Much appreciated, folks. As an FYI, Kardia didn't label them possible afib, just hadn't recorded them before. I've recorded the extra beats every so often but not PVCs. And yes, they're annoying. I'm very in tune with my heart beat now and the moment these occur I'm like "whoaa..." I only had a few. And I think I was dehydrated at the time so yourby Ghost - AFIBBERS FORUM
Been having what I thought were extra beats last few days. Getting over a cold so sometimes that does it. But when I looked at the EKG, it didn't show the usual "extra" spike that is typical in the afib pattern (at least that I have seen) in the past. I've attached the EKG and circled the two points in which I felt the action (which again, felt like an extra beat in the cheby Ghost - AFIBBERS FORUM
I don't have anywhere near the level of knowledge you do on this stuff, George. But what I've learned about my body is that my heart will work much harder when I add sweets and sugars to my diet, or heavy carbs. It increases my pulse and I can feel my heart pounding in my chest (it's not pounding as much as I'm making out because I'm so tuned to it now - but it is a sigby Ghost - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteElizabeth Ghost said: The EKG beat is very pronounced - always has been. When googling "strong heart beat" or "can feel my heart beat" it always brings up palpitations and the sort, no one is out there saying that it is normal. My cardiologist had no problem with it. Another thing that could cause it is if your blood sugar is low. I always have a protein snacby Ghost - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quoteggheld Ghost: You've described a real anxiety creating situation in hearing, (feeling), your heart beat whenever you lie down or even sit in some unusual way. I've had that on and off for maybe 30 years, frequently wondering when it will quit or change rhythm, usually on my way to sleep or during a middle of the night wakeful period. The things that have helped me the most wby Ghost - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteElizabeth Ghost: I usually can feel and hear my heart beat when lying down to sleep, I had a heart doctor once say to me that I had a strong heartbeat. So if everything checks ok with your heart then I don't think there is anything wrong, you just have a strong heartbeat. I have learned to just relax and think of something else before falling to sleep Also, I had this strong heaby Ghost - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuotePompon Here is one more question for the group. I seem to be able to feel my heart beating regularly (when not distracted) and particularly as I am trying to fall asleep. Searching for this online comes up with issues with palpitations, but I'm not having palpitations. I've used the Kardia app/gadget and the EKG is just fine. I can simply hear and feel the heart beat. Theby Ghost - AFIBBERS FORUM
Here is one more question for the group. I seem to be able to feel my heart beating regularly (when not distracted) and particularly as I am trying to fall asleep. Searching for this online comes up with issues with palpitations, but I'm not having palpitations. I've used the Kardia app/gadget and the EKG is just fine. I can simply hear and feel the heart beat. The pace isn'by Ghost - AFIBBERS FORUM
Father went through with the ablation, and it was a resounding success. Short procedure, out next day. Was very happy with this doctor, in case any others want to consider him in the area.by Ghost - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quoteggheld I'm with AB Page with additional suggestions: 1. Take a class in breathing and breath training. I'm sure when you awaken in anxiety you're breathing short rapid breaths and maybe doing the same worrying about going to sleep when you go to bed. Slow, deep breaths work wonders when you learn to use them. Any Qigong class will teach it or you can practice it yourselby Ghost - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotewolfpack I'm not sure that cutting back on jogging has anything to do with it. I feel great when I'm running and after I run. I don't run before sleep or anything. I wouldn't stop the jogging. Just keep the "dose" where it's comfortable. Don't over do it, which it certainly doesn't sound like you are. If it is vagal induced, is there aby Ghost - AFIBBERS FORUM
I certainly appreciate the comments. I am on 800mg of MG (400 twice a day) and Potassium. I don't take any Taurine, because as I understood it you get that from eating meat, which I do. Perhaps I need to supplement with it? Other than that I take a multivitamin. I'm not sure that cutting back on jogging has anything to do with it. I feel great when I'm running and after Iby Ghost - AFIBBERS FORUM
