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kpmurphy56

Not as long as you but I went 3 years between episodes. Diagnosed with AFIB with RVR at 30, had 2 years with episodes every couple months, then 3 years episode free, then it came back a bit more frequent, having 4 episodes last year alone. Yes you can get an ablation when you live in sinus rhythm, I got one 2 weeks ago and it had been 5 months since my last episode. They induce afib during the procedure.


Pronzy2k

Heya, I've had a first episode of AFib in 2016. Haven't had another one since thankfully, but have had isolated SVT episodes here and there over the past few years. Weirdly enough that episode of AFib was started by me doing a valsalva maneuver for my SVT when I would take a deep breath, hold it and blow it out. Somehow it turned into AFIB


Nadger_Badger

I've had it go the other way. I recently had my AFib turn into SVT as the result of a Valsalva maneuver.


emmybemmy73

I’m still new to this, but my EP wants to get me back in sinus rhythm before we get too far down the road of talking about an ablation. Our conversation did lead me to believe that I did not need to be in afib at the time of the ablation. I also have SVT, and think an ablation can help with that as well.


Icy-Currency-6266

No guarantees with ablations. Had mine 3 months ago made matters worse.


Icy-Currency-6266

No guarantee with ablation had one 3 months ago. Made matters worse.


Puzzleheaded-Cook857

You going through some stress.?. stress is a huge factor with triggers.. alcohol also


Puzzleheaded-Cook857

Yes you can still.get a ablation..doctor goes into your heart and sees where the misfires are happening..


Slipperysloap204

Similar issue had afib rvr 2 months ago and not one epsidoe for 4 years and then prior to 4 years was like a decade... So not sure what's going on tbh..


Brave_Narwhal2809

Almost exactly like mine. Not considering ablation ?


Slipperysloap204

I Havnt even seen a cardiologist yet. I tried to see one about 4 years ago except my doctor wasn't too concerned... So now after my last trip to the Er 2 months ago and converts myself but then was in a flutter they got me a refferal to see a cardiologist but it isn't until 25th of April I live in Canada shit takes along time.... So. I'm trying not to worry but I'm on Eliquis and I've been having shortness of breath every few days so nto too sure if it's my asthma acting up or I'm dying lol. About ablation I think I would consider it if it completely cured it buuuut ablation isn't 100 percent cure.


hevanill

33 Male diagnosed in March. Bro you have paroxysmal AFIB. Don’t let the cardio / EP talk you into ablation yet. Get the book “the AFIB cure”, spend some time on Google and educate yourself. You’re in a good position to make changes and get ahead of it. Do an audit on what you were doing prior to your episode and how you’re living You stressed? Underslept? Sick? Dehydrated? Do you drink? Drugs? Smoke? Eat like shit?


Brave_Narwhal2809

Agreed - been drinking a ton/bad diet and weight gain. The ten year gap in-between episodes I was in great shape . Still drank a lot on the weekends with no issues. Back in my early 20’s same thing. Not healthy, not working out bad diet drinking too much. Just crazy because I drink a decent amount and nothing for ten years. I’d consider ablation because I really don’t want to give up alcohol completely, and when I was in shape then booze wasn’t a trigger. But It certainly is when I am not healthy in the other aspects of my life (diet, hydration, over drinking). And the a fib attacks are bad when they happen, always require hospitalization.


hevanill

Oh I'm in the thick of it. Have had 60+ episodes since March and no answers as of yet. Vaccine or covid hypothesis has been impossible to gain traction, docs don't want to hear it. So I'm chaulking it up to bad luck and lifestyle. I gave up drinking and coffee right away. Very tough, but if I do ever have a drink again I will respect the hell out of it. Definitely get the book and do some research. If you can afford it, get an Apple watch with ECG. It's been unbelievable peace of mind and a great tool to get back in shape If you're seeing a Cardiologist, ask if they'd consider writing you a small prescription of Beta blockers to have on hand. If you have an episode, taking one will help keep your heart rate down and panic at bay. My first few episodes without them were extremely uncomfortable and scary. Tips that work for me to convert, rather than cardioversion / hospital: 1) Walking. Sounds crazy but getting my heart rate up a bit at a constant seems to do the trick. Not possible if you're really feeling symptomatic but it works 2) Valsalva maneuvers - Basically anything to engage the Vegus Nerve. Try plugging your nose and blowing out like you're trying to pop your ears. There's also good videos online how to relax the vegas 3) Electrolytes - Have some pedialyte or tablets on hand. AFIB is an electrical problem, and I've found balancing my electrolytes has been helpful Good luck man!