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is electric foot massage machine safe to use for us Afibbers

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linda51222
linda51222

Hi Guys anyone use an electric foot massage machine is it safe for us to do so?

I have PAF

Linda x

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  • cardiac_congo
    cardiac_congo linda51222

    Posted

    Hiya. I have a shiatsu foot massager which I use regularly and its never caused me an issue. I too have PAF.
    • linda51222
      linda51222 cardiac_congo

      Posted

      Thanks Cardiac, wasn't sure so thought I would check what would we do without each other on this site.

      L x

  • frances26250
    frances26250 linda51222

    Posted

    I never thought of that linda. Also I have a facial that uses an electric massager. My consultant said just live your life....I reckon she would've mentioned electrical equipment if it was a danger to AF's

    • linda51222
      linda51222 frances26250

      Posted

      thanks Frances,

      I guess your right if it was a problem would be mentioned somewhere.

      L x

  • jx41870
    jx41870 linda51222

    Posted

    Goodness gracious ... I haven't the foggiest idea, but I certainly hope so!  In fact, it might even be helpful - insofar as PAF may be caused by crosstalk from the vagal nerve, it may be that external physical stimulations help the body sort these out better and maybe reduces PAF.  And if it just makes your feet feel better and relaxes you generally, that should be good too!

  • macas02
    macas02 linda51222

    Posted

    Hi Linda, I have an electric foot massager and like you I have wondered if I should use it. I have very swollen feet and ankles. I think I will try to check it out before I use it.

    Maryx

    • linda51222
      linda51222 macas02

      Posted

      Hi Mary,

      Apart from asking the guys on here. yesterday I  ran it past my pharmacist who said she couldn't see a problem I have a swollen right foot and ankle so thought it might help the circulation and the trembling I have been experiencing, so last night I gave it a try just for 15 mins on low thought I would start slowly,it resulted in my having pins and needles all over feet fingers arms face tongue for most of the night, it didn't trigger my PAF, now I have to decide was that a worse before it get better scenario and do it again tonight?????

      let me know if you find out anything.

      I have been diagnosed recently with ACCP positive palindromic RA, and my fibromyalgia is in a flare up, so I am not sure what's causing what, fed up with seeing a different GP every time I go, mostly locums who just smile and say if its no better in a month come back.

      Linda xx

       

  • diane92162
    diane92162 linda51222

    Posted

    I was wondering the same about my Powerfit vibration machine. Somebody told me her EP told her not to use it. It’s hard to exercise with all the meds I take and that was something I could do easily. I am in persistent afib which is rate controlled. 🤔

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