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A couple weeks ago, I went in for a cardioversion hoping to set my heart back in proper rhythm. I found out today I'm back in a-fib. Been having regular check ups as well as the occasional EKG with no problems till this past December. No symptoms... just a-fib.

Of course, I'd like to be physically delivered from this but that doesn't seem to be His plan at the moment. My first concern is Mrs. abcaines. She's not going to be too thrilled when I have to tell her. My next concern is the need for wisdom in how to deal with this. I'm not really thrilled with the NP I visited with today. She can't understand why I don't want to layout $85/month for better health (The cost I will have to pay for a very expensive blood thinner... it's complicated). In addition to that, I'm not hearing anything from her that gives me much confidence. "Well, we can try ... and see if that works." I told her I'm not a Guinea pig. It's obvious we were coming to loggerheads when she said maybe I just need to think things over. There's no urgency.

A co-worker has been through similar and seems to come through fine. His condition was far more severe than mine. I may want to talk to his cardiologist if he can appreciate where I'm coming from.

Yes, I'm rambling on right now but I'm just trying to process everything and there is no one to talk to right now. Perhaps that could give you some idea where I need prayer.

Thanks for the chance to vent...
 
abcaines said:
A couple weeks ago, I went in for a cardioversion hoping to set my heart back in proper rhythm. I found out today I'm back in a-fib. Been having regular check ups as well as the occasional EKG with no problems till this past December. No symptoms... just a-fib.

Of course, I'd like to be physically delivered from this but that doesn't seem to be His plan at the moment. My first concern is Mrs. abcaines. She's not going to be too thrilled when I have to tell her. My next concern is the need for wisdom in how to deal with this. I'm not really thrilled with the NP I visited with today. She can't understand why I don't want to layout $85/month for better health (The cost I will have to pay for a very expensive blood thinner... it's complicated). In addition to that, I'm not hearing anything from her that gives me much confidence. "Well, we can try ... and see if that works." I told her I'm not a Guinea pig. It's obvious we were coming to loggerheads when she said maybe I just need to think things over. There's no urgency.

A co-worker has been through similar and seems to come through fine. His condition was far more severe than mine. I may want to talk to his cardiologist if he can appreciate where I'm coming from.

Yes, I'm rambling on right now but I'm just trying to process everything and there is no one to talk to right now. Perhaps that could give you some idea where I need prayer.

Thanks for the chance to vent...
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Will pray everything works out. A-fib is an irregular heartbeat? I’ve never heard anyone having it before. It’s serious or just annoying?
 
HukNduck said:
Will pray everything works out. A-fib is an irregular heartbeat? I’ve never heard anyone having it before. It’s serious or just annoying?
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The fact that I have it is annoying. It can be serious but in my case, I have no symptoms. The problem is that the upper chamber of my heart quivers before giving a full contraction so the blood doesn't circulate as it should which results in the potential of a clot forming and traveling somewhere else and...

Doc wants me to take blood thinners but they are expensive. Besides, blood thinners don't treat the condition; they only reduce the potential of stroke or whatever other complications blood clots cause.

If I can get this condition successfully treated, I'd like to. But I'm not hearing from anyone in this clinic with a definitive treatment option. It's more of a we'll try this and see if it works. I've been hearing about the clinic in Coeur d'Alene being the best in the region. I'm very seriously considering going there next.

If I was pushing 80 instead of 60, I'd say heck with it and let the chips fall where they may.

Right now, I'm kind of reeling from the news. I'm confident that as I take time and don't make any rash decisions, I'll do well. God has proven Himself faithful in darker situations so I know that He'll guide me through this one.

Thanks for asking... bless you.
 
My husband had afib never a problem. We like heart doctor get one you like and trust. Praying for you! Blood thinners are a must have
 
abcaines said:
A couple weeks ago, I went in for a cardioversion hoping to set my heart back in proper rhythm. I found out today I'm back in a-fib. Been having regular check ups as well as the occasional EKG with no problems till this past December. No symptoms... just a-fib.

Of course, I'd like to be physically delivered from this but that doesn't seem to be His plan at the moment. My first concern is Mrs. abcaines. She's not going to be too thrilled when I have to tell her. My next concern is the need for wisdom in how to deal with this. I'm not really thrilled with the NP I visited with today. She can't understand why I don't want to layout $85/month for better health (The cost I will have to pay for a very expensive blood thinner... it's complicated). In addition to that, I'm not hearing anything from her that gives me much confidence. "Well, we can try ... and see if that works." I told her I'm not a Guinea pig. It's obvious we were coming to loggerheads when she said maybe I just need to think things over. There's no urgency.

A co-worker has been through similar and seems to come through fine. His condition was far more severe than mine. I may want to talk to his cardiologist if he can appreciate where I'm coming from.

Yes, I'm rambling on right now but I'm just trying to process everything and there is no one to talk to right now. Perhaps that could give you some idea where I need prayer.

