How do you 'live' with AFib

[Kalola0218]

After spending 8 days in the hospital getting my heart back into sinus rhythm (3 cardioversions + Tikosyn)    I am back to Afib (off the Tikosyn) and have a 'normal' heart rate of 100 now.    I presently take Lisinopril, Digoxin, Warfarin, and Carvedilol.    Is 'my present condition' truly something that should not cause concern to me.   Isn't being in constant AFib causing my chances of a stroke to rise considerably???      I have no health insurance and am on a cash basis w/my cardiologists but, at my appt. in June my doctor seemed to think I was "ok" and will see me again in Dec. --  I live in constant fear/worry and have very little energy!!      I am a 59 yr old female w/family history of heart attacks, disease, failure.    
I appreciate any advise!!!       Thanks

[alleycat2]

Yes I have had afib episodes. I have a medtronic pacemaker and Defrib unit. Been in there since Sept08. The pacemaker seems to really regulate the heart. Have not had any since.

[Kalola0218]

do you also suffer from Afib?   do you have a pacemaker/defrib 'unit??    I will discuss this with my doctor when I next see him!    Thanks

[alleycat2]

I think you should discuss with your doctor the need for a pacemaker and defrib unit combined. Money or not you should have what you need.