I am aware of several studies that conclude that alcohol increases the risk of an AF episode.
I underwent an abalation approximately 9 months ago. I have had one episode of AF approximately 7 months after the abalation. It occurred after having two beers. I have had more than that in the past and did not have an AF episode
I generally have 3 standard drinks a week mainly on weekends. I am finding it hard to not have a drink on weekends with friends and wondering how do other people with AF manage. I guess we are all different but I do like the occasional beer or wine. I have tried 0 alcohol beer and while it is not bad many restaurant etc. do not stock the product.
My cardiologist has not recommended to me to abstain from all forms of alcohol and is aware that I do have a couple of drinks on weekends.
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Its is a mind thing really. For many many years I never drank, always designated driver, and never had a problem with it nor did anybody else. As a wine lover this was quite hard initially but I soon got used to it. Never thought it was worth risking all the hard work my medics had put it.
I guess you are right. I love my wines and went away with some friends recently and we visited a winery and gees I found it depressing not being able to enjoy a good wine
It's the sulphides (preservatives) in the drinks that upsets our hearts. You can buy wine that is sulphide free, but of course it doesn't keep long. I bought some in a large Sainsburys but had to ask where it was and there was only a choice of a few bottles. There is your answer. Have no idea if there is sulphide free beer, but you could Google or ask in a large supermarket.
Hi Murphy. I love a good red wine. And St Austell beer. So here’s what I do. I have no more than half an egg cup of wine or beer in the bottom of a small glass, and I savour it like it was the best thing in the world. One tiny sip at a time. And I make it last the evening. So it has to be a top quality! If you explain your predicament to the landlord they’ll sometimes give you a free taster!
Know how you feel. Wine was one of life’s pleasures for me and the ultimate sacrifice. When l was first diagnosed, l managed to get away with a glass at weekends, but as l am now getting more frequent episodes and developed a flutter, l have totally abstained. Fear of my heart somersaulting has helped me do that. Listen to your body and if you can get away with it, drink in moderation and less frequently. If l had one wish from this monster it would be, to be able to drink wine.
It occurred after having two beers. I have had more than that in the past and did not have an AF episode
So was it coincidence or a trigger? Good luck working that one out, I never have. My thought is that I can have a few drinks but if I was to drink enough to cause a mild hangover then that’s too much. I’ve had one short episode about 8 months post ablation (see my bio) and that was after a few more than a few. I’ve just returned from a holiday where I had a drink every day and no problems.
There is no 'one size fits all' concerning this question. Some forum members return to Afib with just a sip of alcohol and others can have a couple of drinks without any adverse effects. I'm one of the lucky ones - I can have a couple of beers without affecting my Afib.
However, there is one thing for sure. If you binge drink the chances are Afib will come knocking on your door. If you can have a few drinks then moderation is key. The ideal, I guess is to go tee-total.
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Odd reaction to drinking a small amount of alcohol.
