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May 2013
4:16pm, 21 May 2013
160 posts
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MH
and there are other docs that pop into the thread also.
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May 2013
4:46pm, 21 May 2013
3 posts
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Gracie
Thanks MH My AF is the permanent kind. Always with me. I have had cardioversion but it failed so just on warfarin. The cardiology unit at the local hospital is so busy I can't get an appointment so seeing a cardiologist privately this week. All I want to know is how safe is it for me to run with my HR so erratic.
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May 2013
6:03pm, 21 May 2013
162 posts
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MH
Hi Gracie - I take you must have seen a cardiologist when you had the original diagnosis and cardioversion? Are you a candidate for Catheter Ablation? do you take any beta blockers to help control the AF? sorry for all the questions, it just seems rough that you seem to have been left to get on with it...
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May 2013
8:32am, 23 May 2013
48,551 posts
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plodding hippo
Morning
AF is certainly not confiined to men
As regards running, i personally would run to feel
If your heart ir racing, then youll mostl likely get breathless and not be able to do so much, so youll slow down
I would not say it was unsafe to run
Are you not on anything for rate control Gracie?
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May 2013
5:10pm, 23 May 2013
18,155 posts
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macca53
my only sysmpton has ever been breathlessness if trying to run when in AF.
I consider myself lucky that my episodes have never been more frequent than about once a month. According to my cardiologict they would have preferred to keep me onmeds but for my low resting HR (38) so they didn't want to slow it any more 
Now recovering from PVI and running again without issues or episodes so far *touches wood* - I suppose crunch time will come when they start to withdraw the meds - can't wait for that to start:)
good luck to everybody - listen to Hipps - she wouldn't lead you astray
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May 2013
9:23pm, 24 May 2013
4 posts
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Gracie
Thanks for all your comments. To answer some of them, no I have not been given any other advice or medication. Yes MH I was sort of left hanging not knowing what to do next. I took actions into my own hands and sought help on the British Heart Foundation site. I found a cardiologist in Birmingham who is part of The Heart Arrythmia Group. I contacted his clinic and my appointment was yesterday.
This cardiologist specializes in AF. He examined me and confirmed the AF and a high HR of 107. As I have nothing else wrong with me he recommended Beta Blockers to reduce the heart rate, but didnt think Ablation would be suitable for me.
The best thing he said was a HRM is no use to me, just run as I feel.
He has taken me as a patient and I am waiting for an appointment at QE at his clinic.
So watch this space!
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Jun 2013
9:50pm, 18 Jun 2013
173 posts
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exflyboy
Hi I just wanted to share my situation with you all. I had a second cardioversion in late Jan and am staying on a small dose of betablockers to give some protection from going back into AF. My max heart rate is now limited to 154 so running fast doesnt seem to be happening. However I have a passion for distance running and recently entered Endure24 as a solo. By pacing myself so my first lap was about the same pace as my last, and all laps in between I managed to cover 100 miles in 23:56 and finished 11th out of 58 male starters. This is by far my best position in a running race and shows that you can still take part in races, although you might need to focus on endurance rather than speed. Whats more amazing is that I'd only done 300 miles from Jan 1st whereas the year before I had probably done a 1000. I did have some minor iregularity after the event but its all calmed down again and I'm back to training.
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Jun 2013
10:56pm, 19 Jun 2013
584 posts
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Da Big Guy
Yes, I'd agree. My races are all run at close to optimum, so obviously slower as the distance increases. I reckon I could run a marathon, but half marathons are getting hard to complete without going into AF. A 5K at max pace will put me in AF - even if only temporarily.
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Jun 2013
5:00pm, 23 Jun 2013
1,136 posts
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runnyeyes
This may be of interest. I believe this is a new site with info on AF.
www.afibmatters.org
It's probably aimed at people with a recent diagnosis..and are full of questions.
Glossy, but informative.
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Jun 2013
8:36pm, 28 Jun 2013
6 posts
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Gracie
My progress so far is positive. I have been on Beta blockers for a month. They have reduced the heart rate and the GP was pleased that my pulse rate was near normal. I can manage about 5km at a slow steady pace and hope to build up to 5 miles. I am due a 24 HRM test this weekend so the cardiologist can study the results. My intensive gym sessions are not happening but I dont mind that as long s I can run and swim.
A 100 miler is not in my planning diary for the future!
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