... doing. Your side effects. Your diets. Any info to help a new beginner
Atrial Fibrillation - Just found out I have AFIB. Would like to here from others as to how you are?
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- 23 Dec 2011 by honda1
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- atrial fibrillation, side effect, diet
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Robert_325
pup676724 Dec 2011
Dear Honda... I am not a cardiologist but do know quite a bit about a-fib. If I am hearing your question correctly you are asking if anyone has had the arrythmia, what side effect would you have from the arrythmia or from the medication are you are on for the A-fib??? Is this correct?
24 Dec 2011
I was diagnosed with AFib in December, 2010. I have been on several meds this year and in the hospital three times. I am currently taking 400g of Multaq twice a day and 50g of Metoprolol twice a day. These new meds have kept me out of AFIB since October. That is the longest I have gone without an episode. What meds are you on?
honda1
25 Dec 2011
Gram 1948. Read your post. I am on Metoprolol 25 mg twice a day. And Lisinopril-HCT 25 mg one a day to loose fluids. This and Warfrain is helping me at present time. I watch the high vit K foods and take a multi vit and mineral that doesn't contain vit K. The only problem I have is some hair loss because of warfrain. Hoping someone knows of something to do for this. Hope you are doing real good. Praying for you!
bostonterrier
9 Jan 2012
Have had AFIB since 2006. Had cardioversions to correct. On amiodarone(which I don't like cause of side effects) to help w/AFIB but not working well since I had 4 episodes on it. Looking to switch meds.
paulcare3 Jan 2012
To Honda1,
I hope this did not repost twice, I hit a button and think I lost my answer so I will repeat this response. I was diagnosed with AFIB in August and put in the hospital for three days. Was given Sotalol 80 mg twice a day. I cannot take coumadin since I also have a blood disease ITP so had to be put on 325 aspirin for blood clot prevention, not the best but it's all I can take. I have not had any other instances except when I had to have an antibiotic CIPRO for an infection. My primary said I needed to be very careful in taking any antibiotics since my heart meds can cause a reaction. I also had to practically stop drinking. So now instead of my nightly cocktail I can only have one once in a while, kind of crummy side affect. I don't have the website handy but Barry Manilow also has AFIB and he created a website. If you go to barrymanilow.com I am sure you will find his website on AFIB. Good luck. I also have been standing on God's word, by His Stripes I am healed. God Bless.
6 Jan 2012
Have AFIB since 2006 n take amiodarone, coumadin and coreg. The meds don't work w/me as have it on n off. You said u take vitamins n minerals. I'm curious as to what u take if u don't mind. My Dr. scares me about minerals but I know of other people using them. I'm in the process of checking out vitamins n minerals. Any info would be appreciated. I have many side effects from meds. Thank you.
honda1
7 Jan 2012
To bostonter - There has not been any research on vit and mins and herbs with coumadin. I don't think doctors really know. I am afraid to take herbs. But I take a B-12 and a B-Complex every morning. It didn't effect my INR. So, then I added CVS Pharmacy's Spectravite Senior Chewables. They don't have vit K in them. They help give me energy which I sure need. Also, I take once in a while the Hair, skin & nails vits hoping it will help my hair which is shedding some. I don't eat the high vit K foods. I don't use margarine which a lot of people don't know that we should not use it. I use real butter. I have learned to really watch the mayo. I read everything I can on the net & in these support groups. I hope we can help each other. Good Luck, praying mfor you.
bostonterrier
9 Jan 2012
To Honda1, Thank you for the reply. I have friends in vitamin business and are researching info for me. Will pass on when I get answers. Thanks again.
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pup6767 Yes I have seen a cardiologist. I am doing real good. Your information was so helpful. I have read so many bad reports about other people, that I was so glad to get a good report from you. I am having some hair loss. IF you know anything to help, please let me know. I am taking multi vit and minerals. I work everyday and hardly know I have AFlib. Thank you again and I wish you a Merry Christmas and a BLESSED New Year.