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Further forward? Not so sure!

I posted a while back. I've been seeing various cardiologists for years now and not really getting anywhere. I was told I had an SVT and tried ablation but...

I posted a while back. I've been seeing various cardiologists for years now and ...

Beanz1970

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Did any of you tried Alivcor heart monitor and found it useful ?

Www.alivecor.com

Maitha

•11 years ago

9 Replies

SYMPTOMS OF AN EPISODE ??

Please dont think im thick but there seem to be so many Symptoms ,when i feel unwell Im very short of breath feel week sometimes sickly is this what is known...

Please dont think im thick but there seem to be so many Symptoms ,when i feel un...

poppystorey

•11 years ago

12 Replies

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I need some health insurance for Uganda, can anyone suggest an af friendly company?

lizwright

•11 years ago

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Is there anyone else in Sydney having problems with medical funds over an ablation?

This is my problem. I have a history of heart problems. It started with an aortic valve replacement and then AF attacks , clots and now PAF which is now...

This is my problem. I have a history of heart problems. It started with an aorti...

Brian101

•11 years ago

2 Replies

It may seem a daft question, and I am just trying to get a clearer picture, but do rhythm control pills or rate control pills revert beat

To that of a normal heart, or would it still have a degree of fibrillation ?

Jackieboy55

•11 years ago

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Do other sufferers from af worry during the night when an attack occurs. especially as I live on my own?!!!!!

As my gp has explained having af attacks could lead to a stroke I do get worried when they come in the night and there is no one to help me get thru it as I...

As my gp has explained having af attacks could lead to a stroke I do get worried...

gillyflower13

•11 years ago

18 Replies

Heart beating faster,strange sensation across scalp and flashing vision.

Today I was in a meeting which I always find extremely uncomfortable...Maybe you can recognize the scenario,heart beating faster,face flushed and feeling...

Today I was in a meeting which I always find extremely uncomfortable...Maybe you...

Hidden

•11 years ago

24 Replies

ultramarine

Had 30 mins of erratic and fast heart beats (not strong) last night the first for a while, checked my food intake again and discovered food additive No 621 was...

Had 30 mins of erratic and fast heart beats (not strong) last night the first fo...

Hidden

•11 years ago

8 Replies

does anyone no if IBS is linked in any way to A/f

What a good start to the week some real good info too ing and frowing ,I do have IBS along with a/f and do no many foods trigger me off wth IBS ,just wondered...

What a good start to the week some real good info too ing and frowing ,I do have...

poppystorey

•11 years ago

15 Replies

I was wondering if there others like me are concerned that winter is coming as the cold effects my AF attacks.

I am presently on Warfarin 3 to 4.5mg daily. The team at the surgery seem to have difficulty keeping my INR at the correct level. Also on Bisoprolol 7.5mg a...

I am presently on Warfarin 3 to 4.5mg daily. The team at the surgery seem to hav...

sandy8

•11 years ago

8 Replies

50 days after ablation

Good thing no atrial flutter recorded , but unpredictable junction Tachycardia, recently at night for 3 times I went to ER last night and I'm disappointed ,...

Good thing no atrial flutter recorded , but unpredictable junction Tachycardia, ...

Maitha

•11 years ago

5 Replies

is their any connection between afib and hip and shin aches

Steveh6874

•11 years ago

9 Replies

· I phoned the swine flu hotline and all I got was crackling! lol

Blooto

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Any link between migraine and irrethemia ?

Maitha

•11 years ago

13 Replies

I have a decision to make Pacemaker Dependant or keep on tablets?

When I saw my cardiologist yesterday. He explained that they are not over keen on doing any more ablations because of the scar tissue and my lung condition....

When I saw my cardiologist yesterday. He explained that they are not over keen o...

Offcut

•11 years ago

16 Replies

Update

I ended up in Emergency again with the atrial fibrillation. I saw my Cardiologist and I am back on Atenolol and Digoxin. The flecainide made my Afib worse. I...

I ended up in Emergency again with the atrial fibrillation. I saw my Cardiologis...

Cherjane

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Will the flu jab effect INR

Blooto

•11 years ago

20 Replies

appointment delayed

Hi everyone I had my ablation end of july and was due to see the cardiologist end of October which is 3 months. I can't wait to get off the amiodorone (I've...

