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first ablation realy worried can any help ,hello im due to have a catheter ablation on 24th jan , at john radcliffe oxford

hello im due to have my first catherter ablation on the 24 jan , i have paf . i was realy glad to be offered this at first ,but iam now going out my mind with...

hello im due to have my first catherter ablation on the 24 jan , i have paf . i ...

duckpopper

•11 years ago

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effect on INR of diarrhea!!!!

Just a note. Was due for monthly INR yesterday, normally fairly stable in 2-3 range. But had had a sudden unexplained severe diarrhea event over previous 36...

Just a note. Was due for monthly INR yesterday, normally fairly stable in 2-3 ra...

gerryatriq

•11 years ago

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Is there anyone who takes PROPAFENONE rythmol for irregular heart rhythm ? I have tried FLECAINIDE but heart rate was dropping to 40

rosailor

•11 years ago

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Should my husband go to a&e, he has been light headed and sweating badly all day?

He does not want to go but I am really worried

Kevwilko

•11 years ago

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A delicate subject - soft and messy motions since beginning Warfarin in July.

Does anyone know what I can eat to "firm up." I am regular and no diarrhoea, but afraid now to eat fruit which could lead to vitamin deficiency, although I...

Does anyone know what I can eat to "firm up." I am regular and no diarrhoea, bu...

Morein

•11 years ago

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Seven weeks post Cryo Ablation

Some of you might remember that this was my fourth ablation, the first three being Radio Frequency. Well after lots of pessimism and horrible bouts of activity...

Some of you might remember that this was my fourth ablation, the first three bei...

Timmo50

•11 years ago

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Meeting with cardiogist today.

All went well today asked questions which you all have suggested. Said i was a good candidate for abalation, the heart monitor had shown heart rate 180-200 bpm...

All went well today asked questions which you all have suggested. Said i was a g...

virgle4178

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Self testing INR - Provision of test strips on prescription. A follow-up.

I said I would come back on this one as my GP surgery had initially turned down my request to have INR self testing strips on prescription. Politely but...

I said I would come back on this one as my GP surgery had initially turned down ...

RobertELee

•11 years ago

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The last few days I've had meals that have contained more broccoli and salad than I should eat as I take Warfarin .

My last INR reading was 2.5 on the 9th Dec I am not due at the clinic for another check until 13th Jan. I have a coaguchek machine so I can check readings in...

My last INR reading was 2.5 on the 9th Dec I am not due at the clinic for anothe...

feejbee

•11 years ago

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Because of my stomach ulcer I could not be on asprin or wafarin,so they did the ablation without taking anything.I,m just on Bisoporol.

Has anyone else been in the same situation.I just wondered if it was safe.

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Merry Christmas - Add your verse to the poem

Twas Christmas Eve and all through the home All heartbeats were normal and in even in tone When in my chest there came such a clatter My heart it was racing,...

Twas Christmas Eve and all through the home All heartbeats were normal and in ev...

jeanjeannie50

•11 years ago

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Is there anyone else on Dronedarone? As I have not read on here of anyone else taking this drug.

I was on verapamil for over 20 years until recently, when diagnosed with AF . Bisoprolol was initially prescribed but could not tolerate that at all, felt...

I was on verapamil for over 20 years until recently, when diagnosed with AF . Bi...

biggran

•11 years ago

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Started correct dose of flecanide.

Finally decided to take the correct dose of flecanide after non stop worrying about possible side effects. Well, so far so good. I am 3 days into the correct...

Finally decided to take the correct dose of flecanide after non stop worrying ab...

dedeottie

•11 years ago

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Electrophysiologist

Hi everybody I finally got to see an electrophysiologist after months of being messed about seeking referrals and receiving terrible advise , the general...

Hi everybody I finally got to see an electrophysiologist after months of being...

Steveh6874

•11 years ago

20 Replies

Hello all. I am an avid reader of this forum but haven't made many comments. I have A.F. but my drugs (flecinide and bisoporol)

are not effective. I have had 3 ablations and tried many different drugs. I was wondering if anyone has come off all medication and felt better than on them....

are not effective. I have had 3 ablations and tried many different drugs. I was ...

imperial

•11 years ago

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SELF MONITORING NO LONGER ALLOWED

Hi all, As briefly as I can here is my recent experience, 2 years ago I started self monitoring using a Coaguchek XS system, the local surgery accepted the use...

Hi all, As briefly as I can here is my recent experience, 2 years ago I started ...

Nil-by-mouth

•11 years ago

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Happy Christmas and lets give thanks for the good in our lives

Happy Christmas to everyone, lets hope it's an AF free one for us all! A wild storm is raging here in Devon with trees and fencing down. I just give thanks...

Happy Christmas to everyone, lets hope it's an AF free one for us all! A wild s...

jeanjeannie50

•11 years ago

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Christmas.

I hope that Christmas will be a lovely time for everyone despite the health problems we all endure. I also hope that 2014 will be a year of good health, lots...

I hope that Christmas will be a lovely time for everyone despite the health prob...

PhyllisK

•11 years ago

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Pain and bruising after ablation?

I had my 1st ablation 10 days ago, and I still have pain and bruising in my groin area. I still have to wear VERY lose clothing. There's a bump about the...