I guess I'm looking for the defect and I can't find it. Perhaps that's what drives me nuts. When I had my first event, they did all these tests - shoved me in that torpedo tube thing to map the heart, then did it again after the stress test. Found zippo. Ultrasounds, EKGs, nothing. My BP is 120/80 - textbook. Cholesterol and all readings are right down the middle of what I neby Ghost - AFIBBERS FORUM
For me, this is absolutely the worst. And I don't even have a right to complain based on the posts I read here from time to time, as I don't really have it bad at all. I'm 47, very active - jog every day, martial arts 4 times a week. I've had three AFIB episodes in three years. Once a year. Each episode was a bunch of factors that might have triggered it - lack of sleby Ghost - AFIBBERS FORUM
George helped me understand the important of Sodium as well. Many low carb diets have you drinking a lot of water, which depletes MG, K and Sodium. It was the sodium that was getting me to have skipped beats.by Ghost - AFIBBERS FORUM
Appreciate the feedback!by Ghost - AFIBBERS FORUM
Parents live in Jersey (I'm in Florida). Dad is 78, looking to treat tachycardia that meds don't seem to be able to keep under control. The EP recommending the ablation is Dr. Coyne in Morristown, NJ. I was wondering if anyone had any info on him or not. Thanks in advance.by Ghost - AFIBBERS FORUM
Interesting. I do supplement Magnesium and Potassium, but I never would have thought of doing sodium as well. What would be the recommended amount of Mag and Potassium you would suggest? Does make sense though, because I went and ate two bags of potato chips and a cookie, and the PACs vanished this afternoon - though I cringed because my diet was wrecked.by Ghost - AFIBBERS FORUM
Have been on a very low carb diet for the last two weeks, and suddenly this weekend experienced a few PACs every few minutes, heightened today with two occurring in a row every few minutes or so. Seems more prevalent by far when I am resting vs. moving around. Oddly enough, the only two A-fib events I ever experienced (11 and 2 months ago) were both during periods of low carb dieting I was doinby Ghost - AFIBBERS FORUM
Excellent background. I don't anticipate a workout like that. Some downhill skiing with my son and some friends, none of which are good skiers, so I won't be pushing myself like I did back when I was in my 20s and an instructor. I'll just be skiing casually. But I'll be very conscious of staying hydrated and perhaps up my Magnesium a bit. Right now I take 500mg a day, butby Ghost - AFIBBERS FORUM
Good to know, George. Sounds like the pushing too hard could also be a result of a depletion of stuff like potassium and other electrolytes, or dehydration as well. I'm used to living at sea level here in Florida. I don't plan to go all out the moment I get off the plane, will give myself a day before hitting the slopes. But I was just curious if there was a significant risk I neeby Ghost - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks, Ken! I'm in pretty good shape, and had lone afib, so I'm hopeful it won't interrupt the fun.by Ghost - AFIBBERS FORUM
Going skiing in Breckenridge in March. Was curious how others who had afib may have handled high altitude, and if high altitude is even a big deal.by Ghost - AFIBBERS FORUM
Both of my episodes were also with copious (do I get extra points for that word) amounts of alcohol and I've never had issues with my health outside of the binge episodes. Both situations also had heavy amounts of caffeine (which I never drink). In between these episodes (which was a 9 month time frame) I drank plenty of wine, but always did so with berries, cheese, and water hydrating meby Ghost - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sent. Thank you, Jackie.by Ghost - AFIBBERS FORUM
Oh, do I know about the anxiety issue. Ever since having my first afib this year, I sit awake some nights listening to my beat. I sleep on my side so the heart beat is easily - all too easily - felt. I am driving myself insane with the constant fixation on my heart. My wife is also worried about my new obsession. I just don't know how to get over it. As far as I understand it, everby Ghost - AFIBBERS FORUM
As I learn more and more about afib, can I ask the group about the connection between sleep apnea and afib? I do not believe I have sleep apnea under normal circumstances (wife says I do not snore - though I will do a full sleep study to confirm this) but when I've had too much wine, I tend to snore - sometimes with abrupt interruptions. From what I read, alcohol enhances the relaxation inby Ghost - AFIBBERS FORUM
Much appreciated.by Ghost - AFIBBERS FORUM