Claudia's Posts

Claudia, for me, I had a lot of anxiety during my AFIB, and after my Cardioversion. It gradually went away. I still get it a bit sometimes. But getting out, and doing things with people is absolutely key to overcoming it. Get back to normal. The drugs you have been on, and anesthetic, play a role in its cause. I tried several things to help it, but they are simply bandaids, so to speak..,get up in the morning, get dressed, have a list of goals, join something to keep your focus. Go out and get a coffee (Decaf!!) .. Do what you used to do, as much as you can, when able ...getting back to life is the cure. If your anxious about something, do it, and prove to yourself there was nothing to worry about. It will subside in time. Good luck with this. It WILL go away, and you will feel better!!

I had robotic MV repair 5/2022. Went into Afib/Tack day 6. It felt like heart was doing somersaults. I had PVC's throughout recovery. Had them before surgery but didn't really understand it. Holter showed frequent percent burden about a few months post op. I had pericarditis in the middle of this. Metoprolol increased and increased again after I switched cardiologists. Last few months they have improved greatly. My cardiologist recommended Kardia app monitor so I can send tracings to her. Has given me some false Afib readings which is distressing. Doctor feels they have been PAC's and PVC's so reassuring not Afib. % burden down to less than 2%. My cardiologist was not concerned about PAC's. Nonetheless palpitations have been so much better last couple months. Have you been on a Holter?

It was definitely AFib according to my Apple Watch and my cardiologist confirmed it…my heart rate is also high most days. It will be 4 months Feb 18 since my surgery….my cardiologist is not concerned about the AFib or the high heart rate. He prescribed a new medicine called Flecainide but after reading all the Side effects I am reluctant to take it. Needless to say this is stressing me out.

Never heard of the methylprednisolone before, and it has a daunting list of side effects and drug interactions but could not find a rash as one of them. Its the main reason why i hate the thoughts of another med. they do a pretty good job of listing drug interactions but can they cover every combination known to man. I doubt it.

Richard, so good for you to look into this. Glad Claudia found out the culprit. By the way I bought a pair of of the Slimbit knee pads. Just started using them today and hoping they help me with my knee pain. I do need to walk to get stronger so hoping and praying they will help.

I had 210 ml drained which is about a cup which is a small quantity and dr said that she hopes I get relief in a day or two. Last night I felt I was breathing better and today not so much better. I think the collapsed lung and the fractured rib also is contributing to my breathing issues. I am staying positive and I know lung complications are common after major hear surgery.

I sure hope this all clears up for you. Im sure it will in time. But a note, to really watch that what you are eating doesnt have salt, or very little, in it. Salt is bad for fluid retention. If you eat any processed stuff, get in the habit of reading every label. Stay away from soup, and a whole host of items! And throw away the salt shaker.