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It may seems strange question : do anyone feel normal again after being diagnosed of AF or other types of irrythemia ?

Even after being treated by any way medication or ablation or other...... I feel sometime that my mind and body need a restart or format ;) Appreciate any...

Even after being treated by any way medication or ablation or other...... I fee...

Maitha

•10 years ago

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Confronting the fear in our AF decisions... See Paris First Switch out "Paris" for which ever Dr, hospital, procedure, medication...!

See Paris First by M. Truman Cooper Suppose that what you fear could be trapped, and held in Paris. Then you would have the courage to go everywhere in...

See Paris First by M. Truman Cooper Suppose that what you fear could be trapp...

iris1205

•10 years ago

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Happy Easter

My dear friends I thought I would take a little time 'out' from this difficult AF journey and wish you all a Wonderful and Holy Easter.

My dear friends I thought I would take a little time 'out' from this difficult A...

PhyllisK

•10 years ago

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Third ablation recommended

My case is little bit complex , I had few types of irrethemia along with artificial valve after two open heart surgeries and a scar in the heart . As most of...

My case is little bit complex , I had few types of irrethemia along with artific...

Maitha

•10 years ago

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How much AF did you have before having ablation?

I'd be grateful to hear everyone's experiences- I wasn't able to go to the Birmingham meeting last year and those who have discussed it here seem to say it was...

I'd be grateful to hear everyone's experiences- I wasn't able to go to the Birmi...

rosyG

•10 years ago

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Hi Diagnosed with PAF a while ago and put on Sotalol 80mg twice a day. Doesn't seem to have done anything to stop the episodes.

If anything they are more severe and more frequent, especially at night time. Have a follow up with the cardiologist in 10 days so the doctor is reluctant to...

If anything they are more severe and more frequent, especially at night time. Ha...

Uttled00

•10 years ago

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AF AND INCREASED MICTURITION.

I went to see anEP and was first interviewed by his Heart Rhythm Nurse Specialist. Her subsequent report stated " Mrs C is aware of increased MICTURITION ." I...

I went to see anEP and was first interviewed by his Heart Rhythm Nurse Specialis...

jennydog

•10 years ago

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Could bread additives cause AF?

Every morning I've always had lots of energy but after eating lunch, which always involved bread, I was always exhausted and felt ill and unable to do anything...

Every morning I've always had lots of energy but after eating lunch, which alway...

jeanjeannie50

•10 years ago

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Amiodarone. I stopped taking Amiodarone after 2 months approximately, because of breathless, bad eye problems, chest pains, numb feet etc

Hair loss, very bad cough till I stopped, sore feet and pain in toes, very dry mouth, ,joint pains etc... going to Opticians again tomorrow as eyes so...

Hair loss, very bad cough till I stopped, sore feet and pain in toes, very dry ...

Shirlgal

•10 years ago

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I was diagnosed with AF about 4 years ago, am on Warfarin, & Bisoprolol 1.25mg but still go into AF about every 3 to 4 weeks,

I have been on various drugs but none of them stop me going into AF which always start sometime during the night so I wake up with the problem they last most...

I have been on various drugs but none of them stop me going into AF which always...

brianfer

•10 years ago

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Can AF cause weight loss?

I'm sure this is completely unscientific but it based on personal experience. I had a valve replacement a couple of years ago, also had fast AF for a few...

I'm sure this is completely unscientific but it based on personal experience. I...

Mrspat

•10 years ago

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Sheffield AF Group Meeting

I have just attended my first meeting and can recommend it as a useful forum to discuss issues with other AF patients. It is run by an Arythmia Nurse and there...

I have just attended my first meeting and can recommend it as a useful forum to ...

AFCyclist

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Bradycardia and exertion

Hi for those who know me you know ive had AF and tumour in my heart discovered post failed ablation subsequently had tumour removed and cox maze procedure. The...

Hi for those who know me you know ive had AF and tumour in my heart discovered p...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Sea Salt

Hi all, I've been noting that several of the most recent threads, have at some point mentioned that Sea salt can be taken (in various forms) to help stop an...

Hi all, I've been noting that several of the most recent threads, have at some p...

steve60

•10 years ago

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Coming of tablets after ablation

Had ablation in jan , and had to stop my tablets after 8weeks . On 2nd day of stopping flecinide bisoprolol pradaxa , just to walk upstairs my heart was going...

Had ablation in jan , and had to stop my tablets after 8weeks . On 2nd day of st...

duckpopper

•10 years ago

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New to AF

Firstly congratulations on this excellent forum I have found it very informative. The story so far. Last September I was diagnosed with PAF after having two...

Firstly congratulations on this excellent forum I have found it very informative...

torry

•10 years ago

1 Reply

How low is it safe for blood pressure to go

Yesterday morning was a really bad time. I was very breathless and felt I was going to faint. Struggled from Bathroom to armchair several times holding on...

Yesterday morning was a really bad time. I was very breathless and felt I was ...

Enjoy

•10 years ago

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How much AF had you had before you had an ablation??

