hello I’m very grateful for al the help lately ref my extra heart beats , my next question is is decaf coffee realistic safer to drink , I’ve just had my first cup of normal for three days and me ticker is of again so that shows one thing that is over stimulating the problem 🤷🏻♀️😳
I just wondered how anyone else got on with decaf as there’s only so much Camille tea I can drink 😂😂
I have to drink decaf tea, even one regular can send my heart crazy! And I feel short of breath, tired sick, and my mouth goes purple 🤷♀️. Hope your get on better with decaf then regular x
Hi, thank you for the reply, I’m going to give it a go I love my coffee 😂😂😂
Yeah my brother drinks decaf coffee and he can't even taste the difference 😉😅☕
Well it’s on order from prime for my coffee machine so better be good 👍😂😂thanks for your reply
My Afib. is permanent and erratic .Not in a class where(now)I am going to hospital because I misread the signs for a heart attack.Since those distant days, prob. 10 years or so, I have avoided caffeine .I can only say I think my Afib would be much worse if I took caffeine so it is decaff. tea and coffee for me and about twice a week i have a home made caffeine cappuchino.
Thank you for your help , I’m changing to decaf as we speak because I’m convinced that my wild beats are from coffee and possibly eating too fast with a hiatus hernia 👍👍
I’m a fast eater too unfortunately. I Eat like a competition eater but not the big amounts like they do. I don’t chew things properly.? My food enters my stomach not chewed properly.!! Iv ate like this since been a child and I don’t know why.? I’m not greedy for big amounts at all but anything I eat has 3 chews and it’s swallowed.!!
My husband says to chew each mouthful 32 times. Yeah right. There's no way I can hold food in my mouth that long. He can't drink coffee since he had his bypass.
I’d wear my jaw Bone out😜
I do chew a lot more now but don’t count 👍😂
LOL I don't either. My husband is pedantic, but I think, in this case, he's taking the mickey. 🤣🤣🤣
You know what I’ve always eaten fast too, as if the plates going to be snatched away so now I take my time and chew tiny amounts 👍😂😂😂 I’ve spent most of my life being judged for what I ate and eight years ago finally got rid of that twit
Never was anyone so grateful to catch her partner with another lady 😂😂😂😂 but some habits are so hard to smash 💥
hi. I drink decaf all of the time (I buy decaf pods for my machine) and I don’t even notice the difference. I was told by a doctor a while ago that even drinking decaf tea 6 hours before bed is a no-no because your brain thinks it’s caffeinated anyway. I also drink decaf tea but get ringtons decaf as it’s the closest taste to normal tea. X
Hi , yes I’ve just order my pods gone are the days of pressure working drinking 10 cups a day 😳😂😂 no wonder my ticker holds a party when it gets one cup 😂😂 let’s hope it likes the decaf 👍👍
I know, I was never without a cuppa at work 😂. It kept me going. I don’t know which machine you have but I drink the nespresso arpeggio decaf. I’m yet to find another that’s as nice but I guess it’s all personal taste. Nespresso has seriously gone down hill in recent years so if you don’t have their machine I wouldn’t recommend buying one 😂😂
Hi , funny thing is 10 years ago I worked for Nespresso and the standards you had to maintain then were fantastic I even met George Clooney 😂😂 and recently I went to one of their stores to look to buy a new machine was treated like dirt by the assistant in an un ironed shirt 🤨🤷🏻♀️😂😂😂 needless to say I have tasimmo now 👍👍
Ooh lucky you meeting Gorgeous George, I hope he was lovely in real life too. Nespresso used to be amazing but now they are rubbish. My last machine was recently taken in for repair by them and then stolen. After much debate and threats that I would report the theft, they replaced it. I had to email the CEO to get anywhere too. Xx
Hi hazel, iv cut everything out this last week and drank only water and I’m back at it with the ectopics.!!! They calmed down recently but are back with a vengeance today.! Iv had as many as 6 a minute at worst.!! Iv left a message with arrhythmia nurse this morning for some advice/ reassurance? And unfortunately heard nothing. I know they’re not going to kill me but i feel im slowly slipping down the getting worried road.? Iv no pain, shortness of breath, or feeling poorly but im really hoping they stop soon.?🙏
Interested in reading your post and drinking water. I went on to warm water back in the spring when it looked as if my kidneys were playing up. After tests it seemed it was all a passing blip but I got used to the warm water and now drink more warm water instead of tea or coffee.
