I'm planning to go on holiday to Costa Rica next March but I'm not very confident because the trouble with fibrillation is that you don't know when it's coming on.
My attacks are usually 8 months apart and next March it will be 8 months since my last episode so I'm a bit worried that I might have an attack during my holiday.
I don't usually take treatments but I'm considering this option if it will give me peace of mind for a fortnight.
I haven't had a holiday for two years now and 2021 was a decisive eyar with a lot of pressure, I need to relax.
Of course I'll call my EP tomorrow to discuss about it (my 2dn ablation is scheduled for May) but I really wanted your opinion.
Take care,
Julien
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My AFIB episode last between 24-30h. I had 2 episodes in 2018, 1 episode in 2020 and 1 episode in 2021. Most of the time I'm feeling good but I'm not able to walk at a normal pace which is annoying. I'm 26.
What I'd do is put having an attack of AF from your mind and go and enjoy your holiday. My daughter planned to go there two years ago, but then Covid kicked off and it was cancelled. It sounds a fascinating place. I don't think I'd do any long trips out into the wilds on foot though, as lets be honest it could spoil the day for everyone else if you had an AF attack. On a coach and a short walk should be fine.
You're totally right Jean, it sounds a fascinating place and I can't let the fear stop my dreams. It's been so long since I've traveled. Thank you Jean!
I have friends who live in CR and have been invited there for a holiday (delayed because of the pandemic). I have been told that that the medical services there are excellent so if you take out good insurance, you should be fine. They are also-and rightly-much tighter on Covid regulations than the UK-with outdoor mask-wearing in some areas; some restaurants take your temperature before you are allowed in.
This is a very good suggestion, I never thought of taking travel insurance but I will now consider this option. Thank you for these clarifications concerning the management of the health crisis, I have heard a lot of stories (each one stranger than the other) it is better to be careful without going to extremes. The situation really differs from one country to another.
Recommend you check your travel / medical insurance coverage first, it can be very expensive in that part of the world..I don't travel to the Carribean/ USA area anymore due to high cost even though I had an ablation some 9 years ago and thankfully been ok since
3 years ago I went to Greece and unfortunately I had uncontrolled tachycardia and I fainted. They took me to the hospital and when I woke up I was surprised to discover the note, around 600 euros. I will consider taking out insurance now. Thank you Roto
I have permanent AFIB, heart failure, Dilated Cardiomyopathy, liver failure, kidney failure and diabetes and have had eleven holidays in nine different countries in past five years.Go and enjoy yourself.
Hi Julian, this is Costa Rica calling, we arrived on Wednesday complete with a bout of PAF which seemed to be triggered by lugging suitcases to the train station en route to the airport. It lasted all of the flight and only settled down once we completed the first night at the hotel.”, fingers crossed no PAF since. It is a fantastic place and we’ll worth the effort. I am taking my usual medication. Bernard
I'm glad you enjoy you are enjoying this beautiful country. You helped us to make our decision, we leave France to Costa Rica on 24 March! I can't wait to explore this new place. Take care Bernard
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