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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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work / atrial fibulation / esa / back to work

try to be quick... was working full time.. boss was smoken in building left doors open after lock down( my bike got stolen in building ) reported him... 3...

try to be quick... was working full time.. boss was smoken in building left door...

treborrobert121

•11 years ago

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My doctor today talked with me about VT and peacemaker ! I'm so scared what is going on , what is the difference between SVT and VT ?

I'm on holter again to check how often I'm getting those VT in order to treat them , he mentioned initially amiodrone

I'm on holter again to check how often I'm getting those VT in order to treat t...

Maitha

•11 years ago

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Is anyone attending the AF Patients Day at the ICC in Birmingham on October 20th? Perhaps we could meet up?

Mamamarilyn

•11 years ago

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hi AFers. what benifits should i get??? been on esa for about nine months now . since i got the sack for capability reasons

so am i on the right benifits????

moggdog

•11 years ago

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how come the pulse is so low but the BP is normal?

my pulse is around 48-53 but my BP looks aroung 100/60 , but i felt horrible ?im linking that to sotalol if im right or my asthma inhaler i used it yesterday...

my pulse is around 48-53 but my BP looks aroung 100/60 , but i felt horrible ?im...

Maitha

•11 years ago

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Shingles and Flu jab.

Hi, I have received notification from the GP re: Flu and Shingles vaccination, should I mention that I have a history of A.F. or will the nurse already be...

Hi, I have received notification from the GP re: Flu and Shingles vaccination, s...

PhyllisK

•11 years ago

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Has anyone experienced dizziness with Warfarin treatment- no change in pulse and BP

difficult to distinguish between treatment and symptons. Also would appreciate advice re avoiding AF from change of position during the night. Thank you

difficult to distinguish between treatment and symptons. Also would appreciate a...

rosyG

•11 years ago

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AF and your welfare related help or services

I am interested in hearing from any contributors regarding the effect AF has had on their welfare, employment and care needs. Whether it be AF as a cause of...

I am interested in hearing from any contributors regarding the effect AF has had...

Loquitir

•11 years ago

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Do the AF association patient information/treatment documents need updating due to new NHS clinical commissioning groups?

I am interested in asking if with the changes to NHS clinical commissioning taking over from PCTs requires further research and analysis on how patients access...

I am interested in asking if with the changes to NHS clinical commissioning taki...

Loquitir

•11 years ago

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Has anyone received a NHS England Personal Care Budget for their clinical management of their AF?

I noticed this post on twitter at @AbilityThink: NHS England Personal Health Care Budgets regulations come into force 1 August 2013 http://t.co/jZVudnGcts...

I noticed this post on twitter at @AbilityThink: NHS England Personal Health Car...

Loquitir

•11 years ago

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is it alright to have a flu jab

Hi, everyone, just reading about taking remedies, and some of you say have a flu jab. This is safe to do is it? My husband is due one next month, and came home...

Hi, everyone, just reading about taking remedies, and some of you say have a flu...

hairdresserme

•11 years ago

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BLOOD SHOT EYE [ON WARFARIN ]

Hi sorry to trouble you on a Sunday afternoon ,but is there any advise you can give I have quite a bad blood shot eye ,it has come on this morning it doesn't...

Hi sorry to trouble you on a Sunday afternoon ,but is there any advise you can g...

poppystorey

•11 years ago

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Musculoskeletal pain

I have finally moved house, its a beautiful villa and still in the same district. I was anxious about having another episode of SVT before the move. I did...

I have finally moved house, its a beautiful villa and still in the same district...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Is this AF or not?

Had an ablation 3 months ago. Have been much better since and have had only 4 episodes of AF in that time with lots of ectopics just after the ablation to...

Had an ablation 3 months ago. Have been much better since and have had only 4 ep...

feejbee

•11 years ago

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hello. i have not had an appointment to see my consultant or cardiologist since i was released in april is this normal?

i was admitted with bp of 250/90 and heart palpitations in A&E in april and given electrical shock to regulate my heart beat. i was again in july when i had...

i was admitted with bp of 250/90 and heart palpitations in A&E in april and giv...

vintri

•11 years ago

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What is the difference between bisoprolol and sotalol ?

I was on bisoprolol for about six months and it was not causing me any bad side effects , but recently my doctor put me on sotalol due to frequent SVT I'm...

I was on bisoprolol for about six months and it was not causing me any bad side ...

Maitha

•11 years ago

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Cryo Maze??

Saw my EP yesterday. Due to ongoing PAF since having ablation he is now seriously talking of using the Cryo Maze technique. Will try the holster for a week...

Saw my EP yesterday. Due to ongoing PAF since having ablation he is now seriousl...

migmog

•11 years ago

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I am confused

I was diagnosed with AF n June this year. My heart was racing up to 160 bpm and it lasted for about 3-4 days at this high rate. I was admitted to hospital and...

