A.F. and incontinence

[pusska01]

I am reasonably new to this but did do one post early in the piece. Anyway, having been diagnosed with AF 2 years ago and now have had a pacemaker fitted due to low pulse rate. ( I love the pacemaker - I feel so much better.) Aside of all that I was wondering if anyone else with A.F experiences issues with bladder control. A little personal i know but it seems to have become an issue with me since the A.F.

[Wodney1966]

Hi I've got a f I'm on water tablets I struggle to get to toilet in time

[BobD Volunteer]

AF often makes us wee a lot but actual bladder control is not a problem I have heard of connected to AF. Post prostate cancer it was for me for a couple of years till I got used to dealing with it. Any journey was only between service stations.lol 😂

[Hidden]

I dont think incontinence can be caused by a fib but there are a few medications that can be blamed. You might check with your pharmacist on your meds. Also make sure you dont have a bladder infection.

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I was 65 when diagnosed with AF in Jan 2010, I turn 75 next month. In the last 6 months I have experienced this as a growing issue. I have had blood tests today and other work in hospital next Tuesday. My GP and I feel though that the problem is one or more items of my medication.

John

[cassie46]

Do you mean complete lack of control or that you have a urgent need to go to the loo and if you donn't get there quickly it's too late. When in fast AF it is quite normal to need to go to the loo a lot and quickly. Since AF I find that when I need the loo I have to go quickly or will have an accident, before I could hold on for some time. Going out I like to know where all the loo's are and journeys are planned around pit stops lol

Cassie

[pusska01 in reply to cassie46]

Thank you all for your replies, I will discuss it with the pharmacist today.

[Desanthony]

Definitely discuss with the pharmacist but alsow ith your Doc too. This may be due to medications but maybe would have showed up sooner so talk to your Doc as there may be an underlying problem which needs to be checked.

[Catnut]

I find while I have an episode of AF, I need to visit the toilet, every few minutes, especially if I have any fluids, during the episode! My urine becomes colourless quickly. I’ve been told it’s the adrenaline effect!

Hope this helps?

[DawnTX]

I have a feeling there are more of us with a fib that have incontinence that is even spoken about here but we have mentioned it before. Since my pacemaker was fitted, I have noticed a definite improvement in that area. I can sleep through the night for the most part also. It also depends on your intake of fluids later at night as you can imagine. My pacemaker helped me in several areas, including heartburn. Although I don’t know the connection knock wood I’m not getting it like I did. It used to be a miserable bunch of the time no matter what I ate. I do not get heartburn anymore again I don’t know the connection but I am happy.

I just hit my six month mark on my birthday. I was told it could take that long to heal and I realized the other day. Just how good I was feeling. I no longer think about it like I did with constant worry. Never did. I think I could feel this good again. Best of luck with yours.

I just had my check up with my EP and he was over the moon with my results. My ejection rate is 76%. I have no blockages. He said doctors would love to get an ECG like he got for me along with my nuclear stress, test, echo and more. I have an unusual form of a fib and heart failure. The heart failure has actually improved.

Anyone that is worried about a pacemaker just know this is possibly how you could turn out also. My doctor told me it could be six months even a year for healing because of what I had done. It was unique to say the least. LOL I not only have my EP I have an engineer and a tech involved with me I am the bionic old lady. Check out HIS pace bundling. I had misunderstood in the beginning. There is nothing unique about the actual device. It is the wiring. I was blessed with a doctor that thinks outside of the box regardless of our age, etc. he does not give up.