Hi everyone I had my ablation end of july and was due to see the cardiologist en...

KKI001

•11 years ago

8 Replies

can any one tell me what is a healthy creatinine level in a u & e blood test / thank you PoppyStorey

poppystorey

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Are ectopic beats in this case dangerous ?

My doctor explained to me today that I'm having different types of irrythemias and he is not sure which is causing me these complains , but his major concern...

My doctor explained to me today that I'm having different types of irrythemias a...

Maitha

•11 years ago

3 Replies

When is the best time to take Warfarin and Atorvastatin??

I take Digoxin and Bisoprolol at 7.00pm each day on my cardiologist's recommendation but never quite sure when to take Warfarin and Atorvastatin. For PMR I'm...

I take Digoxin and Bisoprolol at 7.00pm each day on my cardiologist's recommenda...

marytommo

•11 years ago

10 Replies

If you have bradycardia [33bpm] and AF [mild] what level and intensity of exercise would be optimal for your wellbeing?

Squashnut

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Anxiety management for AF patients

From my experience in heart disease in general and irrythemias in particular I confirm that it is a key factor in generating anxiety Feeling extremely...

From my experience in heart disease in general and irrythemias in particular I ...

Maitha

•11 years ago

21 Replies

hi guys. so shall i take warfarin anyway??? i did ask the question last week .whether i needed warfarin or not

and the ones that were kind enough to answer. said yes .but both my docs .the cardio and my gp said no. so now what do i do ???? shall i take the warfarin...

and the ones that were kind enough to answer. said yes .but both my docs .the ca...

moggdog

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Warfarin? How did it make you feel?

I have been on Warfarin for eight days now in preparation for my 4th ablation in November. Now this is my first time on Warfarin and I am not having a good...

I have been on Warfarin for eight days now in preparation for my 4th ablation in...

Timmo50

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Does A F increase Blood Pressure.

Doohan1

•11 years ago

17 Replies

Are you taking dabigatran (Pradaxa)?

It's me again with yet another request. We're looking for patients and their carers living in England who are available for one hours filming on Tuesday 15th...

It's me again with yet another request. We're looking for patients and their ca...

AFAssociation1

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Has anyone with atrial fibrillation had a pacemaker fitted?

Patricia1

•11 years ago

29 Replies

Has anyone else felt dreadful on Warfarin. I've been trying to persevere with it but I feel dizzy sick and have no energy.

I am beginning to really worry about it.

Dulcimer

•11 years ago

15 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for October 2013

Further forward? Not so sure!

Did any of you tried Alivcor heart monitor and found it useful ?

SYMPTOMS OF AN EPISODE ??

I need some health insurance for Uganda, can anyone suggest an af friendly company?

Is there anyone else in Sydney having problems with medical funds over an ablation?

It may seem a daft question, and I am just trying to get a clearer picture, but do rhythm control pills or rate control pills revert beat

Do other sufferers from af worry during the night when an attack occurs. especially as I live on my own?!!!!!

Heart beating faster,strange sensation across scalp and flashing vision.

ultramarine

does anyone no if IBS is linked in any way to A/f

I was wondering if there others like me are concerned that winter is coming as the cold effects my AF attacks.

50 days after ablation

is their any connection between afib and hip and shin aches

· I phoned the swine flu hotline and all I got was crackling! lol

Any link between migraine and irrethemia ?

I have a decision to make Pacemaker Dependant or keep on tablets?

Update

Will the flu jab effect INR

appointment delayed

can any one tell me what is a healthy creatinine level in a u & e blood test / thank you PoppyStorey

Are ectopic beats in this case dangerous ?

When is the best time to take Warfarin and Atorvastatin??

If you have bradycardia [33bpm] and AF [mild] what level and intensity of exercise would be optimal for your wellbeing?

Anxiety management for AF patients

hi guys. so shall i take warfarin anyway??? i did ask the question last week .whether i needed warfarin or not

Warfarin? How did it make you feel?

Does A F increase Blood Pressure.

Are you taking dabigatran (Pradaxa)?

Has anyone with atrial fibrillation had a pacemaker fitted?

Has anyone else felt dreadful on Warfarin. I've been trying to persevere with it but I feel dizzy sick and have no energy.

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