Attacks of AF

[suzytoshoes]

Hi

since it has been very warm has anyone had more Attacks than normal? since it has been humid as well I have had 3 Attacks in 3 days, wondered if it affects anyone else this way,

Suzy

[Hidden]

Hi Suzy,

No AF, but an increase in number of palpitations. My AF is controlled by meds and diet.

[suzytoshoes in reply to Hidden]

Hi

Yes mine are normally controlled by meds, but for some reason started getting Attacks again, i had a Cryoblation a yr ago which helped at first, now getting problems again 😕seems to have got worse with it being very warm,

Suzy

[SRMGrandma Volunteer]

AFib flares up in both temperature extremes, hot and cold. In the cold it is because the heart has to work harder, and in the heat it is often due to dehydration, so drink plenty of water and stay cool!

[suzytoshoes in reply to SRMGrandma]

Hi

thank you the Doctor mentioned Dehydration could be doing it, I always take a glass of water to bed with me but I must admit I don't drink enough in day, Suzy

[SRMGrandma Volunteer in reply to suzytoshoes]

I keep a S'well bottle with me day and night that is filled with cold water. You have to make it into a habit...takes some practice but it is so good for you!

[Tako2009]

Oh yes - me too! I have been taking a big glass of water up to bed with me to keep drinking if I wake up during the night in an attempt to keep the night time AF episodes at bay. I'm sure it is the heat causing dehydration which sets it off!

[suzytoshoes in reply to Tako2009]

yes I think I agree as not had much problem until got very warm, thank you

[P0rtnahapp1e]

Heat sets mine off, but because of my heart failure I'm limited to 1300 MLS fluid per day so no way of assuaging my thirst when that quantity is consumed!

[fallingtopieces]

Suzy, I had my big AF episode on the hottest day in 2012 after feeling thirsty and drinking an ice slushy drink.

Now I drink plenty. Never wait to feel thirsty, that's a sign that you're already dehydrated. Also beware of extremely cold drinks.

Pat

[JackyMac in reply to fallingtopieces]

That's interesting. I was eating an ice cream and went into AF. This has happened twice. Ice cream is now off the menu!

[BobD Volunteer in reply to JackyMac]

Most likely cold shock.

[suzytoshoes in reply to fallingtopieces]

Hi

thank you I will give that a try, its cooled down a bit today so feeling better, Suzy

[mavisrich]

Yes the heat definitely makes me prone to a.f. hate the heat! I do drink a lot of water but still feel useless.

[BobD Volunteer]

Dehydration is the reason in most cases.

[suzytoshoes in reply to BobD]

Thank you Bob ,

[Hidden]

Thankfully this year my recent ablation is keeping AF at bay, but I do get a lot more palpitations in the heat,

Last year I had two big AF attacks, one in July when I was at a rock concert, venue was really hot but I drank loads of water so I know I wasn't dehydrated . THe second in August on holiday, the one hot day we had in Devon + I had really bad toothache . again I don't think it was dehydration as I drank loads of water all day.

[Polski in reply to Hidden]

The toothache may have set off the AF - poisons from bad teeth very quickly reach the heart . . .

[JackyMac in reply to Polski]

Interesting!, thank you for sharing.

[fallingtopieces in reply to Hidden]

Mike that's interesting that you were at a concert when you had an attack.

I have had a couple of experiences at concerts myself where I could feel the music vibrations so deeply within me, I felt it was affecting my heart rhythm and I had to walk out for a while. Pretty tame concerts too, not rock (David Cassidy 🙊 And The Eagles).

I avoid them now.

You will find evidence online for people listening to regular heartbeat sounds to go back into nsr.

My husband has a very strong regular heart rate and I've woken in the night before with tachycardia(not for a long time 🤞🏻) and put my ear to his chest, concentrating on the rhythm. I was sure it helped me return to nsr.

Pat

[trtoothdr]

Suzy- Check your water temperature! I have twice had Afib episodes immediately upon taking a large gulp of ice water!