Heart Rhythm Conditions – Welcome to the group

Hi, @1943. Sounds like you've tried several meds since your diagnosis a year ago, but they are not addressing all your symptoms -- slowing the heart rate and not the fibrillation.

You mentioned your doctor wants to put you on one of the new meds. Which medications was the doctor looking at for you? Sounds like you have some concerns with potential side effects?

Though I do not have your same heart problem I can understand your fear. There's a group called Women Heart your doctor might help you connect to. Probably you will find another woman who will help you deal with this fear.

I have a thick heart doctor said people that have this heart condition could have sudden death he feels I should have a icd in plant biut iam scared of the electri shock

Thank you and my best to your daughter

Thanks everyone i am just scared of the electric shock

@shortshot80 -- that is terrific! Do check in again next week. Hope all goes well on Monday.

(shortshot8 Nancy) I have had my pacemaker for over 10 years and on Monday April 2, I will have a new battery installed. Have to
be in the hospital at 6:30 am. Won't take long but will be closely watched for about 3/4 hours. I just celebrated my 85th birthday on
the 19th March. Still trudging along! Will check in again next week. Nancy

Hi. I am ja n and diagnosed with Afib about a year ago. Have tried several meds and they will slow the heart rate but not the fibrilation. Dr wants to use one of the new meds to regulate the Durham but they have so mysterious side effects. Anyone experience this situation

Hello @chica -- welcome to Connect. I'm glad you found us. While I don't have an ICD, my daughter had a subcutaneous ICD. She has long QT syndrome and now has a pacemaker instead of the S-ICD. I think it's pretty normal to be a little afraid because of the unknown and questions you might have.

I'm tagging other members in the community who have talked about ICDs or pacemakers to see if they can provide any input for you. @gr82balive @balubeje @shortshot80 @ryman @ronbee @jimana @martishka @billmichalski @sotiredofit @ricke62 @catygirl @bevtar98 do you have any suggestions or input for @chica ?

@chicka can share a little more about your condition and what concerns you have about having an ICD?

John

I need someone input about icd my doctor told me about implanting a icd iam a little afraid dont know weather is a good option or not could someone hep with input thanks for allowing to join this group