Advise

[Vonnieruth]

I was discharged from hospital AF clinic on 19th Told I probably had PAF and if I should have another episode to go to A and E or my GP So can you advise when would this be necessary as I hate hospitals and it makes me very anxious Plus I would probably be there hours like the first time and sent home with different dosage or new pills

[BobD Volunteer]

As I constantly comment Vonnie, AF is a chronic condition. It is neither an accident nor and emergency and unless you have chest pain or are passing out I would avoid hospital like the plague. In no case have I ever gone straight there but always via my GP and an emergency appointment. That way you arrive expected and with some history if it is needed. OK there are a few amongst us who experience serious pain during AF but for most there is no need.

[Vonnieruth in reply to BobD]

That's how I went before Direct from gp to acute medicine ward missing out A and E completely Thanks Bob just wanted to get some idea on what to do Guess after such a wait to be seen I felt out on a limb when discharged

[Edm174]

Happy Sunday morning !!! Lovely and cool today the heat gives me a headache and my blood pressure drops making me feel ill !! I’ve finally got appointment 9th Aug so not too long to wait !!

[Vonnieruth in reply to Edm174]

That's great let me know how you get on please My heads been muzzy to in the heat Raining and windy here today Have you any plans for Sunday

[Edm174 in reply to Vonnieruth]

Hi I’ve got my grandchildren here they stayed over last night !! We off out for Sunday lunch later then I hope to watch the f1 !! Have you any plans???

[Vonnieruth in reply to Edm174]

Cook roast dinner and watch grand Prix Similar to you in a way lol

[Edm174 in reply to Vonnieruth]

Enjoy !!! At least I won’t have to do the washing up 😄😄

[Vonnieruth in reply to Edm174]

Oh he can do the washing up lol

[pottypete1]

The thing is that you are not in AF now and although you had that episode a while ago you should now try and forget about it and get on with living your life.

Try your best not to let AF or the threat of it ruin your life.

Pete

[Vonnieruth in reply to pottypete1]

Your right Pete Trying to get on with it and not think of it

[Hilly22]

If it happens Vonnie, try not to panic (I'm a fine one to talk lol) and remember that you're on medication now to protect you and to slow your heart rate down, and that you came through your first episode ok. I get loads of episodes and would only go to A&E if the rate was very high, if I had pain or dizziness or if it didn't stop spontaneously after several hours. Hope you're ok and enjoying the rain x

[Vonnieruth]

Loving the rain and listening the thunder Your like me I think and allow anxiety to butt in sometimes It's my curse Like now due to hubby informing me he's off fishing two days this week It's our comfort zone that's been disrupted x

[Hilly22 in reply to Vonnieruth]

You're so right there 😊 🤗 x

[rosyG]

Go to A and E if your pulse rate is high or if you feel unwell- dizzy, pains etc. Try relaxing at home first as this can often bring the rate down and it feels manageable then. Deep breathing, resting, pretending you are blowing a balloon up but keep the air tight- bearing down- all can slow things a bit and make all the difference If you have a plan it will stop you feeling anxious good luck

[Vonnieruth in reply to rosyG]

Thanks Rosy