flying/travel with afib

[Rvlindahl]

I have paroximal afib and wondered do any of you have the symptoms when in afib of having to constantly go to the bathroom? That’s my biggest concern for flying. I cant very well spend the entire flight in the bathroom. Others will need it too! Any tips?

[mjames1]

They have all sorts of vinyl leg bag kits for discreet urine collection with a condom like connector for men snd another type connector for women. I used to use them for road rally type endurance events where you didn't have time to stop.

Jim

[BobD Volunteer in reply to mjames1]

In Uk they are called convenes. Had them after prostatectomy.

[CDreamer in reply to mjames1]

Jim - does the seat design in cars affect your ability to control your bladder? I ask because my OH has a lot of problems when driving, none anywhere else and I am convinced it’s the seat design.

[mjames1 in reply to CDreamer]

Good question. Seems like kids also have to go to the bathroom whenever they get in the car But seriously, maybe the car seat and/or road vibrations stimulating the aging prostate. Update the shocks? Update the husband?

Jim

[BobD Volunteer]

The "p" problem is due to an enzyme released by the distressed heart which instructs the body to shed salt. Medical term is excess micturation. Quite normal for AFers.

[Peony4575]

Think it’s would be easier for men to tool up. As a woman it’s my biggest worry about flying. The reality is I would have to tell the crew , and take up residence outside of the loo door , and pop in between every other passenger when apologising profusely . Wish I was a multi millionaire and could get a private flight

[CDreamer in reply to Peony4575]

I quite get that but interestingly, in the few times I had AF during a flight I never had the pee problem whilst normally I do. Same thing when I took HBOT treatment (you cannot get out of that quickly and no loos!). Something to do with being in a big tin can under pressure?

[Peony4575 in reply to CDreamer]

Don’t know . Lucky . Can’t rely on it though

[Rvlindahl in reply to Peony4575]

This is also my fear—so do you fly anyway?

[Peony4575 in reply to Rvlindahl]

I have only had two highly symptomatic episodes lasting 24 hours each two and a half years apart . But a relatives wedding is coming up in Cypress and husband started talking about holidays abroad so it’s looming . I have the same anxieties as you. Also I have never taken flecainide and have been given it as a pip and am not keen on taking for the first time on a plane or in Greece