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i've had AF for 4 years now but a recent X-ray showed lung congestion which they think is being caused by the heart. I also get excesdive facial sweating - does anyone else suffer these symptoms. Also I am breathless going uphills and stairs which is a new development although I can walk miles on the flat. When is AF just AF & not a heart attack?
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mazieboo22 lindsay76800
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I keep Bisopropal with me as the doctor said it is a "pocket tablet" so if it starts up I have to take one straight away and within an hour the beat should be back to normal which it does seem to do but every day now i get missed beats which the doctors says are ectopic beats and they are scary as you are waiting for it to beat again and you feel light headed.
lindsay76800 mazieboo22
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nice to hear from you and know there is support out there. I am already on bisopropal and warfarin and my Attucks were limited to ever3-4 weeks but with this newly developed lung congestion and my hyperthyroidism it makes things more complicated to work out. I am awaiting a heart echo test and breathing tests. I have been in AF 3 days now which is the longest I've ever been and just wondering what's different this time? The thought of cardio aversion terrifies me!
mazieboo22 lindsay76800
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I has pneumonia last year and was out of action for a month. The coughing was horrendous and there were blood clots. I was rattling with the tablets such as steroids and different Antibiotics, I had nebulisers every couple of days as it started my asthma off and I am sure the constant coughing did not help and lead to the episode from last year.I don't like the thought of cardio version, they were going to do that with me 8 years ago but the blood being taken out of my arm set the heart rythym back again to normal.
lindsay76800 mazieboo22
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m72561 lindsay76800
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I would think that an ablation would be more of a long term solution to your A-fib then a cardio version. I have had about 10 cardio versions and 2 failed abaltions (2004,2006) but your success rate should be about 90 % since you are in and out of A-fib . If I were you I would do this sooner than later so you can live your life A-fib free. I keep my eye on new treatments here in the US but nothing has a proven success rate with my long standing (25 years) A-fib. I would also switch to an Alkaline diet to avoid acid reflux.
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I am 53 male and have been in chronic a-fib for 25 years.I take an aspirin a day as well as 240 mg of verapamil ( blood pressure, rate control). I hike and play 2 man beach volleyball and am in very good shape. My questions would be why did you need an X-ray, were you not feeling well ?.Could it be a touch of pnuemonia they are seeing in your lungs.My cardioligist has always told me A-fib itself will not kill you.My suggestion to you would be to eat properly, exercise regularly and your endurance and wind will improve. My father is 86 and has had a-fib for 15 years and his health has been up and down over those 15 years. about a year ago he gave up all sugar and whites(processed food ,bread ,pasta) and he is doing great .
lindsay76800 m72561
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thanks for responding. I, too, have always been fit and used to play a lot of tennis. Ironically since the AF started 4 years ago my weight has creeped up but the hospital thought this was due to hyperthyroidism which I have suffered in tandem with the AF. However I have had radio iodine treatment for thus and hopefully there will be dome improvements in my symptoms. I have never smoked & drink little but starting to be addicted yo sugar so will take your advice and try to cut out white processed foods and sugar. I walk a lot but at 59 years of age am slowing down! I had a chest X-ray because I had shortness of breath and was told I had some lung congestion but no pulmonary oedema. I have always considered the stroke risks of AF and not thought about the heart muscle weakening with continuing attacks but the hospital think the heart is causing the lung congestion! Good to hear you are going strong and leading an energetic life. Very encouraging! Lindsay
m72561 lindsay76800
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I forgot to mention,they diagnosed my Father with congestive heart failure which has totally disappeared with his new diet. He has quite the energy for an 86 year old
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Carneuny lindsay76800
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Following on posts/comments about Vagus Nerve and digestive issues. About 4 - 5 months after being diagnosed with AF I made the connection between the start of AF and digestive issues. My GP had me checked out for IBS and Coaliac Disease but got the all clear. I then consulted a nutritionist who set me up on Probiotic powder VSL #3, suggested I go Gluten Free and suggested I consider the FODMAPS diet. (suggest you Google it) I now cannot remember my last AF event after now some 4 and half years.
Good luck.
John
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