Alcohol

[Vonnieruth]

My middle daughter has sprung a suprise wedding in July on us . Now since last year when I was told I had PAF not one drop of alcohol has passed my lips I was discharged on first visit to cardiology and told to get referred again if symptoms return My problem is do I now stay on no alcoholic drinks or join in with the celebrations of my daughter's wedding

[rosyG]

You could arrange non alcoholic wine as it might suit some of the other guests too- and it's really nice, or you could just toast the bride and groom with a very small glass of champagne!! If it would start you AF off then the first suggestion is best!!

[dmac4646 in reply to rosyG]

Be v careful with non alcoholic drinks they cause af with me and rapidly...

[heartmatters1]

Perhaps have the occasional glass of sparkly before then & see how you go. Then if you have no adverse effects you could have a glass to toast the happy couple. I am fine with a drink in moderation, but we are all different. Best wishes for the big day.

[checkmypulse]

Alcohol was a definite trigger for my AF, so it's a no go for me. I just don't want those awful feelings back again. I have 'discovered' you don't need alcohol to enjoy yourself in company or at celebration events. There are plenty of non alcoholic wines, beers available these days. Your decision and as Heartmatters1 says 'we are all different' so it may not effect you at all.

[Vonnieruth]

Lol any would be nice lol It will be none alcoholic drinks for me It's just sometimes not often I would love a drink

[UnaY66]

It's hard when special days come up but for me I had an ablation Nov 28 since then doing very well I was so poorly at times with AF before ablation I just stay clear from alcohol now x

[Vonnieruth in reply to UnaY66]

I think really I'm too scared to even try one now to be honest

[UnaY66 in reply to Vonnieruth]

It's such a pain for us Af people no one was more fond of a glass of wine then me but I have learned to live without it now and doing so well now I just wouldn't risk it - You will have a great day without booze x

[Vonnieruth in reply to UnaY66]

Thank you I'm sure I will It sure isn't worth the risk of spoiling her day sitting in A and E

[Becksagogo in reply to Vonnieruth]

What's that old saying "there's nothing to fear but fear itself"! Having said that I'm with you Vonnieruth. I bought a tiny little bottle of Asti to have at Xmas and it's still in my fridge unopened. With this lovely weather we've been having, I would love to have a little glass of cider but am too scared.

[Vonnieruth in reply to Becksagogo]

It's horrible at times that this fear can stop you enjoying something Even food at times I haven't had chocolate in a year

[Harfly]

Hi I attended my daughters wedding in November and not one alcoholic drink passed my lips, I had the most amazing time being MOTB as I knew my role was to ensure all guests where having a fab time and it also helped me keep an eye on family dynamics as they can often be a bit dodgy. My heart behaved itself all day/night as fizz is a trigger, I wasn’t dehydrated and had a truly wonderful day...... so you really don’t need alcohol!! Hope it goes well 👍

[pottypete1]

As you have managed to not drink alcohol for such a long time it would be a shame to chance it.

I cannot understand why alcohol has always to be associated with enjoying oneself. The joy of your daughter’s marriage and wedding should be sufficient stimulation for you to have a wonderful day. How awful would it be to have an episode of AF triggered by any alcohol consumed at the wedding.

I am now of the opinion that I am better off without alcohol and would be too scared that it might trigger AF.

Sorry if this all sounds negative but I hope you find the strength to keep up the good work it has been a very hard journey for you since you first had AF diagnosed.

Pete

[Maril1]

Some times you love a drink as heart matters says why not give it a trial are you sure alcohol is a trigger for you, for me I can have 4 or 5 pints no problems but anymore and my heart starts to wobble. On holiday can have 6 or 7 but I have to build up to this. I don't let this decease control me after over 13 years of it I tend to treat it like other people treat a headache I know it doesn't feel to good when your HR 150 plus like a rollercoaster but after a few hours when mine reverts to normal ,normal life resumes . I have never let it stop me from doing anything within reason.

[BobD Volunteer]

I think you really know the answer to that.

[Jennyquilt0]

Why not try a small glass of some,not everybody is triggered by alcohol,

Enjoy the wedding and stay stress free

[momist]

Well, one of my most inconvenient and distressing AF sessions happened at my son's wedding. Since I had further instances afterwards on my birthday, at Christmas and at New Year, I now know that the combination of celebrations, too much food and a good bit of alcoholic drink will set me off.

However, I have always been fond of beer and enjoyed beer festivals. I've now given them up, but did 'get by' by being careful when and what I ate, and drinking a full glass of water between every half pint of beer. My wife has always watered her wine, and tops up her glass during a meal with water, thereby weakening the wine progressively throughout the evening. I've started doing that myself and had no further trouble, so far.

YMMV, of course. We are all different.

[Kaz747]

Congratulations to your daughter. I had a glass of champagne on Christmas Day without a drama and I’ve had one cocktail this year. When my daughter gets married (sometime in the next couple of years) I will toast with champagne 🥂 🍾. Some people can have one or two drinks without a problem, others can’t.

[Vonnieruth in reply to Kaz747]

Thanks Kas

[kathie659]

Why chance Af and ruining the wedding? Why give your daughter something else to worry about? I did it drink at my children's weddings. The servers were instructed to fill my champagne toast glass with gingerale. I drank non alcoholic drinks and had a wonderful time.

[djmnet]

Alcohol doesn't trigger AF in everyone, so I wouldn't think there's any need to worry about a celebratory drink at a wedding. As Bobd often says, chasing triggers is the way to madness. Live your life and enjoy it!

[Vonnieruth in reply to djmnet]

Thank you

[secondtry]

Similar to Harfly, my son married this year, I had a couple of sips of wine at toasts and that's all. An amazing 7 days of celebrations, the best social time of my life. No AF but as my Vagus Nerve has been irresponsible I have to admit (here only) that I did take one Paracetamol on alternate days as a sort of precaution. Over to you.

[mishugenah]

Take a sip for the toast, don't finish the glass. I've done it at several catered affairs/weddings etc since going on all these afib meds, and don't drink much anymore, at all.

[doodle68]

Hi Vonnie what a lovely surprise for you, remember to stay calm and not to get worried or anxious.

I went to a big party yesterday and and was offered a glass of champagne. I am pretty sure it wouldn't have harmed me and I looked wistfully at it and said no thank you. I had an episode of P-AF on Thursday lasting 10 hours, a reminder to be cautious . As time goes by I find it easier to say no but worry if I say yes I will regain my taste for wine and then it will be so much harder to resist temptation.

If you do decide to drink alchohol can I suggest you just have just one glass and drink water before and after.

Enjoy the wedding Vonnie I know you have had a bit of a tough time and you deserve a bit of light relief x.

[Vonnieruth in reply to doodle68]

Aw thank you Doodle Think I shall remain alcohol free I'm slowly reducing my steroids now at 1 mg every four weeks so that will take a year to do Least the pain in my muscles is so much better and I can at present do every day things

[MtLSteven]

Have a trial run over a weekend. Start Friday and see how you get on. keep hydrated. Don't drink the cheap stuff. If you are going to get unwell on alcohol make it a decent brand. BTW, alcohol and Beta-blockers make me happy, happy, happy!!!