A-fib [View all]
So I recently had my first a-fib attack at the end of April. It wasn't a mild one. I had to be rushed to the hospital in an ambulance and they had to do the electric shock treatment to bring my heartbeat down. I've been doing fine since. Been walking daily, first a little with a cane, now a little more without one, and have felt good after a few bumps at the beginning from what I think was a reaction to the meds and not taking it slow enough right away.
But I'm finding there doesn't seem to be a concrete agreement about what it does or doesn't do and what not to do as far as my life goes. Yes, I've gone to a strict low-sodium diet. And I take my meds. And I stay hydrated. But beyond that, I'm not sure if I'm doing enough.
We were planning to go on a trip in August from the Bay Area to Sparks, Nevada, but I'm concerned about being in the mountains. Some people have told me it won't be a problem. Others say it will. For the moment, I've decided not to go.
I know my life has changed, but somehow I don't think it'll be "normal" again. I don't spend a lot of time thinking about it, but the feeling is there.
Anyone else with a-fib out there?
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