Going to Portugal at the weekend and whilst playing super heros yesterday with my 4 year old grandson his foot accidentally came into contact with my eye and I have a horrible black eye.
It seemed like he only touched it with his foot but my concern is what would happen if I really had an accident or fall would they be able to stop the bleeding as I am on apixaban with no antidote, it has certainly made me think.
Hoping my AF doesn't make an appearance whilst on holiday as I haven't had to use the bisoprolol yet as a PIP so don't know if it wiil work with me. My heartbeat is around 50 -55 so can't use bisoprolol daily. Haven't had an AF episode since Dec, so fingers crossed. Regards to everyone.
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Hi gemsmum, it always happens like that when we are going away doesnt it. I take one of the NOACs, Rivaoxaban. As they have a short half life you should be ok if you had a fall or anything.
I have flecainide as PIP and have yet to use it in that form and I too wonder if it will do its job when needed. I think all these thoughts as exaggerated in us when we are going to a foreign country just in case something were to kick in while away from the familiar at home.
I do hope you can enjoy your holiday to the full, the rest and relaxation will do you good.
Thank you for your good wishes, have been looking forward to this holiday with the family including my 4 year old grandson, maybe have a little glass of wine!!
I had the same concerns when I went off to Turkey a few weeks ago, gemsmum, but all was well and I had a great time! Someone on here suggested I take a note of the nearest medical centre just in case which I found helpful. Thankfully, I didn't need to access it.
Hi gemsmum, we go to Spain a couple of times a year, I have the name and number of the nearest public hospital and have never had to use it even though I have persistant AF. I just relax and enjoy the culture. Hope you can do the same.
Have a lovely holiday, take care and Angel blessings.
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