My P.A.F seems to be under control!

[PhyllisK]

Usually if I have an episode of A.P.F my pulse becomes regular after a tweaking of my medication. This time my pulse is still fairly o.k. but I cannot sleep due to distressing fluttering in my chest. Does anybody else have this problem?

[CDreamer]

Hi PhyllisK

Most of my attacks happen at night ??? I take Flacainide when they occur but it takes time to work and I want to get to sleep so I plug in my IPod listen to an audio book, distraction works!

I also sometimes have fluttering without being in AF and again find that relaxation techniques and distraction works for me. I react to adrenaline and often have a feeling that I describe as an adrenaline rush sensation before AF sets in, relaxation helps me to stay calm.

[frizzylizzy in reply to CDreamer]

Yes, I know what you mean since I can actually feel the adrenaline going into the system before it all goes crazy. I'm waiting for ablation just now, but I find bisoprolol and even temazepam help to ease the effects, half an hour or so after taking them. Relaxation is also good. Hope you find a way to control the flutters. Best wishes

[PhyllisK]

Thank you for your response to my question, my flutter happened about midnight and I became very anxious so used my IPod, I settled about an hour later and felt o.k. this morning. Thank you once again It is useful to know that I need not contact the G.P. each time I get a flutter. I will try the distraction techniques from now on.

[Maitha]

I used to have the same but during day time thank god , so I stay busy with anything which can make me forget monitoring my heart beats for a while then it is normal again

Stress make it worse sometime it is usefull to take anxiety meds such as zanax during such attacks , but you may get addictive if you use it continuous for a long time

For me I may have two to three tablets a month which is reasonable

Good luck

Maitha

[Maitha]

I used to have the same but during day time thank god , so I stay busy with anything which can make me forget monitoring my heart beats for a while then it is normal again

Stress make it worse sometime it is usefull to take anxiety meds such as zanax during such attacks , but you may get addictive if you use it continuous for a long time

For me I may have two to three tablets a month which is reasonable

Good luck

Maitha

[Japaholic]

I also get fluttering preceding an AF episode, I also get the fluttering sometimes with no AF. I've said in another thread I think this is an AF attack the drugs suppress but I am not a cardiologist so can't say for sure.

Stress is a big trigger for me (anger or worrying do the same) as is cold drinks drunk to quickly. This is difficult when its 35c and all you want to do is glug down a can of lemonade.

[ianb63]

I get fluttering and since I started having AF am much more aware of my heartbeat even if it's functioning normally. I used to sleep really well but currently find it very difficult to drift off. Having a partner who snores occasionally does not help! Deep breathing, trying to keep relaxed, retreating to another bedroom and listening to an iPod can help sometimes. Although it's difficult, I also try to remain positive.

[Offcut]

I have flutters a lot at the moment and have increased sleep apnia attacks that my doctors thinks is becuase of my heart. But given me no solution but to say speak to my cardiologist when I see him in October ?

[Timmo50]

What is the difference between a flutter and AF? You all seem to have this nailed down. I once was visiting my EP and thought I was in AF but he said it was just extra beats. And as a consequence I am really confused as to the difference.

All I am sure about is that I dont feel very well when any of this happens to me!