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Aches and Pains

Hello Thomas 45. I also have serious aches and pains since November 2012. Now unable to enjoy walking and bowling, gardening etc. been on Warfarin since 1997...

Hello Thomas 45. I also have serious aches and pains since November 2012. Now un...

marytommo

•11 years ago

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Is fatigue post ablation normal please?

Hi all. Thanks for all your advice so far. My partner had his first ablation on 6 June and all went well. The consultant is very pleased with him. I...

Hi all. Thanks for all your advice so far. My partner had his first abla...

JayEm

•11 years ago

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How much Alcohol?

Hi everyone, my husband is on warfarin in preparation for an ablation, he's only been on it a few weeks and his last INR was 2.4. He asked his GP about how...

Hi everyone, my husband is on warfarin in preparation for an ablation, he's only...

lotusbuddha

•11 years ago

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a/f and warfarin

my af has gone up to a hundred put on more digoxin another62.5 I was told the I was better off on meds than trying any form of surgery been fairly well for 12...

my af has gone up to a hundred put on more digoxin another62.5 I was told the I ...

tullowman

•11 years ago

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Rivaroxaban is not for me, or was it? Aches and pains getting very bad again after 3.5 days off Rivaroxaban.

This is a detailed diary of my situation in the hope that someone has a bright idea, or agrees with my logic, as I have no formal medical knowledge. January...

This is a detailed diary of my situation in the hope that someone has a bright i...

Thomas45

•11 years ago

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Swollen Ankles

Hi everyone Thank you for being here. I was diagnosed with AF about 2 months ago and have been doing very well. Only had one short occurrence since then....

Hi everyone Thank you for being here. I was diagnosed with AF about 2 months ago...

dayelilly

•11 years ago

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Obstructive Sleep Apnoea as a cause for AF?

I get relatively short episodes of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, normally every few days. The cause seems to be an event causing physical or mental stress,...

I get relatively short episodes of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, normally ever...

Bolander

•11 years ago

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7weeks on....

Hi everybody,please be gentle with me as this is my first post :) firstly thank you for all the blogs I have read with so much interest...7 yrs ago I had my...

Hi everybody,please be gentle with me as this is my first post :) firstly thank...

Scarlett-rose

•11 years ago

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Query regarding taking Warfarin and Aspirin on a daily basis.

My pharmacist & my doctor have started me on 5 mg Warfarin daily but have said I will continue with my Aspirin 75mg daily for the time being until I am in my...

My pharmacist & my doctor have started me on 5 mg Warfarin daily but have said I...

kenthynne

•11 years ago

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Is this possible?

Just wondered - if you wanted an extra glass of wine with your main meal could you have extra broccolli to nullify the effect of the wine?

Just wondered - if you wanted an extra glass of wine with your main meal could y...

Chris-S

•11 years ago

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IWarfarin intolerance.

I was having a big problem finding a blood thinner that i could tolerate, warfarin was a nightmare for me, I developed a terrible rash, itching and it gave me...

I was having a big problem finding a blood thinner that i could tolerate, warfar...

ruthalem

•11 years ago

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Am finding it difficult to find out what cold remedies you can take if you're on Rivaroxaban ?

With AF and being on Rivaroxaban I am at a loss to know what over the counter remedies you can take for a bronchial infection ; I rang doctors ...still waiting...

With AF and being on Rivaroxaban I am at a loss to know what over the counter re...

skary

•11 years ago

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Are you a stroke survivor and live in the UK?

I have been approached by several journalists who are looking to speak to people in the UK who have suffered an AF-related stroke. Please contact me...

I have been approached by several journalists who are looking to speak to people...

AFAssociation1

•11 years ago

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Am I permanent or Paroxysmal

My consultant diagnosed me with Paroxysmal AF 3 years ago, I am on an Asprin a day and 300mg of Flecanide when I begin to have an episode. could I ask how long...

My consultant diagnosed me with Paroxysmal AF 3 years ago, I am on an Asprin a d...

steve60

•11 years ago

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Does anyone know where to get an INR check in Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia?

I am planning an independent trip through these countries this winter and am certain to need an INR check in two if not all three. Failing that, does anyone...

I am planning an independent trip through these countries this winter and am cer...

StClares

•11 years ago

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Wondering if the dizziness from Verapamil lessens the longer you're on it?

I've been taking it for three weeks (only 90mg daily) and the head spins are driving me crazy, especially when getting up from sitting, or squatting, which as...

I've been taking it for three weeks (only 90mg daily) and the head spins are dri...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Wolfe Mini-Maze Surgical Procedure

Wondering if anyone on the site has had this procedure done and, if so, what sort of success they've had? I have had three ablations for paroxysmal a-fib and,...

Wondering if anyone on the site has had this procedure done and, if so, what sor...

