Thank you to everyone.

[cat3]

Hi all. I want to thank all those of you who replied to my post a couple of months ago after I was diagnosed with AF. Apart from the usual AF symptoms, I was suffering from frequent & severe 'bursting' sensations in the head which no one (not even the doctors) could identify. I changed the Bisoprolol back to Metoprolol with the consultant's approval but with no improvements.

After 4 visits to A&E and two admissions, ECGs, Ex rays and a referral for a double ablation, I was back on the cardio ward, when a new doctor arrived saying my brain shocks were almost certainly a result of over-medication and not the AF. So he told me to stop the Felodipine immediately and to continue with the Flecainide and Metoprolol. Within hours the head symptom stopped.

I've had to adjust the beta blockers by taking a fraction of the dose of Felodipine as my BP rose too high, and I'm still being monitored by my GP, but I feel SO grateful to that cardio doctor as he, among so many others including the consultant, spotted something so simple which put me back on my feet !

Thank you again to all pf you who offered advice and support when I was feeling so scared and isolated ; you gave me the courage to keep pushing for answers and it paid off. Wishing you all a happy and healthy new year.

Love Cat xx

[BaronC]

Hi Cat! Very, very pleased to hear you're on the mend. A very happy and healthy new year to you too

[cat3 in reply to BaronC]

Thanks m'love. Just a grotty cough & cold now but everyone & his wife seems to be the same ! Hope you all had a good Xmas...… E.xxx

[DTBI]

Hi Cat, credit to you aside from the support you received👍🏻 All the best for 2019 x

[cat3 in reply to DTBI]

Thank you so much David. 😃 Hope 2019's a good year for you too ! x

[Celtic27]

Hi cat3 I'm glad to hear you've got a treatment that is worked for you! I hope you to had a great Christmas and a great new year all the best my friend david x

[cat3 in reply to Celtic27]

You too David. My Christmas was a write off I'm afraid owing to a virus but looking forward to seeing the snowdrops & lighter nights now it's all over. (I live for Spring !)

I hope yours was better m'love & you're keeping as well as possible. Cat x

[Celtic27]

Hi cat you wont let anything beat you! Knowing you you will be as right as rain as soon as you can take care All the best 🙏🙏

[cat3 in reply to Celtic27]

💙 x

[Hidden]

Your medical story has been a real rollercoaster. You are obviously a fighter. Best wishes. x

[cat3 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much Oyster.....xx

[Morzine]

Very pleased for you, it’s so scary when things happen.

[cat3 in reply to Morzine]

Yes I was scared but coming here was really reassuring ; I'm just happy to have peace of mind restored ! Thank you for your support m'dear…. Cat x

[oceanm]

Morning Cat,

There was me today, my first day sitting at my computer this year, wondering how you were and oh my goodness - I really can't believe what I am reading.

How are you now? I'm so sorry that I haven't been able to reply before. Are you feeling okay? Can you pm me your address as I'd love to send you a little card.

Everything is crossed that you are fine. Take care,

Maria xx