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Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to our founder and CEO Trudie. May you day be filled with love and pampering. Best wishes Bob

Happy Birthday to our founder and CEO Trudie. May you day be filled with love an...

BobD

Volunteer•11 years ago

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visit to the cardio!

spoke with the cardio today and raised several issues.i also asked if there was a alternative to bisoprolol 10mg daily with a statin as it makes me tetchy and...

spoke with the cardio today and raised several issues.i also asked if there was ...

makeawish

•11 years ago

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Ablation Success

It's now three months since I had my ablation and I'm pleased to report that I'm feeling better than I've felt for years. It wasn't all plain sailing...

It's now three months since I had my ablation and I'm pleased to report that I'm...

jeanjeannie50

•11 years ago

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Offcut

•11 years ago

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should I be worried ?

Hi every one do hope you don't think I am over re acting ,having had a cardio version on the 14th of September I have felt on top of the world until the last...

Hi every one do hope you don't think I am over re acting ,having had a cardio ve...

poppystorey

•11 years ago

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cardio version ,should I worry ?

Good morning ,Do hope I am not over re acting ,having had my cardio version on the 14th September I have felt wonderful until the last three days ,I am tired...

Good morning ,Do hope I am not over re acting ,having had my cardio version on ...

poppystorey

•11 years ago

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hi all . will they honestly leave me waiting nine months for another ablation if i feel so ill???

my anxiety attacks are getting worse . and im starting to get panic attacks. also feel pretty sick and worn out. to tell you the truth i dont know what to do...

my anxiety attacks are getting worse . and im starting to get panic attacks. als...

moggdog

•11 years ago

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I am 84 and have AFib. Should I be going to aquafit exercises.

Mjs-l

•11 years ago

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When the heart starts fluttering and skipping beat occasionally am I in AF.

Hello everyone,I know it sounds a silly question but since full blown attack months ago I have been on medication my heart just seems to plod along rather like...

Hello everyone,I know it sounds a silly question but since full blown attack mon...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Four weeks after my ablation and not sure if its gone to plan, or am I being an inpatient patient!

The Ablation went well and I was home the next day, the first night at home was awful and I seriously didn't think I was going to make it through the night! As...

The Ablation went well and I was home the next day, the first night at home was ...

Woolfie58

•11 years ago

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Quite lost , dont know what to do anymore!

It had been a month now since my ablation , very miserable recovery , also no flutter showed up but daily tachycardia any time and anywhere , symptoms not so...

It had been a month now since my ablation , very miserable recovery , also no fl...

Maitha

•11 years ago

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Quite impressed with first EP consultation appointment.

I had my first EP consultation less than 2 weeks ago and was told I would be sent an NHS appointment for a couple of tests. Lo and behold I now have 5 tests...

I had my first EP consultation less than 2 weeks ago and was told I would be sen...

meadfoot

•11 years ago

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Cardioversion this morning

Havent been on this site for a while but thought i'd share that i am now back on ward following successful CV. Theyre not sure how long i'll stay in NSR as...

Havent been on this site for a while but thought i'd share that i am now back on...

Hettyw

•11 years ago

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Because i have been suffering high anxiety problems GP has prescribed anti depresants, is citalopam ok to take with other drugs presribed.

Because i have been suffering high anxiety problems GP has prescribed anti depresants, is citalopam ok to take with other drugs presribed. I am on Bisoprosol...

Because i have been suffering high anxiety problems GP has prescribed anti depre...

Johnw

•11 years ago

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If on warfarin long term and usually your INR is stable, how often should INR checks be made.

I think INR checks should be made every month, however my local hospital was going to check mine every 12 weeks!, surely this is too long?

I think INR checks should be made every month, however my local hospital was goi...

Blooto

•11 years ago

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hi all . is aspirin an anticoagulant ??

i dont think it is . but my gf thinks it is ? so to shut her up . i said i would post the q e d .

i dont think it is . but my gf thinks it is ? so to shut her up . i said i would...

moggdog

•11 years ago

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Social Gathering at HRC

Just a reminder that I will be organising supper on Saturday evening 19th October at Hyatt Regency Hotel for those staying over for HRC on Sunday 20th. I have...

Just a reminder that I will be organising supper on Saturday evening 19th Octobe...

BobD

Volunteer•11 years ago

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Why everybody here is afraid from medication?

As most of you know I'm suffering long back from PAF and can't remember how was my life before it , I was on bisoprolol and warfarin earlier and I was happy...

As most of you know I'm suffering long back from PAF and can't remember how was ...

Maitha

•11 years ago

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Had abaltion procedure abandoned due to ?long superior cava now after ct scan told large mass preventing access prob fatty mass comments ?

Having Toe week on Thurs told to stop warfarin is this common told i need it for life high risk of stroke due to AF large fatty mass worrying too any comments...

Having Toe week on Thurs told to stop warfarin is this common told i need it for...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Have you taken Xarelto (rivaroxaban)?

