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Driving and AF

Reading through posts there seems to be mention of having to inform the DVLA of fact you have atrial fibrillation and some people have been stopped from...

Reading through posts there seems to be mention of having to inform the DVLA of ...

Beanz1970

•11 years ago

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Is this a problem ?

I went to a dinner party last night and the main course was a delicious spinach and mushroom lasagne (my friends are vegetarians) I was told that with taking...

I went to a dinner party last night and the main course was a delicious spinach ...

feejbee

•11 years ago

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How can I know that I'm having a flutter? I'm confused

I had been diagnosed of atrial flutter after getting it recorded for two times now within a year time But still I'm having symptoms like short of breath ,...

I had been diagnosed of atrial flutter after getting it recorded for two times n...

Maitha

•11 years ago

8 Replies

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Had an ablation 10 weeks ago for AF , Atrial Flutter and Atrial Tachycardia. I was told to expect a few episodes for the first 3months

while everything settles down. The first 5 weeks I only had very mild symptoms and was quite convinced all was well and it was successful .Then went on holiday...

while everything settles down. The first 5 weeks I only had very mild symptoms a...

feejbee

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Flecanide

Hi all. Could I have some views on flecanide as I thought it was meant to slow down episodes of afib but I continue to have weekly episodes even after taking...

Hi all. Could I have some views on flecanide as I thought it was meant to slow ...

steve60

•11 years ago

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warfarin

i had an ablation about three months ago. and since the op the only medication ive bin taking is warfarin.so can anyone tell me how long i will be on it for...

i had an ablation about three months ago. and since the op the only medication i...

moggdog

•11 years ago

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warfarin. can anyone tell me if theres an alternative.cause ive been on warfarin for about 6 months .and im pissed right off with everything

so i just want to go out and have a few pints. and forget about everything for a few hours

so i just want to go out and have a few pints. and forget about everything for a...

moggdog

•11 years ago

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hi im kevin. i had an ablation for af about 3 months ago .5 weeks ago i had an svt attack .but they were tellin me that was normal ?

so now the doctor is tellin me i might need another ablation?.is anyone else had this .oh yes .how long will i have to wait for the other ablation .cause i...

so now the doctor is tellin me i might need another ablation?.is anyone else had...

moggdog

•11 years ago

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So Disappointed

Last week, which was 5 weeks after my recent 2nd ablation, I had an ECG and all was well with my pulse at 63. I felt on top of the world and had been for a...

Last week, which was 5 weeks after my recent 2nd ablation, I had an ECG and all ...

jeanjeannie50

•11 years ago

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My P.A.F seems to be under control!

Usually if I have an episode of A.P.F my pulse becomes regular after a tweaking of my medication. This time my pulse is still fairly o.k. but I cannot sleep...

Usually if I have an episode of A.P.F my pulse becomes regular after a tweaking ...

PhyllisK

•11 years ago

9 Replies

AF/SVT/both, they can't decide....

Hello I'm new to the group but have been having treatment/tests for years now. Initially I was diagnosed, after a 24 hour heart monitor, with an SVT. They...

Hello I'm new to the group but have been having treatment/tests for years now. I...

Beanz1970

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Does anyone have any experience of taking Dronedarone. I would appreciate any comments.

lornadoone

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Hi All....

It's been a while. It has been a really busy 2 months. My wife's mother went down and she lives about 750 miles from us. I have driven back and forth quite a...

It's been a while. It has been a really busy 2 months. My wife's mother went dow...

TheStand

•11 years ago

15 Replies

Can anyone advise me on the best doctor in UK for ablation?since my GP here informed me that experience play major factor

Is it allowed to ask this question within the forum? Apologies if not

Maitha

•11 years ago

17 Replies

are ablations only offered as a last resort,

Hi 2 all I have recently been told I have afib,and have been put on warfarin and flecainide.i know this may sound silly but i have an awful phobia when it...

Hi 2 all I have recently been told I have afib,and have been put on warfarin and...

llamudos

•11 years ago

6 Replies

AF for PCV drivers....

Hi everyone, I myself am not a sufferer but my fiancé is. He has had AF (undiagnosed properly until a few months ago) for 17 years, he is 45. I practically...

Hi everyone, I myself am not a sufferer but my fiancé is. He has had AF (undiag...

kirstles2318

•11 years ago

6 Replies

New Features of the AFA Community

Here's a guide to help you with the new features of this community: First off, if you aren't receiving email notifications as you used to, please check your...

Here's a guide to help you with the new features of this community: First off, ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Is anybody using medication called propaphenone?