It won’t do you any harm gingercats. Water is better for you than tea and coffee.👍
hi , have you looked at Dr Gupta , York cardiology on you tube his videos are very helpful in explaining many types of heart palpitations etc and why they are not life threatening ( easy to say when it’s not you I know ) but he does give a lot of sensible reassurance and other links like relaxation for the vagus nerve etc maybe one of them might help as a lot of our practitioners , clinics etc are having to see us so quick they don’t get chance to explain at length , good luck I hope yours gets better x
Hi hazel, yes I have watched some today so as to try and calm my mind.? Dr Gupta has a very good knack of reassuring me when my head is going south.? I’d love to meet him just to say thankyou 👍
Could you please link me to this particular video? My heart rhythm is all over the place since surgery and think I would find itreally useful to have the different types of issues explained. Thank you!
Hi , if you put
Dr Gupta York cardiology in the YouTube search bar he will come up straight away, also try how to do a Vagus nerve massage , it’s really quick easy and helps relax you 👍
thankyou hazel, you’re a gooden.👍
I try 😂😂😂
Is you profile picture your cat.?
Yeah , that’s my Lou , she’s starting to get on now 13 but she’s my mate although I’m sure she thinks I live with her not the other way around 😂
Hi Hazel1010, I drink decaf and have the Lavazzo capsules. I honestly can’t tell the difference. I can highly recommend. I very occasionally have ‘normal’ coffee but seldom. I hope you can enjoy decaf. ☺️
Hi, Hazel1010,
I gave up having coffee for many weeks following my HA in March 2022. This was very difficult as I have used coffee since I was a teenager, but I felt so poorly that I thought that this action was best for me.
I have been back drinking my coffee for several months now. I usually have one cup following breakfast. I make sure that I have food and medicine prior to the caffeine. I then usually have one, possibly 2, extra cups per day—several hours between each.
I do sometimes notice skipped beats/palpitations after having coffee, but I feel that I have given up a whole lot so far anyway. For example, I still have an unopened bottle of wine in my fridge that someone had gifted me shortly before my HA.
Of course, I may feel at some point that I need to stop all coffee, but I hope that day is not too close. On the positive side, I have heard several people say that they cannot taste any difference with decaf. I hope that you can sort out what is best for you. 😊
Thank you 😊 I couldn’t admit I was an anxiety person but I now realise I’m and I think that has added to it massively and I’m still on couple of cups of coffee but changed to decaf 👍
Decaf coffee is fine, I’ve been drinking it for 13 years since dr told me to give up caffeine. Good news is there are some really good ones that taste just as good as the ones with caffeine. I drink that, decaf tea or coffee.
I drink decaf, there’s some lovely blends so it’s a yes. There are some health benifits to coffee but that doesn’t include caffeine so decaf is a good bet.
Good Health to you
I stick with decaf coffee but found the only one that tastes like the ‘real’ thing is kenco decaf and any dulce gusto decaf pods are nice. Othe brands are available -not advertising lol. Gin is my worst enemy regarding trigger factor to set my heart off. Woah is me! Take care 🦊xx
I had a pacemaker fitted in April and decided to switch to decaf coffee and tea since, can’t really taste the difference.
Hi there. I too gave up caffeine a few years back now. I drink decaff tea. It tastes the same as regular tea. I did get on well with decaff coffee but then it started making me feel sick so gave that up. I just stick with the tea now. Chocolate sets mine off sometimes aswell.
Caffeine is a cause of my BP and ectopics, I minimise my caffeine intake by a very occasional decaf coffee or hot chocolate, I very rarely drink alcohol for the same reasons. As an aside if you ever take Ibuprofen that can set off an irregular heart beat or even arrhythmia.
