Anyone living with AFIB

[drdubb]

I had my first know AFIB attack back in October. Passed out in the kitchen. Doc gave me some pills and see ya in a year. I had low potassium, overweight, so I thought I could control this thing.
I've been concerned that I have a "weak" feeling from time to time...scares me a little b/c I don't want to pass out....when driving.

I bought a little device that will do a one point EKG and reads through an app in the phone. Last night, I had another attack. Didn't pass out, but indications were AFIB, so I sent the report to a clinician that confirmed AFIB. Sometime in the night, my heart converted back to a normal rhythm, which is what happened when I went to the ER.

The big question is "do I keep riding" My favorite ride is a multi day trip to explore this great country. But now, I'm afraid.

Anybody living with this? I signed up to an AFIB forum and am still working through the posts, but am not encouraged.

 

[davidc83]

I don't have it but my younger brother does. He is still driving-he hasn't passed out from his but causes a lot of pain for him when it occurs, takes some medicine and waits for it to pass. The doctors tried to control it with medicine, then a small pace maker, and he still has issues. Next thing they are going to do is actually go in and kill off some of the heart muscle-the part that is generating too much electrical current causing the afib. Hope to see you in May at KSL...

 

[Red Rider]

Catheter ablation is the procedure you’re referring to.

 

[jayceegee]

Hopefully the Doctor put you on blood thinners. AFIB can cause clots which lead to strokes and Pulmonary Embolisms. Your question about continuing to ride a motorcycle or drive any type of vehicle is best answered through a discussion between you and your Doctor.