afib breathless

[Iainzzz]

I get out of breath really quickly when I exert myself a bit and get really panicky about it

[Ppiman]

I suspect we all get frightened of that awful feeling. I am lucky not to have it too badly. My elderly friend, now 91, with permanent AF for more years than I recall, has had it whenever he walks up. even a mild slope. Before the days of my own AF, when we used to go birdwatching together, it frightened me thinking he was going to have a heart attack or something catastrophic, but he remained completely undisturbed, just pausing for a few moments to catch his breath. I end his calm.

Have you had the usual check up including an echocardiogram to show that all's well apart from the wiring?

Steve

[Dudtbin]

I get very breathless going up hills, it used to worry me , now i just keep going and let everyone else worry! Just stop take a few breaths and make sure you’re hydrated i do feel awful with hills and lack of hydration.

[Drone01]

Maybe time to review your medication, cos it’s usually the result of betablockers.

[Pindarus]

Sublingual spray, as prescribed by your doctor normally helps to reduce the breathlessness quickly. It can either be applied when you have it, or if you know beforehand that you are going to be exerting yourself half an hour beforehand.

[Cozzer]

Some meds can cause this , betta blockers or digoxin etc, how well rate controlled are you? A period of adjustment can help to control it a bit , don't expect to be the same just because we're taking meds, (though symptoms are different for all) allow more time to do simple tasks and go steady rather then bursts, recognise any limitations and just listen to your body ,

[Vonnegut]

Don’t panic!- just rest and take it easy with gentle slow breathing and nice thoughts!

[Kimmieblue]

I just read a post from Gazzer8383, it's very interesting and you should have a read, it's made me realise I don't want to be defined by my condition. I get very worried about the problems which come with AF but I've decided I need to carry on and live life the best I can.

All the best to you Iainzzz.

Happy new year.

K.

[JOY2THEWORLD49]

HI

What are your meds?

Metoprolol 23.75 x 3 made my breathless on any exertion. A Heart monitor put me at 186bpm day! Pauses at night. Told I could reduce it. Reduced over 1 year 5 months still in trouble.

AF high/rapid heart beat. You need to get that controlled.

After a change to Bisoprolol no breathless or pauses but @ 156 on H/Monitor still not controlled.

Private introduced to CCB Diltiszem. 180mg CD AM brought H.Rate Day to 51 .. too much.

So reduced Biso.. to 2.5mg PM

120mg CD Diltiazem great and controlled my H/Rate. Night normally is 47avg bpm over 3 H/Monitors.

Now able to drop Biso....

Trialling that regime as a drop in BP.

Need your meds and your credentials BP and H/Rate.

cheri JOY. 75 (NZ)

[sceptical101]

Could it be a general lack of fitness? I'm in the same position as I have done no exercise other than walking for months. Prior to the onset of persistent A Fib in August and subsequent ablation ( I'm in blanking period) I've not pushed myself and when I now attempt inclines I am huffing and puffing. I am hoping I just need to get fit again so I can enjoy my previous active lifestyle.