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Anybody else gain weight whilst in hospital for Ablation?

It sounds bizarre I know, but for some reason I now weigh 6 pounds more than I did on Tuesday morning before my Ablation! My weight is normally very stable....

It sounds bizarre I know, but for some reason I now weigh 6 pounds more than I d...

Andy-Mountains

•11 years ago

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Are sit ups safe with AF

Maisiemugwump

•11 years ago

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New GP (doctor)

My usual doctor was away on holidays, so I had to see another one. I told him about the recent episode 2 weeks ago, which lasted one hour and explained I had...

My usual doctor was away on holidays, so I had to see another one. I told him ab...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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hi afers . is anyone else upset because they have to wait so long for an ablation??? i waited 5 months for the first one .

then waited 3 months for the consult . now they tell me the list is 9 months long for another ablation. ive bin off work for nearly a year as it is . think im...

then waited 3 months for the consult . now they tell me the list is 9 months lon...

moggdog

•11 years ago

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Is there any of you with other heart problems as well as AF? I have heart failure and a faulty valve

AuntieCrazy

•11 years ago

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A LOT of pain after ablation!

I had my first catheter ablation on tuesday afternoon (less than 48 hours ago) and am now at home in a LOT of pain. Especially when lying down it is genuinely...

I had my first catheter ablation on tuesday afternoon (less than 48 hours ago) a...

Andy-Mountains

•11 years ago

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Inderal for AF

I have been taking atenolol and flecainide for afib. The flecainide 100 mg twice daily no longer controls it and higher doses almost immobilize me. My...

I have been taking atenolol and flecainide for afib. The flecainide 100 mg twi...

Brokenheart

•11 years ago

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Now out of hospital I am now on bisoprolol 3.75 reduced from 10mg ,warfarin ,candesartan 2mg.Which one is causing,a bad taste in my mouth?

tagstan

•11 years ago

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Allergy Tests

I can't remember where I read this, but I can recall reading about someone suffering from AF who had a food allergy test done. It was probably in America...

I can't remember where I read this, but I can recall reading about someone suffe...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Any ideas on what action to take to curtail periods of AF?

I am a fit 65 year old male who cycles about 100 miles a week but I get periods of AF about every 6 weeks that can last up to 48 hours. This has been occuring...

I am a fit 65 year old male who cycles about 100 miles a week but I get periods ...

AFCyclist

•11 years ago

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West Country Luinch

I am thinking of another get together probably Wednesday 27th November 12 for 12.30 at The Diggers Rest in Woodbury Salterton. Anybody interested? Let me know...

I am thinking of another get together probably Wednesday 27th November 12 for 12...

BobD

Volunteer•11 years ago

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Anyone with AF attempted any High Altitude visits i.e Machu Pichu?

Mike92929

•11 years ago

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Pilot Class Medical Certificate

Has anyone been accepted or declined a CAA or FAA Class 2 Medical Certificate whilst taking Apixiban?

Has anyone been accepted or declined a CAA or FAA Class 2 Medical Certificate wh...

the_biplane_flyer

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Patients Day 2013

OK that has now been and gone and those who couldn't make it missed a lot of fun. Although there were some gaps in the organisation and a Half Marathon on the...

OK that has now been and gone and those who couldn't make it missed a lot of fun...

BobD

Volunteer•11 years ago

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Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation Anyone had a catheter ablation and afterwards their food triggers were no longer an issue?

Great site, thank you. I have been proposed a catheter ablation for my A-fib (occasional SVT). I know white wine is a trigger, though red isn't... I also am...

Great site, thank you. I have been proposed a catheter ablation for my A-fib (oc...

iris1205

•11 years ago

12 Replies

has any one been fitted with a pacemaker and still get AF. I have been and still get AF.

laligags

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Flecainide for AFib

I have been on Flecainide for a couple of months. Began with 100mg twice a day. Afib would awaken me at about 2:30 or 3 in the morning. I would have to get...

I have been on Flecainide for a couple of months. Began with 100mg twice a day....

Brokenheart

•11 years ago

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6 days of hell and it continues

I'm just out of hospital (Thurs) after spending 6 days there with my pulse racing up to 160bpm and an irregular rate. You may remember that I had a 6hr...

I'm just out of hospital (Thurs) after spending 6 days there with my pulse racin...

jeanjeannie50

•11 years ago

32 Replies

Symptoms related to tiredness

I noticed recently after ablation and starting sotalol 80 mg twice daily that whenever I start to be tired ( walking or stress ) I have same symptoms like...

I noticed recently after ablation and starting sotalol 80 mg twice daily that wh...

