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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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hi all . can i have a few beers yet ? been on the wagon as i had my second ablation two weeks ago .

so im wondering if im allowed a few beers? because the docs dont really tell you . and it valentines day tomorrow. and my gf usually tries to ply me with drink...

so im wondering if im allowed a few beers? because the docs dont really tell you...

moggdog

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Two steps forward one step back!!!!!

Grrrrr, been a bit wobbly the last couple of weeks, light headed and then getting to the point where I almost, but not quite, pass out, mentioned it at the...

Grrrrr, been a bit wobbly the last couple of weeks, light headed and then gettin...

MammaCass

•10 years ago

8 Replies

What next?

I am in my second bout of AF, I was succesfully cardioverted four years ago and have enjoyed four good years of being in a normal sinus rhythm, unfortunatly i...

I am in my second bout of AF, I was succesfully cardioverted four years ago and ...

billbo47

•10 years ago

6 Replies

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Anyone on here living in Southern Ireland? May be going to live there and wondered what AF care is like there.

Dodie117

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Warfarin before food or after

Would like to know which is the best time to take Warfarin.

Christo4

•10 years ago

11 Replies

West Country Lunch

Hi gang it is that time already and Ian has got his Nosh and Natter under way so not to be beaten how about Wednesday 19th March, usual place, The Diggers rest...

Hi gang it is that time already and Ian has got his Nosh and Natter under way so...

BobD

Volunteer•10 years ago

13 Replies

can i still be in this forum post surgery and hopefully not in af can offer support and mine may come back???

for those who have been following my progress (sharing my experience and supporting) Saw EP today had adenosine IV twice (different experience if only briefly)...

for those who have been following my progress (sharing my experience and support...

Hidden

•10 years ago

6 Replies

"What becomes of the broken hearted?"...

Hello, Received this invite from Beneden health care today... We've even got a special web broadcast on Friday 14th February, entitled "Where do broken...

Hello, Received this invite from Beneden health care today... We've even got a...

Hidden

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Yoga and AFib...

Interesting article on Yoga and AFib - Can yoga delay the transition from paroxysmal AF to persistent AF?...

Interesting article on Yoga and AFib - Can yoga delay the transition from paroxy...

GabrielleFaye

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Is there any research taking place into the causes AF. My EP said that there is an increase of AF which is not only due to aging population

lofty1

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Hi there everyone,hope you are all quite well, the question I have is,I have been put on Warfarin (last thurs) ,on the Friday morning around

4.35 I woke up feeling very sick,had a headache,fast heart rate,and diarrhoae,all day I felt very poorly,Sat morning I rang pharmacist and he told me,that if I...

4.35 I woke up feeling very sick,had a headache,fast heart rate,and diarrhoae,al...

sann

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Nosh and Natter Thursday 27th February at 2pm through till everyone goes home

Hi all I said I would organise another Nosh and Natter, so this time it's at the Riverside Terrace Cafe, Royal Festival Hall, London Southbank, literally...

Hi all I said I would organise another Nosh and Natter, so this time it's at the...

Beancounter

Volunteer•10 years ago

4 Replies

hi all . following my last post about inr . well i was on 6 mil . and had blood test .it was1.8 . so they said stay on 6 mil .

had another test mon and it was 1.4 .so now they said take 7 mil. and have another test mon ? the way they work it seem all wrong this time round . was on...

had another test mon and it was 1.4 .so now they said take 7 mil. and have anoth...

moggdog

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Help is around the corner

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01rqyr1 this could be for us ! see above

Christo4

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Will I need another ablation?

I had my 1st ablation over 8months ago.I very quickly improved although had lots of ectopics and bouts of AF approx every 4-6 weeks for about 6months, but...

I had my 1st ablation over 8months ago.I very quickly improved although had lots...

feejbee

•10 years ago

8 Replies

A delicate subject but has to be asked.....

Does anyone else suffer from (and I shall use a delicate word) flatulence?! Not just flatulence but fairly serious flatulence? I rumble and sound like a train...

Does anyone else suffer from (and I shall use a delicate word) flatulence?! Not ...

Dadog

•10 years ago

20 Replies

Hi Everybody. I have just been on the DVLA site and found that if you have a pacemaker you have to declare it.

Eek! I have had one for two years. (Did not have AV node ablation). Now I am declaring it will I be fined? ( I also have A.F). It does ask when it was fitted....

Eek! I have had one for two years. (Did not have AV node ablation). Now I am de...

sunigirl

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Hospital for the day !

Feeling better today, blood test done while I had my day out at the hospital 1.2 Seen my Dr this morning now on beta blockers after the problems on Sat just...

Feeling better today, blood test done while I had my day out at the hospital 1.2...

