First documented AF - side effects of cardioversion
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I recently had my first documented case of AF. Though now that I have been diagnosed I know I had similar incidents before that were less severe.
The ER doctor gave me a medication and gave me 90 minutes to cardiovert, luckily around the 90 minute mark I did.
I have been referred to a cardiologist and get an echo.
Since my cardioversion by medication I have been exhausted. All day. I have trouble concentrating, and get winded very easily. It is very difficult to work, I feel like I'm a step behind everyone else.
Is this common? Or could this be a sign of something more sinister? I'm extremely worried. I just want to get back to life. I just want to get back to being a husband and father like I was.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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robynfromOz LabradorDad
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LabradorDad robynfromOz
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I have been avoiding preservatives as much as possible for quite some time. I don't eat fast food and also avoid msg . I generally cook all my meals, from scratch. I had been having an espresso every morning but I have not had any caffeine since my episode.
Unfortunately because I live in Canada I cannot shop around for a doctor. The health care is free but that comes at a price. I don't get to pick who I see and I'll have to wait a number of weeks to see a cardiologist despite having an urgent referral.
Thanks for your reply.
robynfromOz LabradorDad
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progtodd LabradorDad
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Good luck with your situation!
LabradorDad progtodd
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sylvester13 LabradorDad
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LabradorDad sylvester13
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I have already cut out my only caffiene I had previously been having daily. A double espresso every morning, and I miss it a lot! I am a craft beer home brewer, so alcohol is hard for me to cut out entirely. I did not have any for 4 days following my episode. I am not one to ever drink to excess, generally only sipping on two beer at the most back to back. If I do find this becomes a trigger I will obviously have to cut it out entirely. I have to wait a couple of weeks to see the specialist so I guess I'll know more then.
sylvester13 LabradorDad
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andrew22534 LabradorDad
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I am not currently taking any medication on a daily basis aside from a baby asprin. I did get a prescription for somethign to slow my heart rate if I have another episode to try to cardiovert on my own instead of heading straight into the ER.
I did already have a stress (exercise) test you mentioned that was completely negative. Hopefully this subsides soon and the ECHO I have scheduled will be negative.