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Warfarin and antibiotics?

Does anyone know if there is an antibiotic that can be safely taken with Warfarin?Apparently most antibiotics can react with Warfarin. I am allergic to...

Does anyone know if there is an antibiotic that can be safely taken with Warfari...

Patricia1

•10 years ago

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injections dentist

I need to see a dentist next monday with a throbbing tooth ache, I read somewhere I should take care what injections I am given, any advice welcome, I am on...

I need to see a dentist next monday with a throbbing tooth ache, I read somewher...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Feeling poorly

Hi everyone, I am new to this site. In march of 2013 I was fitted with a pacemaker due to 3 sec heart stoppages. Immediately after I was diagnosed with a-fib....

Hi everyone, I am new to this site. In march of 2013 I was fitted with a pacemak...

Watts

•10 years ago

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Has anyone who has had pacemaker fitted for sick sinus syndrone found that it has helped or eliminated PAF without taking beta blockers?

My husband is trying to decide whether or not to take prescribed beta blockers and is interested in anyone with similar condition and their experience. Please...

My husband is trying to decide whether or not to take prescribed beta blockers a...

CDreamer

•10 years ago

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Atrial Fib ablation at Harefield

Hi all Off to Harefield next week 15th for my first ablation - wish me luck.

ashsparks

•10 years ago

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Warfarin V alternative's update

Hi, I posted a question about Warfarin versus alternatives a couple of weeks ago as coagulant nurse suggested changing as my INR was a little unpredictable,...

Hi, I posted a question about Warfarin versus alternatives a couple of weeks ago...

Hidden

•10 years ago

16 Replies

I'm asking this question here as some of you are taking BP medicine like me. I've just been prescribed minoxidil .

Please tell me if it has worked for you. On reading about it I see that it is prescribed for baldness. The next step is renal denervation and from what I've...

Please tell me if it has worked for you. On reading about it I see that it is p...

Terjo

•10 years ago

1 Reply

24 hour monitors- do they sterilize the attachments

On Monday I had another 24 hour monitor (bp and heart rate) and have had terrible itching where the cuff and belt touched my body. I tried to keep something...

On Monday I had another 24 hour monitor (bp and heart rate) and have had terribl...

Enjoy

•10 years ago

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The Duck meditation

Someone posted a link recently and I can't find it, if you read this please will you post it again as I really liked the sound of it and think it would be a...

Someone posted a link recently and I can't find it, if you read this please will...

CDreamer

•10 years ago

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Whether or not to increase my dose of flecanide?

I would be grateful for your opinions. I have been on flecanide 100mg x2 for 3 and a half months. For the first 2 months I had no episodes of A.F. then over a...

I would be grateful for your opinions. I have been on flecanide 100mg x2 for 3 a...

dedeottie

•10 years ago

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Ibuprofen and AF

Just read in Daily Mail dutch researchers have said theres a link between taking nsaids such as ibuprofen and af.They said there is up to an 84% more chance of...

Just read in Daily Mail dutch researchers have said theres a link between taking...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Flying to USA, walking/hiking at altitude.

Hello everyone! I am seeking advice/opinions to help me make an informed decision about a holiday to the USA to visit my son. On 29th March I suffered my...

Hello everyone! I am seeking advice/opinions to help me make an informed decisio...

angiek

•10 years ago

33 Replies

do you get these symptoms with the other anticoags?

hi all . im on warfarin and im getting some side effects . such as pink water when i go to the toilet . bleeding from my gums . and i bruise really easy. ???...

hi all . im on warfarin and im getting some side effects . such as pink water w...

moggdog

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Holidays and Warfarin

Does anyone have any experience of having their INR checked while on holiday abroad. Which countries provide good service and which ones don't. I am waiting...

Does anyone have any experience of having their INR checked while on holiday abr...

wpw62

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Are rate control drugs necessary when heart rate is within a "normal range" although AF is 24/7?

For the first time in something like 6 years I have begun to experience some breathlessness and fatigue, previously I have been asymptomatic. GP took me off...

For the first time in something like 6 years I have begun to experience some bre...

reedman

•10 years ago

7 Replies

When to take Warfarin?

My nurse was adamant it had to be at 6pm every day which totally did not fit in with work/meetings/commuting etc, and i kept forgetting it completely. I now...

My nurse was adamant it had to be at 6pm every day which totally did not fit in ...

