I haven't had any snow storms...but we do get flurries here in NE FL.

But, no afib issues related to weather conditions for me.

Paul, sorry to hear this, I have not noticed any change with the weather. Have you worked on getting your adrenals up to par? They have taken quite a beating and probably need some help, they and the thyroid plus digestive systems all go together..........

Daisy: I asked the endocrinologist about the adrenals, she said I had no problem. I feel better today. I hope that I just overdid it. On Thursday, I walked my 3 miles at 8:00 am at 20 degrees F. I started work at 2:00 pm, and didn't get home till after midnight. And, it was a series of physically demanding tasks. Of course after that you can't sleep right. Friday I went on my 3 mile 20 degree walk at 8:00 am again, ran some errands, then did the food shopping. After lunch I was a mess, couldn't move, exhausted. I suspect I got myself dehydrated AGAIN! However, my resting heart rate stayed mostly under 100, actually mostly under 80. So although it was a bit irregular, this was mild compared to previous episodes. Being 65 isn't all is cracked up to be -g- Guess I need to slow down some. Sharon is insisting that I can't work out (or do my 3 mile walk) on the same days I go to work. I'm beginning to think she's right.

Listen to your wife! She is on to something! You probably are over doing the exercise along with the stress of the project you are working on, I have found that unless you have you have Addisons disease most endos do not even consider it to be a problem. You do not have to have Addisons to have tired and off kilter adrenals. The afib, the surgery we had, stress and all the other stuff we deal with can cause havoc on them and thus our entire body. I am amazed at what all the functions are in your body that they part a big part of. It is a pretty simple fix, eating right, getting enough rest and taking an adrenal based supplement, I myself feel a 100 times better after taking a supplement that supports the adrenals. I buy it online from pure formulas and it is no more expensive than any other good
B- complex. Might be something you want to look at. Do a search on adrenal fatigue, you have nothing to lose by checking it out. I am on day 40 now with no afib and it was fix the adrenals first according to the doc and the rest will follow and so far it has. My energy levels have increased immensely along with no afib. Everyday without it is a blessing. Good luck!

I just noticed you did your walk in very cold weather, wonder if there is a connection with cold air verse cold drinks or food being a trigger?

I cover my mouth with a scarf whenever its below 32 degrees. And a scarf and balaclava under 20 degrees. I try not to breathe in any cold air on my walks. Since here in northern N, its below freezing for several months a year, one has to learn to adapt. I haven't notice cold drinks setting off my AFIB. I've been taking a time release mega B complex for decades. I also take, potassium, magnesium, a multi, a acidophilus and a C, so I think I'm covered. All this in addition to my five prescription drugs (with no rate or rhythm control drugs).

Being on the go for a sixteen hour stretch 8:00 am to midnight, was probably a bad idea. Gee when I was 20 I did that all the time, even at 30, and 40 and oh well...

Sounds like you got it covered Paul, so just slow down like the wife says...............we are not spring chickens anymore!

The one conclusion I've come to is that it's afib, and it does what it wants, regardless of anything I do or don't do.

I agree with 'duder' .. AF does what it wants - when it wants .. I hate it!!! I told my husband yesterday (who is always 'Mr. Positive' that I always feel as though I am one heartbeat away from an AF event.

Charlene

Charlene,you have reached the anger stage, that is good, at least it was for me when I got there, I was no longer a basket case with the panic and anxiety. It does get easier to deal with after time and you learn to go on and do stuff like you always did unless the attack is really bad, just take your time and do what you feel like doing, if it means go to bed then go to bed and rest or on the other hand go for a walk if you feel like as it can help calm it down.

My afib is like it's on a timer still, 2 days in, 2 days out. Last weekend was awesome as I skied all day Saturday and some of Sunday up to over a 11k in altitude and no afib. I get home to the Mile High City start to watch some tv and bam!!! there it is, Afib.

Ive tried drinking beer, eating fattening foods and sugar, exercising for long periods, skiing in blizzards and on sunny days at different altitudes, juicing, fasting and taking every supplement under the sun, everything except dirt yet and still afib will not vary off its schedule more than a day or so. Its so weird. It will drive you nuts!!!

oh yeah, forgot to mention, I rode my motorcycle to work today (January in the Rockies, unbelievable), and yes I am on Xarelto.

My fib is also like it's on a timer every 9-12 days, 2-3x/mo. for the past 4 1/2 years. I used to try and figure out triggers. No more. Although I have eliminated vodka on the rocks before dinner, wine seems to be no problem days 1-9 between episodes. My only medication is Warfarin And Vitamin D. No supplements. My symptoms are mild. Irregular HB dehydration and some fatigue. I'm able to carry on with my regular activities without a problem. There a good distraction.

Last episode Saturday 1/27, evening of Day 9. I was ushering at SFJAZZ's Chris Botti's 2 shows. At the second show around 10:30 seated, I became aware of an irregular HB. Confirmed AF when I got home.
Sunday 12-2 I attended a Memorial Service and reception for a good friend. Along with the buffet I had some champagne. My thinking was why not?
After the service I drove my partner to the Senior Dance he usually attends on Sunday. I haven't been dancing for awhile. Nothing to do with AF but because of a possible loosening of my left hip replacement. I'm concerned and have cut down on some activities. Actually it's gotten better in the past 2 years. I see my OS in Feb. and hope to up my exercise level.
At the dance after a couple swing, cha cha's, rumba's and a tango I
converted to NSR. Go figure. I won't even try.
Hopefully I should be in NSR for at least the next 9 days. Looking forward to an occasional small glass of red wine with dinner and taking sips from my partner's before and after dinner drinks.
At times I hesitate to comment. Feeling somewhat guilty. Unlike my friends here it's a situation I can live with. So Far!

keeppumping, hope you had your chaps on............plus. some
I dress in layers here in AZ be safe!

i have more prolbems in cold due to operation on heart and dietabetic nerve damage