A stinking Summer Cold

[Gladaven]

Does a Very heavy cough and cold effect AF.

[JaneFinn]

It certainly can bring on AF, or make it worse, I’m sorry to say, Glad 😕 (But it doesn’t necessarily affect it.) How are you feeling? X

[Gladaven in reply to JaneFinn]

Hello Jane, I don't feel too bad, my nose 👃is not so stuffed up but was so surprised to read us with AF must 👎not use Vick Sticks. A bit breathless with chest congestion but fingers crossed my old piterpater is not playing up Alas my hubby and I must forgo our visit to Portsmouth, we don't fancy crawling around on Nelson's Poop Deck tomorrow lol. I am so glad that the weather is cooler in Aylsbury Bucks where we live I could not bear that heat much longer. I am 80 my hubby 75 and we have been married for 56yrs . I think this heart trouble must have started 7yrs ago when our only son suffered a sudden unexpected fatal heart attack my shock was so great. We do have two lovely daughters, 3 granddaughters, 1great-granddaughter, 2 grandsons and 1 great -grandson. Well I am just going to read a little of my e/book , good night Jane thank you for your kind concern. Cheers Gladie. xx.

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to Gladaven]

I've always used Vick sticks, how did you find out they shouldn't be used?

Jean

[Gladaven in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Hello Jean I thought I may have googled it but if you scroll a little further down Barbara can give you the answer. I am disappointed to learn of one more thing we poor Afibers can't use anymore to give us some relief. Cheers. Gladiexx

[JaneFinn in reply to Gladaven]

Oh how dreadful to lose your son that way, Gladie, I’m so sorry 😢 The shock and loss must have had a tremendous impact on you.

Sorry you’re still feeling grot- wise decision to cancel your visit. Sadly Nelson must wait... Hope you feel better soon in this (thankfully!) cooler weather xxx

[Gladaven in reply to JaneFinn]

Thank you for your kind thoughts,yes our Ray's death was a great sorrow to us , he was only 48 his birthday was 19th May so we will never forget Prince Harry's Wedding Anniversary lol. I feel a little better today thank you, mind you I have been quite lazy and rested a lot lucky me. Cheers Gladie.xx

[CDreamer]

Hi Gladie

Nothing worse than a summer cold and any infection will set off mine!

You do have to be very careful about what OTC meds you take with AF.

Look after yourself and get well soon. Best wishes CD.

[Gladaven in reply to CDreamer]

Hello CDreamer, thank you for the sympathy take good care yourself this rotten cold seems nationwide. My daughter in Liverpool told me that her throat felt scratchy,she has lost nymphs and picks up every infection going. Cheers Gladiexx.

[doodle68]

Hope you are feeling better today Gladaven I think colds can feel worse when the weather is hot and you feel feverish, there is no relief.

I think when you have AF anything can affect it, imagine your body trying to fight two battles at one time to stay healthy, not an easy task.

[Gladaven in reply to doodle68]

Hi doodle , thank you for your kind words you are right I just hate the hot weather and sadly I am also fighting Type 2 Diabetes . I am feeling a little better thanks, Cheers Gladie.xx

[barbara2]

Hope you're feeling better today. I had 2 nasty chest colds recently. Have had an ablation so, knock on wood, the afib wasn't affected by the cold, thankfully. I had not heard of the Vick issue with afib. Good to know. (I did use LOTS of Vicks with my colds... both on the chest and in the nose.)

Found this from WebMD:

Who should not take Vicks Vapor Inhaler?

The following conditions are contraindicated with this drug. Check with your physician if you have any of the following:

Conditions:

overactive thyroid gland

Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality

closed angle glaucoma

high blood pressure

Diminished Blood Flow through Arteries of the Heart

coronary artery disease

Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle

abnormal heart rhythm

Disease of the Heart and Blood Vessels

Enlarged Prostate

[Gladaven in reply to barbara2]

Hello Barbara , thank you for this I had forgotten where i found this imfo. It made me very sad and disappointed to learn of another thing we poor AF sufferers had to give up.(Our Vicks Sticks!!!) I feel a little better today thanks. Look after yourself. Cheers Gladie. Xx.