on holiday with afib episodes and still enjoying it.

[Jetcat]

Hi you lovely people. I recently posted that I have been AFIB episode free for quite a few months now and gave all the credit to my GP surgery changing my asthma medication from ventolin to fostair. My breathing improved massively but at the same time my AFIB episodes and ectopics decreased massively too. So I assumed it must be the fostair.?

I’m now in the south of Spain on holiday, with another week left and it’s lovely especially with it being all inclusive.👍

BUT……… I have had an episode of afib every day for the last 6 days unfortunately! Each one lasting no longer than one hour and self terminating as usual.! I have Kept well hydrated as normal, with water not alcohol. Stayed on beach most days always under cover. Gone to bed at normal time around 10.00pm basically same as home time routine but with a lot better surroundings 😝

This afib never ever ceases to surprise me of the unpredictable nature it possesses.? But my main point I want to get over is that even with the afib you can still have a lovely holiday even if our afib wants to join us on our break too.? If anyone is thinking about putting off a holiday or visiting family abroad because of afib then please have a rethink.? My episodes have been short yes but thankfully I’m anticoagulated which is a big plus. I’m hoping it’s just because of the heat that Iv had it so much.? Average 32 every day and the sea is really warm too.👍

Iv another week left and my afib is welcome to join me if it wants because he’s not spoiling a lovely break.👍

Thankyou for listening people.

all my best to you.

Ron.x

[jeanjeannie50]

Positivity like this will soon put you back into normal rhythm. Have a lovely holiday.

Jean

[Jetcat in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Thanks Jean.👍x

[Bagrat]

That's the attitude. Enjoy.

[Jetcat in reply to Bagrat]

👍x

[CDreamer]

Good for you, I’ve had AF abroad in many countries and on planes, trains, boats & car. Never stopped me.

Enjoy!🌞

[Jetcat in reply to CDreamer]

Nice one CD.👍

[BobD Volunteer]

Glad you are still getting on with serious things in life. My mantra alwsy used to be "AF may be in my life but it is not all of my life."

[Jetcat in reply to BobD]

That’s so true bob too. Thanks mate👍

[wilsond]

Indeed ,we shouldn't let AF be our persona. Have a great rest of your holiday. Xxx

[Jetcat in reply to wilsond]

Thankyou wils.x

[Frances123]

What positivity and so pleased you are having a good time despite the extra luggage. Good to read.

[Jetcat in reply to Frances123]

Extra luggage.😂 I like that.👍

[Rainfern]

Glad you are having a good holiday Jetcat!

[Jetcat in reply to Rainfern]

Thankyou rainfern.👍

[Nan1]

Lovely to read your positive message and glad you’re having a wonderful holiday

[Jm2022]

Enjoy your holiday, life is for living 😊

[Ducky2003]

Yep AF is what we have, not who we are. I'd say it was freeloading on your hols but you probably had to pay extra insurance to take the miscreant away with you 😁. Enjoy the rest of your holiday.

[Jetcat in reply to Ducky2003]

Oh yes he’s got his insurance😂👍

[Popepaul]

Like you I am on holiday for 16 days, travelling through Portugal with my wife. Only one Afib episode so far, it lasted about 2 hours. I am in Coimbra today, the temperature is likely to be 29, I will see how I get on. I plan to go to Thailand at the end of the year. I share your sentiment about not allowing the Afib to completely curtail your life. Regards.

[Jetcat in reply to Popepaul]

Thanks pope. I must admit I was getting a tiny dishearted after the third episode but they have been really short episodes so to heck with it.👍

Iv been ok last night so fingers crossed?🤞

[Efka]

Yay, how wonderful, and thank you for sharing such a reassuring and positive outlook. And I am sure the sun, sea and sand is working magic on the soul.

[Jetcat in reply to Efka]

It definitely is Efka 👍 Thankyou so much.

[Karendeena]

What a fantastic positive attitude! Not letting the beast win 😊I am on holiday too in Majorca which is the first since I was diagnosed in 2020. I had really bad extended episodes so went for an ablation in March, thankfully no episodes since 😊

[Jetcat in reply to Karendeena]

That’s great to hear karendeena. 👍

[JOY2THEWORLD49]

Hi

Enjoy.

I'm off to JAPAN first trip out since Stroke. AF and Thyroid cancer.

Water may not be enough. Try UHT milk or UP AND GO in the little 250ml bov 2 weetbix and milk.

I can imagine you on the beach.

I go on holiday for people, culture, their food, architecture, scenery etc.

Are you swimming? Temperatures here from 16-22 celcius here.

My son has asthma he said when I lost weight, stopped eating red meat, my asthma disappeared.

Leave it behind JET CAT, do.

Leave it behind Jetcat

The AF please do

Your chance to have a bat

I'll raise a glass too.

Not alcohol but water disguised as

you know what people think

everybody else has

so be in that link

Pretty girls with bikinis too

whistle why don't you, have some fun

and send out a coo

let's say this is a pun.

Because you may have your person near

don't hurt, don't argue, don't play dirty

you hold him/her very dear

it's time to be a bit flirty.

