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 read that article out of interest and took from it that its more the fear and panic of the water that can disrupt the heart than the exertion itself. Also the fainting when in the water bit was kinda scary.....
but......
you are a swimmer and don't (I assume) panic on a daily basis when you workout at the pool. And (I also assume that) there are a number of trained lifeguards at the pool, should you faint while swimming. And I would think that as an experienced swimmer, you know your body and would know when something isn't right and now given this diagnosis you would slow down or stop the workout if necessary.
Take it easy :) (easier said than done, I know) and hope those results come through soon for you!
Thanks couldbebetterfly! I am taking it easy in the water. I am starting to feel like I've tapered, will I guess I have in a way.
I read that article out of interest and took from it that its more the fear and panic of the water that can disrupt the heart than the exertion itself. Also the fainting when in the water bit was kinda scary.....
but......
you are a swimmer and don't (I assume) panic on a daily basis when you workout at the pool. And (I also assume that) there are a number of trained lifeguards at the pool, should you faint while swimming. And I would think that as an experienced swimmer, you know your body and would know when something isn't right and now given this diagnosis you would slow down or stop the workout if necessary.
Take it easy :) (easier said than done, I know) and hope those results come through soon for you!
Thanks couldbebetterfly! I am taking it easy in the water. I am starting to feel like I've tapered, will I guess I have in a way.
