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june64137
june64137

I was first diagnosed with PAF ( paroxysmal atrial fibulation) in 2011. Having spent a spell in CCU atrial flutter was also found. I was referred to the EP to discuss ablation but having heard the risks attached to this procedure decided against having it for the moment as I feel I have not explored all the medical treatments available yet. I currently take Bisoprolol 3.75 mgs and Eloquis 5mgs with no probs until last night. Last night I had a prolonged episode of AF which causes me to pass copious amounts of urine. I just wondered if this happens to anyone else. I have to say these attacks do freak me out somewhat, but try to stay calm. My trigger factors are caffeine, lying on my left side  stress, and drinking cold drinks, is anyone else the same. I find these forums to be very reassuring, nice to know we are not alone. I am a newbie on here so I hope I have done this correctly.

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  • Mazza44
    Mazza44 june64137

    Posted

    Hi June, I quite often feel flutters when my bladder is full but haven't actually passed loads of urine because of an episode. Some have said in the past that is the panic side of us realising we are in PAF? not sure on that one.

    My triggers are coffee,drink only de caf now, MSG, sugar replacement,red wine and hormonal rises and dips, I can guarantee one week out of a month I am very problematic. The good thing is though that these days I know it will pass and so just go along with it.

    • terence68672
      terence68672 Mazza44

      Posted

      Most definitely not a panic reaction mazza. There's a proven biochemical pathway. See above.
    • Mazza44
      Mazza44 terence68672

      Posted

      yeah terence, I knew this, just got cheesed off at consently being told otherwise, thanks
  • Mazza44
    Mazza44 june64137

    Posted

    I had never connected passing urine with an episode until two weeks ago. I took one of my tablets lay down and once the episode subsided I had to run to the loo! 
  • reginald86759
    reginald86759 june64137

    Posted

    I f in arrhythmia at night I have to pay about 6 visits to the loo

    the other night I lost 2.3 kilos in weight!! It definitely happens and has nothing to do with nerves.

     

    • june64137
      june64137 reginald86759

      Posted

      Hi Reginald I had a short attack last night lasted only two hours but had to go to the loo four times. I pass so much urine at the time am worried about amount of sodium and potassium being lost that I have bought some diorylite to add to water to replace these important electrolytes as dehydration is also a trigger for AF.
    • Mazza44
      Mazza44 june64137

      Posted

      Definitely, I always have some dioralyte in the house now 
    • terence68672
      terence68672 reginald86759

      Posted

      Its real alright. To put it simply-the atria-almost knowing they are in trouble-release a hormone which acts upon the kidneys to excrete more urine. Urine comes directly from the blood-(not the G.I. tract as lost of people think-its not connected-so that cup of tea never really 'goes right through you'....)  so the load upon the atria/heart is lessened, as the blood volume falls.
    • reginald86759
      reginald86759 terence68672

      Posted

      Fascinating Terence. You seem to know more than my medics!

      I had an ablation last week for Atrial Flutter! So waiting 

      i am also interested in the various comments I have been reading about triggers. Do you have any views?

    • terence68672
      terence68672 reginald86759

      Posted

      I have stopped alcohol completely. Well I am an alcoholic so-it was easier to make that commitment.

      MSG and caffiene have been cut out too.

    • terence68672
      terence68672 reginald86759

      Posted

      Things are slightly better-I think stopping smoking was the best thing to do. Funny with AF- I never went into it when IN drink-it was always 12-24 hours after the last binge. Withdrawal and all the catecholamines involved in that process...
    • Mazza44
      Mazza44 terence68672

      Posted

      I never go into af while I'm having a drink it's always the next day 😔
    • terence68672
      terence68672 Mazza44

      Posted

      Dont do the same as me then.   Drink again in the mornings etc....haha
  • madge07350
    madge07350 june64137

    Posted

    Hi June- the attack of AF that landed me in hospital a couple of months ago was accompagnied by passing lots of urine. I went to the loo before I was loaded into the ambulance and had to go again in the ambulance -not easy! I kept wondering where on earth it was coming from as I had not drunk that much water with dinner. Once arrived at the hospital I needed to go yet again. I still am not sure what triggered the attack though I suspect hypersensibility to the antibiotic Ciprofloxacin.
    • june64137
      june64137 madge07350

      Posted

      Hi madge have just found out that the passing of copious urine during an attack of rapid AF is caused by the atrium ( top chambers of heart) giving off a peptide that eliminates water from the blood which stops the heart getting flooded and thus putting more strain on it. I have also been told that this is very common. Hope this is helpful.
    • june64137
      june64137

      Posted

      Also see Terence's comments that also support what I am saying. He explained it much better than me.
    • madge07350
      madge07350 june64137

      Posted

      Thank you. So far I have not had another attack and I see the cardiologist tomorrow and hope to persuade him to take me off the anticoagulant. The cardio at the hospital said the attack was due to taking too much thyroid medication and this has been reduced a lot. My GP was unconvinced by this.
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