Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Support Group

Atrial fibrillation (AF or afib) is an abnormal heart rhythm (cardiac arrhythmia) which involves the two small, upper heart chambers (the atria). Heart beats in a normal heart begin after electricity generated in the atria by the sinoatrial node spread through the heart and cause contraction of the heart muscle and pumping of blood.

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shantima
shantima
It's been so hot here it's unbearable. When i go ouside it takes my breath away. It's hard for me so I don't get my walk in. My partner has MS and gave me part of her cooling vest equip. Ice filled wrist and neck bands. This helps so much. The Tikosyn makes it hard to deal with the heat also and of course it raises my heart rate. I load up on water before I go out and take it with me. I stay in the shade as much as possible also. How do the rest of you deal with the heat and how does it affect you?
terryhf
terryhf
To tell you the truth, I'm feeling the heat less this year than I ever remember. Of course, Tulsa's 100 degree days are just starting. I'm wondering if it's because my rate control drugs keep my HR so low? Would a low HR keep my body temp down?
yogacat
yogacat
Hi Shantima, I too have found the heat intolerable. I was diagnosed last July and noticed the adverse affect summer heat had on me right away. I walk on the treadmill now. My only summer outdoor activity is Swimming. Terry, my bp average has always been low.
missd12932
missd12932
The heat here is Fl is horrible. I walk with my neighbors at 9:00
and I come back dripping. But i refuse to get up any earlier..

I haven't had any adverse reactiions, in fact exercise sometimes
helps my afib. But I don't know if it would with the weather this hot.
pacyetep
pacyetep
Hot here in Maryland. Going in swimming pool. petey
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am trying to walk earlier while cooler. Heat has always bothered me. Gotten a little better,, I was told to stay out of hot sun on this pill. I wear a light hat. Yeah I am on control my heart beat. I am drinking more water. I am suppose to walk a mile a day. It does not cool off here till after dark and mornings are the coolest here.
bergeram
bergeram
Comfortable and cool here in SF. Fog clearing to sunny skies this afternoon. Hopefully. Ushering at the SF Opera"s "Nixon in China". Tomorrow off to the Fillmore Street Jazz Festival. I sympathize with those suffering from the heat. It's rare here in SF.
terryhf
terryhf
Bergeram, SF and your life there sound delightful. I love visiting SF and fell in love with Palo Alto years ago.
Petey, I meant to mention - I've had an inground pool for 15 years - love it. It requires a lot of hands on care but I can do it from in the pool so I'm very happy with the situation. Unfortunately, the water temp is 90 thesee days - kinda like taking a bath!
Moysra
Moysra
We too have hot weather up here in Canada and it sooo humid. Does anyone think that being on Tikosyn effects the heat and perhaps feeling not too good?
Moy...
pacyetep
pacyetep
I'm at a DC United Soccer game and it is hottttttttt! Petey
Moysra
Moysra
Petey,
Have a cool one for me. I'll bet you have been watching the Euro Cup.
Who is going to win tomorrow?
Moy...
IslandLuvr
IslandLuvr
It's hot where I live too. I don't mind the heat.. I just go to the pool.. but we have an ozone advisory. They said the air quality is poor, and are recommending people stay indoors.
pacyetep
pacyetep
Moy: Let's put it this way, I was wearing an Italia shirt today... number 8... Gennaro Gattuso.

petey
shantima
shantima
Yea, it's been sooo hot and humid here in Maryland and many of us have no ac or power after the big storm on Sat. Three days over 100 degrees and I'm wilting. No pool either. Going down in the mid nineties this week. Tikosyn does seem to make it more difficult for me, Moy. I think because it affects the electrolytes and they warn against sweating too much which of course is a problem in this heat. If you don't stay hydrated on Tikosyn you can go into af or at easily.
Moysra
Moysra
Shantima,
Thank you for your helpful hints on Tikosyn.
Moy...
yogacat
yogacat
You all have been through soooo much with that Sat. storm...and now this Heat wave...my heart cries for your discomfort. I hope so much you have power restored today. 'This too shall pass', and hopefully you will be cool soon.
Compassion and Hugs!!!!