Urination frequency

[Hugo40]

Since I have been diagnosed with AF and had a couple of attacks my Urination Frequency has increased.

Suppose one can get medicated for this. Would prefer if there is another way.

Hugo40

[pottypete1]

Unfortunately frequency is a common problem when you are in AF.

Once you get back into NSR you should be OK again.

Pete

[BobD Volunteer]

This is a natural reaction of your body to AF. The distressed heart secretes an enzyme which causes the body to shed salt so quite normal. We all have it! Not generally treated .

[Dickydon]

As a precaution, If your urine frequency is with extreme thirst, then deffinately get your blood sugars checked by your doctor; it’s first sign of Type1 diabetes.

[pirnough6]

Before my ablation I always knew when I had gone into AF as I started to go to the toilet so often. When I went out of AF went back to normal. Apparently this a typical symptom of AF

[Brizzy5000]

That was one of the things that really annoyed me when I had AF, forever wanting to pee but since my ablation last year AF free and urinating has return to normal

[Kellyjelly in reply to Brizzy5000]

Me too! I hate it, I feel so terrible in AF that having to get up off the floor or bed and keep going to the loo is awful, sends my heart rate sky high. Hopefully that will be a thing of the past soon. 🤞

[Kellyjelly]

Hi Hugo40, there was a post about this the other day with a brilliant explanation as to exactly why it happens. Someone had an ablation and found that by chance their frequent need to go to the loo had been cured in the process. I can’t remember who posted it, I will try and find it for you 😊

[Hugo40 in reply to Kellyjelly]

Thanks Kellyjelly

much appreciated.

Hugo

[Hugo40 in reply to Hugo40]

Hi Kellyjelly,

did you ever come up with the brilliant explanation for the extra urinary activity. Apologies if you have already reported and I've missed it. Best wishes.

Hugo40

[Kellyjelly in reply to Hugo40]

Sorry Hugo40, I couldn’t find it and then after I had my ablation I completely forgot 🥴

[Hugo40 in reply to Kellyjelly]

Thanks Kellyjelly, not surprised you forgot!!!!

Hope the ablation cures the wee problem as well. Good luck with your progress..

Hugo

[Rubymurray25]

I was getting up 4/5 times a night for a wee and have PAF, someone suggested on this site that I might as well get checked out for Sleep Apnea, which I did and was put on Cpap immediately and now sleep through the night. As we all agree, we are all so different, but frustrating when the obvious gets missed!

[Appelonia]

I never put afib and urinary frequency all together until reading all these posts. I attributed all the peeing to my general discomfort, anxiety and antsyness about being in afib. I'm grateful for this site and the additional information I'm learning.

BTW I have also noticed an increase in restless leg syndrome. Is there a possibility that could be affected by afib or the associated meds used to treat it?

[jedimasterlincoln in reply to Appelonia]

i think a few sufferes have connected issues with resltess legs. Myself included - primarily from a knee complaint.

[secondtry]

Yes it is a pain. I also urinate frequently, particularly noticeable from 3-6pm. I assume this may be part the heart enzyme being released (as Bob mentions) without the AF as that is controlled by Flecainide. I also have had for 10+ years an enlarged prostate which probably also contributes plus of course age at 65. So who knows which one is the main cause, just grateful my QOL is good.

[Heracleslion]

ah, so that's why I spend the nights trotting to the bathroom does it affect one,s balance too?

[GarrBo in reply to Heracleslion]

Is there a connection between AF and balance? I do seem to be a lot mare wobbly than I used to be.