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Suggestions for Exercise?

I am getting so frustrated because I feel that I can't do any exercise. Like others, walking on the flat is usually OK, inclines however are not possible. I...

I am getting so frustrated because I feel that I can't do any exercise. Like ot...

Froggy

•11 years ago

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Heart Rate down to 35! Never had this before.

I'm on 7.5mgs of Warfarin, and 1.25mgs of Bisoprolol. I've been taking the Biso for about 2 weeks, Warfarin for years. I have taken Biso before (2.5mg) for...

I'm on 7.5mgs of Warfarin, and 1.25mgs of Bisoprolol. I've been taking the Biso ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Chest soreness and tightness...

Hi, When walking up hill can get breathless not all the time but some of the times...Also the chest area becomes sore and tight...Could anyone explain why...

Hi, When walking up hill can get breathless not all the time but some of the tim...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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hi i have been diagnosed with AF but my heart rate is usually in the 50 or high 40s is this normal im really starting to worry

jeelly40

•11 years ago

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Jessie J has AF and had a TIA

Whilst leafing through the Metro in the City I came across this article about Jessie J:...

Whilst leafing through the Metro in the City I came across this article about Je...

MarkS

•11 years ago

7 Replies

I need advise on international health centers dealing with electrophysiology cases like us

We have only two doctors in my country who are dealing with such cases with limited experience where I can't trust having another ablation and EP study again...

We have only two doctors in my country who are dealing with such cases with limi...

Maitha

•11 years ago

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hi guys . do i need warfarin??? had the ablation four months ago .and after a few bad attacks ive now got svt.

im lead to understand it comes from dif part of the heart so warfarin is not needed??? oh and ive got a o chad score..im only on 1.25 bisop . the docs tried to...

im lead to understand it comes from dif part of the heart so warfarin is not nee...

moggdog

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Off meds

After 5 cardio versions and one ablation over the last 8 years and still am in permanent AF I have been told at the last follow up appt that they,the cardio...

After 5 cardio versions and one ablation over the last 8 years and still am in ...

Senyadt

•11 years ago

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feeling cold at all times and dizzy

hi all , ime dreading this winter as i work out doors , since on warfrin i feel the cold weather twice as much, also no strenth, and dizzi spells im even cold...

hi all , ime dreading this winter as i work out doors , since on warfrin i feel ...

mouseytrain

•11 years ago

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Can anyone tell me what the difference is between super ventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation? ???

I have S.V.T is it any different from AF? I have researched both , they seem to have same symptoms, irregular rapid heart beat, missing beats, fatigue &...

I have S.V.T is it any different from AF? I have researched both , they seem to ...

claireskyblue

•11 years ago

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Alternative to Warfarin...

Hi everyone,now in ninth week on Warfarin and to be very honest it wasn't as difficult as expected...Didn't change my diet all and readings quite stable.A few...

Hi everyone,now in ninth week on Warfarin and to be very honest it wasn't as dif...

Hidden

•11 years ago

21 Replies

Time for cardioversion!

Having been in permanent AF for a year; and promised a cardioversion 10 months ago, I was beginning to feel a bit neglected. Together with my GP, I had got my...

Having been in permanent AF for a year; and promised a cardioversion 10 months a...

Dadog

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Calling all Australian members

Would you like to be part of an opportunity for media coverage to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation and the availability of apixaban, a medicine...

Would you like to be part of an opportunity for media coverage to raise awarenes...

AFAssociation1

•11 years ago

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Persistent AF and Lipoma

Hi had persistent AF for a couple of yrs had cardiversion but reverted back after 1 month that was 18 months ago. Had attempt at ablation but it was aborted...

Hi had persistent AF for a couple of yrs had cardiversion but reverted back afte...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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I'm in a cycle , all are under discussion , atrial flutter , atrial tachycardia , VT , don't know the difference

For me all are similar as I'm feeling same ugly symptoms , few were very sever attacks , but the treatment offered warfarin ablation , beta blocker , recently...

