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Pins and Needles on Flecainide

I am on CR 100mg (the slow acting capsules) and got a bout of pins and needles just now. This is the only side effect of flecainide my EP said he knew about...

I am on CR 100mg (the slow acting capsules) and got a bout of pins and needles j...

Jonathan_C

•7 years ago

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Still no answer

Well after waiting 8 weeks for results of a month long portable ECG monitor and e-mailing cardiologists Secretary and also ringing and leaving message then my...

Well after waiting 8 weeks for results of a month long portable ECG monitor and ...

julesp

•7 years ago

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Patient's Day 2017

I noticed that the AF patient's day and AA patient's days are at the same location and time. Looking at both agendas, it appears that there's some good stuff...

I noticed that the AF patient's day and AA patient's days are at the same locati...

KelliDoug

•7 years ago

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Xeralto

I started taking Xeralto 20mg 4 weeks ago! Since taking the drug I have had my 3rd ablation 1 week ago tomorrow. I have noticed I have gained weight in the...

I started taking Xeralto 20mg 4 weeks ago! Since taking the drug I have had my 3...

Clareowenpearcy

•7 years ago

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Is it just me ?

Hi everyone is it just me or does anyone else believe that some of the members of this group dont have af and are here just to gather information from us so...

Hi everyone is it just me or does anyone else believe that some of the members o...

bushy2016

•7 years ago

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Warfarin to Amixifan

I have just changed meds from Warfarin to the new anticoagulant. I asked to change iver as the hew anticoags are reported as beung a more stable drug and give...

I have just changed meds from Warfarin to the new anticoagulant. I asked to chan...

Callingbird

•7 years ago

16 Replies

9 weeks post ablation

I have returned to the forum to share my experience and to say once again a big thankyou for the support following my ablation. I am now 9 weeks post ablation...

I have returned to the forum to share my experience and to say once again a big ...

Abfab59

•7 years ago

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Side effects getting worse after 7 years

Hi all, 7 years ago I was diagnosed with AF and put on 10 mg Bisoprolol plus digoxin and diuretics as I also had heart failure. I also had a pacemaker...

Hi all, 7 years ago I was diagnosed with AF and put on 10 mg Bisoprolol plus dig...

Droopy60

•7 years ago

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New pacemaker

I'm a married 72 yrs male just got a pacemaker to deal with my atrial fibrillation I've had since the early 90's. The rapid heartbeat that I had 130+ for a...

I'm a married 72 yrs male just got a pacemaker to deal with my atrial fibrillati...

Raylynne1

•7 years ago

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Blacked out without warning.

I blacked out without warning Sunday evening after going to the toilet, so because I am on Warfarin my husband called an ambulance to be on the safe side. I...

I blacked out without warning Sunday evening after going to the toilet, so becau...

horseblister

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Patient's Day 2017

As I'm relatively new to AF, I'm quite interested in attending to see what I can learn. Just after opinions as to whether others have found it useful. I've...

As I'm relatively new to AF, I'm quite interested in attending to see what I can...

Pam296

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Atrial Flutter Ablation

Ok folks! Ive read some challenging stories recently! I'm so glad we all support each other here! Here's my past and current situation I'll keep it as brief as...

Ok folks! Ive read some challenging stories recently! I'm so glad we all support...

tibetan36

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Bored out of my mind!

My surgery is tomorrow. The telly is a bit lacking anything of interesting. My hospital room will be full of people later and I just hop I have enough energy...

My surgery is tomorrow. The telly is a bit lacking anything of interesting. My h...

Rubyladyemerald

•7 years ago

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Learning the art of being philosophical

Good morning all Today was to be the day I was to have an ablation for Atrial Tachycardia. As I have had a number of procedures before and I have in the past...

Good morning all Today was to be the day I was to have an ablation for Atrial Ta...

pottypete1

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Diltiazem

Does anyone on here take Diltiazem 60mg modifled-release capsules. I live in Wales an have been unable to get them for about six months

Does anyone on here take Diltiazem 60mg modifled-release capsules. I live in Wal...

souljacs4

•7 years ago

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Post ablation update.

I am now 7 days post second ablation and am not too well. Ablation was quite difficult as consultant had problems getting through from right to left side of...

I am now 7 days post second ablation and am not too well. Ablation was quite dif...

Stephanie6637

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Troponin level raised

I had a Blood test as was suffering breathlessness and some pains in chest but am a smoker so quite normal for me. Anyway Dr phoned that evening saying I...

I had a Blood test as was suffering breathlessness and some pains in chest but a...

