I haven’t posted for a while, but when I last did, I was very nervous about taking Bisoprolol after being newly diagnosed with paroxysmal AF. I eventually started taking it after reading a lot on the BHF website and doing some general research.
My questions answered and my thoughts in the correct mindset, I started to take them. Only a low dosage but enough to make me feel I had accepted my condition of AF, which was not going away.
I had an adjustment period of a few weeks and was concerned that I was still getting deep flutters and occasional AF episodes. However, things settled down a lot more and I am reasonably comfortable taking the tablets. I have only had a couple of AF episodes which I have started to connect to things like if I get too hot or if I drink wine/prosecco. I have stopped drinking these and have non alcoholic alternatives if I feel like having something. Compared to medication other people are on, what I take is nothing but seems necessary. I often think about the members on BHF and wish everyone well.
My next step is to tell my grown up children. My Son is aware of AF in football players in particular and my Daughter can get very anxious indeed.
I have also got a telephone consultation with the NHS Cardiology department at the end of January. As I was very frightened after my initial AF diagnosis, which was quicker due to me using the Karia Livecor device, I did seek a private consultation with a Cardiologist. He confirmed my Doctor’s diagnosis and I also had a heart scan. This was reassuring especially as I knew I would have a long wait to speak to someone through the NHS. I know I was lucky to be able to do this and am armed with a lot of information I might not have had if I had just waited for an NHS appointment.
If you are concerned about heart flutters/palpitations, I would definitely purchase a Kardia device.
Anyway, this is just an update to log for myself and anyone else that may find this helpful.
A Happy and Peaceful New Year to You All.