predictable and @cynaburst who will join me in welcoming you.

Many here in the Heart & Blood group have similar questions and concerns as you have expressed here. You may also be interested in reading and posting to these threads:
- How does a person develop skipped heart beats? http://mayocl.in/28U8QNs
- Should I consider ablation? http://mayocl.in/28ReaNr

Prescott, what medication are you taking at the moment? What lifestyle changes have you had to make?

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

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@colleenyoung

Welcome to Connect @prescott. I moved your message to this discussion thread about called Questions about AFib where you'll meet @twptrustrek @irishblueileen @billmichalski @martishka @peggyd @nadine66 who have also been talking about afib and ablations. I'd also like to introduce you to @predictable and @cynaburst who will join me in welcoming you.

Many here in the Heart & Blood group have similar questions and concerns as you have expressed here. You may also be interested in reading and posting to these threads:
- How does a person develop skipped heart beats? http://mayocl.in/28U8QNs
- Should I consider ablation? http://mayocl.in/28ReaNr

Prescott, what medication are you taking at the moment? What lifestyle changes have you had to make?

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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

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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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I tried Zorelito and found that i was too dizzy from it to stay with it. I went back to warfrin which so far has worked well.

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@colleenyoung

Welcome to Connect @prescott. I moved your message to this discussion thread about called Questions about AFib where you'll meet @twptrustrek @irishblueileen @billmichalski @martishka @peggyd @nadine66 who have also been talking about afib and ablations. I'd also like to introduce you to @predictable and @cynaburst who will join me in welcoming you.

Many here in the Heart & Blood group have similar questions and concerns as you have expressed here. You may also be interested in reading and posting to these threads:
- How does a person develop skipped heart beats? http://mayocl.in/28U8QNs
- Should I consider ablation? http://mayocl.in/28ReaNr

Prescott, what medication are you taking at the moment? What lifestyle changes have you had to make?

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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>

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I too was on Pradaxa and it upset my stomach as well and I have now switched to Xarelto with no side effects. I also had a lot of anxiety over my SVT (rapid heart rate- 220 BPM) and Afib and I learned how to do Autogenic Training and Progressive relaxation and it helped enormously. Even when I was in emergency, hooked up to monitors having an episode I was able to relax myself and lower my heart rate by 20-40 BPM. Even though I always needed med to convert to sinus I was a lot calmer than I had been in the past. <br>Best of luck, martishka

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@colleenyoung

Welcome to Connect @prescott. I moved your message to this discussion thread about called Questions about AFib where you'll meet @twptrustrek @irishblueileen @billmichalski @martishka @peggyd @nadine66 who have also been talking about afib and ablations. I'd also like to introduce you to @predictable and @cynaburst who will join me in welcoming you.

Many here in the Heart & Blood group have similar questions and concerns as you have expressed here. You may also be interested in reading and posting to these threads:
- How does a person develop skipped heart beats? http://mayocl.in/28U8QNs
- Should I consider ablation? http://mayocl.in/28ReaNr

Prescott, what medication are you taking at the moment? What lifestyle changes have you had to make?

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Hi @frank4848. Welcome to Connect! We are so glad to have you here.

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@colleenyoung

Welcome to Connect @prescott. I moved your message to this discussion thread about called Questions about AFib where you'll meet @twptrustrek @irishblueileen @billmichalski @martishka @peggyd @nadine66 who have also been talking about afib and ablations. I'd also like to introduce you to @predictable and @cynaburst who will join me in welcoming you.

Many here in the Heart & Blood group have similar questions and concerns as you have expressed here. You may also be interested in reading and posting to these threads:
- How does a person develop skipped heart beats? http://mayocl.in/28U8QNs
- Should I consider ablation? http://mayocl.in/28ReaNr

Prescott, what medication are you taking at the moment? What lifestyle changes have you had to make?

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Welcome aboard, @frank4848. Your reference to anxiety attacks renews a previous conversation that some of us "newbies" weren't around for. Can you tell us more about what you experienced from anxiety? Has your doctor suggested that Xarelto made your AFIB better, or do you think something else (beyond controlling stress) has steadied your pulse rate?
Martin

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