advice

[Notwenmj]

why should I have tight chest and feel shaky even though not in af had two days free felt fine but today not so good

[Bagrat]

I know this is all very new for you and unsettling . Sometimes it is difficult to untangle the anxiety from the AF. Anxiety when it occurs is sometimes unrelated to actual AF events and occurs for what seems to be no reason. We all struggle with the link between our brain and physical symptoms.

If you are at all concerned as this is all so new and you do not what is ok and what is not, you may want to ring 111 for advice

For me both the symptoms you mention can be anxiety. Sometimes slowing your breathing down can help, or distracting yourself with music, audio books or relaxation recordings.

I sometimes get the shaking and occasionally tight chest but otherwise feel ok. It's easy with either symptom that the more you over think, then the symptoms continue. It does get better as you learn what is normal for you. This condition affects everyone in different ways.

[Dudtbin]

I felt like that for a long time, the tight chest I found very worrying, went to urgent care , where a nurse sat and talked me through afib and anxiety - haven't had it since or nowhere near as bad. It's very difficult to get your head round I know. I still get odd pains and aches and have to give myself a talking to - I'm not going to die yet!

[Ppiman]

You should ask your doctor to confirm that all is well, but I can have chest discomfort without AF. It seems it can be caused by palpitations and mild racing - or even by gastric troubles. After tests being all okay, my doctor has told me not to worry as it's just one of those things.

Steve

[secondtry]

Best to discuss with a trusted medic. Sounds a bit like a 'pre-AF' feeling. Keep a diary as to the occurrences and what has occurred before it, how long it lasts and what helped getting over it to help your next medic appointment; don't rely on your GP unless exceptional.