Out of Sync

Back again, looking for anyone who has/had similar problems.

For those who have given me advice in the past I have been on Bisoprolol 2.5mg since the start of September for inapropriate sinus responce. I dont get fast heart rate, only goes up to 90 ish, but get ectopics and episodes were it feels like flutters/thumps/pause. Most of the day time I feel quite well and my activity levels are so much better in spite the the beta blocker, it is more when I try to slow down, siting watching telly/reading and always when I go to bed. I can take hours to get to sleep (have tried lots of different relaxing techniques), fall asleep then wake up and can't get back to sleep. Sounds daft but it feels a bit like some one has switched RR on and tweaked up the voltage, HR just to quick and strong, can count my rate without pressing on a pulse point.

After all my other issues my consultant said I was sensitive both mental and physicaly (heart wise) which to a point i agree but I also know what isn't right, The lack of sleep does get you down and the side effects of the beta blocker doesn't help (very achy/crampy legs at night, plus other stuff). Get a PM check up in January and will know doubt be told everything is ok, but hope something shows up to give a clearer idea of what is going on.Don't see consultant till April, though he did say I can get in touch if I go off, but don't feel "bad" enough to pester him

I keep hydrated, drink a little wine (which doesn't make me worse/better) and do get out and about. Bottom line is is this something to live with or can one still settle months later.

On a positve note, did my first river paddle since last year, was great and I capsized, it was only -3 c when we were getting into the boats !!!! madness remains

Cheers Jane xx

 

4 Comments

Low Dose

by Artist - 2016-12-03 10:21:16

In my opinion,  a dose of2.5 MG of Bisoprol is extremely low.  I was taking a 5mg dose along with Flecainide and it became ineffective in controlling my arrythmias. Could it be that you are  mistaking when you attribute your problems to the very low dose of Bisoprol you are taking and the real problem might be that the dose is so low that it is not controlling the arrythmias, and the arrythmias are responsible for what you mistakenly consider to be side effects of the medication.  Perhaps an adjustment in the dose and/or types of your medications will control your arrythmias more effectively and then you will be able to sleep better. Mild physical activity like taking a walk in the evening might help you sleep better, including avoiding eating  before bed time.  You could also consult with your doctor and investigate increasing your Bisoprol dosage and then taking that close to your bedtime so that you are sleeping when  the possible side effects like feeling tired might actually help you sleep better.

Thanks Artist

by Jane S - 2016-12-03 18:42:25

Have taken my meds before bed time but it made no difference, over the years I've had little success with arrythmia medication, not sure why but was told "they don't always work" great help.

Will keep counting sheep, it's funny how the little things become big once the more significant problems are sorted.

What did you do for your arrythmias if meds became inaffective ?

Jane x

Ineffective Medicarions

by Artist - 2016-12-03 22:05:32

Jane, When my medications became ineffective, my doctor switched me to Sotalol and discontinued the flecainide and bislprolol.  In addition to that, I had a heart ablation in May.  I still have some arrhythmia but they are short lasting and  not as intense.   I don't like the Sotalol at all and am trying to get my doctor to prescribe something else.  It seems to make me feel more tired than most other meds did.  

Sotalol

by Steve Dooley - 2016-12-19 19:23:46

Hi Jane

I suffered from ectopics ,AF etc while taking Metropolol as a beta-blocker.  I was switched to Sotalol 40mg x 2 per day about 3 years ago and things were very much better.  AF less than 1%.  I am fortunate in having no side effects I am aware of.

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