Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Support Group
Atrial fibrillation (AF or afib) is an abnormal heart rhythm (cardiac arrhythmia) which involves the two small, upper heart chambers (the atria). Heart beats in a normal heart begin after electricity generated in the atria by the sinoatrial node spread through the heart and cause contraction of the heart muscle and pumping of blood.
If any of you have been following my blog, you've noticed that my afib has completely spun out of control. I'm getting a couple episodes a week now. Just six months ago I was getting one per YEAR!
The only thing that has changed in the past six months is my diet and weight. I've lost 25 pounds and eat "healthy" for the first time in my life. My diet before consisted of fast food and junk food. I was probably consuming 3,500+ calories per day of pure junk.
Now I consume roughly 1,600 calories per day and it's not junk food or fast food at all. I find myself eating a lot of nuts - cashews, almonds, natural peanut butter. Could this be the issue?
I just find it odd that I turn my life around and I get afib worse than I've ever had. I'm almost tempted to say screw it and go back to eating at McDonalds every day just to see if it makes a difference. I'm finding it really hard to stay motivated to be a healthy person when all I get in return is afib episode after afib episode. I was much better off being over weight and eating like crap.
I'm just wondering how long it will be before I go into permanent afib. Luckily I have my ablation coming up but I'm not hopeful it will make a difference at this point since this afib has gotten so aggressive.
Travis
The only thing that has changed in the past six months is my diet and weight. I've lost 25 pounds and eat "healthy" for the first time in my life. My diet before consisted of fast food and junk food. I was probably consuming 3,500+ calories per day of pure junk.
Now I consume roughly 1,600 calories per day and it's not junk food or fast food at all. I find myself eating a lot of nuts - cashews, almonds, natural peanut butter. Could this be the issue?
I just find it odd that I turn my life around and I get afib worse than I've ever had. I'm almost tempted to say screw it and go back to eating at McDonalds every day just to see if it makes a difference. I'm finding it really hard to stay motivated to be a healthy person when all I get in return is afib episode after afib episode. I was much better off being over weight and eating like crap.
I'm just wondering how long it will be before I go into permanent afib. Luckily I have my ablation coming up but I'm not hopeful it will make a difference at this point since this afib has gotten so aggressive.
Travis
"I guess by now we all know that the ultimate solution is an ablation with doc Natalie. "
Scott: Who is Natalie? I have a female EP too. I haven't gotten my nerve up enough to call her by her first name yet though. I have an appointment on December 30th. Here's what I'm thinking of saying. Let me know if you think it will work. " I've been seeing you for almost 4 years now. I've never missed or been late for an appointment. When you were out to have your baby and another doctor was available, I waited months for you to come back. I even asked you your baby's name. I was thinking that maybe, and I'm thinking out loud, so I may be wrong... but do you think possibly maybe I can start calling you by your first name? Please don't get angry or think I'm being too forward. What? Yes? I can? That is so wonderful! What is the first name I can call you by? Doctor? Doctor is your first name? Oh thank you so much Doctor! I feel so much closer now. Doctor." (sigh)
OK. I know you meant Natale.
Regarding triggers. I think we overdo thinking about every trigger and I do think the comment is that it gives us some feeling of control to focus on triggers. But, I don't know, I think we should live our lives and not overthink it. Nuts don't cause afib. Anything might trigger it once you have it. But maybe it's just that nuts are hard to digest. Are we that fragile we have to worry about whether or not to put mustard on our sandwiches?
So anyway, I noticed that when I make a left turn with my car, I become aware of my heartbeat. Solution? I make three right turns. And I wind up where I wanted to be... the Bentonite Store. Ha!
petey
For me the" whatever" is just an irregular HB (60-90), dehydration, and fatigue that is minimally affecting my quality of life which I can live with.
The "whenever" of episodes seems to be between 9-12 days. 2-3X/mo.
Episodes have become less symptomatic but longer in duration before I self convert. I'll try to be extra vigilant re: alcohol and late night snacks days 9-12 to see if that makes a difference.
Day 7. Tonight is our condo's Holiday Party. Imbibing the bubbly + I'll have a chance to validate my Time Theory.
Annette
Annette
But am sure u will do fine . So sorry this happened to you.
GOD BLESS.
hang in there and have a good holiday my friend tony