Latest Posts from Michele Straube

AFib, You Are Not the Boss of Me!

AFib, You Are Not the Boss of Me!

I’ve had a run of AFib episodes recently, more frequent and longer and more debilitating than usual. It’s gotten me into the doomscroll mindset I try so hard

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Blood Thinners: They’re Not as Scary as You Might Think

Blood Thinners: They’re Not as Scary as You Might Think

You’ve been diagnosed with AFib, and one of the first things your medical team talks about is blood thinners. If you’re like me, your immediate ...

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Medicare Plans: What to Look For as an AFib Patient

Medicare Plans: What to Look For as an AFib Patient

My husband is retiring at the end of this month, which means we lose our excellent insurance coverage through his employer. Medicare will be ...

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Your First AFib Episode Could Well Also Be Your Last

Your First AFib Episode Could Well Also Be Your Last

I was more than a week into a 2-week camping trip recently, feeling so happy that I was healthy and able to enjoy every minute of it. Unlike the previous ...

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Enforced Relaxation: How I’ve Learned to Live with AFib

Enforced Relaxation: How I’ve Learned to Live with AFib

Some might say I’m a Type A personality. Must always be doing something. Must be productive. Always one more task to complete before I can stop ...

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Traveling While Under the Influence (of AFIb)

Traveling While Under the Influence (of AFIb)

Remember travel? That really fun adventure we did pre-Covid? You go to new-to-you places, meet new people, see new things, eat new foods ...

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