So far so good with the Rythmol. Haven't had any health issues and have been living a normal life. I've even taken to enjoying a few beers a week and some chocolate chip cookies and chocolate ice cream from time to time. (Who can resist a soft serve chocolate Mister Softee cone when he comes around?) I don't over indulge, but I do have some.
I feel that my afib is not related to alcohol and or caffeine. I've been in afib 3 times so far. The first time I don't even remember when it started because I wasn't looking out for anything. The second time was at work, about an hour after I woke up. The third time was after work. I came home andlaid on my couch on my back to nap. When I woke up I had afib.
I'm thinking it's all caused by sleep apnea. I've been avoiding sleeping on my back and my wife says she doesn't hear me snore anymore. I going for a sleep study soon, just have to make an appointment.
On a side note, I got a 102+ fever yesterday out of the blue. That was my only problem, a fever. I took an Advil and about 2 hours later I was around nornal temp again. When I got to work and was talking to people they said I shouldn't take Advil with Rythmol. Anyone have info on that?>
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Sounds like a smart decision to avoid any and all caffeine...I'll keep my fringers crossed for you too!
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Yes, I've read head aches as a side effect of Rythmol. I've been on the Rythmol for about a week and a half and can't say I feel any different as to when I was on Toprol. I feel the same.
I don't have a headache now so I'm hoping my problem is gone. We'll see what happens tomorrow.
I've also noticed a slight increase in my heart rate. While under Toprol and sitting down my rate was around 70. Now that I've switched to Rythmol my rate seems to be about 85 when seated.
Decaf coffee and caffeine free soda for me.
Just keeping my fingers crossed for the future.
I drink a beer (sometimes a glass of wine) most weeks, sometimes three or four in a week, then several days with none. This had never given me any problems I am aware of, but we are all different.
I also avoid caffeine, e.g., chocolate and regular coffee, but I do eat some chocolate and do drink a big cup of regular tea (black tea) and it has caffeine, still I don't take in much.
I have taken as much as two 425 mg Rythmol SR a day and no headaches ... but again we are all different. Is headache listed as a possible side effect?
I'm off or Rythmol as it didn't help my AFib problem. I'm still using Metroprolol to hold down my HR.
Thanks. Yes, it's an Echo. I forgot the name, lol
I was never a big drinker but liked to have some beers every now and then. O'Doul's is my beer of choice now.
The hard part for me is chocolate. There's just SO MANY things that have chocolate in them, especially the dessert menus. You don't realise these things until you can't have them anymore. Better safe then sorry. Since my last occurance 4 months ago I think I've had 2-3 beers and a chocolate candy maybe 3 times. Nothing crazy, just bites.
Once I began taking the Rythmol last week I stopped the Toprol but am now having daily headaches. If they don't clear up by next week then I'll put in a call to the cardiologist.
Sounds like you're on a good run....but stay away from the chocolate and beer+++ harder stuff, sounds like that is a trigger. Still I'd think a beer or one glass of wine with a meal once a week or so shouldn't cause any problems. I think Rythmol calls for avoiding alcohol.
Getting of Toprol (Metoprolol) may make you feel better too.
I assume your "sonar" test was a echocardiogram. This is the "gold standard" for measuring the physical condition of the heart, including valve and pumping efficiency.