Mandie4711

•7 years ago

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2nd visit to cardiologist. Meds now changed.

Hi, after following advise from you lovely people regarding getting areferal to see an EP. I did lots of research and then arranged to see my doctor whe made a...

Hi, after following advise from you lovely people regarding getting areferal to ...

Mandy232426

•7 years ago

22 Replies

Chemical Cardioversion with Amiodarone part 2: Reporting progress

In a previous post, I reported on an unusual method of cardioversion: the use of 1200mg Amiodarone, then 800mg, each as a 'bolus' to hit the AF hard, and reset...

In a previous post, I reported on an unusual method of cardioversion: the use of...

ILowe

•7 years ago

6 Replies

New Boy on the Block

Another newbie. Just got diagjosed by the doc a few hours ago. Just been put on 2 x 1.25mg tablets of Bisoprlol before another doc appt on Wednesday. Echo...

Another newbie. Just got diagjosed by the doc a few hours ago. Just been put on ...

Leighton11

•7 years ago

14 Replies

I want to go fast.

on my bike again but with AF and the pills I take I just cant get any speed with my heart not keeping up. AAAAAAAH . so I might be 72 years old but it didnt...

on my bike again but with AF and the pills I take I just cant get any speed with...

Hidden

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Saying hello.

I was diagnosed with AF end of last year, after having to go to A&E (ambulance)with high pulse rate 150 ppm and low blood pressure. I had had several episodes...

I was diagnosed with AF end of last year, after having to go to A&E (ambulance)w...

shorttail

•7 years ago

15 Replies

New here

Hi everyone I have a chd and after two surgeries as a child I've been symptom free for 18 years. In may this year I had two very frightening episodes which I...

Hi everyone I have a chd and after two surgeries as a child I've been symptom fr...

Beckyr86

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Side effects of Sotalol increase

Morning all. Hospital appointment last week due to increase in ectopics and AF frequency. I am being kept on Sotalol and told to increase from 40mg twice a day...

Morning all. Hospital appointment last week due to increase in ectopics and AF f...

Nan1

•7 years ago

21 Replies

My room was the central train station.

First my mum came, then my husband after that my youngest son and his wife. They all stayed no more than two hours and then drove 2.5 hours home. Later that...

First my mum came, then my husband after that my youngest son and his wife. They...

Rubyladyemerald

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Oh no!!

Saw and heard last Friday, on the local tv news sounds as though Manchester Royal Infirmary, Cardiology Dept is now going through 'a state of demise'!!...

Saw and heard last Friday, on the local tv news sounds as though Manchester Roya...

migmog

•7 years ago

8 Replies

New here and would like some advice please

Hi, I am new here and my name is Simon and 35 years of age. I have recently recieved a letter from my consultant cardiologist regarding results of various...

Hi, I am new here and my name is Simon and 35 years of age. I have recently rec...

SIMON8234

•7 years ago

7 Replies

9 weeks post ablation dissapointment

I'm feeling so disappointed. I had a cryoablation on 27 April and up until a few days ago, other than a few eptopics, everything had been going so well. The...

I'm feeling so disappointed. I had a cryoablation on 27 April and up until a fe...

Nanabrodie

•7 years ago

18 Replies

New kid on the block today.

I made it to the new hospital last night. I kept the paramedics laughing the whole 2.5 hour trip. The team here is very nice. But it's a weekend so I'm just...

I made it to the new hospital last night. I kept the paramedics laughing the who...

Rubyladyemerald

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Newly diagnosed afib

I am 66 y/0 male, afib found during preop one month ago. Irregular pulse between 55 and 70 , no episodes. Did event monitor,cardiologist said afib is stable...

I am 66 y/0 male, afib found during preop one month ago. Irregular pulse between...

Pinchie

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for July 2017

Pins and Needles on Flecainide

Still no answer

Patient's Day 2017

Xeralto

Is it just me ?

Warfarin to Amixifan

9 weeks post ablation

Side effects getting worse after 7 years

New pacemaker

Blacked out without warning.

Patient's Day 2017

Atrial Flutter Ablation

Bored out of my mind!

Learning the art of being philosophical

Diltiazem

Post ablation update.

Troponin level raised

2nd visit to cardiologist. Meds now changed.

Chemical Cardioversion with Amiodarone part 2: Reporting progress

New Boy on the Block

I want to go fast.

Saying hello.

New here

Side effects of Sotalol increase

My room was the central train station.

Oh no!!

New here and would like some advice please

9 weeks post ablation dissapointment

New kid on the block today.

Newly diagnosed afib

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