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So this couldn’t be more timely. My husband is going to be doing his first CF starting late in September. We visited his doctor after an uptick in his Afib and he told my husband not to be worried and not to let Afib ruin his journey. He said he won’t have a stroke because he takes a blood thinner. He said if his heart rate spikes to, say 130, take more Metroprolol. He actually said he could quadruple it (he only takes 12.5 mg now so not a huge amount). I would speak to your doctor. This is the reason we went to his. He also reminded us that we are in a modern country with a good health system. OH YES!! He also suggested a watch that takes your ECG. He got an Apple Watch and it tells him if his heart is in afib or normal sinus rhythm! He can even send results to his doctor if he wanted. My husband is 65 and he works out regularly. Go see your doctor. I think he will tell you to work up to it and go! Good luck!!I have done 3 Caminos 2xCF and Camino Portuguese in 2017 18 19, I have developed a heart condition A Fib with palpitations and shortness of breath. I am walking 4-5 times a week 4-5 km a day and feel good doing so. I want back on the Camino but would like to hear from others who have dealt with this. I have no problem getting back into shape I just need to know how others have been successful with this health challenge. I am 73 years old
All the advice given so far has been good and helpful. Above all, make sure you have a primary care physician and cardiologist who are paying attention and know what you are hoping to set out to do.I have done 3 Caminos 2xCF and Camino Portuguese in 2017 18 19, I have developed a heart condition A Fib with palpitations and shortness of breath. I am walking 4-5 times a week 4-5 km a day and feel good doing so. I want back on the Camino but would like to hear from others who have dealt with this. I have no problem getting back into shape I just need to know how others have been successful with this health challenge. I am 73 years old
That " repatriation of remains" has me in stitches! Beats being left out for the vulturesPlease consult your cardiologist, not this bunch of Camino enthusiasts. I have Angina, a partial occlusion of the anterior artery and consequent hypertension. I walk a minimum 5 miles a day and 10 miles plus once or twice a week.
All the “experts” around here will tell you you’ll be fine. My cardiologist tells me to make sure I’ve got “repatriation of remains” insurance. She also tells me that exercise is good for my condition…
I’m not offering medical advice but A Fib is usually treated with a pacemaker not a rucksack
You might consider looking into getting a Kardia mobile EKG device which will let you see if your rhythm is normal or there are signs of Afib. It's used with a mobile phone app that lets you send the EKG to your doctor by email for a their review, or for a fee, you can have Kardia arrange for a cardiologist to advise you based on the EKG you submit. It might take some of the worry out of Camino walking and warn you when it's time to seek medical advice while in Spain.I have done 3 Caminos 2xCF and Camino Portuguese in 2017 18 19, I have developed a heart condition A Fib with palpitations and shortness of breath. I am walking 4-5 times a week 4-5 km a day and feel good doing so. I want back on the Camino but would like to hear from others who have dealt with this. I have no problem getting back into shape I just need to know how others have been successful with this health challenge. I am 73 years old
I was diagnosed with AFIB (and also SVT) last spring. No shortness of breath though. I am 74. MD put me on FLECAINIDE (100 mg/2x) in May and I haven’t had a single beat issue since. Depending upon your individual circumstance, it may or may not be appropriate for you. You might mention it to your doctor.I have done 3 Caminos 2xCF and Camino Portuguese in 2017 18 19, I have developed a heart condition A Fib with palpitations and shortness of breath. I am walking 4-5 times a week 4-5 km a day and feel good doing so. I want back on the Camino but would like to hear from others who have dealt with this. I have no problem getting back into shape I just need to know how others have been successful with this health challenge. I am 73 years old
This forum is the wrong place to get advice on your personal medical condition. Please consult your doctor.I have done 3 Caminos 2xCF and Camino Portuguese in 2017 18 19, I have developed a heart condition A Fib with palpitations and shortness of breath. I am walking 4-5 times a week 4-5 km a day and feel good doing so. I want back on the Camino but would like to hear from others who have dealt with this. I have no problem getting back into shape I just need to know how others have been successful with this health challenge. I am 73 years old
I have done 3 Caminos 2xCF and Camino Portuguese in 2017 18 19, I have developed a heart condition A Fib with palpitations and shortness of breath. I am walking 4-5 times a week 4-5 km a day and feel good doing so. I want back on the Camino but would like to hear from others who have dealt with this. I have no problem getting back into shape I just need to know how others have been successful with this health challenge. I am 73 years old
I am no physician or even play one on TV but the ONLY person you should be asking is your cardiologist. If you do not like his opinion then get another cardiologist opinion. One thing I learned after being a pharmaceutical representative is how little I know about medicine and how fascinating it is. I was an "expert" on the drug class and morbidity of whatever drug I was representing. I spent hours talking and working with Cardiologists, Endocrinologists, Rheumatologists and Gastroenterologists. One thing that they taught me and what made me, (in my humble opinion) a good rep was that no matter how exact morbidities, symptoms and lifestyles were similar each person is different and so many factors come into play to make a specific course of action to manage a chronic condition like yours. Honestly nothing good can come from talking to a fellow pilgrim about such a serious condition as yours that can be successfully treated by a dedicated, experienced and well trained specialist. Please speak to your doctor.Please consult your cardiologist, not this bunch of Camino enthusiasts.
It is great that this course of treatment and drug regimen works for you. But this is exactly the reason that no one should be recommending a drug that works for them. Flecainide is a very potent drug that must be monitored closely and should only be given to patients with severe arrhythmias. In fact in some cases it can lead to a worsening of symptoms if not given to a really specific patient population. I bet there are at least 35 different drugs that are used for the 4 different classes of this disease state. There are also lots of other drugs that are used on and off label that would supplement this list. Thank goodness that you have a drug that has helped you. Someone with the same diagnosis as you may have a completely different reaction and outcome. This is not a headache or a cold. Please leave this to the medical professionals. The moderators should close this thread.I was diagnosed with AFIB (and also SVT) last spring. No shortness of breath though. I am 74. MD put me on FLECAINIDE (100 mg/2x) in May and I haven’t had a single beat issue since. Depending upon your individual circumstance, it may or may not be appropriate for you. You might mention it to your doctor.
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