Originally Posted by skydive69
In that you went out of AF without drugs, I am curious as to why your cardiologist put you on drugs with only one event. I had an event about three weeks ago, but went back to normal in a couple of hours. I have my fingers crossed in that I am not anxious to take drugs.
From my listserv on AFib - the worst scenario seems to be for those folks who pop back in and out of AFib (paroxysmal). Those folks in NSR (normal sinus rhythm) dread when they go into AFib and will do practically anything to avoid it, including all sorts of special diets, etc. They get dizzy, strange feelings, shortness of breath, etc.
Those of us permanently in AFib seem to be better off - the meds keep the heart rate down, and I do not even notice the AFib any more. And, today, riding my HEAVY (rack, panniers, loaded) mtn bike, I did pretty good kicking along at 18-20 mph, with no shortness of breath or anything like that. Even passed a roadie or two.