My doctor prescribed it to me in replace of flecainide for AF treatment till having the ablation

My doctor prescribed it to me in replace of flecainide for AF treatment till hav...

Maitha

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Where have people gone.

Where has SRMGrandma, The Stand, and to some degree Beancounter gone. Does anyone know if they are all ok. So used to their helpful posts and not heard much...

Where has SRMGrandma, The Stand, and to some degree Beancounter gone. Does anyo...

meadfoot

•11 years ago

16 Replies

is it normal to be breathless after ablation

I had my ablation just over a week ago. The puncture wounds have healed beautifully but still have a lot of bruising, I am getting the odd flutter from my...

I had my ablation just over a week ago. The puncture wounds have healed beautifu...

KKI001

•11 years ago

22 Replies

Painful legs

I am currently on Bisoprolol 7.5mg, Warfarin, plus several high BP drugs. My AF is permanent. At the moment, after doing quite well, I get very dizzy when I...

I am currently on Bisoprolol 7.5mg, Warfarin, plus several high BP drugs. My AF ...

Dadog

•11 years ago

18 Replies

Has anyone else read the paper published by nice recommending ablation as second treatment for AF ? I read it but can't find it again.

It's dated 1/10/13. I wanted to show it to my dr. I've just come out of AF attack and it was horrid, pulse went down from 146 to 60rpm in about 3 or 4 mins....

It's dated 1/10/13. I wanted to show it to my dr. I've just come out of AF att...

Terjo

•11 years ago

8 Replies

I'm in the stage of comparing my AF suffering and having ablation ?

Recently I'm having frequent episodes of flutter on and off twice a week or more which is increasing by time as I noticed , does it worth to have ablation as...

Recently I'm having frequent episodes of flutter on and off twice a week or more...

Maitha

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Is it possible to have AF attacks while having very slow heart rate and low pulse?

My normal BP is around 100/50 , I noticed that during my AF attack my BP usually around 90/60-75 where I feel really bad and look like my heart is stopping...

My normal BP is around 100/50 , I noticed that during my AF attack my BP usually...

Maitha

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Is it correct that Zanax (Alprazolam) will stop fibrillations?

Has anyone taken this drug during an episode of AF? Does it work? I mean does it stop the fibrillations and restore normal rhythm? Would be interested to know,...

Has anyone taken this drug during an episode of AF? Does it work? I mean does it...

Hidden

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Has anyone here had an ablation at my age ( 81) ? I've started to get AF episodes again. After having a cardioversion over two years ago

I saw some one in London three years ago and he said to have a cardioversion first which worked for a period . Anyone with some bright ideas?

I saw some one in London three years ago and he said to have a cardioversion fir...

Terjo

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Spontaneously going into sinus rhythm

I have been diagnosed with AF for about 2 1/2 years. Initially I was given cardioversion and I was in sinus rhythm for just over a year when I went back into...

I have been diagnosed with AF for about 2 1/2 years. Initially I was given cardi...

Robert42

•11 years ago

19 Replies

New to this!!

Hi all. M husband has AF and just plods along and takes the medication prescribed and gets little/no data on the condition. I want to understand his...

Hi all. M husband has AF and just plods along and takes the medication prescrib...

chrsmatthe

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2013

Driving and AF

Is this a problem ?

How can I know that I'm having a flutter? I'm confused

Had an ablation 10 weeks ago for AF , Atrial Flutter and Atrial Tachycardia. I was told to expect a few episodes for the first 3months

Flecanide

warfarin

warfarin. can anyone tell me if theres an alternative.cause ive been on warfarin for about 6 months .and im pissed right off with everything

hi im kevin. i had an ablation for af about 3 months ago .5 weeks ago i had an svt attack .but they were tellin me that was normal ?

So Disappointed

My P.A.F seems to be under control!

AF/SVT/both, they can't decide....

Does anyone have any experience of taking Dronedarone. I would appreciate any comments.

Hi All....

Can anyone advise me on the best doctor in UK for ablation?since my GP here informed me that experience play major factor

are ablations only offered as a last resort,

AF for PCV drivers....

New Features of the AFA Community

Is anybody using medication called propaphenone?

Where have people gone.

is it normal to be breathless after ablation

Painful legs

Has anyone else read the paper published by nice recommending ablation as second treatment for AF ? I read it but can't find it again.

I'm in the stage of comparing my AF suffering and having ablation ?

Is it possible to have AF attacks while having very slow heart rate and low pulse?

Is it correct that Zanax (Alprazolam) will stop fibrillations?

Has anyone here had an ablation at my age ( 81) ? I've started to get AF episodes again. After having a cardioversion over two years ago

Spontaneously going into sinus rhythm

New to this!!

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