In your response to our queries on NOACs and food etc,you stated that people with very good renal function(uncommon in people with AF) may not be able to have Edoxoban.
what does this mean? Does AF mean I will now get kidney failure? Very fed up with all this tonight,draining my joie de vivre to say the least.😟
I’m not admin obviously but I have regular bloods to test my kidney function because some of the meds I take can have side effects which can inhibit liver and kidney function. If you are in the least concerned then you could go and see your GP and ask for monitoring.
My understanding here - and I am making assumptions on something I read about Edoxaban some time ago - was that people with excellent renal function would clear the Edoxaban from their system very quickly so you would lose the efficacy of the drug.
Rachel’s comment was that excellent renal function was unusual in people in AF, but that doesn’t mean you are going to go into renal failure!
I hope that your GP is monitoring your renal function with regular blood test - usually every 4-6 months for Lone AF.
It is usual to pee a lot whilst you are in AF.
Do ensure you drink plenty of water - 8 glasses a day is the general recommendation.
Hope you feel better soon.
Hi cdreamer,thank you.Iwashaving a rough night.I have had PAF for 4 years,and currently having a bit going on( recentTIA) put on flecanaide,which brought on Flutter,seeing EP April 6th,no one hasmentioned regular blood tests or pissible renal reactions to the drug cocktail I take.
Makes me angrh! I eat csrefully,and am particular about hydration,however I shallhe ringing GP today to discuss monitoring.
Oh,one thing that has helped was a suggestion of yours,practising mindfulness,and I joined a Tai chi class last week.
Thank you for your time
I know it was a typo but the word 'angrh' so perfectly sums up reaction to a 'series of unfortunate (AF) events' that I have added it to my dictionary. Not mentioning 'pissible' renal reactions.....
Please don't think that means I am unsympathetic, more of a laugh instead of cry reaction. My GP told me my renal function was excellent two years ago and that was the last I heard of blood tests......
It is worth remembering that renal function drops with age. This is independent of any co morbidities. I was quite concerned that mine was down to about 75% until told that was normal for my age. I still pee for England and one can of 7Up (other soft drinks are available) produces at least five litres!
Oh to be 58 again! That was before my knees gave out and I could still climb Coniston Old Man. Happy days.
Yes,mum used to say old age is not for the faint hearted!never mind Bob,at least you got some good walking/ climbing in when you could.
Feel more positive today,but will be ringing GP.This is the one who was reluctant to prescribe anti coagulants for me,with both parents and two grandparents dying from strokes,and me being Chads 2.After myTIA recently,he seems a bit more approachable (!)
thanks Bob
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