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Hi wondering for any advice out there been in AF for 32 hours only normally last about 20 hours . Been going into AF about every 9 days but since I have been taking magnesium I have gone for a month with no AF could not believe my luck but have now gone into it for so much longer and still going. I did have a stomach upset day before think taking to much magnesium and drinking coconut water, does anyone think it could be anything to do with it and any ideas to stop it?

Rob.

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Could well be vagal from the stomach upset. Too much of that stuff can do it which is why I always suggest caution before taking supplements. What drugs are you taking for your AF?

Bob

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Robert185 in reply toBobD

I am taking rivaboxban, 5mg bisoprol, 2 mg candesartan ( blood pressure) even though I have low blood pressure, apparently good for heart., 40 mg simvastatin and 20 mg omeprazole.

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I see from your first post that you will have to wait 6 months before you will have an ablation. I think that you need to see your GP, Cardiologist or EP as soon as possible as you need help in the short term. Something like Flecainide as a pill in the pocket may prove effective.

If I were you I would volunteer to fill any cancellation gap in the ablation waiting list.

Meantime hold off the magnesium which definitely affects digestion.

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Robert185 in reply tojennydog

Will do but going on holiday for 2 weeks end of August seemed a good idea at time since I had a stroke in January but now a bit worried about going away. My consultant said I can't take flecinade as I have mild heart diease

do you take an anticoagulant?

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Yes on rivaboxban

Rob... What is your heart rate at the moment?

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It has stopped now thank god even though in AF for along time highest it went to was 95 keep checking as have an alivecor

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That's good Rob. I wouldn't over worry with a heart rate of 95 Would you have known if you didn't use your Alivecore?.

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No I. wouldn't have known only had alivecor since Feb.

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Agree with Bob could be due to stomach upset, let it settle down , but I was always told more than 2 hours then go to A/E. So depends how unwell you are feeling

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Robert185 in reply tomumknowsbest

My consultant said not to do anything some people are always in AF mind you he said I didn't need blood thinners and I had a stroke

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RobertELee in reply tomumknowsbest

More than two hours in AF and you go to A&E???

Why?

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Nannadee in reply toRobertELee

I've been told the same by the cardiologist.

But when you do go, the staff are not interested and just push you into a cubicle at best or tell you to wait in the seating area.

I've decided I'm not going to go to A&E anymore unless I start to feel really ill, though I do feel scared in the early hours of the morning being on my own and being in AF.

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rosyG in reply toRobertELee

Robert some people are very symptomatic and it's wise for them to go to a and E as they may have symptoms which need to be terminated quickly - e g very high pulse rate or blood pressure

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BobDVolunteer in reply toRobertELee

They like to wind up A and E staff I think and then the poor patient gets treated like dirt and feels worse that before. If you already have a diagnosis it seems pointless but if still trying to get proper diagnosis it could be useful. Big bone of contention that call.

I am always very cautious with supplements and start on half the dose my Naturopath recommends and build it up recording my gut etc in a daily diary. My Mg has been increased recently so at first I am taking it after food (may not be all absorbed) and then possibly without food or will consider the oil you rub on (Ancient Minerals Ultra Magnesium Oil).

Hope that helps.

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