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[bluepuddy1]

Following my former query re: weekly near fainting fits a friend encouraged me to get an appointment with the doctor, even though I didn’t think it was possible as appointments are usually booked in first thing in the morning. I thought at least my symptoms might be recorded. The brilliant receptionist did manage to get me an appointment and the equally brilliant doctor referred me to the hospital where I was given a number of tests including another ECG. The result was atrial fibrillation with RVR (rapid ventricular rate). It was the latter, which also affects the bottom of the heart that was causing my near fainting (the last one was particularly bad) and the rapid heart rate is linked to this. I have been booked in for a cardioversion. Thank you so much for all the kind replies that I have received regarding my message to Health Unlocked.

[Frances123]

So very pleased you have had a good response from your surgery, GP and hospital and you now know what is going on with you. I hope the cardioversion goes wells and you feel better soon. Let us know how things go.

[bluepuddy1 in reply to Frances123]

Thank you Frances, it is a relief to know what has been going on. I wish you all the best.

[JOY2THEWORLD49]

Hi

Still sounds like you need a med/s t control your rapid heart rate.

a cardioversion may give you and your specialist time to decide what to do next if necessary.

Meds, or if ablation can be done if your heart is normal.

cherio JOy. 75. (NZ)

[bluepuddy1 in reply to JOY2THEWORLD49]

Thanks Joy, as you say more meds other than a blood thinner are probably on the agenda, I wish you well.

[ruskin10]

Hi I too have 'almost fainting' episodes. I have Flecainide as a pill in the pocket to take when in AF. My last to episodez I've taken a Flecainide and about an hours later fe faint and like Im going to collapse. If I lie down with my feet raised after a while it passes. Fortunately it's happened at home. I've tried for a week to get appointment with Dr Modie who is my EP at LHCH. No answer from secretary..... it's so so difficult. Anyone had with problem. It as if Flecainide its the lowest dose, is too strong.

[bluepuddy1 in reply to ruskin10]

Oh dear, Ruskin, have you tried A & E, or your pharmacist. The latter might be able to contact your doctor or another re: a change of medication. The near fainting episodes can be extremely worrying and you don’t feel well afterwards as well. I hope that you can get some help soon.

[ruskin10 in reply to bluepuddy1]

Thank you,