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.
I lived through today jimby. I ended up swimming at Forest Park (LCM outdoors) and did a nice zen 1,500 followed by a super 1,000 (50's pull, distances swim) on a reasonable interval. True to form for this week I had lots of anxiety before getting in, once I took off I felt great, even with the beta blockers. I told several of my key team mates about the situation and we located the AED. If the genetic testing shows a high risk for me I will definitely not race and will probably quit swimming. If it shows a low risk I'm pretty sure I'll keep swimming with Nasti's but still not sure about racing. I feel like my real need is to be part of the group. I like to race but I'm sure I could live without it.
I am going to call the Doc's office tomorrow and ask about an exercise stress test. It makes sense to me although I am obviously not a medical professional. I sure do hope the insurance okay's the genetic testing and that it happens SOON! Not knowing anything at all is almost worse than finding out a bad outcome. I've already decided if I have to quit swimming I will start doing yoga regularly, take super long walks, and start playing flute/piccolo in the Carmel Orchestra. I will definitely have to go back on Adderall or Concerta to help me with my excess free-cycling energy!
Just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking about you. Hang in there.
I lived through today jimby. I ended up swimming at Forest Park (LCM outdoors) and did a nice zen 1,500 followed by a super 1,000 (50's pull, distances swim) on a reasonable interval. True to form for this week I had lots of anxiety before getting in, once I took off I felt great, even with the beta blockers. I told several of my key team mates about the situation and we located the AED. If the genetic testing shows a high risk for me I will definitely not race and will probably quit swimming. If it shows a low risk I'm pretty sure I'll keep swimming with Nasti's but still not sure about racing. I feel like my real need is to be part of the group. I like to race but I'm sure I could live without it.
I am going to call the Doc's office tomorrow and ask about an exercise stress test. It makes sense to me although I am obviously not a medical professional. I sure do hope the insurance okay's the genetic testing and that it happens SOON! Not knowing anything at all is almost worse than finding out a bad outcome. I've already decided if I have to quit swimming I will start doing yoga regularly, take super long walks, and start playing flute/piccolo in the Carmel Orchestra. I will definitely have to go back on Adderall or Concerta to help me with my excess free-cycling energy!
Just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking about you. Hang in there.