I was diagnosed with AF n June this year. My heart was racing up to 160 bpm and...

v624jbb

•11 years ago

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Currently on sick as too poorly to work until my symptoms under control, does anyone know if we can claim dvla (pip) for AF?

claireskyblue

•11 years ago

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I believe there are some cold remedies that are not recommended when on Warfarin; Verapamil and Digoxin.

Can anyone give me some advice, please? I know I will need help with this one!

GranJan

•11 years ago

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panic when falling to sleep

on a few occasions i start to drift off then suddenly have to sit up my body feels all strange like im panicing , im on dagabatran , bisoprolol and flecinide...

on a few occasions i start to drift off then suddenly have to sit up my body fee...

duckpopper

•11 years ago

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is it AF or part of my mitral valve regurgitaion?.....

Since my first pregnancy at the young age of 16 (38 now) I have suffered from occassional bouts of palpatations. With each pregnancy they got worse and lasted...

Since my first pregnancy at the young age of 16 (38 now) I have suffered from oc...

claireskyblue

•11 years ago

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Warfarin and food/ drink?

Since our family tragedy 3 weeks ago I have been eating junk food and drinking too much wine. Surprised today to find that blood test showed INR to be ideal...

Since our family tragedy 3 weeks ago I have been eating junk food and drinking t...

Chris-S

•11 years ago

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Been on Warfarin for 4 years, recently my body feels like it is vibrating when I wake up, Dr say's to let him know if it worsens. INR 2.5

Billyt47

•11 years ago

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Does the flu vaccine affect Warfarin

I expect we will all be going for our Flu "jabs" very soon, and I wondered if the vaccine affects how Warfarin works. Last year I was on weekly/fortnightly...

I expect we will all be going for our Flu "jabs" very soon, and I wondered if th...

Enjoy

•11 years ago

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So now what ! !

Went to hospital this morning for a Myocardial Perfusion heart stress scan. Did not like the sound of it nor the stress and symptoms I was told to expect my...

Went to hospital this morning for a Myocardial Perfusion heart stress scan. Did...

meadfoot

•11 years ago

6 Replies

did i need to worry so much

Hi Friends ,Just got back from hospital .yes i am back in AF but it is not present all of the time .they are going to fit me with a heart monitor ,and then...

Hi Friends ,Just got back from hospital .yes i am back in AF but it is not prese...

poppystorey

•11 years ago

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Panic attack or AF ?

On two separate occasions recently my heart has begun to pound and pulsating sound in my ears...The first being a couple of weeks ago when I was asked to play...

On two separate occasions recently my heart has begun to pound and pulsating sou...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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RIVAROXABAN

I HAVE REQUESTED ONE OF THE NEW DRUGS TO REPLACE WARFARIN FROM MY GP,I WAS TOLD I HAVE AF LAST OCTOBER,AND GIVEN BETA BLOCKERS ASPRIN,ECT. AND TOLD TO ARRANGE...

I HAVE REQUESTED ONE OF THE NEW DRUGS TO REPLACE WARFARIN FROM MY GP,I WAS TOLD...

Rayo

•11 years ago

18 Replies

Calling all those living in Wales

Another case story request. Please get in touch if you live in Wales and can relate to any of these experiences: • Diagnosis of AF (slow / delayed OR very...

Another case story request. Please get in touch if you live in Wales and can re...

AFAssociation1

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for September 2013

work / atrial fibulation / esa / back to work

My doctor today talked with me about VT and peacemaker ! I'm so scared what is going on , what is the difference between SVT and VT ?

Is anyone attending the AF Patients Day at the ICC in Birmingham on October 20th? Perhaps we could meet up?

hi AFers. what benifits should i get??? been on esa for about nine months now . since i got the sack for capability reasons

how come the pulse is so low but the BP is normal?

Shingles and Flu jab.

Has anyone experienced dizziness with Warfarin treatment- no change in pulse and BP

AF and your welfare related help or services

Do the AF association patient information/treatment documents need updating due to new NHS clinical commissioning groups?

Has anyone received a NHS England Personal Care Budget for their clinical management of their AF?

is it alright to have a flu jab

BLOOD SHOT EYE [ON WARFARIN ]

Musculoskeletal pain

Is this AF or not?

hello. i have not had an appointment to see my consultant or cardiologist since i was released in april is this normal?

What is the difference between bisoprolol and sotalol ?

Cryo Maze??

I am confused

Currently on sick as too poorly to work until my symptoms under control, does anyone know if we can claim dvla (pip) for AF?

I believe there are some cold remedies that are not recommended when on Warfarin; Verapamil and Digoxin.

panic when falling to sleep

is it AF or part of my mitral valve regurgitaion?.....

Warfarin and food/ drink?

Been on Warfarin for 4 years, recently my body feels like it is vibrating when I wake up, Dr say's to let him know if it worsens. INR 2.5

Does the flu vaccine affect Warfarin

So now what ! !

did i need to worry so much

Panic attack or AF ?

RIVAROXABAN

Calling all those living in Wales

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