Sorry that should read "carrying extra weight." (Bloody iPads!!!)
Thanks!
Hi simon56380, the first episode I can say was directly relatedto alcohol and vomiting due to drinking too much. Second major one about 6 months later came the day after NY day, so I hadn't actually been drinking in over 24 hours. I did wake up with a stomach bug though and was vomiting for a couple of hours before it started again. Most recent was about a month ago and that was the day after alcohol.
So I guess there is a big correlation there. I've not had any alcohol since, and have cut out caffeine almost completely. I've had a few smaller episodes but nothing I had experienced before.
When I say catching my breath, I mean that when I get the irregularity in my heart beat, it feels like you're having to gasp for a breath because it affects your breathing. That's usually when I'm lying down asleep.
Have you totally cut alcohol out? It's basicall the only real vice I have, and I don't drink a lot. I'll have maybe 6-8 drinks once a week, over a weekend. I'm generally pretty healthy get decent exercise. It doesn't half seem unfair that you have to cut out the things you get enjoyment out of!
Haven't totally cut it out. Since my ablation last April, My Electrophysiologist is adamant that I need to keep below 3standard drinks per week! In reality, I'm probably consuming around 3-5 drinks most weeks, but I'm trying to consistently keep it below 3. The Electrophysiologist says that his data shows that if I keep below 3 drinks/ week, there's an 85% chance of still being in rhythm at the five year mark. However, if I regularly go Ove this amount, there's less than a 20% chance of being in rhythm at the five year mark!
So it's a bit of a no brainer really. Unfortunately alcohol seems to contribute to AF in a fairly significant way for many AF sufferers.
one things for sure though, the quality of the wine that I drink has increased significantly since cutting back on the booze. Quality, not quantity these days
Since my post, my dad has passed away and I've been feeling really odd for the past 4-5 days. I am hoping it's simply some form of anxiety, due to the afib and the stress of arranging things for my dad's funeral. But having a 'full', or 'swimming' feeling in my head, feeling slightly woozy and slightly blurry vision isn't helping me feel good. Having a bit of a problem physically (and mentally) concentrating or focussing. All indications are that it's all related but it's such a downer for me at the moment.
Very sorry to hear of your dads passing. Yes, what you're feeling is probably all part of the grief process but, your GP is there to help you and will put your mind at rest. Good Luck
Absolutely ! Panic attacks go hand in hand with AFib ! Nights are especially bad for me . I take Xanax to help get through these times but still I feel my pulse racing and heart pounding at times .
Hi,I realise this conversation is writeut thought I'd attempt to join.
I've had palpitations since 2005. It first started when I had a big night out on the booze, spirits, shots etc. I then only drank beer which helped for a while but eventually it returned. Fast forward to a few years ago, I used to get it even without drinking. I've had ecg and had all the blood tests over the years with no problems related so I've just ploddei on. the start of 2017 i gave up booze and caffeine completely and I had no palpitations at all for 3 months. In March i started to have a skipped beat sensation, not related to anything apart from maybe stress with work and family. I've had further tests and ecg and am now trialling flacainide which doesn't seem to be helping. It's quite comforting to read other people's situations as I'm here writing this at 2am after not being able to sleep due to AFIB, which the specialist said I have. I'm thinking of trying some meds to calm my anxiety, stress levels as this may also be a trigger. Hope allare well and I'm sorry to hear about your dad also. Cheers