Rides in orlando

Hi everyone just wondering if its adviceable to ride roller coasters on holiday with af??thanks

[BobD Volunteer]

Wrong question to ask me. Not a good idea without AF as far as I am concerned but if you enjoy it why not? If it normally makes your heart race then probably not a good idea.

[Hidden]

Are you kidding ? I would have said definitely not a good idea.

I believe that those with heart conditions are advised against this anyway

[10gingercats]

I have quiet permanent afib. and still I wouldn't do it.

[Aprilbday]

😳, politely stated.

[Hidden]

Thanx guys

[Hidden]

Still finding my feet with this a f.turned my life upside down.only 49 with young son

[JaneFinn in reply to Hidden]

I’m sorry to hear that - It’s so tough isn’t it? I’m pretty much the same age and I’m sure we all recall that early stage of getting your head around what you can do or not do (and what in theory you can do, but really would be advisable not to do!)

If you’re anything like me, you won’t have got any helpful info until you got on this forum! My GP and anticoagulation nurse (for instance) advised me to go onto one of the new anticoagulants rather than warfarin because ‘you’re young enough to want to have a few glasses of wine or gin & tonics of an evening and eat what you want.’!!! It’s only on here that I discovered alcohol and certain stimulants aren’t great for AF, irrespective of the medication

So do ask away - and like me, put in searches - to benefit from all the combined wisdom and experience of all these lovely Afibbers.

I feel for you, having to put restrictions on certain activities with your young son. Maybe there’s things less full-on (heart-rate wise) than rollercoasters that will be fun for him too? But triggering bad arrhythmia is probably the worst outcome for you and your family during your holiday, so here’s hoping you can avoid that- And have a great time too... Good luck! X

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

I feel for you. I was 48 with 2 primary school age children when first diagnosed. This was 25 years ago and there was really no info around on AF. I sourced medical text books in the library for my information....all in the days before AF Assoc.

I thought I knew quite alot about AF until I encountered BobD !! Alot of medics knew very little as well. I have even been asked if I was a doctor in those days....much to my family's hilarity... My GP calls me an expert on the subject but he has known me a long time and is very understanding.

Yes it does turn your life upside down and for most it is life changing. AF may be in your life but don't let it BE your life. You will learn how to cope and very probably have a healthier life for it.

Best wishes

Sandra

[Barb1]

If you enjoy roller coasters and don't get panicky or tense it may be ok. It's your call. I did read on here a while ago where somebody hit a pot hole hard and it put them back into SR.

[CDreamer in reply to Barb1]

That was me! It was said partly in jest but it did happen - but then I was in AF and it jolted me out.

[momist]

I'm beginning to believe that no one knows what their triggers are, really. At least on a ride you would not be putting yourself or anyone else's life at risk, just risking another AF episode (self harm?).

I have given up solo sailing in a small dinghy, as I don't think I could save myself from a dangerous situation if I went into AF at that time, and it does raise your heart rate. I'm planning to sail as a paying customer (or extra crew) in future, as that would be safe.

[jondeanp]

I’m going next year for 2 weeks. I’m not going to let AF stop me from doing some of the rides

[notkidding]

I've had no problems with AF and roller coasters.

[seasider18]

They have warnings at most theme parks

Universal Orlando say For safety, you should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness or other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not ride.

[Hidden]

Thanx to everyone we av comproised my wife will do all big rides with son.thanx for all the advice.doesnt seam that bad now

[Pennie1958]

I went on all the rides with the grandkids no problems... I was a little apprehensive at first but checked pulse after each of the first few. No change so done them all.

[diannetrussell]

The thought of roller coastering gives me the shivers. I could imagine going into AF under that stress.... and then how do you meditate/cold water on face/sit quietly/take an extra half dose of anti-arrhythmic drug when you're spinning around and up and down in a carriage?