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AFibbers Database: Wes

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NameWes
LocationAtlanta,GA
Age47
Diagnosed conditionAtrial Fibrillation
Years with condition3 years
Frequency of episodesAverage 1-2 every couple of weeks.
Duration of episodes1-18 hours
Event preceding first AFStarted one day when I got home from work.
General healthgood
Current stateDealing with it and going on as best I can. Trying different medications.
Triggersexcessive fatigue
extreme stress
overeating
alcohol(I notice just about any amount will do it).
PreventionsAvoid overeating especially in the evening. Get more rest. Try to keep stress down as much as possible whenever possible. Avoid alcohol.
Current medications/side effectsBetapace 120mg x 2 per day
Aspirin - 81mg x 1 per day.
Toprol - 25mg(I take 1 if in Afib for several hours).
Magnesium - 250mg x 1 day.
Past medications/side effectsTambocor - made condition worse and episodes more intense.
History of surgeryTonsils removed 1979.
Future plansContinue on Betapace and see what happens. Although very very difficult try not to think so much about the next episode.
Personal commentsIn the 3 years I have had this condition I have made some lifestyle changes. Extreme stress, fatigue and especially alcohol seem to be my major factors. Always had lots of anxiety attacks as a kid. Very frustrating dealing with Afib or the possibility of yet another episode on daily basis. Considering ablation at some point. Have spoken with my doctor about this recently. Not decision yet.

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