Abroad for 3 weeks HR too high do I rest or push on.

[kkatz]

Well I am escaping the cold in Sunny Portugal and really not enjoying it.I have been in Persistent AF since 1st Feb.Hr at home ok . 80 or less resting.Daily walks & excercise classes up to 120 but usually less & came down easily.Over hear it can be Tachycardia one minute.Resting 95 -105 thought not getting really high just up & down just sat down.I am doing less excercise than at home.Do I do more or rest .

[jeanjeannie50]

I'd say do what you feel you can and carry on as normal as best you can, but when you really need to then rest. How are you feeling? Is it wearing you out?

Jean

[kkatz in reply to jeanjeannie50]

It wears me out if I do too much but I feel I need to keep moving .I have suffered from neurological attacks that they say can' t be Tias but certainly seem like them.Havent had one for 6 months but had one a couple of days.They seem to occur if I sit around too much.Between the devil and deep blue sea.

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to kkatz]

A nasty attack of AF once struck me when I was due to go out walking our hilly coastline with a friend. I drove to the car park where we were meeting, thinking to myself that I'd apologise and say I couldn't go if it was still hammering away. Started the walk, was fine and never gave it another thought - it just went.

Sometimes things that can start an attack can also stop it. Walking up a hill is one of those things as is drinking cold water, or we have people on here who say they can get on their bikes and cycle it away. So in short a little exertion can either be a cure or start an attack.

Several times, when my heart has been in constant AF for a few days, full of self pity, I've mowed the lawn - it just had to be done! Then sat later thinking my heart's sore now I shouldn't have done that, only to find my heart in normal rhythm a little while later.

Jean

[kkatz in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Thanks I can understand that but in Persistent AF .on list for Cardioversion when we get back.But managed to play some bowls today & felt so much better.KNocked out afterwards but heart rate lower.

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to kkatz]

Lets hope the cardioversion works for you, they always did for me. Unfortunately, my last one only lasted a short time and I was told I wouldn't be offered any more. I'm in constant AF now and to be honest it's far easier to cope with than PAF. My heart rate flits from about 60-100.

[kkatz in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Problem is I used to be so fit and finding it difficult to accept less.Well time will tell .Thanks for your help.

[Nannysue1 in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Hi there Jean. I've been meaning to ask you about your "range" of HR now you're in permanent AFib and now I know !. Mines around the same, though rarely 60 these days but no more than 102ish.

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to Nannysue1]

Will pm you later Sue and we can share notes. Jean

[Nannysue1 in reply to jeanjeannie50]

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[Hidden]

I too am in Sunny Portugal and I know where I would prefer to be at the moment but I’m in normal sinus rhythm so not a fair comparison. Purely from a logical point of view, I would have thought that if you follow the same lifestyle in Portugal as you did at home then you ought to be feeling much the same wherever you are. I’m assuming that you are not eating or, more importantly, drinking differently than you would at home. I appreciate that knowing you are over a 1000 miles from home and your medical support can make you more anxious but I think if it was me, I’d be inclined to relax more and ride it out. If you had an extended holiday, then maybe I would think differently but there will be quite a lot of additional stress involved if you decide to come home early.

I know this might not help, but there are an awful lot of folk with persistent AF who do not let it restrict their holidays but I also appreciate that we are all different. One things for sure, I’ve been here a week and it’s by far more Covid safe than Surrey………

[kkatz in reply to Hidden]

Where are you in Portugal Flapjack? I am in the Algarve.You know I might be being a bit over anxious.Came out a bit worried as high temperatures at home ( when we had them ) did make life difficult.I had this anxiety when first in Persistent AF. I will try to overcome it.

[Hidden in reply to kkatz]

Nr Portimao but I charge a lot for house visits 😂

[kkatz in reply to Hidden]

We are in Armacao de Pera & we bowl at Alvor.

[BobD Volunteer]

100 is still classed as normal so just listen to your body and act accordingly.

[Neoneo]

My cardiologist was not concerned with those heart rates. I was. I felt like I was wearing my heart out. I put myself on magnesium glyganate and this has brought my heart rate down to between 80- 99. I bought it off of Amazon, so give it a go.

[Ppiman]

What a shame to have this happen in such a wonderful country and friendly people! Do you have any beta-blockers to help bring the rate down?

Steve

[kkatz in reply to Ppiman]

Steve I was expecting to have some problems with temps & hills.As I am in Persistent AF and only AF meds Adizem plus BP meds I don't have any beta blockers.

[Ppiman in reply to kkatz]

Poor you! The heat would be very uncomfortable, I imagine. I think the Adizem has a similar action but works differently.

I know people recommend breathing exercises and all sorts bit they do nothing for me. Neither does taking magnesium supplements - but have your tried that? A few do find relief even if it’s placebo, it’s worth trying as its do safe.

Steve

[falah12345]

Try to do more mental exercises like mindfulness and breathing !

[Dr-Gohan]

If your heart rate is correlated with your moving vs. sitting. Lower when sitting and higher when walking. It sounds exactly what the demands on the heart are designed to do.If possible schedule a face to face with your GP. An EKG & ECG would be helpful.

There is always a good deal of anxiety with these changing heart conditions, however you actually sound like you are not too bad off. Wishing you all best.

Hang-in and you will get better. Hopefully, you can get a consult with a Cardiologist. Be a self activist and push in a nice way.

[Janith]

Rest. Better safe than sorry.