Hi been virtually alcohol free since my ablation 8 months ago
But have let it creep back into my life .From nothing to maybe 4 glasses a month .Now have had 4 glasses in a week and a couple of brandys . Speaking to arrythmia nurses told no no and asking for trouble.
We are on hols in Portugal and a bit of a ritual with a meal.
How about alcohol free wine ?
Brandy now a no no.
Experiences please.
hi, I’ve found that alcohol free wine and some beers are high in sugar and just cause as much problems so I tend to stick with alcohol free gin which has no sugar. Sometime I still have the occasional very small red wine, causes some PVCs and PACs though.
Hope you find something to enjoy, I find that hard to find the right drink when out and about!
Its the sulphides/sulphites, 'preservatives' in the wine that are the problem. You can buy sulphide free wine it's no good for keeping though.
Jean
Alcohol free wine **shudder** 🥴 …. The shock of the taste might bring on a PAF attack ! I have been told that Nosecco is palatable but I haven’t tried it … everything else I’ve tasted need mixing with lemonade and serving with ice to make it palatable….
I spent 40 years working with wine - I love it but no longer drink because I’ll love NSR ….but nothing will persuade me to drink this stuff which was once wine.
I’m going to lie down now …..rant over.
Alcohol free wine, beer and caffeine free coffee not worth the risk, enjoy your life in NSR 🥳
I find that I can drink one low carb beer without any problems. The weird thing is that I have sort of lost my desire for alcohol and rarely finish the 12 oz. bottle.
It's strange. I gave up both nicotine and alcohol 16 years ago because I decided that they were unhealthy and a waste of money. I just stopped - I have never had any desire for either since - water is my beverage of choice !
I tried 2-3 glasses of alcohol free wine one night then had ectopics for 3 days, it’s the extra sugar trying to make it taste better! Never again…. I have had the odd zero beer with no probs but always check that it’s lower in sugar. I also have a sip of normal wine with my wife when we’re out for dinner no problems. Remember we all react differently
Firstly, I haven’t had an ablation so I don’t know if that makes a difference regarding alcohol. Portishead mentioned Nosecco, and although I am very ‘picky’ with my white wines, I found it a godsend when trying to ‘join in’ with the social scene. However, after much experimenting with Nosecco and ordinary wines, I have found my many but mild palpitations and random, brief Afib episodes continue, regardless of whether I drink water, proper alcohol or alcohol-free. As Jean says, the sulphites are supposed to be a problem for arrhythmias, but then some people would find iced and/or fizzy drinks triggers ( sugar or no sugar ! ) As expressed many times on this forum, absolutely anything can trigger Afib in the arrhythmia community, with some of us making copious notes every day in an attempt to find the perfect ‘sweet spot’ that relieves us of this albatross round our necks ( or rather, in our chests ! ). I’m sure Bob would say to stop examining everything to the enth degree and get on with life - but perhaps just don’t overdo any one thing. That’s true with or without Afib.
I hope you find your ‘ideal’ drink 😉
Annie.
For me alcohol was not an obvious trigger, but when I wanted to lose weight I cut out all alcohol. I do find the taste of wine refreshing, so I now compromise, from time to time. I've drank one bottle of wine this year and 2 bottles of port , ( which were a gift). I shall probably have another bottle of Grenache red wine around Christmas time.I don't have glasses of it, but occasional sips. Enough to get the flavour on the tongue. The last bottle of wine I had lasted about six weeks. It's not something you can do in a social setting. I live alone, and rarely meet others for food or drink. I am happy with my situation.
Hi, I have been tasting alcohol free wine and beer for years. The best lager for me is Lucky Saint and Drop Bear Beer (green can) which has a more beery taste. Ghost Ship bitter is very good too. Wine has been much harder to source and most of it is dreadful. However I like Natureo Red which has a slightly sweet taste but not too many carbs per glass and for a drier taste Noughty Red. Both available at Waitrose. I'm sure things will improve as this area is a fast growing market. It's nice to feel like you are joining in. Good luck with your search.
I have tried a lot of A free wine and never have I tasted one that gets close !! so I gave up trying !
I do drink a few glasses of proper wine and have no problem at all , ( Iam in perminent AF ).
I think reading on here that I am very lucky in this respect ? I think its trial and error in my case ? I have been told " do not " and "do" so its all a bit confusing !
Good look .
Pat
I find Kopperberg alcohol free cider very nice particularly nice, especially when the weather is hot.It is high in sugar though.Didnt cause any probs but as I Say I am in NSr so can't advise for those in AFib.It doesn't really go with sea bass or Chicken piri piri and doubt if the restaurants sell it in the algarve.So skip the brandy & alternate wine with water.
Alcohol free "wine" is, in my experience, awful. I've even tried Frexinet and Hardy's expensive stuff but they were still dire. Best of a bad bunch is Aldi Zerosecco but still not the same as the real McCoy.Alcohol free lager has improved greatly over the past few years. Becks Blue is my go to.
I make a mockjito in the Summer, ginger beer, lime juice and some crushed mint. Very refreshing and a nice substitute for a mojito.😊
Cat among the Pigeons here, I've had permanent A-Fib for around 12 years. I do like a drink (alcohol) but mainly beer or red wine. I carry on as though I do not have any health issues and drink as and when desired and doubt I've ever been near as low as the 21 alcohol units max, as recommended by UK Medical Health Authority.
I occasionally leave out alcohol on week-days, to do a little weight reduction.
I have been on Warfarin for all this time.
I also take Bisoprolol and Amlodipine as well as Provastatin.
Agewise in my eightieth year and quite active, though arthritis in thumbs and wrists can be a pain when I'm fishing.
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