Sauna jacuzzi

[Carig]

Goid morning everyone. Im four weeks post ablation. Just wondering can I use sauna or jacuzzi or would it effect heart rhythm. Does anyone still get chest uncomfortable ness still

[BobD Volunteer]

Never tried but I can't see why it should if no other activity causes you problems. Your heart will have to work harder in sauna for sure so if it is the first time you have made it do so may be hard for you. You still have a lot of healing to do yet so be guided by your body.

[Carig in reply to BobD]

Thanks bob. You are so right. I thought id be flying around the place after four weeks but not the case

[Hidden]

I always understood that saunas were generally not a good idea for those with heart problems.

A sudden rise in body temperature would put stress on the cardiovascular system. Ok if you have no heart conditions.

As your blood pressure drops you will find that your heart rate will increase to counteract this.

No doubt those with experience of saunas and AF will enlighten

[Carig in reply to Hidden]

Thanks yatsura. I felt that might be the case

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

This has been my experience. Love pools, water swimming etc. When I developed AF some years ago was advised "Stay out of the saunas." Didn't listen and the first time I got in got weak and had to be helped out. I miss them but they are off my list now.

[Flimmeri]

Unfortunately you might have to give up the sauna and jacuzzi. I was a regular sauna user, being a finn. But since the AF got worse and had two ablations, cannot take hot sauna anymore. It does trigger AF. I still have one once in awhile, but very short and not hot, hard to give up. Good luck!

[Carig in reply to Flimmeri]

Hi flimmeri thanks for that. I had a feeling id have to give them up along with all other things I loved list increasing. Have a great day

[Mrspat]

I have used the jacuzzi at my local swimming pool 3 times a week for many years, before and after my valve replacement 5 years ago. It has made no difference to my AF. I am sparing in my use of both the sauna and the steam room which do come with a warning for people with heart conditions. If I use them at all (mainly if I am feeling cold) it is only for a few minutes as I don’t especially like them.. Again, there has been no apparent effect on my AF or generally.

[Carig]

Cool. Thanks