Just Diagnosed
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After experiencing some palpitations and breathlessness over the past week or so I went to see my GP. I had an ECG, was sent to A&E, admitted to hospital for further tests and diagnosed with AF. My heart rate was not particular fast,
I'm still in AF and have been given Bisoprolol to control my heart rate. I've had problems with palpitations and chest achiness for the past 2 years and have had numerous ECGs which have always been normal so this is a bit of a shock. I'm a bit confused as to what happens now really. I have got an apt with a consultant coming up, but does this mean my life style wil have to change? How can I get back to normal heart rhythm? Can I still drink alcohol? I don’t drink a lot but enjoy a couple of glasses at the weekends and have some birthday parties coming up. Also, what about exercise? A month ago I was training for a charity cycle ride and was riding 20-25 miles a time. Where does this leave me? Since taking the Bisoprolol I have been getting headaches – will they subside in time?
I have undertaken some research of my own but I would be good to have some views from other on this forum. I’m 47 years old.
Thanks,
Stuart
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linda51222 Stuart143
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you will find the support you need here, those suffering are the best to talk to and they are a great bunch of people.
Take care and good luck with your journey
L.
betty47298 Stuart143
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derek76 betty47298
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MickE Stuart143
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I agree that Sian's summary is one of the best I have seen. It just takes getting used to and sorting out the best medication for you. Bisoprolol has not been a problem for me but everyone is different. Sometimes side effects subside as your body gets used to the medication, if not there are usually others they can try. Good luck its early days and depends what they find by further tests, as to what can be done. Try not to worry, easier said than done..Mick
Stuart143 MickE
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Stuart143 MickE
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linda51222 Stuart143
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I am on bisoporol 1.25mg my pulse rate hovers between 55-65 as Sian says that is better than anything over 100bpm.but anything below 40 needs looking at.
my GP told me that the beta blocker is actually good for your heart.
there are so many different types of heart rythmn problems my sister gets the palpitations every day but all her tests have shown its not AF and they have told her its nothing to be concerned about so she lives with hers with no medication, who would be a doctor so much to know.
L.
derek76 Stuart143
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Mine was always low in the mid 40's at least since 2000 after becoming hypertensive and getting a BP monitor. Then it showed irregular beats but at that time they were etopic beats with AF not starting until 2012. I was told last year that I needed a pacemaker because I was having 3.5 second gaps between beats for 15% of the time. That though seems to be debateable as the technichian who checks my pacemaker said that was not too bad and probably only happened while I was asleep.
cardiac_congo Stuart143
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Stuart143 cardiac_congo
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Do you stay in AF long after getting cold etc? How do you get back to sinus? I've never been that fond of toblerone!
Good luck with the op
cardiac_congo Stuart143
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Okapis cardiac_congo
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derek76 Stuart143
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It is rather un-nerving when they keep on leaving the room to seek advice.
With AF is worthwhile to pay to see an EP (expert on the electrics of the heart) rather than a cardiologist. The first time I saw an EP was when on the table for him to fit my pacemaker.
cardiac_congo Okapis
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derek76 cardiac_congo
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cardiac_congo derek76
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Stuart143 derek76
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derek76 Stuart143
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