exercise

[Lolabob123]

After falling out of NSR for a day for the 1st time since DCV I'm a bit anxious about going out on my e-bike don't know what to expect because I was used to doing 15 to 20 miles any feedback is welcome when I went out of sync it was not fast AF rate normal just irregular

[mjames1]

You will find that everyone handles things differently, but I generally take it easy for at least few days after an episode to let the heart calm down some. You mentioned previously that this was your first episode in 20 months, so maybe a nice 10-15 minute easy stroll for a few days. After that, I'd cut the ebike rides in half until you feel back to your old self. Better safe than sorry. If your episodes start to become more frequent, and that is not a given, there is always the option to ablate or go on daily anti-arrhythmic drugs like Flecainide.

Jim

[Lolabob123 in reply to mjames1]

Thanks, Jim that sounds just what I was thinking it's great this platform for getting info and likewise perspectives lets you know you are not alone I mean was doing great then you're knocked back a bit its disheartening just chilling this week I w as supposed to be going on a first ride with a new group tomorrow night now Im doubting whether to go its only a short ride close to where I live .

regards Stephen

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to Lolabob123]

Hi Lola, old friends came to visit me on their e-bikes yesterday (they're staying 8 miles away) and I want one desperately now. Was a bit shocked at what they paid for them! They left their bikes at my house and then we did a long walk. I came home tired and admired them greatly for cycling the 8 miles back to where they're staying. I didn't realise that you still had to pedal when going up a hill! They're mid 70's and also teach Lindy Hop dancing, put me to shame I can tell you. I used to cycle miles like you, but haven't for the last 10 years.

Like Jim has suggested, I think you should get back into cycling very slowly.

Good luck.

Jean

[Lolabob123 in reply to jeanjeannie50]

I love my e-bike there a game-changer for a lot of people with limitations I could go up the steepest hills and not be out of breath but you still have to peddle so getting gentle exercise if you feel the pace change the power setting but Ido take this AF and CHF seriously but you can get a workout which is good for you and yes they are pricey thanks for your input

regards Stephen

[Lolabob123 in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Hi again Jean get your friends to advise you do your research on these bikes really try before you buy I bought mine second hand 85 miles on the clock got £ 600 off new price

[4chickens]

I also love my e bike it’s made such a difference, I use it instead of the car for local trip, so doing my bit for the environment too. I have osteoarthritis in my knees so purchased retroflex cranks and had them fitted which mean my knees don’t have to bend as much they really are a game changer. As I’m in Af at the moment I’m only going very short distances but feel even if it’s only round the block it’s something.

[AFCyclist]

I know loads of people with heart issues who find ebikes a great benefit. Takes the pressure off. I use mine regularly doing 50/60 miles. Whilst overdoing it can bring on AF the next day I also find that going out and doing a short spell up a hill can convert me back to normal.

[Ppiman]

I often suffer an irregular beat like yours, not AF, just multiple ectopic beats. These can sometimes trip into AF with me but not often and, even then, the rate peaks at about 130 or so, which is just manageable and allows me to carry on whatever I am doing. If I feel worried, which I easily do, I take 1.25mg bisoprolol and, within an hour or so, my rate lowers and I feel better.

A CV works to momentarily stop the heart which causes it to resynchronise, but it can't do anything for the cause of the arrhythmia, so it's possible - perhaps likely - that yours will return at some point. It will depend how you feel physically and mentally, if this happens. As I say, a bisoprolol tablet helps with mine and, so far, I've never needed more than 2.5mg, usually half that. Perhaps ask your GP about this?

I hope and suspect you'll go on well. Do keep up the cycling. I was thinking of getting an electric bike and my tourer sits unused in the garage. We live atop a hill, and, in the end, the struggle back finally put me off!

Steve

[Lolabob123 in reply to Ppiman]

Hi Steve thanks for your input I have CHF and I'm on bisoprolol and other heart meds the doc told me because my hr was irregular but not fast she hasn't changed the biso dosage last Saturday now back in sync just chilled out since then so I'm thinking of gentle bike ride in a group tonight if your thinking of an E-bike research research research because they are pricey and some are better than others none are perfect but I bought mine second hand but they are great for people like us exercising but taking some strain off regards Stephen ps my bike kills the hills its a Haibike Hardnine 5

[Ppiman in reply to Lolabob123]

Thanks for the tips re bikes. What make did you go for? What put me off (as well as the crazy prices...) was the weight which, I thought, would make normal cycling much more tiring.

Steve

[Lolabob123 in reply to Ppiman]

Hi I went for a HAIBIKE hard nine 5 if you've got a local e bike shop research the shop then if ok get a test ride the should or maybe ex-hire bikes for sale is a good option there's a huge range out there but research at your fingertips is a good start

[Ppiman in reply to Lolabob123]

Thanks very much for the information! I can see me getting one. We have an excellent local shop that, I’m sure, sells e-bikes (it’s where I got my Trek from).

Happy cycling!

Steve

[Jajarunner]

I should go our for just a few miles and see how it feels. Frustrating, I know. I wouldn't do much for a week or so after a cardioversion though, slow walking or slow ebiking only. Just my tuppence worth!

[Lolabob123 in reply to Jajarunner]

Hi jajar thanks for the advice my cardioversion was Sept 2020 it was last Friday my sinus went irregular and reverted back on Saturday evening was told by the docs to keep gently exercising it's only a short ride tonight and I've got the options of using higher power settings as a means of taking the pressure off that's the beauty but I take all good advice on board although I haven't decided whether I'm going tonight regards

Stephen

[Jajarunner in reply to Lolabob123]

I love my EBIKE. It's so good to know you have help if you need it. Have a good ride if you do go xx

[Lolabob123 in reply to Jajarunner]

cheers I think I will