I'm in the hospital :(

So last night I went in to tachycardia and had to have cardio version. I thought I was dying. I came to the Er and there were a lot of people in my room, I was throwing up like crazy and they were going to do meds but went right to cardio version. It was scary but I didn't even know it happened. I felt like hell after and exhausted but my heart is now back to the 70's and I am here being monitored. I was told I have been in and out of afibb and the type of tachy was on the left which is not common and dangerous.
I am about 10 weeks post op from a pacemaker and feel like now that I have a pacemaker I have had more issues than ever. Why is this all happening? I feel like my heart is irritated by the pacemaker. I can't take anymore.

2 Comments

Yes it is rough

by Theknotguy - 2015-11-01 09:11:26

Yes, it is rough. I went through almost the same thing by going into afib with RVR. Heart rate went up to over 140 and the RVR part makes you wish you were dead. A large dose of cardizem through the IV and I was back to normal.

At the time I thought it would never end. This was less than three months after I got my PM and I was wondering if it would be like this for the rest of my life.

Looking back it was like my heart was throwing a temper tantrum because it was under the "new management" of the PM. Once we got the med dosage straightened out everything settled down. But going through the whole mess was rough.

I worked with my EP and cardiologist so if I ever went into the same situation again I had a set of procedures to follow. I have a set number of meds to take and, if they don't work, I know when to punch the button and go to the ER.

It hasn't happened since which is why I call it a temper tantrum by my heart. Another thing is I know what's going to happen so I'm not going into the unknown.

We can't always control what is going to happen, but if we have a set of procedures to follow instead of just going along for the ride, it gives us a little more control over the situation.

I hope you can work something out with your EP. I also hope you don't have any more similar sessions.

Hang in there. Hopefully it will get better for you.

heart worries

by hopefulheart - 2015-11-02 07:11:13

Hi, Lisa
You are dealing with a lot, but Theknotguy gave you some helpful advice. When it is our heart, we do feel we have no control over anything. Just knowing what to expect and what to do gives us more control and more safety when an issue arises. From the knowledge of your experience, sound medical advice, rest and time, you will be able to put it all in perspective. For now, just take care of yourself and focus ahead. I will be thinking of you.
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