For me all are similar as I'm feeling same ugly symptoms , few were very sever a...

Maitha

•11 years ago

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just read some peoples comments on dabagatran blood thiners

just read that dabagatran is a new drug which i have been taking for 6months , has no antidote yet and iam worried about taking it now .has anyone else heard...

just read that dabagatran is a new drug which i have been taking for 6months , h...

duckpopper

•11 years ago

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Frustrated!!!!!!

I feel as if I'm banging my head against a brick wall. My local hospital was great when I was first diagnosed with paf, had a monitor within a couple of weeks...

I feel as if I'm banging my head against a brick wall. My local hospital was gr...

MammaCass

•11 years ago

10 Replies

hi AFers . should we have any symptoms if we are not having an attack ???

saw my gp yesterday and he seems to think not ? cause i told him i was breathless aching legs. feeling run down . and thats without the anxiety and the panic ....

saw my gp yesterday and he seems to think not ? cause i told him i was breathles...

moggdog

•11 years ago

13 Replies

PAT

My wife has been diagnosed with P A T, And I have AF can someone please tell me the difference between the two.

My wife has been diagnosed with P A T, And I have AF can someone please tell me ...

Francis777

•11 years ago

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still not sure if i have afib or not...i feel i have been left in limbo

i do not seem to relate to any of the Symptoms other have with af. just every now and then feeling of numbness and slight discomfort, which i relieve with an...

i do not seem to relate to any of the Symptoms other have with af. just every no...

llamudos

•11 years ago

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Elequis

I've just returned from a holiday in the USA and whilst watching the TV over there, an advert came on about AF. Believe me it's the only time I've been excited...

I've just returned from a holiday in the USA and whilst watching the TV over the...

Jason1971

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Atrial Fibrillation and The Equality Act 2010; Disability Discrimination.

If you need help understanding AF as a disability; and need employment protection or help with service provider etc. then the following may prove helpful....

If you need help understanding AF as a disability; and need employment protectio...

Loquitir

•11 years ago

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Had my ablation last Thursday...a few things I "learned".

First my entire groin area is still swollen, and I have a bruise the size of a melon on the inside of my leg. All temporary things I can deal with. Ok I was...

First my entire groin area is still swollen, and I have a bruise the size of a m...

PaulBenevente

•11 years ago

18 Replies

Social gathering at HRC 19/20th October.

Further to my earlier post (and I hope many who are coming can stay over on the Saturday evening for our supper) if there are any members thinking of coming up...

Further to my earlier post (and I hope many who are coming can stay over on the ...

BobD

Volunteer•11 years ago

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Is there anyone in the organisation who spends any time in the West Indies?

Annaelizabeth

•11 years ago

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Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for October 2013

Suggestions for Exercise?

Heart Rate down to 35! Never had this before.

Chest soreness and tightness...

hi i have been diagnosed with AF but my heart rate is usually in the 50 or high 40s is this normal im really starting to worry

Jessie J has AF and had a TIA

I need advise on international health centers dealing with electrophysiology cases like us

hi guys . do i need warfarin??? had the ablation four months ago .and after a few bad attacks ive now got svt.

Off meds

feeling cold at all times and dizzy

Can anyone tell me what the difference is between super ventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation? ???

Alternative to Warfarin...

Time for cardioversion!

Calling all Australian members

Persistent AF and Lipoma

I'm in a cycle , all are under discussion , atrial flutter , atrial tachycardia , VT , don't know the difference

just read some peoples comments on dabagatran blood thiners

Frustrated!!!!!!

hi AFers . should we have any symptoms if we are not having an attack ???

PAT

still not sure if i have afib or not...i feel i have been left in limbo

Elequis

Atrial Fibrillation and The Equality Act 2010; Disability Discrimination.

Had my ablation last Thursday...a few things I "learned".

Social gathering at HRC 19/20th October.

Is there anyone in the organisation who spends any time in the West Indies?

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