Good luck
It’s going to be like like diet club skit on tv where they only have dust and water before long 😂😂😂
Lol! 😂
And don't forget the hair shirt ... !
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Hi there. I too gave up caffeine a few years back now. I drink decaff tea. It tastes the same as regular tea. I did get on well with decaff coffee but then it started making me feel sick so gave that up. I just stick with the tea now. Chocolate sets mine off sometimes aswell.
Decaff coffee is much milder and rarely has the same taste as full strength so you may need to experiment. If you drink ground coffee most are rayed 3 but the Coop have one rated 4.
Thank you I know what you mean some are horrendous 😂😂
I tend to think of decaff as more a hot drink rather than as a replica of real coffee, but I don't like it strong anyway
Hi I was a bit dubious about swapping to decaf tea and coffee but it really has helped the ticker. Much like others here choosing a decent decaf coffee is pretty easy but getting a decent decaf tea is much more difficult. I tried lots and ended up with Twinnings decaf tea. But I see Anon2023 rates Ringtons decaf tea so reckon I’ll give them a whirl and see what they are like. Whilst I’m sure there are downsides to drinking decaf products I’m sure there are as many issues with the fully caffeinated alternatives so unless you want to drink just hot water which a few folk do give decaf a bash it certainly has helped in my case.
I suffer from AF and drink decaf coffee and tea and find it’s fine no big deal . If you think about it why get addicted to something that’s bad for you. It’s like this rubbish that people believe about alcohol is good for you 😆
I've been decaf for 15 years .....its no biggy. Loads of options.
I switched to decaf coffee about a year ago after I was told it can cause problems if you drink too much. I was drinking too much of the stuff anyway. I found that I now sleep better and if I have an ordinary coffee now, boy do I know about it. All I can say is give it a try, I use a well known brand which comes with a green label, but it is all down to your personal taste.
I changed to decaf coffee when I was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect about 20 months ago. I've since had OHS and a pacemaker fitted and haven't switched back to caffeine. The decaf is just as good as far as I'm concerned 😊
I switched to decaf almost as soon as I was disnosed with HOCUM about 12 years ago. It does make a difference. Also if you drink fizzy drinks you might find the same effect from drinking coke, I found that the caffeine free is far better for my symptoms (I get light palpitations as part of my condition). Can't give up coffee, its just too good!
I love my proper bean coffee. I hunted around various decaf options and the one I like I buy online from Drury Tea and coffee. Coffee taste is quite personal though so I suggest you persevere and I am sure you will find a match. I found looking for a good decaf tea was harder but have that sorted now too. Good luck.
👍 I’ve used tasimo for years so have their decaf ones to try
I still have one espresso a day to start my engine but have cut out caffeine for the rest of the day. We went on holiday and had caffitiere coffee and that was 4 days of ectopics. Cheaper coffee tends to have more Robusta than Arabica and hence more caffeine. I’m suspicious that caffeine is boosted in instant coffee to help it sell.
Hope you find something that works for you 😀.
I’m on the tassimo pods so we shall see 🤷🏻♀️
Hello, I too cannot tolerate caffeine - my heart goes crazy if I do. We get on fine together with decaf coffee and tea, but I realise everyone is different. Good luck - hope it works for you too.
Nescafe Decaf coffee good taste.drink a lot off.most decaf teas ok too.
Hi I don’t drink a lot of coffee but do enjoy a nice cappuccino. I changed to decaf after my triple bypass and honestly can’t taste the difference. Good luck and let us know your opinion 😊X
Yes, too much caffeine can have an effect on the heart eg, palpatations. I love my coffee too and hate decaf. Tip; I make cafe latte instead of my usual espresso.
Hazel, try green tea and I promise you that you won't miss coffee again. I used to drink 2 cups of black coffee everyday for 20 years, I used to get a headache if I did not have one by 11am and I stopped overnight and not because of any major problems, nothing to do with heart issues. I just didn't like the feeling it was giving me anymore, it made me hyper and alert and creative for exactly 30 mins and then a downer. Since I switched to green tea I have felt great, it gives you that gentle caffeine rise and it's gradual, just enough caffeine to not have a headache but not too strong. I have 2 a day and I will never go back to coffee. I just miss the smell of roasted coffee though.
