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Self Checking INR - Provision of coagucheck strips on prescription

I have been initially turned down to receive cogucheck strips on prescription. I know that some (perhaps many) self-checkers do get these items funded....

I have been initially turned down to receive cogucheck strips on prescription. ...

RobertELee

•11 years ago

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Saw the cardio today and he as taken me off warfarin, but as left me on flecanide for the next year

I am a little concerned ,okay a lot concerned as he wants me to just take aspirin 150 mg a day instead, I voiced my concerns to him repeating what I have...

I am a little concerned ,okay a lot concerned as he wants me to just take aspiri...

llamudos

•11 years ago

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AF

I have been suffering from permanent AF for the last few years, lately I have been experncing periods where I have dizzy spells, however today I felt faint and...

I have been suffering from permanent AF for the last few years, lately I have be...

Pat287

•11 years ago

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I've just bought a Coaguchek machine for my own piece of mind after so many of you say how good it is It's an amazing piece of equipment but one my doctor and...

I've just bought a Coaguchek machine for my own piece of mind after so many of y...

feejbee

•11 years ago

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Are you on aspirin or warfarin and live in the UK?

I am desperately looking for anyone who 1. Is taking aspirin and has struggled to be put on an anticoagulant or hasn't been offered an anticoagulant 2....

I am desperately looking for anyone who 1. Is taking aspirin and has struggled...

AFAssociation1

•11 years ago

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Palpitations

Hi all i have been on Flecainide for two weeks now and been feeling very dizzy and genuinely unwell but last night whilst in bed i felt like i couldn't breath...

Hi all i have been on Flecainide for two weeks now and been feeling very dizzy a...

kazzyr

•11 years ago

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it may be time yipeeee

Hi well i am waiting on a call from hospital, had one this morn and following seeing my surgeon 2 weeks ago seems i am on standaby for my open heart surgery to...

Hi well i am waiting on a call from hospital, had one this morn and following se...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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So tiered , don't know what is going on

Since three days I'm having a lot of ectopic beats and low BP 85/40 along with short breath , I reduced the sotalol to 40x40 instead of 80 twice a day which...

Since three days I'm having a lot of ectopic beats and low BP 85/40 along with s...

Maitha

•11 years ago

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Another Daily Mail article.....

Have Bob and Ian been carrying the message of Aspirin verses Warfarin to the national press??? See " twelve mistakes even good GP's make " in Daily Mail this...

Have Bob and Ian been carrying the message of Aspirin verses Warfarin to the nat...

kernow43

•11 years ago

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AF pathway query

After my diagnosis with AF in August, the pathway of care was as bad as many of you have recorded on this blog!! I have been involved in our local hospital...

After my diagnosis with AF in August, the pathway of care was as bad as many of ...

rosyG

•11 years ago

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Cardioversion Tomorrow

Well, I've waited 5 weeks for my cardioversion with my heart racing more or less constantly all that time. I've been unable to do much other than sit which is...

Well, I've waited 5 weeks for my cardioversion with my heart racing more or less...

jeanjeannie50

•11 years ago

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Back in AF

Oh well it was good while it lasted - my old mate AF kicked back in this morning. Must admit I'd forgotten how good normal rythym is but all is good only 16...

Oh well it was good while it lasted - my old mate AF kicked back in this morning...

Brian101

•11 years ago

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10 days post cryoablation

Hi all, Well its 10 days since my ablation and I am still getting all the strange rhythms that lots of people have mentioned and I also unfortunately getting...

Hi all, Well its 10 days since my ablation and I am still getting all the strang...

Timmo50

•11 years ago

8 Replies

In AF

Feeling grumpy, gone into AF during the daytime for the first time and for no good reason that I can see... I do wonder, when we all cut out so much to try to...

Feeling grumpy, gone into AF during the daytime for the first time and for no go...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Good morning everybody !!!!

My name is Dino's ,I am from Greece ,sorry about my bad English but I wold try my best . My first episode was before 1,5 year I stay in to the hospital for 3...

My name is Dino's ,I am from Greece ,sorry about my bad English but I wold try m...

Dinos

•11 years ago

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Does anyone know of a test trial for permanent atrial fib?

I have had it for at least 6 years and Id love to find a way out of it at age 49. I've heard there are some new oblations that might work. Im not keen on...

I have had it for at least 6 years and Id love to find a way out of it at age 49...

mendoman

•11 years ago

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Hello everybody ,I wold like to ask you if it is possible to workout at the gym after 3 months from my last episode

My name is Dino's ,I am from Greece ,sorry about my bad English but I wold try my best . My first episode was before 1,5 year I stay in to the hospital for 3...

My name is Dino's ,I am from Greece ,sorry about my bad English but I wold try m...

