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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Nervous patient to say the least

I am almost certainly going over old ground here. I have had Paroxysmal AF for several years and recently increasing in frequency and duration. I saw a very...

I am almost certainly going over old ground here. I have had Paroxysmal AF for s...

Steve_D

•10 years ago

25 Replies

INR levels still languishing at 1.2

Went for my third visit to the INR clinic today and am now at 1.2, having been 1.1 prior to taking warfarin and since. I told the nurse I was worried about...

Went for my third visit to the INR clinic today and am now at 1.2, having been 1...

Peddling

•10 years ago

33 Replies

Insurance premiums/excess for AF sufferers

I am newly experiencing AF and still awaiting test results, but am travelling to USA on May 1st for 3 and a half weeks. I have been in touch with my insurance...

I am newly experiencing AF and still awaiting test results, but am travelling to...

angiek

•10 years ago

19 Replies

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just hit rock bottom, and unsure what to do next?

I was diagnosed with afib just over a year ago. After the initial shock of getting the news I tried so hard to put it at the back of my mind and get on with my...

I was diagnosed with afib just over a year ago. After the initial shock of getti...

llamudos

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Bleeds

Can anyone please tell me if the higher amount of warfarin taken causes bleeds or do they just happen. When I first came on here I had a terrible bleed in my...

Can anyone please tell me if the higher amount of warfarin taken causes bleeds o...

Dottilind

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Waiting for an ablation

So pleased to have discovered this forum. I've had paroxysmal a/f now for 6 years, and am awaiting an ablation as unfortunately last year had 3 brain bleeds....

So pleased to have discovered this forum. I've had paroxysmal a/f now for 6 year...

SuzieA

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Further to my query about travelling...

Hello again all, You may remember my first post/question about travelling and being at altitude, not sure if I should have tagged this on to the original, but...

Hello again all, You may remember my first post/question about travelling and be...

angiek

•10 years ago

10 Replies

2nd Ablation tomorrow

I've just been given a cancellation for a second ablation tomorrow instead of June, very excited that this one will work, please keep your fingers crossed and...

I've just been given a cancellation for a second ablation tomorrow instead of Ju...

Fussyface

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Breathlessness

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to feel better when breathless. Not just breathless from exertion but also when at rest.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to feel better when breathless. Not ju...

Enjoy

•10 years ago

12 Replies

When to cardiovert?

I think I'm about to find myself in a Catch 22 situation. Two weeks ago, I had my annual cardiology appointment and in the preceding week or so, managed to...

I think I'm about to find myself in a Catch 22 situation. Two weeks ago, I had ...

Mrspat

•10 years ago

3 Replies

What alternative treatments do you use to moderate arrhythmia symptoms? Did anyone manage to get rid of AF and how?

Petra_J

•10 years ago

14 Replies

It's a long story, but I'm as unnerved now as I was at the start.

I slipped into recurrent episodes of fast AF back in August 2013 with no real route cause ever identified. I went through 4 DC cardioversions (and 1 bout of...

I slipped into recurrent episodes of fast AF back in August 2013 with no real ro...

jedimasterlincoln

•10 years ago

36 Replies

Anyone else suffer from leg and feet pain

Hi everyone. Am new to this site. I was diagnosed with AF about 5 years ago. A year later had a severe reaction in my feet which made it impossible to weight...

Hi everyone. Am new to this site. I was diagnosed with AF about 5 years ago. A y...

Muzz58

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Cancelled ablation

Arrived at hospital 7.00am, was gowned up, prepped up, canula in and already to go to theatre, when the doctor who was to carry out the procedure breezed in to...

Arrived at hospital 7.00am, was gowned up, prepped up, canula in and already to ...

Earledavis

•10 years ago

9 Replies

How friends and family see those of us who have AF!!

My daughter, although very sympathetic and kind, has always made a joke when I tell her the latest suspicious trigger that I believe sets off my PAF. My...

My daughter, although very sympathetic and kind, has always made a joke when I t...

jeanjeannie50

•10 years ago

37 Replies

Has anybody ever been asked to produce their yellow anti-coagulation book when attending clinic or a pharmacy or even hospital ?

I have been taking Warfarin for over a year and have only been asked once in all that time to show my book . I do write my dosage and I.N.R. Number in it...

I have been taking Warfarin for over a year and have only been asked once in all...

feejbee

•10 years ago

22 Replies

Ectopic Beats and Beta Blockers - advice please

My 24 hour ECG showed (quoting from the letter) "normal and fairly frequent irregularities known as ectopic beats were seen and I see that you were symptomatic...

My 24 hour ECG showed (quoting from the letter) "normal and fairly frequent irre...

Lizziefin

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Am i okay to fly with AF?

We booked to go on holiday for my husbands 50th ages ago, long before AF was diagnosed. Stupidly i didnt buy the insurance yet. Do i have to tell them? Im...

