I was recently diagnosed with a Long Q Rhythm. I'm wondering if there is anyone else out there with this problem.
My Dr. recommends Beta Blocker and no more racing. He also commented that I've had this condition all my life so I'll probably be ok.
I would like to PM with anyone out there who is swimming with a similar situation. I am feeling very conflicted and would like to talk to someone in the same boat.
I read the paragraph about the sisters who swam in Nationals with a Long Q diagnosis, in fact that article motivated me to go to the electrophysicist (sp) and get this checked out by a specialist.
Bobinator, I'm sorry to hear about this diagnosis. I know, as swimmers, we all want to be active as long as we can and hearing something like this is not good news.
I don't know your specific condition but you talked about potassium. My dad has been on arthritis medicine for about 50+ years that they now know can damage the kidneys. He gets a blood test once every 3 months or so to test his potassium levels. He also stays away from potassium rich foods such as melons, bananas, peanuts, avocados, potatoes, etc. He has a list that is about 10 pages long of foods and their potassium amount since it's not something generally listed on food labels. See if one of your doctors has a list like this.
Good luck :)
Bobinator, I'm sorry to hear about this diagnosis. I know, as swimmers, we all want to be active as long as we can and hearing something like this is not good news.
I don't know your specific condition but you talked about potassium. My dad has been on arthritis medicine for about 50+ years that they now know can damage the kidneys. He gets a blood test once every 3 months or so to test his potassium levels. He also stays away from potassium rich foods such as melons, bananas, peanuts, avocados, potatoes, etc. He has a list that is about 10 pages long of foods and their potassium amount since it's not something generally listed on food labels. See if one of your doctors has a list like this.
Good luck :)
