I'm 21 yrs old living with atrial fibrillation. The first episode I had was when Iwas 19, 6 days after the birth of my son. My HR went up to 280 BPMs. I was put on ameodorone, cardizem, lasix, beta-blockers and I was not cardioverted(due to fear of me stroking out automatically).After 3 days of misery, I went back into sinus rhythem.
I'm not on medicine because i'm "too young" says the doc. No, its because I'm not insured... I've only had one episode since not as bad though, my HR only went up to 170. I've done great things to improve my health, I drink no caffeine whatsoever, exercise, and as a result since the birth of my son, I have lost 70 lbs. naturally. My target weight is 150, and I'm still at 190. However lately I've been depressed because Ive been having lots of chest pains, heart palipatations, and tingling in my hands and feet. I dont even leave the house now. Ive been depressed....it seems hopeless. Im starting LPN school in 2 mos trying to make a better life for my self and get some good health insurance, I need it. Is there anyone else with my problem?:(