Saying hello.

[shorttail]

I was diagnosed with AF end of last year, after having to go to A&E (ambulance)with high pulse rate 150 ppm and low blood pressure. I had had several episodes in the year whilst tending my late wife with cancer but none as bad as the last.

I take Apixaban 5MG twice a day , Sotalol 80MG twice a day and Ramipril 10 MG to lower BP.

Have had a few mild episodes since, but generally only lasting a few hours and pulse stays in range but blood pressure drops.

Pleased to join you all

John

[BobD Volunteer]

Welcome John. We are all friends of AF (not ) here. Ask anything and we will try to help.

[doodle68 in reply to BobD]

Hello John welcome. It's good to have the support of others in a similar position.

[shorttail in reply to doodle68]

Thanks doodle68,I have learnt a lot on here already.

[shorttail in reply to BobD]

Thanks BobD, appreciate your comment.

[jeanjeannie50]

Hi John and welcome to our forum.

Please feel free to ask any questions and know that there's no such thing as a daft one.

As you've probably guessed from reading some of the posts, we are a friendly bunch and are fortunate to have some really knowledgeable Volunteers to help with the more intricate details.

Jean

[shorttail in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Thank you jeanjeannie50, as you say, it is a friendly forum from what I have read .

[Finvola]

Hello John and welcome. I hope you find this forum to be the lifeline which it was for me after diagnosis of AF .

It's good to know that others have the same difficulties and can help or simply understand what we are talking about and going through.

[shorttail in reply to Finvola]

Thanks Finvola, after the event it is comforting to gain insight as to what AF is all about with others of a like mind.

[Ksusie]

This sounds like me When you have an episode do you feel nauseous and light headed. I find a drink of Gatorade helps. I think we get a bit dehydrated and that a no no foe Afib as the blood can't move around as quick as it needs to. Hope this helps.

[shorttail in reply to Ksusie]

Hi Ksusie, thanks for reply. I certainly know when I have an episode, feel unsteady on my feet, breathless and tired. But nowhere near as bad as before medication.

[Spartan66]

Hey John you most definetely are in the place I learnt so much since I joined this forum and everyone is so helpful take care

Mario

[shorttail in reply to Spartan66]

Thanks Mario, there is a lot of good advice and information here.

[Hatty_36]

Hi John,

I am pleased to Welcome you to the Forum. I am finding it interesting and informative too. Its good to be able to compare notes on here too.

Hatty

[shorttail in reply to Hatty_36]

Hi Hatty, thank you for your nice reply.

[Hatty_36]

You are welcome!