Hi new here

[dolly26]

Hi all I am a 32 year old female I was diagnosed with paroxysmal AF just over a year ago but turned out I had been living with it undiagnosed for over a year. It was only discovered after a routine holter and was admitted with a pulse rate of 163. I have had conversion done twice in the last year. I also have congenital heart disease that was repaired and had no issues in 28 years.

I am currently on Bisoprolol 1.25mg and apixiaban 5mg twice a day. I also have other health conditions such as hypothyroidism, scarring on the right lung which has caused pneumonia twice and endometriosis.

So feel free to say hi and I am also open to suggestions to help reduce attacks and symptoms. 😊

[Paulbounce]

Hi Dolly.

Welcome to the forum.

You wrote

"I had been living with it undiagnosed for over a year"

I'm pretty sure I was two years in before being diagnosed - we are luckly ones as stroke risk is high if it's not picked up. Plenty of people walking about with it that are totally unaware they have afib !

Enjoy your day.

Paul

[BobD Volunteer]

Welcome to the club you would rather not be in. AF Association main website is full of useful information and you will also see under pinned posts on the right of your screen a link for newbies full of informatiion.

Useful life style changes include no alcohol or caffeine , less meat and processed foods and a move to a more plant based diet. Exercise in moderation and less stress. And stay well hydrated at all times.

You were lucky to have found you have AFat such a young age as your AF induced stroke risk is hopefully lower than other wise but still ChadsVasc 2 hence your anticoagulation (apixaban) . Ask us any questions and we are always happy to try and help.

[queseyo]

Hi, sorry you only at 32 and with a few health issues. On the other hand, because you are young you will be able to fight against those. A "good" doctor would be able to guide you. I only discover my AF because I also have a carotid calcification which is let me know what my heart is doing, constantly. Some time my H beats so hard which keeps me away for hours but it saved my life. Also I have Hypothyroidism and in my youngest age I suffer terrible with endometriosis until had the hysterectomy (at 40) and it was and indescriptible relief. Now at 82 I'm suffering with many other things but with good doctors, and calm, it can be manageable. Be optimist and you will be fine. Best

[irene75359 in reply to queseyo]

Off-topic I know, but I am interested that a hysterectomy helped your endometriosis. My younger daughter has it quite badly and has mulled over having a the procedure in a few years, but apparently some women still have symptoms after having it done. Did you go from very symptomatic to a clean bill of health?