Atrial Fibrillation/Travel Insurance + Walking

Hi,

just saw this as i came in for lunch... i can only say what i do when i go out for a walk... i tell someone i tell them clearly where i am going either by description or by map reference and i tell them when i will be back. I always tell the mwhen i am back (walking in the driveway) so if i am late i know they will reprot straight away... if i am running (walking) late then i let them know as soon as possible. it is fristrating sometimes as i would like to deviate from my planned route but i never do by more than a 100 yards (m) i carry a wistle and a mirror (actually the phone surface does for that but used to be a small make up mirror) i take drink and meds in a pack and in that pack i have a note detailing my conditons and what meds i have taken and would note last time of taking anything if i could... then otherwise i go for it and enjoy. I like rock collecting and the country side etc so can end up in some odd places but... i plan it and do it and only do that. some might say over the top etc but hey i feel safe and i know there is a good chance someone will find me in a reasonable time. the usual disclaimers apply and this isnt advice, it is only what i do.... ho hum, but.., enjoy!!!!!!!  

Hi.                                                                                                                                 Just read your post and and like you I was scared to be anywhere not close to a hospital..have'nt been abroad yet so cant help you with travel insureance but as for your walking...go for it..I've been in constant AF 5years now.used to love walking and fishing in the highlands but was scared to go because it was so remote.bucked up the courage one weekend and went with the mates..best thing I could have done.You were asking how much excersie you should do..the only thing I can say is how much your AF will let you.lol..I do the short walks with a couple of stops along the way and when my friends want to do the hard long one's then I do a bit of fishing..somebody always stays with me ofcourse..usually the one who never shuts up.what I've found is my AF plays ball.your doing something you love and your feelgood factor makes you so calm..I take my repeat perscription with me and all my friends know my condition.Ilike andrews Idea about the whistle and the phone is a must..My son entered I.C.E [incase of emergancy]and his number into my fone.he said the emergancy services know to look..Never needed it yet..the best of luck and most of all..get walking..

I'm 79, have had pafib for 10 years with regular episodes lasting up to 24 hours and  tolerate the condition fairly well and have not had a problem getting travel insurance (other than cost). You should declare your condition and meds. and will be asked if you've had collapses etc. In deciding where you go It depends on how confident you are in handling a afib episode without medical support.

Hi I have PAF I rarely get over 100 heart rate but do get dizzy and breathless but a lot of the time I am fine.  I cycle with a club , now with the help of a pedelec and always with a friend who knows my condition - With regard to travelling I have been to the Caribbean , across Europe by train, cycled (with stops ) to Paris and have been able to get insurance by stating my condition and taking appropriate medication with me. Afib is not  life threatening in itself - don't let it spoil your life , just pace yourself reasonably , unless your heart itself is damaged exercise and  pleasure can only be good.

Hi

There are specialist travel insurers who deal with people who have current medical conditions - dont know if I am allowed to give names here.  Always always declare medical conditions to them - you dont want to give anyone an excuse to void your insurance.  - AF doesnt seem to put a lot onto premium.  I've been abroad twice since diagnosis.  Yes its a bit worrying but I decided not to let it get in the way of my love of travel.  Good luck.

HI, I am 58 and was diagnosed four years ago. I still work full time and my husband and I go on foreign holidays a couple of times a year.

we get our travel insurance through my bank account. It works out alot cheaper than going to another company. You can get insurance anywhere but the premiums will be high with the AF especially if you are on meds (I am on Flecainide, Dabigatran, Atorvastatin & Amlodopine). If you have had a hospital visit resulting in a cardioversion (chemical or otherwise) then that ups the cost. The bank only charge me £90 a year for an annual worldwide policy whereas other companies charge more than £200-400. Make sure you declare everything as they will use any excuse not to pay out if you need medical treatment abroad. Always carry a few of each of your tablets in your handbag too..Enjoy your holidays.