walking up very steep hills

[Lumps]

I suffer with PAG and awaiting an ablation I am about to go on holiday to Spain and we will be staying on a steep climb to the apartment I am concerned about attempting to walk up from the villages.I do become breathless when walking

[BobD Volunteer]

Take your time and stay well hydrated.

[jeanjeannie50]

Take the walking up hills slowly, admiring the views on the way. Breathe deeply because we tend to forget that's what we're meant to do when exerting ourselves. I live in a very hilly town and this is how I cope. If you're with others who walk faster suggest they go on ahead. My youngest daughter walks very fast (I used to as well, sob, sob) and trying to keep up with her makes me feel dreadful. Taking sips from a small bottle of water while walking can really help keep energy levels up.

Jean

[mjames1]

Maybe first try and reproduce the climb at home and see how you fo.

Jim

[Ppiman in reply to mjames1]

Now that is surely good advice.

Steve

[Paulbounce]

Hi Lumps.

Practice good breathing techniques: Breathing exercises, such as deep breathing or pursed-lip breathing, can help you breathe more efficiently and reduce breathlessness. Take breaks as needed: If you're feeling breathless, take a break and rest for a few minutes. This can help you catch your breath.

Paul

lung.org/lung-health-diseas....

[Octaviascout]

I have PAF, aged 68 and currently on holiday in Spain. We’ve done a lot of walking with friends involving hill climbs. Just take your time.

[meg4u]

Just takevit slow..have a bottle of water with you a sunhat too.If looks very hot rake an umbrella. The heat can be difficult with Afib..but can be manages if you don't rush

[Scotheart]

What is PAG?

[Ppiman in reply to Scotheart]

I wondered but then thought it was a typo for "PAF" and that some posters aren't aware that there's an edit button "More V".

Steve

[Nick1957]

Walk down the hill get a taxi back. Simples. I had same predicament in Kas, Turkey!

[Twosticks]

Go somewhere flatter have peace of mind and enjoy your holiday

[Mainman]

When stopping for breath tilt your head back and stick your chest out for a few breaths, that way it will increase your lung capacity and oxygen exchange.🚶🚶🚶

[petmice in reply to Mainman]

Very good point! I had some therapy to help with some breathing issues after my first ablation and I learned many people (especially me) tend to hunch over, which limits their (my) lung capacity. I notice I do that when I'm walking and especially when I'm having trouble breathing (I should know better but am very forgetful). I'm going to remember your tip because tilting my head back will be a cue to remind me to give my lungs the room they need to work.

[2learn]

personal experience, so probably won't apply. I used to be good walker, but now arthritis and AF cause me to walk more slowly. Sadly I have found that family and friends just walk off and leave you to struggle. If I had a incident I'd have to manage by myself. So point is that whatever people say and however sympathetic they sound you may not know how caring/uncaring they are until you start up the hill. My advice is rely only on your self as you are the one who knows how you feel.

[Bagrat]

The ways of breathing help no end . I used to set off my husbands claudication because of speed I walked, now he has to wait for me.

I realise you maybe horrified by this suggestion but if it's a tourist area you can usually hire mobility scooters, eek, I know, how dare I mention. Maybe make prelim enquiries and see how you go. I've had years of encouraging people that a wheelchair sets you free not the reverse and this is similar.

[Cumbremar5]

I cut-out bisoprolol and only take it as pip no longer breathless

[Quilter43]

PAG? What is this? I on and off have trouble with subway steps and inclines..worry about holidays requiring steepness but not attempted any other than in park.

[Morzine]

I live in the alps everything’s uphill and yes it does make you breathless but walk slowly at your pace not others don’t be attempting to keep up as I’ve done that in the past and felt quite awful, I stop as and when. If your worried it will produce afib well it hasn’t happened to me, it’s just blooming annoying that befire getting old this was a doddle to do! Just walk real slow Lumps, and as Jean says breathe well. And hey goung down will be a breeze!!

Sue

[Cholla3]

What about monitoring your heart rate to guide you in when to use the breathing techniques suggested here? topendsports.com/testing/he...

Also, how about starting to walk more now in preparation?

[LaceyLady]

Breathing Exercise for P/AFFind a comfortable chair, place feet on the ground, close your eyes, breathe normally.Start by scrunching your toes, and let go.Tense your calves, let goTense your bottom, let go Tense your arms, let goThen your hands and fingers, let go.By doing this you can see and feel what tension and relaxation feels like.Next, breathe in through your nose to expand your belly for the count of6, hold the breath, breathe out of your mouth like you’re blowing through a straw for the count of 8.Keep doing the breathing for as long as you wish to help relaxation.You need to concentrate on the process which can stop you from thinking aboutYour P/AF©️Angela Rawlins 

[BlueINR]

If you get SOB easily, doesn't sound like a good thing to be doing.