Don't know how many times I've read on this site about having knowledge about your condition and treatment are paramount. I had an appointment with my EP yesterday afternoon. Prior to that I had done extensive research about my meds ,side effects and alternatives. We talked about why I was on certain meds and the effects they have on me. My condition ,due to the stents, is a little different than just having afib. I gave him a list of alternatives to the two meds which I believe were causing me problems. Together we decided on a course of treatment that I will try and see if the fatigue and weakness subside. He changed me from Lipitor to pravachol. The coreg he says I need but we determined that the timing of when I was taking them could be the main cause for my exercising issues. Since I usually exercise earlier in the morning I will take the coreg afterwards and then 12 hours after that for my second dose. Hope this works. Once again , thanks to everyone on this site for all the helpful advice and info :-)))
Thumbs up for being prepared - Atrial Fibrillati...
Thumbs up for being prepared
Written by
paulh1
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
2 Replies
•
This sounds like a very positive discussion and productive for both you and your EP. I'm sure an informed patient's input is very valuable.
Not what you're looking for?
You may also like...
Preparing for a ' discussion!'
underweight.
NHS site on ACs recommends regular conversations about regularity of taking ACs,and...
Preparing for an Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
information should be helpful to anyone either thinking about or waiting for an ablation. To find...
Follow up on bummed out
signs of Afib. Called the EP. Have an appointment this Friday. We are going to look for...
Cardioversion - preparation and aftercare - advice please!
rapidly progressed to persistent. I was very fit prior to Afib and now feel I've aged 10 years,...
Anti coagulation in preparation for Cryo ablation
heard nothing, which is about par for the course with the nhs right now!
The info I've found online...