Prayer request
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PALADIN85020
US Veteran
Hang in there, Misty - I wore one of those halter monitors for a while myself, and it's a royal pain. But at least they can get a better handle on your heart performance, and that's important. I have the feeling that this is all going to turn out fine for you, so stay positive, girl.
Best,
John
Best,
John
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gunlovingirl
Member
Update: The nurse called me last night with the results. There were a few irregular heartbeats but nothing to cause concern. I wasn't surprised. I didn't feel any signs of afib the two days I wore the monitor, and haven't felt anything since. And my heartrate has been normal. She said she would talk to the stand-in cardiologist (mine is still on maternity leave), and he may order a event monitor. I couldn't get much info from her, so I googled it. It's about the same as a holter, except it doesn't continuously record. It only records when you feel something going on. The downside is you wear it for 2-4 weeks. I don't expect to hear anything until next week, but I really don't see where an event monitor is necessary at this point. Since the cardioversion in April, I've only had the one time when I felt something like afib. So even if I wore a monitor for a month, I don't think it's going to do any good. If I start having more afib signs a event monitor may help. But one "event" over the last 3 months doesn't seem like a reason to wear an event monitor. Hopefully the Dr. won't order one. It'll save me from having to argue with him! So that's where things stand right now.
Win75
Member
Prayers sent.
I have to fight A-fib myself and it is not fun. Doctors have me on Ameoderone (?spelling) which is a nasty, lots of side effects medicine. I have to stay away from anything that contains caffiene and alcohol.
Again, prayers for your recovery from your problems.
I have to fight A-fib myself and it is not fun. Doctors have me on Ameoderone (?spelling) which is a nasty, lots of side effects medicine. I have to stay away from anything that contains caffiene and alcohol.
Again, prayers for your recovery from your problems.
Prayers for you.
I have had Afib on and off for about 9 years now just had my 4th cardioversion Thursday afternoon. It converted about 5 minutes after the medicine was all in me. Just as they were about to call the anetheisologist to put me under to do the shock deffibrilation, That was nice, I had the shock applied twice already it makes the process longer as you are put under then longer time in the recovery room etc. The bad news is that a couple of hours after this last conversion it has gone in and out of afib a couple of times, as far as I can tell by irregular heartbeat.
I have been fortunate that the Afib doesn't bother me much at all. I can still do all the things I have always done boating, fishing, yard work etc. Some folks are badly affected by it.
The event monitor is quite a bit smaller and lighter than the Holter version. When I wore one for a couple of weeks my instructions were whenever I felt I was going into Afib to call a number they gave me and hold the phone to the monitor which relays the activity to a lab.
Good luck and prayers to you! I hope you are done with A fib for good!
Steve W
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I have had Afib on and off for about 9 years now just had my 4th cardioversion Thursday afternoon. It converted about 5 minutes after the medicine was all in me. Just as they were about to call the anetheisologist to put me under to do the shock deffibrilation, That was nice, I had the shock applied twice already it makes the process longer as you are put under then longer time in the recovery room etc. The bad news is that a couple of hours after this last conversion it has gone in and out of afib a couple of times, as far as I can tell by irregular heartbeat.
I have been fortunate that the Afib doesn't bother me much at all. I can still do all the things I have always done boating, fishing, yard work etc. Some folks are badly affected by it.
The event monitor is quite a bit smaller and lighter than the Holter version. When I wore one for a couple of weeks my instructions were whenever I felt I was going into Afib to call a number they gave me and hold the phone to the monitor which relays the activity to a lab.
Good luck and prayers to you! I hope you are done with A fib for good!
Steve W
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PALADIN85020
US Veteran
Misty, it sounds like things are a bit more normal for you now; that's good news. Don't hesitate to call the doc if you have any more incidents so they can stay on top of it. Here's wishing you the best!
John
John
LVSteve
Member
My best wishes to you. A guy in our family is prone to this terrible condition. It is not only the immediate danger but the mental stress it puts on the sufferer and their family that makes it so awful.
Dueeast
Member
Our prayers are with you. God Bless.
