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I wonder if I can have Reflexology with AF anyone know ?

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BobDVolunteer

Why ever not? That sort of therapy including Bowen, Acupuncture etc have been know to help in some cases especially if the AF is vagally mediated when calming the vagus nerve can reduce events for some people.

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Thanks.

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Jonathan_C

I would think definitely you can - and I am interested to hear if it has any impacts (if there are any I am sure they would be positive).

I saw a thread here recently that someone wouldn't give acupuncture because the person was on blood thinners. My sister is a physio and did some dry needling on me once when i was on blood thinners and it was fine.

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AliElli

Reflexology is fine. The experience can vary depending on the therapist. So if you don't get much from the 1st therapist you try then try another.

A reflexologist came along to our WI and I wildly volunteered... It was great. Really enjoyed it, ticker didn't mind at all :)

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Barb1

I have reflexology regularly. Only other firm of massage I can have is head because of the anti coagulants.

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seasider18 in reply to Barb1

Why is that?

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Barb1 in reply to seasider18

Because of possibility of causing a haematoma.

Plai profile image
Plai

Are massages ok too??

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Lindabob

I did, it was fine😊

A-U-B-Y profile image
A-U-B-Y

What about reiki ( hope I've got the right spelling)

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