Atrial fibrillation

[Lavenderdaydreamer]

I'm prone to Afib. I have had some cardioversions in the past and am taking bisoprolol to manage my heart rhythm. I'm trying to lose weight and eat healthily, is there anything else I can do to keep my heart in a regular rhythm? My previous cardiologist has said that I will go into Afib again at some point.

[Brambles_Mum]

Supplement with Magnesium, both orally and topically, it really helps!

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[KeepingHealthy]

The Bisoprolol is managing my heart rhythm at the moment, but I am gaining weight no matter how healthy my diet has been. I'm probably not burning enough calories because the medication makes me feel too tired to have a good gym workout, plus I have the anxiety of fearing that I'll go into AF again. It's a vicious circle.

[sam-sam32]

2 things Lavenderdaydreamer.: 1. Regular exercise - building it up gradually if you are not a usual exerciser. Anything cardio-vascular like walking. Also when you feel an arrhythmic beat coming on (or atrial fib) breath in for 4 and out for 8 several times. Pause and then repeat. It always helps me. Plus 2: I try not to stress my body - e.g. I am 79 yrs and cannot rush or stand for long periods or eat rubbish food - like chips and gluten rich buns on a hot summer's day standing up - as can happen at outside shows! If I do any of these I get arrhythmia which wipes me out for approx 24 hrs. Best wishes, sam-sam32

[Douglas91]

in my husband’s case. We have found that if he drinks red wine it induces an episode of A/Fib. We only found this out after recurring attacks of gout and in an attempt to stop the disabling effects of gout and to avoid more medication he decided to cut out almost entirely his consumption of alcohol and caffeine products. It was through a process of elimination. Trying different foods and drinks we found there was a definite link between his alcohol intake and the initiation of a bout of a/fib. He didn’t drink to excess but he did consume slightly over the recommended alcohol level occasionally. He says he was constantly aware of his heart beating with palpitations all the time. Nowadays he only gets a few missed beats a day. He is also taking life a bit more leisurely and saying “No” turning jobs down when he gets overwhelmed. He’s listening to his body more and is realising he isn’t superman. I think that’s the key to controlling these a/fib attacks. Yes you might get more episodes but if you can control the frequency of the attacks then you can live a more normal life without constantly worrying about the next one. I definitely think there is a causal link to the foods and drinks we consume these days. Our foods are highly processed than ever before and the rates of a/fib diagnosed are getting higher year on year. I would advise that you keep a diary and see if there’s anything you eat or drink which might suggest the trigger to an attack. It’s just an idea but like in my husband’s case it could be something so simple and easy to solve the misery that A/fib causes. Ask your cardiologist or GP if they agree good luck. I feel for you regards