I had my 1st ablation 10 days ago, and I still have pain and bruising in my groi...

lkeel

•11 years ago

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What's the soonest you've had another ablation following first/previous one?

Following my first supposedly successful ablation on 1st November, I was back in PAF within 2 weeks, only worse symptoms and BP and tachycardia episodes...

Following my first supposedly successful ablation on 1st November, I was back in...

Bev999

•11 years ago

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I wish all of you a Christmas free of symptoms and say a special thank you to all those whose comments have helped me. xxx

Mamamarilyn

•11 years ago

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Hi, Does anyone with PAF suffer with an urgent and frquent need to urinate during an episode?

I have PAF with infrequent episodes lasting 2 to 6 hours. During an episode I feel very strange and the need to urinate is awkward as I nearly faint whilst...

I have PAF with infrequent episodes lasting 2 to 6 hours. During an episode I fe...

lofty1

•11 years ago

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Ablation Meeting

Hi . I am to see the cardiologist on 30th dec to discuss Ablation as Flecanide causing many side effects Not sure what to ask at meeting so any suggestions...

Hi . I am to see the cardiologist on 30th dec to discuss Ablation as Flecanide c...

virgle4178

•11 years ago

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I've recently had an ablation and I am now having different heavier type of palpitations.

I have been on 400mls per day of Flecanide which I've been told is a huge amount as I'm less than 8 stone. These have not been lowered and I've stopped having...

I have been on 400mls per day of Flecanide which I've been told is a huge amount...

Gracie07

•11 years ago

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Who was it I said I would find a book for?

A week or so ago I said I would try to find out if Kirsten still had any copies of her book "My Mum has Heart Hicups." but can't remember who it was who...

A week or so ago I said I would try to find out if Kirsten still had any copies...

BobD

Volunteer•11 years ago

1 Reply

So far so good!

Hi all. Well I decided to start taking the flecanide straight away as told by my E.P. but at half dose 50 mg twice a day instead of 100 as prescribed. If all...

Hi all. Well I decided to start taking the flecanide straight away as told by my...

dedeottie

•11 years ago

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Have had AF, relieved after cardioversion. Heart rate suddenly gone to about 140. In rural area w/o easy access to Dr.

Don't have shortness of breath as w/ initial AF. Just a bit worried. Taking Amiodarone which should keep my heart rate down?

Don't have shortness of breath as w/ initial AF. Just a bit worried. Taking Am...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Sotalol experience

Hi, I've had my beta blocker changed today from bisoprolol to sotalol (40mg x2 day). Has anyone else got experience of this beta blocker? Thanks

Hi, I've had my beta blocker changed today from bisoprolol to sotalol (40mg x2 d...

SarahMo

•11 years ago

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ESA DWP and yet another waste of time and money

As some of you know I had a nightmare getting ESA and had major problems with the DWP getting their facts wrong. to add to this saga my wife got a letter...

As some of you know I had a nightmare getting ESA and had major problems with th...

Offcut

•11 years ago

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Still no better... Am I being impatient?

I'm now exactly 3 weeks post ablation for AVNRT and atrial tachy and I'm worse than ever. My heart is at around 80 all the time even when relaxed in bed....

I'm now exactly 3 weeks post ablation for AVNRT and atrial tachy and I'm worse t...

SarahMo

•11 years ago

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All posts for December 2013

first ablation realy worried can any help ,hello im due to have a catheter ablation on 24th jan , at john radcliffe oxford

effect on INR of diarrhea!!!!

Is there anyone who takes PROPAFENONE rythmol for irregular heart rhythm ? I have tried FLECAINIDE but heart rate was dropping to 40

Should my husband go to a&e, he has been light headed and sweating badly all day?

A delicate subject - soft and messy motions since beginning Warfarin in July.

Seven weeks post Cryo Ablation

Meeting with cardiogist today.

Self testing INR - Provision of test strips on prescription. A follow-up.

The last few days I've had meals that have contained more broccoli and salad than I should eat as I take Warfarin .

Because of my stomach ulcer I could not be on asprin or wafarin,so they did the ablation without taking anything.I,m just on Bisoporol.

Merry Christmas - Add your verse to the poem

Is there anyone else on Dronedarone? As I have not read on here of anyone else taking this drug.

Started correct dose of flecanide.

Electrophysiologist

Hello all. I am an avid reader of this forum but haven't made many comments. I have A.F. but my drugs (flecinide and bisoporol)

SELF MONITORING NO LONGER ALLOWED

Happy Christmas and lets give thanks for the good in our lives

Christmas.

Pain and bruising after ablation?

What's the soonest you've had another ablation following first/previous one?

I wish all of you a Christmas free of symptoms and say a special thank you to all those whose comments have helped me. xxx

Hi, Does anyone with PAF suffer with an urgent and frquent need to urinate during an episode?

Ablation Meeting

I've recently had an ablation and I am now having different heavier type of palpitations.

Who was it I said I would find a book for?

So far so good!

Have had AF, relieved after cardioversion. Heart rate suddenly gone to about 140. In rural area w/o easy access to Dr.

Sotalol experience

ESA DWP and yet another waste of time and money

Still no better... Am I being impatient?

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