Maitha

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Shaky feeling around heart but pulse is regular is it my arrhythmia.

Feels as though I am about to go into an arrhythmia (I have Atrial Flutter, Atrial Fib and SVT) but it is not quite kicking in. Is it my drugs holding it off...

Feels as though I am about to go into an arrhythmia (I have Atrial Flutter, Atri...

meadfoot

•11 years ago

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Birmingham

Please would anyone lucky enough to be going to Birmingham, report back here with any special exciting findings.

Please would anyone lucky enough to be going to Birmingham, report back here wit...

Enjoy

•11 years ago

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Ablation

Hi, has anyone had the ablation for their AF, and if so, how far along were you with this disorder before you sought help from the specialist. Also who did you...

Hi, has anyone had the ablation for their AF, and if so, how far along were you ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

31 Replies

does anyone own a home ECG machine if so which ones do u find effective

jeelly40

•11 years ago

8 Replies

What is the difference between Cryo Ablation and Radio Frequency Ablation, i have been advised that the waiting list is shorter for the cryo

What is the difference between Cryo Ablation and Radio Frequency Ablation, i have been advised that the waiting list is shorter for the cryo ablation because...

What is the difference between Cryo Ablation and Radio Frequency Ablation, i hav...

Johnw

•11 years ago

4 Replies

I've been prescribed Sinthrome anti coagulent by my GP, I have not seen anyone else mention it. Is anyone out there on it and any problems ?

beejay16813

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Anyone like a lift to or from Birmingham.

Hi. I shall be attending the conference on Sunday travelling on Saturday ...Is there is anyone who would like a lift from me either there or back or both ..If...

Hi. I shall be attending the conference on Sunday travelling on Saturday ...Is t...

Hidden

•11 years ago

5 Replies

does any one feel as though there heart is pausing or missing beats when there in AF. I woke up to this this morning and im really scared

jeelly40

•11 years ago

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Anyone got any advice for a Lone AF. I have had 6 episodes over 8 years and each been triggered by exercise which I do almost daily.

I have been cardioverted this week and they have put me on Bisoprolol. I am worried that this could increase the frequency, as I become dependant. My previous...

I have been cardioverted this week and they have put me on Bisoprolol. I am worr...

Marky54

•11 years ago

22 Replies

Anyone developed junctional tachycardia after ablation to treat atrial flutter !? And how to deal with it , manage it or treat it

I'm having symptoms on daily basis since my ablation on 25th Aug , duration between seconds to one hour even I'm on sotalol twice a day I started to have it...

I'm having symptoms on daily basis since my ablation on 25th Aug , duration bet...

Maitha

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Going to the conference?

I hope all those going to the conference have an informative and sociable time. I wish I could be there to meet you all. Next year I will be. Have a fab time. X

I hope all those going to the conference have an informative and sociable time. ...

dedeottie

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for October 2013

Anybody else gain weight whilst in hospital for Ablation?

Are sit ups safe with AF

New GP (doctor)

hi afers . is anyone else upset because they have to wait so long for an ablation??? i waited 5 months for the first one .

Is there any of you with other heart problems as well as AF? I have heart failure and a faulty valve

A LOT of pain after ablation!

Inderal for AF

Now out of hospital I am now on bisoprolol 3.75 reduced from 10mg ,warfarin ,candesartan 2mg.Which one is causing,a bad taste in my mouth?

Allergy Tests

Any ideas on what action to take to curtail periods of AF?

West Country Luinch

Anyone with AF attempted any High Altitude visits i.e Machu Pichu?

Pilot Class Medical Certificate

Patients Day 2013

Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation Anyone had a catheter ablation and afterwards their food triggers were no longer an issue?

has any one been fitted with a pacemaker and still get AF. I have been and still get AF.

Flecainide for AFib

6 days of hell and it continues

Symptoms related to tiredness

Shaky feeling around heart but pulse is regular is it my arrhythmia.

Birmingham

Ablation

does anyone own a home ECG machine if so which ones do u find effective

What is the difference between Cryo Ablation and Radio Frequency Ablation, i have been advised that the waiting list is shorter for the cryo

I've been prescribed Sinthrome anti coagulent by my GP, I have not seen anyone else mention it. Is anyone out there on it and any problems ?

Anyone like a lift to or from Birmingham.

does any one feel as though there heart is pausing or missing beats when there in AF. I woke up to this this morning and im really scared

Anyone got any advice for a Lone AF. I have had 6 episodes over 8 years and each been triggered by exercise which I do almost daily.

Anyone developed junctional tachycardia after ablation to treat atrial flutter !? And how to deal with it , manage it or treat it

Going to the conference?

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