Still AF

[prankard26]

I was diagnosed with AF about 2 years ago, put on Warfarin and a block beater, last August I went into AF and still am in AF, I am continuously hot and breathless and its affecting my life, I don't know what exercises I can do to keepmyself fit, used to be exceedingly fit but now am n ot, so depressed.

[jeanjeannie50]

Hi there - I can identify with what you are saying totally, apart from the depression which I don't have.

It's not nice that we can't exercise like we used to because of the way are hearts are misbehaving. However, I believe we just have to accept the way we are and try to make the best of it. I'm damned if I'm going to let this AF get the better of me and change my life too much. I can't do the lovely long walks I've always been so fond off, but what I can do I will. I find if I walk a little slower I don't get breathless and can go further. Living on my own I've had no choice but to mow lawns, cut hedges etc and you know that's not easy at all. I do wonder, however, whether doing these things has helped me have just a little more stamina. Are you on your own or do you have a partner to help you? My advice to you would be to push yourself physically just a little more and see how you cope.

I can't understand why you haven't had any responses to your post and am wondering whether it's because of the name you have given yourself Prankard, the first part of you name may suggest to some people that your post is a prank. I feel this is not the case.

Know that we are all here for you at any time. We understand AF totally and will give you support whenever you need it.

I'm sorry I can't help with your depression, but I'm sure others on here will be able to offer support for that.

Never forget to count your blessings.

Big healing hug.

Jean

[jan-ran]

I m hoping that your gp has a care plan in place for you? If you are in permanent af for a year, someone should be aware of that! Re exercising: I got myself a recumbent bike, nice and easy or hard as you like. Have recently added a hula hoop. Waiting for the 20 inch waist of my youth. 😂 I line dance 3 times a week, but not when I have af. ( mine is paroxysmal). If you can find even a small target to aim for, you won't be so depressed, I feel. Good luck. JanR. Ps it's beta blocker, but I love your interpretation better!

[Lizty]

Have you not considered an ablation? What does your gp say?

[prankard26 in reply to Lizty]

I was supposed to have a procedure I think it was something to make my heart go back into rhythm, unfortunately they decided I was not a good candidate for this, but having looked at a few answers will refer myself back to the GP. Thanks everyone for your help and advice..

[cali111]

I am Cali111. I too cannot walk across the room some days, but get out in my car when I can. I do not plan days out, not because I don`t want to go but because I can`t face the breathlessness. I went to my GP and she prescribed Cicadin which is a slow release melatonin tablet to help me sleep. To me my sleeping is no different but I do feel better in myself and my blood pressure went down, so maybe the quality is better. I only take Digoxin and an anticoagulant for my AF which is always there, some days better than others, I just take it as it comes. I cannot change it so I don`t worry about it. I had a Cardio Version about a month ago and was is normal mode for 5 days, and I felt 20 years younger!. Sadly it didn`t last. My EP said that it wouldn`t as he just needed it as a diagnostic tool for the ablation I have booked for next month. I am hoping that this will be successful but I don`t pin my hopes on this. If it is, great ,if not - well, I shall just have to accept it.

It is nice when life is good to us, but as we get older we have to accept that things happen beyond out control and acceptance is key to going forward. That is NOT giving up just getting on with life as it presents itself to us, and making the best of what we have. Don`t look back to what was, look forward to what could be!.

Good luck

[Gertsen]

I would urge you to start walking, good exercise and nice to get out in the fresh air. Explore your local area, it is nice to get to know beauty spots where you live.

[Polski]

Have you consulted an EP? You need a planned way forward!