Christo4

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Have been told that Ramipril can cause AF. I take 10mg along with Bisoprolol 7mg, digoxin 250mg and furosemide 40mg,warfarin

for high bp and AF which has become persistent since November when I had bronchitis and then pleural effusion. Does anyone take this same concoction or know...

for high bp and AF which has become persistent since November when I had bronch...

pollyperkins

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Weight

Does being over weight affect af

Julia59

•10 years ago

31 Replies

Liquorice shock!

I had no idea that liquorice was toxic and can cause arrhythmias and AF. I bought 200 gms from the old fashioned sweet shop on Thursday and ate them (with...

I had no idea that liquorice was toxic and can cause arrhythmias and AF. I boug...

Froggy

•10 years ago

23 Replies

hi . when we are on warfarin and we are out of the required range .as in 2 to 3 . does this mean we could still have a stroke ?

had my second ablation just over a week ago . so ive been on warfarin for a month or so .and in all that time i dont think ive been in the required range . the...

had my second ablation just over a week ago . so ive been on warfarin for a mont...

moggdog

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Who will perform ablation ?

Hi, I have an appointment this week with an EP with a view to having an ablation.Just read the reviews about the Hospital and the EP that I will be seeing......

Hi, I have an appointment this week with an EP with a view to having an ablatio...

Hidden

•10 years ago

21 Replies

Should I push to see an EP and do I need a referral from a Consultant to see one?

I have had AF for a couple of years and so far have only seen a cardiologist once, requested a new referral at last visit to GP who said no need. I was...

I have had AF for a couple of years and so far have only seen a cardiologist onc...

soupersue

•10 years ago

7 Replies

AF - first time.

Hi Had my first experience of AF last Weds. It came out of nowhere while I was sat quietly eating my lunch at work. A bit cross by it all as I have been losing...

Hi Had my first experience of AF last Weds. It came out of nowhere while I was s...

nickycdv

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Hi I had my ablation for AF on Wednesday, I am in lots of pain in chest and shoulder and am unable to lie down to sleep, is this normal?

I am also breathless. my heart rate is ok just very strong.

downbarns

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Electromagnetic Fields

Hi all, Controversial but worth a look for anyone who is interested in checking out the magnetic fields outside of our bodies, there is a site which I have...

Hi all, Controversial but worth a look for anyone who is interested in checking...

Hidden

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Can anyone say if flying has triggered AF for them?

I can't get reasonably priced travel insurance untll all tests are over so am wary of flying in case have vigorous AF abroad- be grateful if you would share...

I can't get reasonably priced travel insurance untll all tests are over so am w...

rosyG

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Has anyone had a pacemaker for af

I had cardioversion done 2 weeks ago and it only worked for 3days now I'm back in af, I don't want ablation as I've heard only bad things about it. Someone...

I had cardioversion done 2 weeks ago and it only worked for 3days now I'm back i...

Julia59

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Health and Social Care Information Centre

I'd be interested to hear some informed views about the NHS's Health and Social Care Information Centre. A new scheme whereby GPs will pass all confidential...

I'd be interested to hear some informed views about the NHS's Health and Social ...

RobertELee

•10 years ago

10 Replies

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Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for February 2014

hi all . can i have a few beers yet ? been on the wagon as i had my second ablation two weeks ago .

Two steps forward one step back!!!!!

What next?

Anyone on here living in Southern Ireland? May be going to live there and wondered what AF care is like there.

Warfarin before food or after

West Country Lunch

can i still be in this forum post surgery and hopefully not in af can offer support and mine may come back???

"What becomes of the broken hearted?"...

Yoga and AFib...

Is there any research taking place into the causes AF. My EP said that there is an increase of AF which is not only due to aging population

Hi there everyone,hope you are all quite well, the question I have is,I have been put on Warfarin (last thurs) ,on the Friday morning around

Nosh and Natter Thursday 27th February at 2pm through till everyone goes home

hi all . following my last post about inr . well i was on 6 mil . and had blood test .it was1.8 . so they said stay on 6 mil .

Help is around the corner

Will I need another ablation?

A delicate subject but has to be asked.....

Hi Everybody. I have just been on the DVLA site and found that if you have a pacemaker you have to declare it.

Hospital for the day !

Have been told that Ramipril can cause AF. I take 10mg along with Bisoprolol 7mg, digoxin 250mg and furosemide 40mg,warfarin

Weight

Liquorice shock!

hi . when we are on warfarin and we are out of the required range .as in 2 to 3 . does this mean we could still have a stroke ?

Who will perform ablation ?

Should I push to see an EP and do I need a referral from a Consultant to see one?

AF - first time.

Hi I had my ablation for AF on Wednesday, I am in lots of pain in chest and shoulder and am unable to lie down to sleep, is this normal?

Electromagnetic Fields

Can anyone say if flying has triggered AF for them?

Has anyone had a pacemaker for af

Health and Social Care Information Centre

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