Another request - please get in touch if you can relate to this and live in the UK: - We are looking for someone with AF who is willing to tell their story to...

Another request - please get in touch if you can relate to this and live in the ...

AFAssociation1

•11 years ago

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My doctor diagnosed me with atral fibulation 7 weeks ago I have to wait until December to see a specialist . I get shortness of breath

At night and cannot sleep. Is this expected . Can someone please tell me what all the abbreviations on this site are. I find this site very helpful

At night and cannot sleep. Is this expected . Can someone please tell me what al...

Francis777

•11 years ago

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Anyone had a Myocardial Perfusion(heart) Stress Scan and a separate Myocardial Perfusion rest scan.

Been referred for the above tests by my EP. Thought I was to have an angiogram and simple heart scan. The letter has arrived today and the appointments are...

Been referred for the above tests by my EP. Thought I was to have an angiogram ...

meadfoot

•11 years ago

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Can AF be classed as a disability?

I have had a recent ATOS report into my PAF, which tells my employers that I should be classed as having a disability. The company have made it clear in the...

I have had a recent ATOS report into my PAF, which tells my employers that I sho...

Timmo50

•11 years ago

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Anyone else feeling constantly tired and on Verapamil ?

I have been on Verapamil 240 mg a day for about 6-7 months and the tiredness is getting me down. I take the two tablets in the morning as advised by the...

I have been on Verapamil 240 mg a day for about 6-7 months and the tiredness is ...

GranJan

•11 years ago

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Living without drugs.

Is it possible to come off Sotalol whilst in NSR and use the Pill in the Pocket method of controlling A.F.

Is it possible to come off Sotalol whilst in NSR and use the Pill in the Pocket ...

PhyllisK

•11 years ago

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What usually happens after a cardioversion - I expected to come off all the meds (not all at once obviously) but that's not happening.

I had a successful cardioversion in June, I had been taking Amiodarone for a week before, and was told by the cardio to continue with that and bisoprololo...

I had a successful cardioversion in June, I had been taking Amiodarone for a wee...

paolina

•11 years ago

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Can someone help

Hi all. I've been put on warfarin for life after having a blood clot for the second time, I'm 33 and a mechanic which don't help every time I cut myself which...

Hi all. I've been put on warfarin for life after having a blood clot for the sec...

Tonyo51179

•11 years ago

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Electro cardioversion cancelled at the last minute, I am so upset

I am absolutely gutted. I was due to have an electro cardioversion today and it was cancelled because my ECG showed that my heart though irregular wasn't in...

I am absolutely gutted. I was due to have an electro cardioversion today and it ...

v624jbb

•11 years ago

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AV Node ablation and Pacemaker

Has anyone on the forum had an AV Node ablation and Pacemaker. It was one of the treatments to consider when I met with an EP for the first time last week....

Has anyone on the forum had an AV Node ablation and Pacemaker. It was one of th...

meadfoot

•11 years ago

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What treatment is available for osteoarthritis whilst on warfarin?

I have arthritis in my knees but its not too bad so no real treatment. Had acupuncture a few years ago and some exercises and seemed to be under control....

I have arthritis in my knees but its not too bad so no real treatment. Had acupu...

Dodie117

•11 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for September 2013

Happy Birthday

visit to the cardio!

Ablation Success

A-Z of medical conditions defined by DWP

should I be worried ?

cardio version ,should I worry ?

hi all . will they honestly leave me waiting nine months for another ablation if i feel so ill???

I am 84 and have AFib. Should I be going to aquafit exercises.

When the heart starts fluttering and skipping beat occasionally am I in AF.

Four weeks after my ablation and not sure if its gone to plan, or am I being an inpatient patient!

Quite lost , dont know what to do anymore!

Quite impressed with first EP consultation appointment.

Cardioversion this morning

Because i have been suffering high anxiety problems GP has prescribed anti depresants, is citalopam ok to take with other drugs presribed.

If on warfarin long term and usually your INR is stable, how often should INR checks be made.

hi all . is aspirin an anticoagulant ??

Social Gathering at HRC

Why everybody here is afraid from medication?

Had abaltion procedure abandoned due to ?long superior cava now after ct scan told large mass preventing access prob fatty mass comments ?

Have you taken Xarelto (rivaroxaban)?

My doctor diagnosed me with atral fibulation 7 weeks ago I have to wait until December to see a specialist . I get shortness of breath

Anyone had a Myocardial Perfusion(heart) Stress Scan and a separate Myocardial Perfusion rest scan.

Can AF be classed as a disability?

Anyone else feeling constantly tired and on Verapamil ?

Living without drugs.

What usually happens after a cardioversion - I expected to come off all the meds (not all at once obviously) but that's not happening.

Can someone help

Electro cardioversion cancelled at the last minute, I am so upset

AV Node ablation and Pacemaker

What treatment is available for osteoarthritis whilst on warfarin?

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