Hello again fellow afibbers,
I am going on holiday to Tenerife (from the UK) on Monday and the prospect of flying is currently terrifying me - I have had one afib episode 2.5 years ago (lots of ectopics before and since) - I'm concerned that the low pressure/oxygen up there will cause things to go funny. Does anyone have any reassurance/advice by any chance??
Currently take 10mg propranolol 3x per day.
Thank you!
Tom
Give yourself plenty of time so your stress levels are kept low, drink plenty of water to stay well hydrated and enjoy your holiday.
Good morning Tom
I too am afraid of flying.
It’s not the same thing, but I was really anxious about an upcoming mri and my doctor prescribed Diazepam. They helped enormously.
I’m on Ramipril and Diltiazem.
I know you’ve not got much time, but might be worth giving your GP surgery a ring today and see if they can help.
Other alternative is an over the counter calming medication.
It’s all in the mind. Try and focus on how lucky you are to to be going on holiday.
Change the anxiety into excitement.
Wish I was bloody coming 😆
You’ll have a wonderful time and hopefully the flight will be a good one.
Good luck 😊
Thanks for the reply Carol much appreciated! I did think about asking the GP for valium actually as my brother in law gets one from his doctor due to fear of flying, I may well do that if I can this week. I will try and stay calm though and remember your advice, and just try to enjoy! Take care 😊
I have been going to Tenerife every year since I was first diagnosed with Afib (14 years ago) As they said keep calm don't invite stress, as long as you have done everything you can other people are there to help if there are problems. Just look forward to your holiday and don't worry about things that may not happen.
Thank you!! Great advice 🙂
You’ll be fine tomgunn, like bob says just pace it all out and no rushing.Enjoy your holiday, it will do you good 👍
Don’t even give us a thought who are stuck back home here will you.😁
We've been to Tenerife lots of times and I've never had any problems when flying.
Hi Tom, I too have a holiday to Tenerife booked, I know it's not easy as I sometimes fail myself but try not to become a prisoner of your condition. If you go through life thinking the worse what happens to the good times when nothing goes wrong? They are ruined by anxiety! Try and enjoy your holiday mate and create some memories, chances are everything will go well and you'll be booking again for next time 🤞
I think that is a brilliant piece of advice djb i e. don't let yourself become a prisoner to your condition. Enjoy your life without continuously worrying about it.
I totally agree, easier said than done sometimes but will be giving it my best shot
Great reply and great points, i'll do my best to suppress the worry and concentrate on enjoying myself, thanks mate 👍
In the past I've used a MP3 player and my favourite tunes to defeat anxiety, it really helps to distract a busy mind. Good luck to you 👍
Must admit was getting myself in a state about flying 3 weeks ago - had Af for 5 years now. But be calm, go with the flow!
The only thing that let me down in Italy was I did nt stay hydrated - h
Thank you - will keep on top of hydration for sure 👍, hope you had a lovely time
I got diazepam from my doc no prob for just that reason. Am petrified in a plane, and that takes the edge off nicely.
Have been given n anticoagulant along with your other meds?Enjoy your holiday and try not to worry
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