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was in the e.r most of the day (Original Post) AllaN01Bear 16 hrs ago OP
Oh my. What happened? debm55 16 hrs ago #1
Oh no. Are you ok? LoisB 16 hrs ago #2
yes . tired. have had a fib for 10 years and it flares up now and then. AllaN01Bear 14 hrs ago #12
I've had Afib for a few years, and it went nuts after I had appendicitis. 3catwoman3 14 hrs ago #14
146 to9ps for me and ablation failed for me .most of the time i go into the e.r is when weather changes . AllaN01Bear 13 hrs ago #16
I just looked it up. There doesn't seem to be a trigger for flare ups. LoisB 14 hrs ago #15
Oh no. I hope all is OK! Diamond_Dog 16 hrs ago #3
Happy you are home and eating. Let us know what happened. Polly Hennessey 16 hrs ago #4
ii have a fib and it can be a pain in the ++++. AllaN01Bear 14 hrs ago #11
So sorry this happened to you. hamsterjill 13 hrs ago #17
yeppers. AllaN01Bear 13 hrs ago #18
I hope everything is okay now. MIButterfly 16 hrs ago #5
Please let us know how you are...more better I hope... wcmagumba 16 hrs ago #6
I hope you are ok, Bear! SheltieLover 16 hrs ago #7
I'm sorry to hear this, pandr32 16 hrs ago #8
Home and eating.....sounds like your ok now. surfered 15 hrs ago #9
Hope you're okay now... 2naSalit 14 hrs ago #10
Hope you are feeling better now better. Take it easy and rest. debm55 14 hrs ago #13

3catwoman3

(28,973 posts)
14. I've had Afib for a few years, and it went nuts after I had appendicitis.
Fri Feb 13, 2026, 08:41 PM
14 hrs ago

I was in the hospital for nearly a week. 4 different meds every day. 2 attempts at external cardioversion did nothing. One evening, I thought there was some sort of vibratory/massage unit attached to the bed because it was shaking. Turned out I was the reason the bed was shaking because my heart rate was 170. Finally ended up with an ablation, which took care of it. I was somewhat anxious about the ablation beforehand, but it was uneventful and I would have no hesitation if I ever needed another.

I hope you feel all better very soon.

If I had any hearts left, I'd give you one. Here's a cyber hug instead -

hamsterjill

(17,229 posts)
17. So sorry this happened to you.
Fri Feb 13, 2026, 09:38 PM
13 hrs ago

I have a relative who has AFIB. It was controlled by a successful ablation, but they have to take blood thinners now for the remainder of their life.

You are correct in that it can be a royal pain.

Wishing you all the very best. i hope you can get a good night's sleep tonight. Sleep is the best medicine there is!

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