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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Breathlessness and no Energy

Hi all, have had 2nd ablation back in November and it worked for about 4 weeks then the AF returned,after the last ablation i still had breathing difficulties...

Hi all, have had 2nd ablation back in November and it worked for about 4 weeks t...

legintrebor

•10 years ago

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Breathing and no energy

Hi all, have had 2nd ablation back in November and it worked for about 4 weeks then the AF returned,after the last ablation i still had breathing difficulties...

Hi all, have had 2nd ablation back in November and it worked for about 4 weeks t...

legintrebor

•10 years ago

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what should i do about blood in stools ?

ive been on warfarin for the last 3 weeks .and ive got my ablation on thurs . im scared they will cancel my op. ive had blood in stools the last two days. so...

ive been on warfarin for the last 3 weeks .and ive got my ablation on thurs . im...

moggdog

•10 years ago

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Hi I am going on Monday for my 1st cardioversion, I'm am really scared can anyone give me any info to help me feel better about it. Thanks

Will I feel anything , do you shout out and if you do why ? I was going to watch it on you tube but decided not to as it said it is upsetting to watch , hence...

Will I feel anything , do you shout out and if you do why ? I was going to watch...

Julia59

•10 years ago

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Hi I have AF and on warfarin, and Verapamil 120g I have a book for the warfarin to take with me in case I have a Accident or ill,

anyone know where could get a bracelet or necklace, to wear? instead of carrying the book I have looked on AF site and cant find anything , I am going to...

anyone know where could get a bracelet or necklace, to wear? instead of carrying...

suzytoshoes

•10 years ago

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Sleep apnoea, a trigger for AF

I would be interested to hear from those who believe that sleep apnoea has been a trigger for their AF, what they have done about it & what the outcomes were...

I would be interested to hear from those who believe that sleep apnoea has been ...

Garywf

•10 years ago

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AF Triggers

Does anyone out there have a comprehensive list of AF triggers?

Garywf

•10 years ago

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My recommended warfarin target is 2.5 but since Christmas my readings have been 1.9 and then 3.0 ( today .) I am on 6mg daily. The nurse is

keeping me on that dose, as the software recommended, for the next fortnight, then I have another test. I've had PAF for nearly two years and the last episode...

keeping me on that dose, as the software recommended, for the next fortnight, th...

Penny_08

•10 years ago

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Hi aii, been missing for nearly 3 weeks dropped my laptop not good having to borrow my sons at mo.Had a lot of disscomfort in chest past 4

days,spoke to doc over phone he thinks it,s not my ticker more my duerdenal ulcer.Thought after 14 months on omeprazole that would have been sorted,see him...

days,spoke to doc over phone he thinks it,s not my ticker more my duerdenal ulce...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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PAF Ablation

I met with a AF Specialist at Papworth Hospital this week who confirmed that I have Paroxsymal Atrial Fibrillation as a result of suffering from Wolff...

I met with a AF Specialist at Papworth Hospital this week who confirmed that I h...

wpw62

•10 years ago

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Anyone for cricket

Hi guys just felt like rubbing it in Sorry - well not really Brian

Brian101

•10 years ago

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Can being at a high altitude Ski Resort trigger AF?

Around this time last year I was diagnosed with AF, Bisoprolol was prescribed, and there weren't any further episodes until 2 days into a skiing holiday about...

Around this time last year I was diagnosed with AF, Bisoprolol was prescribed, a...

Bikerboy

•10 years ago

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Rivaroxaban, painkillers ?.

Can anyone tell me what pain killers they take when taking Rivaroxaban,my doctor is telling me he will not prescribe pain killers when using rivaroxaban.I use...

Can anyone tell me what pain killers they take when taking Rivaroxaban,my doctor...

Rayo

•10 years ago

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do we need warfarin with svt ? i know af is a form of svt . having my second ablation next week .so i know i need it for that .

they told me the last ablation got rid of af . but i was left with svt . and thats common .well so im told ? so do i need it for svt . my chad score is 0 ....

they told me the last ablation got rid of af . but i was left with svt . and tha...

moggdog

•10 years ago

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Does anyone else experience their heart beating loudly in their left ear when laying down at night?

Every now and again this happens to me for several nights in a row preventing me from sleeping.

Every now and again this happens to me for several nights in a row preventing me...

Earledavis

•10 years ago

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does anyone else feel sick while on warfarin ? and it feels like im having more ectopics . that feel like palpitations?

ive got my second ablation next week so they put me back on it. ive not been taking it for a few months . cause my chad score is 0 . feel abs vile again . and...

ive got my second ablation next week so they put me back on it. ive not been tak...

moggdog

•10 years ago

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Having had perm af ...but a symptomatic for 8 years....I am not under any medical supervision...the last cardiologist told me to come back

In 20years....I visit warfarin clinic and have my own monitor...they say 2.1 is a really good reading ..what's your opinion on this.....

In 20years....I visit warfarin clinic and have my own monitor...they say 2.1 is ...

Vdl1

•10 years ago

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Should I have gone to A and E? Festive AF episode!

I have been on sotalol for several years now (I am 47 and had my first episode of PAF in 1997), and my usual "episodes" last for a few seconds only. However,...

I have been on sotalol for several years now (I am 47 and had my first episode o...

