Hi, sorry you are having such a miserable time. I took Diltiazem for a while, it caused depression, swelling and weight gain, not to mention constipation and extreme lethargy on that dose 😔 but as you say if it is necessary have to crack on, just please don't beat yourself up if you are struggling.
I hope the holter shows something useful so you can have a better treatment plan, good luck!
When I saw my EP about being put forward for ablation he was not keen as it carries significant risks. I have settled down on digoxin which although keeps me symptom free when at rest is not so good when I walk etc. I just stop for about a minute to get my breath so I will discuss with my EP if medication is the right way. I cannot tolerate the tiredness of beta blockers and will not take them. I have told my cardiologist there is more to living than just existing. My EP did comment that my af could be a significant result of my weight gain. Maybe he is right. As far as I am aware Diliatzem is a beta blocker, so maybe that is why you are tired. Just a thought. I have managed to lose 3kls but had to drop my calories to 800 900 a day. difficult but not impossible!
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