Thanks for the chance to vent...
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Praying for you brother...especially since I'm going through some of the same challenges you are. Add pulmonary challenges and bilateral Menieres disease, it makes for having to depend more on the Lord than anyone else. We just left our FNP (family nurse practitioner) because all she could do was push pills on us. She also was very lax in doing what she said she would, not sending in referrals for a cardiologist, pulmonologist, and other things. The new doctor we got this past week was quite good, and we've already had him send the papers to transfer our medical records. They've talked about a defibrillator for me, but want to wait until the cardiologist decides whether or not to put me back on nitro for angina pectoris which plagues me as well.
Please, keep us informed so we know how to pray. If you ever need to talk of vent, PM me and I'll give you my phone #. Blessings, friend.
 
You got it bro🙏
 
I'm with ya.
And praying.
 
Thanks for the prayers y'all. I talked to a co-worker who had a similar but more severe issue. His cardiologist is based in Coeur d'Alene and comes down here once a month. I'll be looking in to scheduling an appointment and getting a second opinion. I'm told this Dr has a totally different approach. He's from the best cardiology clinic in the region. (I've been hearing this about that clinic for years).
 
I called my Dr yesterday and asked for a referral to Kootenai Cardiology. Kootenai called me TODAY and scheduled me for June 19 with their Dr who specializes in afib.
 
abcaines said:
I called my Dr yesterday and asked for a referral to Kootenai Cardiology. Kootenai called me TODAY and scheduled me for June 19 with their Dr who specializes in afib.
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how are you doing as far as symptoms or effects?.... ....when it;s only failure of the s.a. node there usually aren;t any... ... but it can progress depending on what caused it and what else is being effected.... ....still praying for you my friend....
 
aleshanee said:
how are you doing as far as symptoms or effects?.... ....when it;s only failure of the s.a. node there usually aren;t any... ... but it can progress depending on what caused it and what else is being effected.... ....still praying for you my friend....
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Absolutely no symptoms. Or should I say, nothing I haven't been experiencing for decades. I read about some of the symptoms and it's stuff I've had for many years. Just thinking part of normal life. Mind you, in the myriad of exams and ECGs I've had, no one has picked up on this till a few months ago.

Wouldn't it be crazy if I go in after not driving bus for a couple weeks and he checks me out and says, "I don't see any A-Fib!"
 
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abcaines said:
Absolutely no symptoms. Or should I say, nothing I haven't been experiencing for decades. I read about some of the symptoms and it's stuff I've had for many years. Just thinking part of normal life. Mind you, in the myriad of exams and ECGs I've had, no one has picked up on this till a few months ago.
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it has happened to others before.... where afib or some other abnormal ekg finding spontaneously resolved.... if it hasn;t been going on for long it won;t cause any problems to go back to normal... but if afib has existed long enough for clots to develop then you don;t want it to suddenly go back to normal again......

but it;s good you haven;t had any symptoms..... the most common sign is an irregular heart beat and as long as all other parts of your ekg are normal then it;s easy to not even notice it unless an actual ekg is recorded...... ... it;s good you are seeing a specialist in afib too... ...always best to take no chances when the heart is concerned.... ⚕️
 
abcaines said:
A couple weeks ago, I went in for a cardioversion hoping to set my heart back in proper rhythm. I found out today I'm back in a-fib. Been having regular check ups as well as the occasional EKG with no problems till this past December. No symptoms... just a-fib.

Of course, I'd like to be physically delivered from this but that doesn't seem to be His plan at the moment. My first concern is Mrs. abcaines. She's not going to be too thrilled when I have to tell her. My next concern is the need for wisdom in how to deal with this. I'm not really thrilled with the NP I visited with today. She can't understand why I don't want to layout $85/month for better health (The cost I will have to pay for a very expensive blood thinner... it's complicated). In addition to that, I'm not hearing anything from her that gives me much confidence. "Well, we can try ... and see if that works." I told her I'm not a Guinea pig. It's obvious we were coming to loggerheads when she said maybe I just need to think things over. There's no urgency.

A co-worker has been through similar and seems to come through fine. His condition was far more severe than mine. I may want to talk to his cardiologist if he can appreciate where I'm coming from.

Yes, I'm rambling on right now but I'm just trying to process everything and there is no one to talk to right now. Perhaps that could give you some idea where I need prayer.

Thanks for the chance to vent...
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How are you doing Brother?
 
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I have an appointment Monday with the doctor who straightened out my coworker who had afib much worse than I do. I feel just fine. In fact, I think I'm feeling better than i was earlier this year. I'm taking it on faith that I'm in afib.

I just don't want a cardiologist to look at me and say, "We'll try this and see how it works..."

Thanks for asking.
 
I wish you the VERY best for your health!
 
Praying. My wife was going to a nurse practitioner and we realized that, like you, they are limited.

We found a highly recommended cardiologist. Hope your docs are helping!
 
FSSL said:
Praying. My wife was going to a nurse practitioner and we realized that, like you, they are limited.

We found a highly recommended cardiologist. Hope your docs are helping!
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This is exactly why we left our nurse practitioner. All she could do was throw pills at every situation. She wouldn't even refer us to a cardiologist and pulmonologist...we had to find one and then practically beg her to give a referral for insurance purposes. I'm still going through pulmonary and cardiac testing and will be for the next 45 days. UGH!
 
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