Numb fingers

[Electricblue1]

I seem to be getting numb fingers, mainly at night and I’m wondering if anyone else gets this. I’m on Bisoprolol 1.25 twice a day and Flecainide 50 twice a day. I have read it can happen on Bisoprolol. It’s the end of my finger tips and Its worrying. Is this normal on the medication, I would be grateful for any advice. Is this something I should be concerned about.

[Paulbounce]

Hi Electric.

I too suffer from numb fingers. I'm on a wide range of meds so maybe they cause this. Who knows?

I find heat makes all the difference. Try wearing a pair of warm gloves when you are in bed. It cured it (much of the time) for me. A hot water bottle might help too.

Happy Sunday.

Rgds Paul

[Electricblue1 in reply to Paulbounce]

Thank you I will try that and see if it helps.

[islandbruno]

Hi, might be something to consider. I suffer from Raynaud's Syndrome and when I was first diagnosed with AFib I was put on Bisoprolol. My Raynaud's hit me hard. Quick look at the leaflet indicated not to be taken with Raynaud's. Just a thought, hope it helps.

[Tomred in reply to islandbruno]

Hi , i read somewhere that benfotiamine can be useful with reynauds, could be worth looking up . Its a FAT SOLUBLE VITAMIN B3.

[Electricblue1 in reply to Tomred]

Thank you.

[islandbruno in reply to Tomred]

Thanks Tomred. B3 does seem beneficial to the body in general but had no change taking it. (tried most things as has RS for many a long year!). Benfotiamine appears to be B1, again, no noticeable effect. Cheers Bruno

[Electricblue1 in reply to islandbruno]

Thank you, I’ve never heard of Raynauds but I will do some research.

[Fifimyangel]

Hi . Nothing to worry about. I get tingling fingers too. Check with your GP if it's still a concern for you.

[Electricblue1 in reply to Fifimyangel]

Thank you.

[Crackerchops]

I sometimes experience this and spoke to my heart team who agreed this is an unfortunate side effect. I also feel the cold more hen I used too. In the summer the high temperature can cause me to feel ill and I have to remain inside! So I can’t win but the alternative is far worse.

[ozziebob in reply to Crackerchops]

It's no wonder I've never seen you and BBC's Nick Robinson in the same room.🤔

[Crackerchops in reply to ozziebob]

Lol thanks not too sure he would think so. I've been told I look like Prince Albert of Monaco!

[ozziebob in reply to Crackerchops]

Yes, not a bad call. I've had people wrongly tell me they've seen me cycling down various roads in London. I keep thinking I hope they don't also wrongly see me committing a homicide.🤞

[Electricblue1 in reply to Crackerchops]

Don’t seem any upside to better blockers. Side effects are tiring. Thank you for your info.

[Ppiman]

Cold toes here - the big right toe especially! I think it’s either my neuropathy or the bisoprolol!

Steve