Hi Margo,
I just had my 14th cardioversion this past December. I have had 3 ablations and a maze procedure during my mitral valve repair. I have broken through most of my medications. My last two ablations were done with 3d mapping. I have attended some of our local Mended Hearts meetings where there have been doctors that share the latest technology as speakers. Since my open heart procedure 5 years ago this April, they have introduced a lot of new technology. I am running out of options and I am trying to desperately learn what my triggers are.
Yes, metoprolol will make you tired. If you are taking it in the morning, switch to at night. This will help.
As for feeling like living in quicksand, OMG I get it. Most of my attacks happen in my sleep. Meditation, therapy, 4 electrolytes maintained and diet (no caffeine and alcohol) are things that I have done to help myself. People do not realize that this is a super scary nightmare we are living in. Every ER visit is horrifying especially when your doctors insist you are not doing anything to trigger it.
If you would like to connect further and discuss any other concerns just know you are not alone. Some of us are in the same boat and aren't as quick to respond as we used to be.
God Bless,
Hang in there.
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Lisa Gruccio
Coral Springs FL
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-11-2020 20:48
From: Margo Floyd
Subject: Arrhythmia control
Hello everybody. Hope all is well. I have a question for those who have arrhythmias. My bigeminy was pretty much under control for the majority of 2019. All of a sudden it has gone haywire. I'm throwing a PVC every other beat. My MD just upped me to 150 mg Flecainide 2x/day and 25 mg metoprolol 2x/day. I am a zombie. I underwent a failed ablation last February. Has anyone had any experience with a radio frequency ablation? I cannot spend the rest of my life feeling like I'm walking through quicksand!
Thank
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Margo Floyd
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