I'd be grateful to hear everyone's experiences- I wasn't able to go to the Birmingham meeting last year and those who have discussed it here seem to say it was...

I'd be grateful to hear everyone's experiences- I wasn't able to go to the Birmi...

rosyG

•10 years ago

16 Replies

New Anticoagulants v Wafarin

The question has been asked in another thread 'why is there no debate about new anticoagulants v Warfarin on this site?' My personal view is that it is...

The question has been asked in another thread 'why is there no debate about new ...

CDreamer

•10 years ago

92 Replies

Ablation + 4 weeks

Just thought I'd update you all. This week-end I did 4 hours in the garden with some digging and weeding and plating and I was not wiped out! I am back...

Just thought I'd update you all. This week-end I did 4 hours in the garden with...

CDreamer

•10 years ago

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How quickly after being diagnosed with AF by a & e should i be able to see a cardiologist?

I am going to the doctors today to have blood thinness checked having been on warfarin since Thursday and to get some more. The hospital didnt give me...

I am going to the doctors today to have blood thinness checked having been on wa...

tiredandconfused

•10 years ago

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Pradaxa and antihistamine

Does anybody know if there are any contra-indication with Pradaxa and and anti histamine. My hay fever is terrible!

Does anybody know if there are any contra-indication with Pradaxa and and anti h...

Lucybod

•10 years ago

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Causes and a Cure for my paroxysmal afib

i am 65 yrs old, and have had paroxysmal (intermittent) afib for 3 yrs. my experiences may be of interest. the things that trigger my afib are alcohol (even...

i am 65 yrs old, and have had paroxysmal (intermittent) afib for 3 yrs. my exper...

alpha88

•10 years ago

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Been diagnosed few weeks back had to come off visitor's as made me so tired and light headed I could not function, but am scared as

I still feel so dizzy a lot of the day , is this normal ?

lingooz

•10 years ago

21 Replies

Are these ectopic beats?

Hello everyone I'm trying to understand what is happening with my heart and PAF. I know when I'm having an AF episode with jumping, flapping, fluttering...

Hello everyone I'm trying to understand what is happening with my heart and PAF...

Finvola

•10 years ago

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Does anyone have AF episodes with a heart rate less than 120 bpm?

With my current recurrence of AF, my heart rate hasn't got above 120 as it is controlled by Bisoprolol. Mostly it's in the 80s or 90s. I kept a BP and pulse...

With my current recurrence of AF, my heart rate hasn't got above 120 as it is co...

Mrspat

•10 years ago

26 Replies

One month after ablation

Back to work 3weeks after the op ,first few days were tough going,although to be fair I had a cold .havent really tested myself as far as fitness goes yet,I've...

Back to work 3weeks after the op ,first few days were tough going,although to be...

Col55

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Anyone had AF brought on by thyroid problems?

Feeling a bit defeated today. Had an aortic valve replacement 20 months ago and experienced AF before and after. Treated with Amiodarone, Bisoprolol and...

Feeling a bit defeated today. Had an aortic valve replacement 20 months ago and...

Mrspat

•10 years ago

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Amiodoryn

What strength of Amiodoryn are you on please ?I am told I am on a low dose 100mg. Thankyou x

What strength of Amiodoryn are you on please ?I am told I am on a low dose 100mg...

BStanding56

•10 years ago

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Pacemaker put on hold?

Went to my cardiologist today to talk over when they will Pace and Ablate? But they have looked over my Lung consultants letter and decided that they need to...

Went to my cardiologist today to talk over when they will Pace and Ablate? But ...

Offcut

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for April 2014

It may seems strange question : do anyone feel normal again after being diagnosed of AF or other types of irrythemia ?

Confronting the fear in our AF decisions... See Paris First Switch out "Paris" for which ever Dr, hospital, procedure, medication...!

Happy Easter

Third ablation recommended

How much AF did you have before having ablation?

Hi Diagnosed with PAF a while ago and put on Sotalol 80mg twice a day. Doesn't seem to have done anything to stop the episodes.

AF AND INCREASED MICTURITION.

Could bread additives cause AF?

Amiodarone. I stopped taking Amiodarone after 2 months approximately, because of breathless, bad eye problems, chest pains, numb feet etc

I was diagnosed with AF about 4 years ago, am on Warfarin, & Bisoprolol 1.25mg but still go into AF about every 3 to 4 weeks,

Can AF cause weight loss?

Sheffield AF Group Meeting

Bradycardia and exertion

Sea Salt

Coming of tablets after ablation

New to AF

How low is it safe for blood pressure to go

How much AF had you had before you had an ablation??

New Anticoagulants v Wafarin

Ablation + 4 weeks

How quickly after being diagnosed with AF by a & e should i be able to see a cardiologist?

Pradaxa and antihistamine

Causes and a Cure for my paroxysmal afib

Been diagnosed few weeks back had to come off visitor's as made me so tired and light headed I could not function, but am scared as

Are these ectopic beats?

Does anyone have AF episodes with a heart rate less than 120 bpm?

One month after ablation

Anyone had AF brought on by thyroid problems?

Amiodoryn

Pacemaker put on hold?

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