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XoMonkey
XoMonkey

Hi guys, I'm just trying to find out some of my AF triggers. At the moment I've found it's exercise and stress when it's at its worse. I used to be an active footballer (soccer player) for 7 years. 

What is everyone elses triggers, out of curiousity? 

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  • Okapis
    Okapis XoMonkey

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    Pushing myself hard physically always used to bring on an AF episode - halfway up a mountain, cleaning up after tenants moved out, deciding to scrub a floor or digging in the garden too energetically always used to do it! 

    For my brother it was alcohol and monosodium glutamate, oh and yes chocolate

    I wonder why we have different triggers to misfiring in the heart?

  • aussiemom
    aussiemom XoMonkey

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    I have no idea what my triggers are. I suffered Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome 8 years ago which made me develop the afib. I had one cardio version and on Amiodorone and atenolol evr since. My amiodorone level was low for awhile and low and behold one night while sleeping I went back in and stayed in for 10 days but was told to take higher levels of the amiodorone and it did put me back in. Caffeine may be a culprit and sugar. I walk alot and exercise so I hope that isnt a trigger. Its frustrating to say the least.
  • Therapy_girl
    Therapy_girl XoMonkey

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    Hi XoMonkey

    I use to run and do a lot of active training at my gym I was doing this form of excersise the day before I had my stroke. Another time I had an AF attack was when a friend was coming to stay and I was working and planning the food menu. I was feeling stressed wondering if I would get everything prepared on time and was shopping in Waitrose when I felt extremely ill. They called an ambulance and I was taken to the nearest hospital. I had some tests and was left on a bed in the a& e department. A nurse brought me some tea whic I didnt like and a sandwich l wasn't hungry but it was a very kind gesture. I was in the hospital for approximately 4 hours and asked if it was ok for me to leave. Permission was given and at that point I did feel better. As soon as I got up and started walking to the door I felt very nauseous and weak. I had telephoned my husband to come and pick me up as soon as I was outside I began to be sick. When I stopped I felt marvellous just normal. The consultant said the next time I met him. Being sick had put my heart valve back into rythm. I gave up running and heavy gym work and took up swimming as my exercise and walking. I have not had another attack since I took up my new regime. All the best Therapy Girl

  • rejnertj
    rejnertj XoMonkey

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    For me it's when I have eaten and I'm really really full. Like over done it cause it was Sooooo tasty..that kinda full. Or a weekend beer and chips/crisps kinda full..just get stuffed really..Haha..other than that nothing sets me off. Can happen just when sitting down doing nothing.. really annoying

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