got a rotten cold

[Lellibet]

very odd just wondered if there is a link. I’ve had very few episodes of a fibb lately , then I get this awful cold yesterday and up most of last night with a fibb even this morning still going on. I did put Albos oil on a handki under my pillow but I wouldn’t have thought that would be bad and I only took paracetamol for headache.

[BobD Volunteer]

Of course you will. Amy inflamation can set off AF. Stay warm and well hydrated and paracetamol for temperature.

[jeanjeannie50]

I agree with Bob any infection can trigger a higher heart rate and AF.

[Lellibet in reply to jeanjeannie50]

I’m new to all this as only diagnosed 3 weeks ago. I really didn’t realise just how much it impacts your life. I am starting to not panic so much but it is a horrible thing . Mind you I guess we are a lot luckier to a lot of people . Thank you for reply

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to Lellibet]

It's a hateful condition but yes there are a lot worse things we could have had than an abnormal heart rate.

I've had AF now for almost 20 years and it's nowhere near as bad as it used to be. I discovered that changing my diet to one that excludes artificial sweeteners and additives has really helped. I'm now in constant AF with a rate that flits between 60-90bpm, it's so much better than those awful paroxysmal random attacks I used to get when my pulse went sky high.

Hope you will soon find a way to manage your attacks.

Jean

[Brianbongo in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Agreed - I have had two Afib recurrences over two years and both started with cold symptoms which became covid or the flu…

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[secondtry]

Focus on lifestyle changes, I regret having AF but I am super grateful for the Lifestyle changes that I would not otherwise have taken.....so always look at your glass half full to decrease anxiety.

[Sixtychick]

My AFib started when I caught a nasty coughing virus from someone at my sons wedding in 2014.

[Grandmaz]

I too have a rotten cough & cold which thankfully hasn’t instigated AFIB 🤞 but my heart rate is higher than normal 80/90 instead of my usual 60

[Gill123]

Yes. It was a cold that first set off my atrial fibrillation. I had a cardioversion that cleared it for 8 months - then I got another cold. Currently waiting for another cardioversion and possibly ablation.

[Ecki]

I had an ablation 5 years ago and was fine until January. I had a viral infection which put me into AF. Cardioversion in February which only lasted 7 hours. Now on amiodarone and waiting for next cardioversion. I'm going avoid infected people once I'm fixed.

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to Ecki]

How disappointing for you, lets hope your next cardioversion works. Don't forget to take it easy for a week or so afterwards as over exertion can easily flip you back into AF.

Jean

[Ecki in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Thanks Jean. I'm very symptomatic so I've had to take it easy. Looking forward to getting back to dog walking.

[Jst455]

Absolutely! I've only had three AF events in a decade, all triggered by a viral infection; upper respiratory tract infection in each case. This is why in my case AF is a symptom, not a condition.

[HollieAdmin Administrator AF Association]

Hello,

Thank you for your post. I am sorry to hear that you have been feeling unwell. Having a cold can be a trigger for AF episodes. It is important to listen to your body, to rest up and to stay well hydrated.

If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your doctor as they will be able to advise you personally.

If you would like any support, advice or information, please do reach out to our Patient Services Team via Patient Helpline or via email, please visit: heartrhythmalliance.org/afa...

We are always here if you need us.

I would also like to direct you to our AF and You Booklet. It contains supportive information that I do hope you find helpful: api.heartrhythmalliance.org...

I hope you feel better soon.

Kind regards,

HollieAdmin

[Jokokokl]

So sorry Lellibet. I hope that as your virus recedes that the Af does too. Covid started my arrhythmias and destabilized the thyroid (leading to all kinds of heart abnormalities). Cardiologist says there has been a very large increase in arrhythmias since 2020. I am now very wary of any virus. I guess that I will be wearing my respirator masks for the rest of my life!