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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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When does your AF strike?

Hi all, I was just wondering if there was a particular time others on this forum went into AF? Mine seems to be more often than not at night, and I've woken...

Hi all, I was just wondering if there was a particular time others on this foru...

NJ47

•9 years ago

26 Replies

AF and physical activity

What do people do during an AF episode. I just sit it out on the sofa or bed.this is due to fear.also I swim regularly so how long do you wait before you...

What do people do during an AF episode. I just sit it out on the sofa or bed.thi...

Geoffreymccracken

•9 years ago

15 Replies

Doom feeling

I have only had one incidence of AF. I am on 2.5mg of bisophorol and anti-coags. I am generally doing fine but each day have a period where I think my heart is...

I have only had one incidence of AF. I am on 2.5mg of bisophorol and anti-coags....

Kbuck1234

•9 years ago

4 Replies

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New to Forum please could you help with some answers

Diagnosed with AF in December after trip to A&E with heartbeat of 180, I did have two episodes previously but never went to hospital but this time I was...

Diagnosed with AF in December after trip to A&E with heartbeat of 180, I did hav...

gemsmum

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Two Lessons learned!

Lesson One, do not casually pop in a handful of meds, especially if including Rivaroxaban! Our sofa is purple, and a few days ago I noticed a matching...

Lesson One, do not casually pop in a handful of meds, especially if including Ri...

Buffafly

•9 years ago

4 Replies

AF concerns

I have just had my 53rd birthday and have had diagnosed AF since 2009 although I suspect I was suffering for some years prior to the diagnosis. I was deemed an...

I have just had my 53rd birthday and have had diagnosed AF since 2009 although I...

Kstandsteve

•9 years ago

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What to do....

I have had AF since 2006. Was on sotalol first 6 years. Since had two ablations and several cardioversions. Second ablation January 2014, cardioversions Feb...

I have had AF since 2006. Was on sotalol first 6 years. Since had two ablations ...

andria67

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Two types of A Fib?

I was wondering if anyone else has had the same experiences of AF as I have. I was diagnosed in 2008 and most of my episodes have been "single" ones whereby I...

I was wondering if anyone else has had the same experiences of AF as I have. I w...

Tobw

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Lesson learned - I hope

My usual regime is to take all my meds in the morning: Levothyroxine before breakfast, Rivaroxaban, Bisoprolol and Digoxin straight after. On Sundays our...

My usual regime is to take all my meds in the morning: Levothyroxine before brea...

Mrspat

•9 years ago

2 Replies

blood clots

Hi Everyone, A question I'd like to put out there is this - If a pulse is regular, blood clots do not develop in the heart - with an irregular pulse there is...

Hi Everyone, A question I'd like to put out there is this - If a pulse is regul...

Musetta

•9 years ago

19 Replies

Post ablation, blood and breathlessness

Afternoon all Looks like my earlier posts on my Ablation going well were slightly premature. Summary, despite felling good after my ablation (17th feb) for two...

Afternoon all Looks like my earlier posts on my Ablation going well were slightl...

MickN

•9 years ago

17 Replies

Health Supplements

Good morning everyone. I am thinking of starting to take a health supplement, in particular Wellman. Can anyone tell me if they have had any interactions when...

Good morning everyone. I am thinking of starting to take a health supplement, in...

steve60

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Iron Deficiency

Hi I haven't asked many questions before but I always read everything and this have helped me lots. I have had AF for about 10 years not got lot support only...

Hi I haven't asked many questions before but I always read everything and this ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Which "Blood thinner"

I Have Atrial Fibrillation: Which New Blood Thinner Should I Take? By T. Jared Bunch, MD Published Nov 19, 2013 Today at the American Heart Association...

I Have Atrial Fibrillation: Which New Blood Thinner Should I Take? By T. Jared B...

Hidden

•9 years ago

20 Replies

Pulse check

It's my understanding that once an afib diagnosis has been made - an irregular pulse indicates afib - conversely, a pulse in sinus rhythm surely indicates...

It's my understanding that once an afib diagnosis has been made - an irregular p...

Musetta

•9 years ago

24 Replies

Vagus Nerve

A chiropractor told my sister that interference with the vagus nerve in the neck, C7 vertebrae I think, could impact AF and maybe cause it. Does anyone know...

A chiropractor told my sister that interference with the vagus nerve in the neck...

EngMac

•9 years ago

12 Replies

6 Weeks 5 Days.....

Hi all, Just thought I'd post an update. I jokingly suggested a bet with my partner, Gill, to see if I could smash my 6 week record of staying in Sinus. I...