Larry2

•11 years ago

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New and a bit fed up

I was diagnosed roughly six yrs ago with permanent AF, tried cardio version which failed after 10 days, was put on Warfarin and was left like that, the...

I was diagnosed roughly six yrs ago with permanent AF, tried cardio version whic...

MissL

•11 years ago

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Stroke risk

Reading some of this forum has made me quite worried about stroke risk. My EP seems confident that I am ok on aspirin and I have taken the online stroke...

Reading some of this forum has made me quite worried about stroke risk. My EP...

Timmo50

•11 years ago

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Coming off Meds

I am due for a cryo ablation and have been told to stop all meds the same day? Has anyone else done this as I am on Beta Blockers and Fleconaide? Can they get...

I am due for a cryo ablation and have been told to stop all meds the same day? ...

candyx

•11 years ago

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Any help appreciated

My husband has had AF for many years although it was only diagnosed last year. He doesn't get too many episodes usually maybe once a month or less sometimes...

My husband has had AF for many years although it was only diagnosed last year. H...

lotusbuddha

•11 years ago

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What is the difference between extra beats and AF

I am sitting at home when I should be at work!!! after a period of AF last night, that left me with very little sleep and feeling very drained. I ask the...

I am sitting at home when I should be at work!!! after a period of AF last night...

Timmo50

•11 years ago

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Has anyone seen Dr Gill at Guys & St Thomas Hospital

I have just received my outpatients appointment with Dr Gill next month, I wonder has anyone seen him or had treatment from him. Thanks Wendy.

I have just received my outpatients appointment with Dr Gill next month, I wonde...

rupert12

•11 years ago

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appointment with EP brought forward questions to ask about ablation

after haveing another atack of AF at weekend ended up i A&E again dr sugesting that the fact i have a hiatus hernia could be causing my chest pain so i was...

after haveing another atack of AF at weekend ended up i A&E again dr sugesting t...

Johnw

•11 years ago

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Tia

Has anybody had further Tia While on medication I am on dabiigitran plus perindopril and simavaststin Had a unexplained symptom in a cafe in Edinburgh not...

Has anybody had further Tia While on medication I am on dabiigitran plus peri...

Littlejim

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Rivaroxiban is not for me

Nothing in what I write should be taken as a criticism of Rivaroxaban. It just doesn't work for me. Or rather I may be well anti-coagulated but it comes at...

Nothing in what I write should be taken as a criticism of Rivaroxaban. It just ...

Thomas45

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Advice please

Hello went to see a heart rhythm specialist last week and he really made me feel a lot better about all my worries , aim currently taking 150 mg of dagibatran...

Hello went to see a heart rhythm specialist last week and he really made me feel...

duckpopper

•11 years ago

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Pain in the head!!

Following a TIA a year ago and now on Amiodarone plus Pradaxa. For quite e few weeks have been having short very stabbing pains in side of head where blood...

Following a TIA a year ago and now on Amiodarone plus Pradaxa. For quite e few ...

migmog

•11 years ago

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I am having physio for really painful neck arm and back everyone keeps saying take painkillers but on warfarin you cant every day any

suggestions please what painkiller can i take every day as am in agony thanks from geraldine

suggestions please what painkiller can i take every day as am in agony thanks fr...

spongebob

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Newbie recently diagnosed.

Hi, I am a 62 yr old female.Diagnosed with angina aged 32,triple bypass at aged 45 with continuing angina attacks. I didnt let this effect my life, as I...

Hi, I am a 62 yr old female.Diagnosed with angina aged 32,triple bypass at aged ...

Bibbz

•11 years ago

10 Replies

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Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for June 2013

Aches and Pains

Is fatigue post ablation normal please?

How much Alcohol?

a/f and warfarin

Rivaroxaban is not for me, or was it? Aches and pains getting very bad again after 3.5 days off Rivaroxaban.

Swollen Ankles

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea as a cause for AF?

7weeks on....

Query regarding taking Warfarin and Aspirin on a daily basis.

Is this possible?

IWarfarin intolerance.

Am finding it difficult to find out what cold remedies you can take if you're on Rivaroxaban ?

Are you a stroke survivor and live in the UK?

Am I permanent or Paroxysmal

Does anyone know where to get an INR check in Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia?

Wondering if the dizziness from Verapamil lessens the longer you're on it?

Wolfe Mini-Maze Surgical Procedure

New and a bit fed up

Stroke risk

Coming off Meds

Any help appreciated

What is the difference between extra beats and AF

Has anyone seen Dr Gill at Guys & St Thomas Hospital

appointment with EP brought forward questions to ask about ablation

Tia

Rivaroxiban is not for me

Advice please

Pain in the head!!

I am having physio for really painful neck arm and back everyone keeps saying take painkillers but on warfarin you cant every day any

Newbie recently diagnosed.

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