Hilda_G

•10 years ago

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Recovery time after ablation?

I had an ablation 6 weeks ago - have been taking it easy til last weekend when I got into the garden, mowing etc..I took it easy didn't go hard at it. That...

I had an ablation 6 weeks ago - have been taking it easy til last weekend when I...

Brian101

•10 years ago

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I am suffering episodes of A/F which last about an hour started after ablation in 2010 for SVT Am on Bisoprolol 5mg once daily but take

additional one when I have an episode It does not make me feel as ill as SVT which usually ended in hospital should I change medication

additional one when I have an episode It does not make me feel as ill as SVT whi...

cavendish10

•10 years ago

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Atrial Fibrillation: The Most Common Heart Arrhythmia

Although this is 3 years old now I found it interesting & others might also. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYKj6SFIP3w

Although this is 3 years old now I found it interesting & others might also. ht...

Garywf

•10 years ago

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PAF

Hi all i Went to see my cardiologist today he said as my visit to A&E did not manage to catch an attack then to stop all meds as of today (been on theses for 5...

Hi all i Went to see my cardiologist today he said as my visit to A&E did not ma...

kazzyr

•10 years ago

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Amiodarone - to be or not to be - is it right for me

My AF in some context is as follows. I am persistent/ lone AF with a background in extreme and endurance sports. November 2012 AF diagnosed after ECG 18...

My AF in some context is as follows. I am persistent/ lone AF with a background ...

Elbows

•10 years ago

22 Replies

Please help in finding a EP

Good morning all. Please can anyone help me in finding an EP in Leicester. I got very fast and irregular heart beats last End of August and then again in...

Good morning all. Please can anyone help me in finding an EP in Leicester. I got...

Sweetsugar40

•10 years ago

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It's Nosh and Natter Time

OK January is a crazy month for me, but now it's nearly over so how about another London Nosh and Natter? For those who don't know it's an informal gathering...

OK January is a crazy month for me, but now it's nearly over so how about anothe...

Beancounter

Volunteer•10 years ago

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome & AF/SVT

This post was originally on the Arrhythmia Alliance site..... I have tried to convince my GP and Cardiologist for 2 years now, that food bears some connection...

This post was originally on the Arrhythmia Alliance site..... I have tried to co...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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AFA Australia, Arrhythmia Alliance, AF Association

Thanks Bob, and everyone for some clarity on the confusion. Its so good to see some of you have not lost your sense of humour. I Googled all Australian sites...

Thanks Bob, and everyone for some clarity on the confusion. Its so good to see s...

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•10 years ago

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How important is it that AF sufferers consult an Electrophysiologist rather than a Cardiologist.

I do not have total faith in my current cardiologist in that he seems to be always rushed and never takes the time to explore my case in depth. My instances of...

I do not have total faith in my current cardiologist in that he seems to be alwa...

Garywf

•10 years ago

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New helpful Rivaoxaban (Xarelto) anticoagulation alert card.

On opening my latest pack of Rivaoxaban anticoagulation drug I see the manufacturers have now enclosed a very useful Patient Alert card to carry with us. It...

On opening my latest pack of Rivaoxaban anticoagulation drug I see the manufactu...

meadfoot

•10 years ago

1 Reply

What doe s the name vagal mean in relation to AF?

sann

•10 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for January 2014

Breathlessness and no Energy

Breathing and no energy

what should i do about blood in stools ?

Hi I am going on Monday for my 1st cardioversion, I'm am really scared can anyone give me any info to help me feel better about it. Thanks

Hi I have AF and on warfarin, and Verapamil 120g I have a book for the warfarin to take with me in case I have a Accident or ill,

Sleep apnoea, a trigger for AF

AF Triggers

My recommended warfarin target is 2.5 but since Christmas my readings have been 1.9 and then 3.0 ( today .) I am on 6mg daily. The nurse is

Hi aii, been missing for nearly 3 weeks dropped my laptop not good having to borrow my sons at mo.Had a lot of disscomfort in chest past 4

PAF Ablation

Anyone for cricket

Can being at a high altitude Ski Resort trigger AF?

Rivaroxaban, painkillers ?.

do we need warfarin with svt ? i know af is a form of svt . having my second ablation next week .so i know i need it for that .

Does anyone else experience their heart beating loudly in their left ear when laying down at night?

does anyone else feel sick while on warfarin ? and it feels like im having more ectopics . that feel like palpitations?

Having had perm af ...but a symptomatic for 8 years....I am not under any medical supervision...the last cardiologist told me to come back

Should I have gone to A and E? Festive AF episode!

Recovery time after ablation?

I am suffering episodes of A/F which last about an hour started after ablation in 2010 for SVT Am on Bisoprolol 5mg once daily but take

Atrial Fibrillation: The Most Common Heart Arrhythmia

PAF

Amiodarone - to be or not to be - is it right for me

Please help in finding a EP

It's Nosh and Natter Time

Irritable Bowel Syndrome & AF/SVT

AFA Australia, Arrhythmia Alliance, AF Association

How important is it that AF sufferers consult an Electrophysiologist rather than a Cardiologist.

New helpful Rivaoxaban (Xarelto) anticoagulation alert card.

What doe s the name vagal mean in relation to AF?

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