Urinating and atrial fibrilation

[Tibbar22]

I have had 4 AFIB episodes of about 4-6 hours each during which I pee very frequently...and during which my blood pressure drops....is this typical?


This discussion is related to Jim.

[marmar1946]

I too urinate ALOT when in afib, my cardiologist told me it is a defense mechanism for the kidneys?????? anyone else hear this?

[srm6598]

When I was in ER during my SVT episode I had to use a bed pan I had to go so bad.....went just before I was taken back and then while they were "caring" for me.

eewwwwwwwwww I don't like the bed pan!!!!

[skippyjjones]

I think I read that it has something to do with a connection between adreneline and the kidneys. I have to go more often when I'm anxious.

[Lorne675]

This is very common. I was told it was a way the body reacts defensively to get rid of potassium (or maybe it was sodium)

[Jerzeegal]

It's interesting that you posted this. I don't have atrial fib that I know of but when I am in a run of pvcs/pacs for a few hours I notice that I urinate a lot as well. I wonder if this affects many of us out there.  Since my palps occur mostly at night it can be a real pain between dealing with the palps and having to get up to go to the bathroom. :-(

Jerz

[SillyHeart]

Yes it is.  I've seen many A-Fibbers report this.