No symptoms but.....?: I was diagnosed... - Atrial Fibrillati...

Atrial Fibrillation Support

32,308 members38,579 posts

No symptoms but.....?

scout70 profile image
13 Replies

I was diagnosed with afib about three years ago but with absolutely no symptoms and had an arthritis operation shortly afterwards which went very easily. I now have very slight breathlessness if I go up a steep hill and I do feel a bit tired in the middle of the afternoon but at 73 I'm thinking that's probably quite normal? I walk briefly about four miles a day without any discomfort.My question is this. Since around the time of the diagnosis, I began to gnash my teeth particularly badly during the night and the dentist advised me to wear a mouth guard. However I can't tell whether this is a side effect of bisoprolol and/or apixaban or whether it is some sort of connection to the afib, like subconscious anxiety? Don't feel stressed particularly and heart rate and pulse are always normal as measured on my health device. Max HR of approx 125 going up a hill.

Anybody any ideas?

Written by
scout70 profile image
scout70
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
13 Replies
opal11uk profile image
opal11uk

I went into permanent A/F after an emergency hip replacement and did not know this, breathlessness/dizzyness etc.etc., took me to doctors time and time again until finally diagnosed, meds increased and now stabilised so, in my opinion, both the surgery and trauma was the cause. I have a pacemaker so the readings were traced back.

scout70 profile image
scout70 in reply toopal11uk

Thanks Opal👍

Drone01 profile image
Drone01

I had a mouth splint made to wear for a couple of years before ever being diagnosed with AF. I put it down to an overactive subconscious when suffering from work-related stress, and after a while I didn’t need it any more. Maybe you were just stressed by the diagnosis?

scout70 profile image
scout70

Yes could be, Drone. Thanks for the comment!

Ppiman profile image
Ppiman

My friend, now the grand age of 90, has had permanent AF for very many years, and the symptoms you describe are exactly as he describes his own. If I am walking with him and we go up even a slight slope, he needs to stop for a second to catch his breath.

I would, however, have a chat with your GP, to be reassured, as each case of AF is different if only in the sense that each heart itself, and indeed bodily system, can have its own extra effects. For example, if we have high BP, an extra low heart rate, and so on.

Steve

scout70 profile image
scout70 in reply toPpiman

Thanks Steve, appreciate the comments

Ppiman profile image
Ppiman in reply toscout70

Goodness, sorry for the many typos. I’m turning off slide to type and autocorrect permanently from now on.

Steve

Offcut profile image
Offcut

I was diagnosed in 1992 with AF I have been on Warfarin thinners and now Apixaban. I moved from Bisoprolol to Nebrivolol as Bisoprolol gave me bad sleep patterns and is known for that. I would not think the Apixaban would do that but I would guess the Bisoprolol could cause night time issues. Going up slight inclines is a problem for me. I am in pretty much Permanent AF! I do also have a bucket full of conditions that do not help!

Be Well

scout70 profile image
scout70 in reply toOffcut

Thanks for those comments OC very interesting on the bisoprolol!

Ppiman profile image
Ppiman in reply toOffcut

My problems start at my toenails and end at my scalp. In between, my lungs seem to be the best of the rest. Oh to be young again!

Steve

Linley profile image
Linley

I find I gnash my teeth in the night and that's only recently and I am not on the same neds as you

Ppiman profile image
Ppiman in reply toLinley

I’m hoping I’ll gnash mine less now we’ve changed government but hold out little hope in truth! 😳😉

Steve

scout70 profile image
scout70 in reply toPpiman

It would be very nice if that one worked, Steve!

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Ablation no 3 but this time SVT

Hi Find this site very very useful and check out any info every day. My last post was about...
Elsieclarke profile image

Just me with permanent Afib and no symptoms?

54 year old male. I went in for a physical checkup last month, and after the EKG test, my doctor...
glenpointe profile image

Can Anyone Relate To This?

Hello everyone, after almost 35 years with afib I am beginning to see a pattern. Before the onset...
kocoach profile image

No Symptoms - AFIB 24-7 Would you advise Ablation?

My Family think I should have an Ablation procedure. I am reluctant, although I have had confirmed...
bgzcle profile image

New Afib Diagnosis

So on the 9th April this year I started with my first know Afib episode. My heart rate was >160...
cmundo1972 profile image

Moderation team

See all
Emily-Admin profile image
Emily-AdminAdministrator
Kelley-Admin profile image
Kelley-AdminAdministrator
jess-admin profile image
jess-adminAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.