Dinos

•11 years ago

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I would like to attend the AFA day next Sunday in London and my husband will come with me. I have not attended a conference before .

I see that patients can go to the Medics session in the morning , in reality do any of you go or is it better to just attend the afternoon session .Is there...

I see that patients can go to the Medics session in the morning , in reality do ...

feejbee

•11 years ago

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Anyone else in the alcohol 'trap'?

What I mean by that is, I understand that alcohol is toxic to the heart but I still drink far more than I should. Anyone else had this problem (which is one...

What I mean by that is, I understand that alcohol is toxic to the heart but I st...

Froggy

•11 years ago

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16 days in hospital still wondering what is wrong.

I went for my exercise test which was stopped after 2 minutes as my BP had dropped to 88. Chest tightness and arm pain began which did not lessen with the use...

I went for my exercise test which was stopped after 2 minutes as my BP had dropp...

meadfoot

•11 years ago

9 Replies

i have been placed on Warfarin and i keep getting this feeling of being really cold and keep getting pain in my foot is this normal

jeelly40

•11 years ago

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Has anyone with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation had an implantable loop monitor fitted to record an AF session?

Patricia1

•11 years ago

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hi all. sorry but mogg is moaning again . phoned the waiting list number yesterday to see if they had the date for my ablation.

ive been waiting two months already. so they said thats ok then. you only have to wait another 7. and im sorry but i blew my top and started swearing down the...

ive been waiting two months already. so they said thats ok then. you only have t...

moggdog

•11 years ago

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2 Days after

On my last post I was a few days ago having a cryoablation in Australia . All went well until they were turning the machine on to go its thing (brand new...

On my last post I was a few days ago having a cryoablation in Australia . All ...

Brian101

•11 years ago

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Appreciate experience/opinions on Digoxin please. I have to take it along with 5mg bisoprolol which I've taken for 3 years. Thanks Sunigirl

AF for 11 years. 3 ablations and pacemaker. Do not want AV node ablation. Episodes every 3 to 4days lasting 15 plus hours.170 bpm.

AF for 11 years. 3 ablations and pacemaker. Do not want AV node ablation. Episod...

sunigirl

•11 years ago

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Travel insurance

I was diagnosed with AF some 5 mths ago and still waiting to see specialist,I decided to contact my travel insurance company to report the condition. I was...

I was diagnosed with AF some 5 mths ago and still waiting to see specialist,I ...

Francis777

•11 years ago

15 Replies

INR readings

Card says should be between 2.5 and 3.5 hopefully going for cardio version todays reading 2.4 nurse says between 2 and 3 am confused thoughts would be...

Card says should be between 2.5 and 3.5 hopefully going for cardio version today...

Maisiemugwump

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Flecainide

I have been on Flecainide for a week now and i feel so unwell. breathless, headache, palpitations. heart burn unable to sleep, to mention a few things, my GP...

I have been on Flecainide for a week now and i feel so unwell. breathless, heada...

kazzyr

•11 years ago

17 Replies

Going to Uganda

This is not so much a question but a ray of hope. I just returned from Uganda with my af - it was a working week so exhausting but my heart loved the warm...

This is not so much a question but a ray of hope. I just returned from Uganda w...

lizwright

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Saw the cardio today, he has told me to stop Amiodarone and prescribed Arythmol (Propafenone). Does anyone have experience of this drug?

Mamamarilyn

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for November 2013

Self Checking INR - Provision of coagucheck strips on prescription

Saw the cardio today and he as taken me off warfarin, but as left me on flecanide for the next year

AF

Self Testing

Are you on aspirin or warfarin and live in the UK?

Palpitations

it may be time yipeeee

So tiered , don't know what is going on

Another Daily Mail article.....

AF pathway query

Cardioversion Tomorrow

Back in AF

10 days post cryoablation

In AF

Good morning everybody !!!!

Does anyone know of a test trial for permanent atrial fib?

Hello everybody ,I wold like to ask you if it is possible to workout at the gym after 3 months from my last episode

I would like to attend the AFA day next Sunday in London and my husband will come with me. I have not attended a conference before .

Anyone else in the alcohol 'trap'?

16 days in hospital still wondering what is wrong.

i have been placed on Warfarin and i keep getting this feeling of being really cold and keep getting pain in my foot is this normal

Has anyone with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation had an implantable loop monitor fitted to record an AF session?

hi all. sorry but mogg is moaning again . phoned the waiting list number yesterday to see if they had the date for my ablation.

2 Days after

Appreciate experience/opinions on Digoxin please. I have to take it along with 5mg bisoprolol which I've taken for 3 years. Thanks Sunigirl

Travel insurance

INR readings

Flecainide

Going to Uganda

Saw the cardio today, he has told me to stop Amiodarone and prescribed Arythmol (Propafenone). Does anyone have experience of this drug?

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