Enjoy your holiday all the way

especially when looking at the sparklin' bay.

cherio JOY

[Jetcat in reply to JOY2THEWORLD49]

I love it.😝

[Cavalierrubie]

Thanks Ron for your post. It has done me much good as l am sometimes hesitant in making such decisions. I envy you right now with your lovely sun and sea after a disappointing summer here. Have a wonderful time. Life is for living. ❤️

[Jetcat in reply to Cavalierrubie]

Thankyou Cavalierrubie, I suppose We have to try and make best of whatever we’ve got don’t we, or don’t have.? I’m not always positive unfortunately and do natter about certain things regarding my afib but I definitely wouldn’t let it stop me from booking a holiday. 👍

[Cavalierrubie in reply to Jetcat]

Bless you. You are an inspiration. Wish l was there. xxx

[Jetcat in reply to Cavalierrubie]

I wish you were here too👍xx

[Rockcake]

hi Jetcat, Gosh, that’s so good to hear and thanks for giving others, like me for instance😊a heads up to go on holiday and not be fearful! As you say, Afib is so unpredictable and it has made me worry more about travel. Enjoy the rest of your holiday!

[Jetcat in reply to Rockcake]

Thankyou Rockcake.👍 I just think that if I’m going to have an afib episode then I may as well be somewhere nice and warm and scenic rather than just staying put at home forever! I’m anticoagulted, Iv got my meds, I’m insured, and I just be sensible.👍

[Rockcake in reply to Jetcat]

Absolutely! And you’re not missing much here - been so overcast. I’ve got annual travel insurance too. Meds are Edoxaban, and a calcium channel blocker which I only use as a p.i.p. , as my heart rate is low most of time. Are you on anything other than anticoagulant? Once again, enjoy that sun!

[Jetcat in reply to Rockcake]

Apart from anticoagulants I take 11.25 mg bisoprolol daily and some self prescribed vitamins and magnesium supplements

[Rockcake in reply to Jetcat]

Thank you. I take supplements too,including magnesium. I’m in Afib now, since I got up, hence my presence on line - feel ok just can’t do much 🤷🏻‍♀️.

[Jetcat in reply to Rockcake]

I hope you’re back in NSR soon rock. I’m well aware when I’m in it and to be honest Iv never actually tried doing anything strenuous whilst in it. Even though i take 11.25 mg bisoprolol my HR is always 150+. Up to 170 when I’m in AFIB.! I could maybe mention it to the cardiologist and ask if there is anything that I could take as a PIP hopefully just lower the rate whilst I’m there n AFIB.? having said that he wasn’t concerned last time I did mention it because of the duration time I’m in AFIB.! It’s a horrible feeling isn’t it when you’re feeling the fibrillation of the heart in your chest.!

[Rockcake in reply to Jetcat]

Thank you, I’m feeling ok just exhausted all day. Wow, 150 HR is so high. I am the opposite. Both my b/p and my HR have been low all day, yet I’m in Afib - for example 96/70 p.54. However, in the last half hour my HR has gone to 120 and I’m not in Afib according to my monitor which is not a Kardia.

I agree, it would be a very good idea to ask your doctor about a PIP for your very high HR.

I was prescribed a calcium channel blocker and it made my HR drop too low, so doc agreed I should stop it. But thanks to this site, I’ve learned of the pip idea, and I use my CCB when my HR and B/P go high and I feel bad.

As you say, at least the duration of your episodes is short. So, good luck and stay well!

[Ppiman]

Enjoy your holiday and, well - I would imbibe a little (other than water - hydration is largely a modern consumer myth).

I suppose whether AF is comfortable or not varies as some have a really high heart rate. My last surprised me as others have been slower. Bob calls it a "mongrel condition"!

Steve

[Jetcat in reply to Ppiman]

It certainly is a mongrel, he’s correct is bob.👍

[Iamfuzzyduck]

hi Jetcat, I live in Houston and I find that it is an electrolyte imbalance that can set me off, and so water alone won’t necessarily rebalance you in the heat, but adding in a good electrolyte to your water may help….

[Jetcat in reply to Iamfuzzyduck]

I do believe your rite. Thankyou fuzzyduck. 👍

[Iamfuzzyduck in reply to Jetcat]

You are welcome, and enjoy your trip!

[Vrouse]

I have a home in Spain and frequently visit. The only time I've had AF episodes over there is when its excessively hot. High temperatures seem to be a trigger for me. Glad you are not letting AF ruin your holiday, stay positive and enjoy.

[Jetcat in reply to Vrouse]

I think that’s what has happened with me vrouse.? Soon as we arrived I was whacked with the heat and even though I kept as cool as possible and well hydrated the first few days were draining. I eventually acclimatised to it and have been ok since.👍

[Peacockmumma]

I know that the heat for me on my head is/was a massive trigger. I always wear a big hat in the sun now . Also started bP meds this year.land no episodes since ? Who knows. Keep hydrated..include electrolytes in the heat and continue your wonderful holiday

[Jetcat in reply to Peacockmumma]

Thankyou peacock, will do👍