I’m going to give the green tea a go 👍👍
Hello Hazel I have been using Decaf green tea for years and find it pleasant to drink, and occasionally have decaf normal tea if I am in a restaurant. I don't have any palpitaions etc with either. Hope you enjoy your green tea 🙂
Hi Hazel I started having the same problem has you and was told by a doctor to go to decaff and I have had no problems since and that was 18 months ago
I drink decaf tea and coffee. The odd occasion I really fancy a costa (😳) it’s so enjoyable but still go for the decaf x
Have changed to decaf coffee and decaf tea and they definitely help
I have decaf coffee and tea and they are fine. I have a Nespresso machine so I contacted Nespresso to ask how decaffeinated their coffee really is (as it varies a lot) and they said there is only about 0.01% caffeine left.
Probably the one thing I do wrong after heart attack, stent, 3xCABG and occasional AF. I take the pills religiously, do lots of exercise, play sport, eat the right things, maintain a healthy weight and drink minimal alcohol. The only thing I've ignored? Don't drink coffee!
I gave up caffeine 2 years ago after ohs and even decaf gave me the skippity heart beats so I went cold turkey and now drink a black fruit tea with the merest hint of caffeine and that does satisfy my tea desires . I loved a coffee but after half a cup I was in a&e so that did put me off ever so slightly !! so now I just smell my husbands strong black coffee ( ahhhhh) and fondly remember headier days !! I do however drink loads more water at room temperature and that’s had a dramatic affect on my tragic blood pressure so much so that I’ve had one lot of bp pills stopped !! I am now evangelical about drinking water ! And quite the bore about it !!! Water water and more water !! Good luck with the decaf - wish I’d met George !!!
Hello again! Before you completely give up the caffeinated coffee, try and make sure it “clean” coffee AND, what you put in it. Don’t know if you have access to organic blends of coffee in the UK, and I suspect you do, this is the type you should buy.
I make my caffeinated coffee with a blend of Ghee, MTC Oil and stevia and put it in a glass blender. It’s a creamy blend and you won’t get the over buzz.
That being said, caffeine generally can overstimulate an already stressed out person and create more PVC’s. There evidence to show however that 1-2 cups of coffee does not generally cause Afib. If I get PVC’s from caffeine, it’s usually later in the day but exercise can mitigate that. You can read his great articles at Drjohnday.com
I do switch back and forth between decafe and caffeinated to kinda keep those annoying PVC’s in check!
Also, if you can get this brand of tea where you are called Teeccino, you’ll never go back to that boring off the shelf stuff again!!!
Happing drinking!
Decaf tea and coffee are both well tolerated..sometimes you can add a little normal coffee to the decaf..but I got very accustomed to decaf tea..
Decaf all the way for me. Even dark chocolate is out of the question.
I drink decaf tea all the time and can't tell the difference. I only have 1 cup a day though.
I've only drunk decaff for the last several years. Same with caffeine free coke and Sprite.
Yorkshire decaff tea used to be my go to but actually PG tips decaff doesn't seem to bad now. There's also a better range of 'boutique' decaff teas now.
As for coffee, Nespresso pods are the best decaff ones imo. So many independent companies out there make decaff pods for the machine whereas Tassimo were limited to Kenco and I got fed up.
I have had the illy decaff pods from Tesco and they've been great. Lavazza are also good.
Cafepod ones from Tesco and Amazon are good too. Little bit more bitter though.
Then there are the independent Nespresso ones to try. Blue Goose Coffee, Roar etc.. All have been good. So many independents for Nespresso it's worth shopping around.
The odd thing is I can’t take decaf tea or coffee with just milk but I can take a cafe latte decaf . I too was having crazy heart beats before I stopped normal tea but stress can also do the same forme
I've been drinking decaf coffee and tea and is fine, I know the difference if I'm out and have a proper coffee heart starts fluttering straight away
Thank you!
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