NO SYMPTOMS
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I was diagnosed with paroxysmal AF in Jan 2025 and put on Warfarin 3mg daily. Heart scan normal. No underlying causes. I've had 2 ECGs since then, both normal. Years ago when I had bad palpitations I was given propranolol to take as and when required, which worked. I am not on any other prescribed med for AF but on the odd occasion when I feel palpitations I take propranolol and it seems to do the trick.
I've read on this forum some truly awful experiences with AF and I can't identify with it. My INR is stable at 2.5 and last visit to the nurse she suggested I discuss with my GP as whenever she takes my pulse it is steady.
Just wondering if I actually have AF or just occasional palpitations. I would appreciate to hear from anyone similar to me?
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katers christine34904
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frank61666 christine34904
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christine34904 frank61666
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What's that? 😄
frank61666 christine34904
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John5006 christine34904
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Hi Christine,
Yes you can have paroxysmal AF and have no symptoms, known as being asymptomatic .... thats me by the way, and i have it written up by my Cardiologist ! Its a dodgy place to be if you aren't properly anticoagulated. Yes, I'm on Warfarin too - average of 5.5 mg per day, pretty steady INR between 2.3 and 2.7 and on about 70 day tests. I do have my own device to take my INR so as a precaution I test more frequently. I also had about 2 years of massive palpitations before AF hit and was diagnosed with pAF.
No other issues with my heart other than a damaged left Atria from the onset of AF which can be the source of the clot which could lead to a stroke.
I control things by a combination of meds and diet - I found, when I could feel AF , that it was triggered by food. I consulted a Nutritionist who advised me the direction to go forward,i.e. diet. I've been doing this for some 6 years now and AF has lessened each year and now my last known, recorded AF event was April 2015.
Hope this helps,
John
christine34904 John5006
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Well done John, sounds like you're really in control of it which is great. I resented being on warfarin in the beginning because I had to be mindful of what, and how much, I was drinking/eating. I've accepted that I'm on it for life so I've adapted accordingly. I'm apparently young to have this condition - 55? UK (Scotland) by the way!
masonc christine34904
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Like you, christinem but without palpitations. I have no symptoms but did have AFib from January to April 2. And on warfarin. This is a weird afflication. I take frequent EKGs and now have brief severe arrythmias that end after a few minutes in bed. I can only say, "what the hell is going on?" and don't hope for an answer from my Dr.