I received my test result this morning after 2 days of sickness, blinding headache and a high temperature
Just starting to feel less sick when I felt my AF kick in - (I have had only 7 sessions in nearly 6 years)
I have taken 2.5 bisoprolol as my PIP and I’m trying to stay calm
Has anyone else had Covid with AF and was it worse than usual
I have been to A&E twice in the past with AF but it’s the last place I want to go now
Reassuring words would be good
Sandy
Hi Sandy, I know it doesn’t help you much, but it looks as though not many have experienced Covid + AF. My understanding is that lone AF ie, no diabetes, blood pressure or other heart conditions, does not increase the risks associated with Covid which suggests you should be no worse off than anyone else. Hopefully you are getting support from 111 and the Coronavirus help line.....best wishes for a speedy recovery.......
Thank you for your reply - I feel so poorly with the sickness and headaches and I am losing my voice now so putting AF into the equation has really scared me
So sorry to hear this Sandy. Drink an extra large amount of water to stay hydrated. The fever and illness itself will both be dehydrating. And dehydration in and of itself can trigger afib. And for some people, drinking several cups of water at outset of afib can convert it. I hope all this resolves soon for you - the covid and the AF.
Thanks for your reply - I have been trying to drink water but even that has made me feel nauseous I will try to drink more
Just so scared of being sent to hospital
I spoke to 111 yesterday and they sent a blue lighted ambulance as they thought I could have sepsis - Fortunately the crew were sure it was Covid and said I would be better at home
My Kardia showed I had tachycardia then with a rate between 115-118
The AF only started this afternoon
Thank you for your reply
I have often been able to slow tachy by slow breathing - about 6 breaths per minute - 5 seconds inhale, 5 seconds exhale. Make sure belly is expanding with each inhale and flattening with each exhale. Often I can drop a fast heart rate in just 2 minutes with this technique... if it is sinus tachy. If it is afib tachy, then the slow breathing does not work as well, but does help a little.
I'm glad the ambulance came to check you out. Hope this resolves soon for you.
Thanks for your reply
Bon courage cherie. I really feel for you & hope you're better very soon.
Hi, just plain water can be difficult if you feel sick, a mix of water with a bit of sugar and salt might be more acceptable. Best wishes and good luck 💜
My very fit chiropractor told me recently that following COVID for the first time in her life she had experienced AF, the doctor confirmed it is now associated with COVID and should subside. I tested positive for COVID on 24th Dec , I knew something was wrong as my heart started doing a new type of jumping , missing, stirring feeling didn't last long so went for a test ( I have had a AF for 6 years and have had two ablations ) , fortunately the Amiodarone must had kept it at bay. I have only just started losing the headaches other than that I am fine now hope you feel better soon.
Thank you for the reassurance I have always been a headache sufferer but I have never know headaches as painful as these
The following advice was given on Twitter by naturedoc.co.uk a source I trust having met Lucinda at a seminar and followed her for sometime:
'Here are the things that we have learnt over the past 10 months (& that most people can agree on too!) – stuff to help you get through the other side relatively unscathed – find LOTS more info in my blog (links are in my profile)
AIR
⭐️Open your windows – breathing in fresh air makes ALL the difference!
⭐️Sleep on your front/ at a push on your side – just never on your back – wake every 2 hours & move around your bedroom if you can – this will help with oxygenation
⭐️Breathe through your nose & out through your mouth – your lungs will be grateful for this
HYDRATION
⭐️Drink plenty of fluids including rehydration salts like Nuun – also helps with dizziness/headaches
⭐️Drink warm or hot drinks like herbal teas or hot honey, ginger & llemon – liquorice tea is ace for weakness/dizziness
⭐️Adults avoid all alcohol (can make you more susceptible to pneumonia) & caffeine (compounds the headaches)
KEY NUTRITION – daily for 2-3 weeks or until you feel better
⭐️Vitamin D – a non-negotiable! At least 1000iu for littlies & 3,000iu for 12+
⭐️Vitamin C – an orange a day is not nearly enough – that’s only 60mg & even toddlers can take 250mg a day! 12+ can take 1-2,000mg 3 x daily.
⭐️Zinc – helps your gut & sense of taste/smell – 7-8mg for littlies, at least 15mg for 12+
⭐️Quercetin – helpful for acute lung cell damage – esp imp for those with allergies/high histamine - littlies 250mg 2 x daily, 12+ at least 500mg 2 x daily
My biggest tip is don’t be too complacent, as lots of people think they have it mildly or are getting better, & then on day 9/10 the wheels start falling off & medical care is needed.'
🤞for you!
Hope you are over the worst soon. Best wishes, and let us know how you are doing.
Hi sandyI hope you are feeling a bit.
Better.
I had a bad flu in past 3 weeks, thankfully not covid.
I had a bad experience with AF as a result.
I was sent to AE by 111, however i was so scared to go in when i saw the queues outside!
I took 1.25mg bisoprolol in addition to normal.
That helped a little.
Went to GP for ECG, dosage now 2 50mg 2 a day.
My home recording just back to normal.
I found the experience very scary in view of covid.
The bisoprolol leaves me very tired.
I also take Ramapril for BP.
love and good wishes.
Good to share experience.
As others have said, AF doesn't make you any more prone to severe Covid (so far as I can find out). Also, by far the majority of sufferers get through the infection without any harm.
It seems to me the thing to keep an eye on is around the middle of the second week of symptoms, when a small minority of sufferers begin to feel some degree of breathlessness. In the unlikely event this happens to you, I would phone your GP who will by now be very experienced in dealing with Covid-19.
Keep us informed and best wishes!
Steve
Hi, Sandy, I was reading your post & replies and was wondering how you were doing. Hope you are starting to feel better. Covid and afib together can be concerning. Will say a prayer for your healing. God bless.
Thank you Barbara - I think I am feeling better but I have had so much stress with my husband who also tested positive on 1/1 that’s it’s hard to tell - no more AF events but tachycardia on a number of occasions as he had to have bleeds on his brain operated on last night We don’t know yet if they are Covid related or possibly from a faint that he had in the first week when he may have hit his head
Sandy
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