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.
Thanks Swimshark! As it works out I already eat lots of potassium rich foods! I googled it right away after the doc explained the process!
At this point I'm just trying to remember nothing bad has really happened. It's funny, the 2X I've swam since this diagnosis I've dreaded getting in the water. I've had to tell myself "just get in and go slow, do open turns if you want." Once I get in I feel totally normal and anxiety free. I'm trying to really be loose and stretchy (something I need to work on anyway) and not push too hard but get a workout at the same time. I've ended up swimming pretty much like normal, maybe a little longer intervals on sets over 200 but I don't really mind that. I'm feeling positive, I think things will eventually work out fine.
Thanks Swimshark! As it works out I already eat lots of potassium rich foods! I googled it right away after the doc explained the process!
At this point I'm just trying to remember nothing bad has really happened. It's funny, the 2X I've swam since this diagnosis I've dreaded getting in the water. I've had to tell myself "just get in and go slow, do open turns if you want." Once I get in I feel totally normal and anxiety free. I'm trying to really be loose and stretchy (something I need to work on anyway) and not push too hard but get a workout at the same time. I've ended up swimming pretty much like normal, maybe a little longer intervals on sets over 200 but I don't really mind that. I'm feeling positive, I think things will eventually work out fine.