We booked to go on holiday for my husbands 50th ages ago, long before AF was dia...

tiredandconfused

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Triggers for AF

Does anyone think that exercise is a trigger? Whenever I ask the health professionals they say it isn't. I have a feeling that any adrenaline boost like...

Does anyone think that exercise is a trigger? Whenever I ask the health profess...

Kiwi2

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Help us to help you

Would you be interested in sharing your story? Perhaps you would like to volunteer to ‘man a stand’ or put up posters in your local area or GP surgery? Maybe...

Would you be interested in sharing your story? Perhaps you would like to volunt...

AFAssociation1

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Sea Salt Trial

I have seen recent posts about sea salt being used to stop bouts of AF. My opportunity to try it out came yesterday. I returned from our sunday club cycle...

I have seen recent posts about sea salt being used to stop bouts of AF. My oppor...

AFCyclist

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Some feedback would be appreciated. Do you think af can be affected by altitude, anything above 2000 ft?

Annaelizabeth

•10 years ago

11 Replies

I have a history since 2011 of occasional fast pulse(85-170). I was told that I would be ok with it. In Dec I was diagnosed with

pericarditis and soon after I came home I started having frequent skips and heart rate would drop to 30's sometimes for 5 to 10 mins. I was referred to a...

pericarditis and soon after I came home I started having frequent skips and hear...

Evefay

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Help for calming the heart through meditation and wonderful heart support ! Credit, where credit is due - Dr. Tara Brach

A few of you have indicated you have enjoyed some of the thoughts or poems I've shared. I have always indicated the source but perhaps setting this post apart...

A few of you have indicated you have enjoyed some of the thoughts or poems I've ...

iris1205

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Tender fingertips that leave dents?

I am not sure what banner to put this. I have had tender fingertips for some time now. But more so on my right hand if I touch anything I am left with dents...

I am not sure what banner to put this. I have had tender fingertips for some ti...

Offcut

•10 years ago

8 Replies

NHS restrictions on new drugs.

There is a half page article in to- day's Mail on Sunday entitled " NHS ' blocking vital heart drugs to save money'." Essentially it is about anti-coagulants...

There is a half page article in to- day's Mail on Sunday entitled " NHS ' blocki...

jennydog

•10 years ago

21 Replies

New to the forum. Has anyone been offered magnesium supplements as part of their therapy?

Avamadhart

•10 years ago

16 Replies

I have been on thyroid medication since 2010 .Thyronorm 100mcg .I live in India.My concern like many others with similar problem is that I

am not able to loose weight.I am 166lbs should be around 155lbs .I am a vegetarian.Any suggestions

am not able to loose weight.I am 166lbs should be around 155lbs .I am a vegetari...

omsakthi

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Relieving symptoms when in AF?

I had a really bad time yesterday, BP 100/50, pulse 180, felt really lousy, all I could feel was my heart trying to escape from my body. Lasted about 2-3...

I had a really bad time yesterday, BP 100/50, pulse 180, felt really lousy, all ...

Hel1958

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Mystified.

I am posting this as I am at a loss as to what all the jargon on here means. I read all posts everyday but I cannot get my head around abreviations or what...

I am posting this as I am at a loss as to what all the jargon on here means. I r...

Dottilind

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for April 2014

Nervous patient to say the least

INR levels still languishing at 1.2

Insurance premiums/excess for AF sufferers

just hit rock bottom, and unsure what to do next?

Bleeds

Waiting for an ablation

Further to my query about travelling...

2nd Ablation tomorrow

Breathlessness

When to cardiovert?

What alternative treatments do you use to moderate arrhythmia symptoms? Did anyone manage to get rid of AF and how?

It's a long story, but I'm as unnerved now as I was at the start.

Anyone else suffer from leg and feet pain

Cancelled ablation

How friends and family see those of us who have AF!!

Has anybody ever been asked to produce their yellow anti-coagulation book when attending clinic or a pharmacy or even hospital ?

Ectopic Beats and Beta Blockers - advice please

Am i okay to fly with AF?

Triggers for AF

Help us to help you

Sea Salt Trial

Some feedback would be appreciated. Do you think af can be affected by altitude, anything above 2000 ft?

I have a history since 2011 of occasional fast pulse(85-170). I was told that I would be ok with it. In Dec I was diagnosed with

Help for calming the heart through meditation and wonderful heart support ! Credit, where credit is due - Dr. Tara Brach

Tender fingertips that leave dents?

NHS restrictions on new drugs.

New to the forum. Has anyone been offered magnesium supplements as part of their therapy?

I have been on thyroid medication since 2010 .Thyronorm 100mcg .I live in India.My concern like many others with similar problem is that I

Relieving symptoms when in AF?

Mystified.

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