Hi all, Just thought I'd post an update. I jokingly suggested a bet with my p...

NJ47

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Will my Bisoprolol be reduced

I had my first ablation last December. I have been AF free since then but am getting more frequent palpitations in the last 2 weeks. I am still on 7.5 mgs...

I had my first ablation last December. I have been AF free since then but am get...

Sharon1234567

•9 years ago

2 Replies

AF in Lincolnshire

Is anyone here living or getting treatment in Lincolnshire? I am trying to find a local EP and would appreciate any recommendations or experiences. Thank you.

Is anyone here living or getting treatment in Lincolnshire? I am trying to find ...

genorm

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Amiodarone

I have been on Amiodarone for one month and the side affects are increasing has any one on Amiodarone had a cough and excessive need to keep clearing the chest...

I have been on Amiodarone for one month and the side affects are increasing has ...

Stokie1

•9 years ago

13 Replies

An Afib/coagulation question

Hi everyone, a question I've been wondering for a while - if afib episodes occur 1-3 times a year and vary in time from 60 seconds to 15 minutes, is there any...

Hi everyone, a question I've been wondering for a while - if afib episodes occur...

Musetta

•9 years ago

41 Replies

AF, Anti-Depressants and Magnesium

I am 53 and on 200mg per day of Amiodarone, 100 mg Metoprolol, Plavix 10 mg and a few other bits and pieces. MY AF started when I attended an exercise...

I am 53 and on 200mg per day of Amiodarone, 100 mg Metoprolol, Plavix 10 mg and ...

Dave1961

•9 years ago

4 Replies

EP Studies

Hi, i have my EP Tests coming up in 3 weeks time, am I right in thinking that if an ablation is neccessary the consultnt will do it there and then rather than...

Hi, i have my EP Tests coming up in 3 weeks time, am I right in thinking that if...

Hidden

•9 years ago

7 Replies

All set now!

Today I had my Pre-Op at Leeds general infirmary including a TOE and was so happy with the care and attention I received. Really feel relaxed for Mondays...

Today I had my Pre-Op at Leeds general infirmary including a TOE and was so happ...

Jason1971

•9 years ago

11 Replies

Interesting Article in Cycling Weekly

Sorry can't find a link but for you cyclists with AF it is worth buying this week. States much of what you might already know but gives a figure that athletes...

Sorry can't find a link but for you cyclists with AF it is worth buying this we...

Elbows

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Is this normal

This is my first post so please bear with me I was diagnosed with AF last March and seem to be fairly well controlled on Bisoprolol,Warfarin and Pravastation...

This is my first post so please bear with me I was diagnosed with AF last March ...

Von19

•9 years ago

26 Replies

Pradaxa

I`ve been on Pradaxa for 5 months and after a very dodgy first 3 months think my body is getting used to it (my bowels aren`t yet though). Havent had blood...

I`ve been on Pradaxa for 5 months and after a very dodgy first 3 months think my...

ruskin10

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Pneumonia vaccine

I have just received a letter from my GP practice inviting me to have the pneumonia vaccine. I was very ambivalent about this but after researching I decided...

I have just received a letter from my GP practice inviting me to have the pneumo...

CDreamer

•9 years ago

18 Replies

What is safe to use with apixaban

Hello, Anyone know if it's OK to take paracetamol with apixaban. Or any other pill against aches and pains.

Hello, Anyone know if it's OK to take paracetamol with apixaban. Or any other ...

Peddling

•9 years ago

11 Replies

Holiday Insurance

Hi to all of you lovely people, just thought I would share this with you. I have just renewed my Annual Holiday insurance, I advised them of my medical...

Hi to all of you lovely people, just thought I would share this with you. I have...

Bernie13

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for February 2015

When does your AF strike?

AF and physical activity

Doom feeling

New to Forum please could you help with some answers

Two Lessons learned!

AF concerns

What to do....

Two types of A Fib?

Lesson learned - I hope

blood clots

Post ablation, blood and breathlessness

Health Supplements

Iron Deficiency

Which "Blood thinner"

Pulse check

Vagus Nerve

6 Weeks 5 Days.....

Will my Bisoprolol be reduced

AF in Lincolnshire

Amiodarone

An Afib/coagulation question

AF, Anti-Depressants and Magnesium

EP Studies

All set now!

Interesting Article in Cycling Weekly

Is this normal

Pradaxa

Pneumonia vaccine

What is safe to use with apixaban

Holiday Insurance

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