Less attacks of a f

[trixie100]

I haven't had an a f attack for over 6 months, can it go into remission?

[BobD Volunteer]

It can do whatever it wants and you will never understand it. Enjoy and never question.

[Jalia]

I would say that Bob has got it right in his reply!

I've learnt in my experience that AF is always waiting for an opportunity to reappear even after several years. I was recently 16 months clear only for it to make a reappearance a few days ago ( admitted > dccv).

Make the best of your time in NSR , keep healthy and enjoy life. Assume that it won't return but don't be surprised if it does !

I guess you could call yourself in remission for the moment.

[Hidden]

Are you sure you aren't asymptomatic ?

[Autumn_Leaves]

Great if that happens but you can’t “undo” the diagnosis, unfortunately.

[jeanjeannie50]

Hi Trixie

I still believe that AF is down to eating the wrong type of food. I know lots of forum members don't agree with that, but I do. Have you stopped eating anything that you normally have. I once went 6 months over a summer without an attack (or any pills other than an anticoagulant), the following summer I went 5 months. The following one my heart kicked off every time I tried to stop my pills, which were Metoprolol and Flecainide so I didn't even last a week without them. I'm now in constant low-rate AF and it doesn't stop me from doing what I want.

Fingers crossed for you that AF is behind you now and you'll be well.

Jean

[Hidden in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Hiya Jean,

Definately agree with you on food. Cutting out certaun foods and staying off them worked for me.

Stay safe.

John

[Mrsvemb in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Totally agree on food. If I avoid my food intolerances, then I don’t get AF.

[Gersky in reply to jeanjeannie50]

May I ask, what foods do you avoid that help with AF? What foods seem to set it off? I have stopped all alcohol and caffeine as of a year ago but no noticeable impact. Thanks in advance!

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to Gersky]

I avoid all foods that contain any artificial additives whatsoever. Just wish someone had told me to do this before I had any of my 3 ablations. Artificial sweeteners and additives were a sure trigger, which I proved many times, when I unknowingly consumed them.

Jean

[Gersky in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Thank you very much. All the best to you.

[DawnTX in reply to jeanjeannie50]

I definitely agree about processed and artificial anything. Caffeine does not necessarily trigger me I only drink one cup of coffee a day when I have one but sugar or sugar substitutes will get me right away. The healthier I eat it seemed the longer I felt better.

[Teresa156]

It would be lovely to think it could…I wouldn’t want to get your hopes up, but I went ten months without one then had one in September this year. Another ten months without one would be good, but you just never know with this condition.

[secondtry]

Yes but don't be complacent , keep up the beneficial lifestyle changes and in my case I accepted Fleacinide as part of the deal. If anxiety could be part of your AF issue consider adding spiritual improvements; what has helped for me is prayer but if you don't have a religion then Nature has its own pulse, find your best walk. I do both regularly and it adds another dimension to prevention.

[Ppiman]

I am experiencing something similar, except perhaps for transient brief episodes. I do have lots of ectopic beats and mild tachycardia, though, but even that has been better these past weeks.

Lets hope for us both that it is permanent!

Steve

[momist]

Just relax and enjoy it. My longest period without was over 8 months, but it came back. Be careful you don't start to enjoy it too much - over doing anything will likely lead to bad results.

[Nugger]

First episode 98, 5 days in hospital,went back into sinus 2 days after they released me.Next one 2015!

Had to be cardioverted 3 times,from 2015 to 2018

Started fasting to lose weight, 190 pounds down to 170 & fast every week for a 40hr period.

Had 2 episodes last july but cardioverted myself using flecanide & bisop, i since have cut out sugar in tea, done take any meds.

[Dollcollector]

I seem to go a long time without a.f in summer but it always kicks in when winter comes.

[ChasMartin in reply to Dollcollector]

Same. Check this out! ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articl...

[Dollcollector in reply to ChasMartin]

Thank you, very interesting. The cardiologists l have spoken to don't seem to know this.

[Hidden in reply to ChasMartin]

Thank you for that ............... came as a bit of a jolt for me. Must do a re- read.

John

[Mcopt]

My last 4 day episode was in June 21 on 31 October this year it hit again and 4 weeks later it's still there I am fairly asymptomatic at the moment,fortunately ,I thought I had gone into 'remission' and in may this year stopped my anticoagulants as soon as it kicked in again I went straight back on them I had some kept by just in case. I don't think it ever goes away but with good management and lifestyle changes you should be able to lead a fairly normal life. Make sure all related factors are under control ie blood pressure blood sugars stress etc etc and speak to your GP about anticoagulants and other necessary medications.

[riffjack846]

I've had several cardiologists say once you have Afib you will always have a propensity for an attack regardless of time free of them. Something about the electrical activity of the heart will never heal itself to normal on it's own.

[DawnTX]

did you have an ablation or other change in treatment? As the other said it will do what it wants to do. I’ve gone six months, I went a year and a half and recently I went 3 1/2 weeks feeling good but then each time AF came back. There is no cure as someone mentioned perhaps we can call it remission whatever it is I will take it as a break from horrible a fib