Shed Some Meds ...

I saw Dr. Ron Peterson (Cardiologist) this morning. He says I am still having some "beat skipping" and "flutter" issues. He said I am pretty "middle of the road" as far as stroke risk is concerned and to be aware that I will have another AFIB episode in the future -- when is the only unanswered question.

With that he told me to stop taking the Digoxin for now; I could stop (the choice was mine) the Warfarin --but if I do: change my aspirin intake from 81mg to 325mg (a regular "Bayer" type). He said 'in removing the Warfarin, I might see a positive difference in the profound fatigue' I am experiencing. And the risk of bruising and bleeding should be reduced also.

I took this as "good news". He remind me that my PBC is probably the cause of my profound fatigue. And, the Metroperol (which I will continue to take for the AFIB ) - it's a Beta Blocker and the risk of bruising and bleeding easily is a side effect to be aware of.

Next appointment: Dr. Kent Benner, Liver Specialist -- November 27