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Omeprazol and AF Does anyone have any information with regard to newspaper reports that the medication Omeprazol can cause AF.

I have AF and I have been taking Omeprazol for a number of years to treat gastric reflux.and I am concerned that the reports are true.

I have AF and I have been taking Omeprazol for a number of years to treat gastri...

goodall

•11 years ago

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Waiting for ablation a the John Radcliffe told 5 to six month waiting list, has anybody had an ablation done at oxford what was the waiting.

Waiting for ablation a the John Radcliffe told 5 to six month waiting list, has anybody had an ablation done at oxford? what was the waiting time? and how was...

Waiting for ablation a the John Radcliffe told 5 to six month waiting list, has ...

Johnw

•11 years ago

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Bisoprolol.When is best to take it ?

Good morning every one .Being on bisoprolol has made me so tired ,I decided to take it at bed time instead of in the morning and it seems to have worked ,I am...

Good morning every one .Being on bisoprolol has made me so tired ,I decided to t...

poppystorey

•11 years ago

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Commissioning of crucial AF treatment

We asked for your support to campaign against the Specialist National Commissioning Board (SNBC)'s plans to stop commissioning of a crucial treatment to...

We asked for your support to campaign against the Specialist National Commission...

AFAssociation1

•11 years ago

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Bisporolol and Digoxin side effects

Have recently been put on Digoxin and my beta blockers have been increased to 5mg, but I don't know if its the increased bb and digoxin combined or the warm...

Have recently been put on Digoxin and my beta blockers have been increased to 5m...

MissL

•11 years ago

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Just joined. Diagnosed with AF today. Shock! I run to keep fit following diagnosis of hypertension several years ago. Hello fellow sufferers

What is INR?

HazelStrawberry

•11 years ago

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I have been prescribed Dabigatran as I have a Chad vasc score of 3.

I have been researching taking anticoagulants and there seems to be a high risk of severe bleeding. Also two friends have recently lost friends due to brain...

I have been researching taking anticoagulants and there seems to be a high risk...

Dulcimer

•11 years ago

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Has anyone undergone an ablation procedure who has the abnormality Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava ?

In my case plsvc was found, which is an abnormality in a vein present from birth, this can make it difficult feeding a catheter into the required area of the...

In my case plsvc was found, which is an abnormality in a vein present from birt...

rosailor

•11 years ago

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Is there any specific technique to stop AF attack?

For example A doctor in ER recently advised me to try to hold my breath to stop the flutter !

For example A doctor in ER recently advised me to try to hold my breath to stop ...

Maitha

•11 years ago

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Taking Dabigatran

I have had several episodes of AF over the last few weeks resulting in emergency admittance to hospital on three occasions. I have been put on Dabigatran...

I have had several episodes of AF over the last few weeks resulting in emergency...

Earledavis

•11 years ago

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Is there any research that equates the length of an episode of PAF with increased risk of stroke?

I'm missing my Warfarin security blanket having had to stop it, hopefully temporarily, and haven't had a major PAF since early April. (42hours) I just have...

I'm missing my Warfarin security blanket having had to stop it, hopefully tempor...

lizzily

•11 years ago

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Starting on Warfarin

Hello, Diagnosed with PAF a year ago. On a cocktail of Aspirin,Bisoprolol and Flecainide.After much discussions with Cardiologist have been referred to...

Hello, Diagnosed with PAF a year ago. On a cocktail of Aspirin,Bisoprolol and Fl...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Please can anyone tell me what the position is on overseas travel when diagnosed with AF?

smw112

•11 years ago

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How do doctors start people on Warfarin?

I have been put on aspirin, as I explained in a previous post, and I would like to go back to the doctor and ask to be put on Warfarin. However, I have the...

I have been put on aspirin, as I explained in a previous post, and I would like ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Do others find that Bisoprolol lowers their blood pressure too low ?

I was diagnosed with AF , Atrial Flutter and Atrial Tachycardia in January and prescribed Bisoprolol 5mg .After a TIA and then a stroke in March I was then...

I was diagnosed with AF , Atrial Flutter and Atrial Tachycardia in January and p...

feejbee

•11 years ago

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Eye exam has just discovered a retinal haemorrhage, do I stop my warfarin?

Just back from the opticians and had a routine photo taken of my retina, which showed a large retinal haemorrhage, which hasn't impaired my vision, and I...

Just back from the opticians and had a routine photo taken of my retina, which s...

lizzily

•11 years ago

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Not all bad, surely.........

Over recent weeks I have been looking through various web sites and am now wondering whether it is primarily people with side effects or problems who post. If...

Over recent weeks I have been looking through various web sites and am now wonde...

Langara

•11 years ago

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Is the brain the control box of the heart, or does the heart have its own control? I just wondered as I've had migraine since childhood.

Terjo

•11 years ago

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My ablation experience

I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation in 2010 (then aged 33). For three years I was on Flecainide, Diltiazem and a small dose of aspirin, which worked fine...

I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation in 2010 (then aged 33). For three years...

deanhunt

•11 years ago

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Post Cryoablation

Has anyone experienced a lot higher heart rate after this procedure. I am very concerned that my rate is over 100 on resting still although they discharged me...

Has anyone experienced a lot higher heart rate after this procedure. I am very ...

candyx

•11 years ago

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AF Symptoms?

I have recently started to experience pains in my neck and shoulders, with a little "stich like" niggle under my heart, along with feeling quite ill. Am on...

I have recently started to experience pains in my neck and shoulders, with a lit...

kernow43

•11 years ago

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Flecainide side effects?

My husband took 300mg flecainide and 5mg bisoprolol a few days ago when he had AF. An hour after taking them he felt ill with blurred vision and dizziness,...

My husband took 300mg flecainide and 5mg bisoprolol a few days ago when he had A...

lotusbuddha

•11 years ago

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Losartan or Rivaroxaban side effects or triggers, or pure coincidence? A further update.

Further to the excrutiating pains I described in earlier posts about Rivaroxaban I had another blood test 23 days ago. Within 24 hours a doctor rang me to...

Further to the excrutiating pains I described in earlier posts about Rivaroxaban...

Thomas45

•11 years ago

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Nose blockage and Af attacks,are they related to each others? If yes how?

Maitha

•11 years ago

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Swollen Feet and Ankles

I have put my question somewhere else - am not familiar with the new system as yet. I am on Dilzem XL capsules and they certainly have improved my breathing...

I have put my question somewhere else - am not familiar with the new system as y...

Enjoy

•11 years ago

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Less symptoms now I'm in permanent A.F.

I am so grateful for this forum and also glad that Ive kept reading all the posts and questions otherwise the latest twist of A.F. would have completely...

I am so grateful for this forum and also glad that Ive kept reading all the post...

dedeottie

•11 years ago

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I have AF and have been prescribed Amitriptyline for Migraines.

I was diagnosed about a year ago when my heart rate increased from a normal 50 bpm to 150bpm and I was hospitalised to bring it down. I was told to take...

I was diagnosed about a year ago when my heart rate increased from a normal 50 b...

NanT

•11 years ago

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Extreme tiredness.

Can anyone tell me if it is normal to feel such extreme tiredness all of the time. I was diagnosed with AF 4 weeks ago. I am now on beta blockers, digoxin and...

Can anyone tell me if it is normal to feel such extreme tiredness all of the tim...

v624jbb

•11 years ago

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The Heat and diet

Thanks bean counter .yes i have been having loads of salads and pints of water ,but feel so exhausted ,but as you say it will find its own level soon ,not sure...

Thanks bean counter .yes i have been having loads of salads and pints of water ,...

poppystorey

•11 years ago

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Hi my 14 year old son has just been diagnosed with AF and has an appt in 9 weeks.is there any one else in this situation on the forum thanks

Hele74

•11 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for July 2013

Omeprazol and AF Does anyone have any information with regard to newspaper reports that the medication Omeprazol can cause AF.

Waiting for ablation a the John Radcliffe told 5 to six month waiting list, has anybody had an ablation done at oxford what was the waiting.

Bisoprolol.When is best to take it ?

Commissioning of crucial AF treatment

Bisporolol and Digoxin side effects

Just joined. Diagnosed with AF today. Shock! I run to keep fit following diagnosis of hypertension several years ago. Hello fellow sufferers

I have been prescribed Dabigatran as I have a Chad vasc score of 3.

Has anyone undergone an ablation procedure who has the abnormality Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava ?

Is there any specific technique to stop AF attack?

Taking Dabigatran

Is there any research that equates the length of an episode of PAF with increased risk of stroke?

Starting on Warfarin

Please can anyone tell me what the position is on overseas travel when diagnosed with AF?

How do doctors start people on Warfarin?

Do others find that Bisoprolol lowers their blood pressure too low ?

Eye exam has just discovered a retinal haemorrhage, do I stop my warfarin?

Not all bad, surely.........

Is the brain the control box of the heart, or does the heart have its own control? I just wondered as I've had migraine since childhood.

My ablation experience

Post Cryoablation

AF Symptoms?

Flecainide side effects?

Losartan or Rivaroxaban side effects or triggers, or pure coincidence? A further update.

Nose blockage and Af attacks,are they related to each others? If yes how?

Swollen Feet and Ankles

Less symptoms now I'm in permanent A.F.

I have AF and have been prescribed Amitriptyline for Migraines.

Extreme tiredness.

The Heat and diet

Hi my 14 year old son has just been diagnosed with AF and has an appt in 9 weeks.is there any one else in this situation on the forum thanks

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