Hel1958

•10 years ago

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AV Node ablation, I've read that much I am lost on the benefit

I only found this site when I was given a booklet from Clydebank Jubilee Hospital when I had my second ablation on 3/2/14. My brief background, I'm 58, took a...

I only found this site when I was given a booklet from Clydebank Jubilee Hospita...

Costa-Del-Solway

•10 years ago

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Five days post second ablation

I'm doing fine thanks god , just annoyed from my pulse it is between 80-100 even at rest where my normal pulse usually 50-60 at rest , based on EKG nothing...

I'm doing fine thanks god , just annoyed from my pulse it is between 80-100 even...

Maitha

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Low reading again

Hi everyone, went for blood test again and reading still showing 1.7. Slight increase in tabs. I told nurse that O felt unwell and she took my blood pressure...

Hi everyone, went for blood test again and reading still showing 1.7. Slight inc...

Dottilind

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Replying to the aspirin debate

I read the 70 odd posts with interest. It was mostly a good debate. But. This is how my heart surgeon explained it to me. The aorta has a sac - its like a...

I read the 70 odd posts with interest. It was mostly a good debate. But. This is...

Brian101

•10 years ago

8 Replies

help im new here.36 was told i have heart flutter...after suspected heart attack...had cardio ultra sound now waiting till 7th may results

prob is last 4 days been getting bad heart palpuations off n on....still month too go till get my results from heart ultra sound...do i ignor palpuations or do...

prob is last 4 days been getting bad heart palpuations off n on....still month t...

wizbit7

•10 years ago

20 Replies

After a successful ablation for AF(which you know is rarely 100%) what is the norm with beta blockers(if there is a norm)does your EP take

you off them right away or are you kept on them for a while and slowly phased off them or are you kept on them for ever.I know you stay on your anti-coags but...

you off them right away or are you kept on them for a while and slowly phased of...

Hidden

•10 years ago

7 Replies

AF and tiredness

Hi, I was diagnosed with AF five weeks ago. Had been feeling not well for a couple of months, then almost collapsed whilst having a shower and realised...

Hi, I was diagnosed with AF five weeks ago. Had been feeling not well for a coup...

carolannkg

•10 years ago

32 Replies

What does pulse in Afib feel like?

Hi, this is one of those things that may be hard/impossible to answer in written form but I do wonder -- what does your pulse feel like when you're in Afib? I...

Hi, this is one of those things that may be hard/impossible to answer in written...

scotcitz

•10 years ago

25 Replies

What side affects from flecainide ?

ragtopgal

•10 years ago

16 Replies

In defence of Asprin

Hi everyone I just thought I would create a post supporting my given choice of medication. I often discuss with my GP and Cardiologist what I read in respect...

Hi everyone I just thought I would create a post supporting my given choice of m...

steve60

•10 years ago

112 Replies

Here is report on the AF clinic at the Drs surgery.

We were a group of ten people who all had AF, some of the group had had ablations. A nurse lead the talk about the condition. It was mainly to inform and...

We were a group of ten people who all had AF, some of the group had had ablation...

Terjo

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Artic Front Cryo Ablation Balloon

I am scheduled to have an Artic Front Cryo Balloon ablation in two weeks time. I will be having a TOE just prior to the ablation . I had a RF ablation two...

I am scheduled to have an Artic Front Cryo Balloon ablation in two weeks time. ...

Earledavis

•10 years ago

3 Replies

How long after tests should I expect an appointment to discuss the results?

I had an ambulatory 24 hour ECG on March 25th and an echocardiogram on April 3rd. I have no appointment to discuss the results and the consultant whose name...

I had an ambulatory 24 hour ECG on March 25th and an echocardiogram on April 3rd...

Lizziefin

•10 years ago

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I have had to change blood pressure tablets from Valsartan to Candesartan last week. My blood pressure dropped to a low reading of 106 / 72

I used to take 80mgs twice a day of Valsartan and was prescribed 8mg once a day of Candsesartan. I began to feel light headed and went to see the doctor who...

I used to take 80mgs twice a day of Valsartan and was prescribed 8mg once a day ...

LakesLad

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for April 2014

Warfarin and antibiotics?

injections dentist

Feeling poorly

Has anyone who has had pacemaker fitted for sick sinus syndrone found that it has helped or eliminated PAF without taking beta blockers?

Atrial Fib ablation at Harefield

Warfarin V alternative's update

I'm asking this question here as some of you are taking BP medicine like me. I've just been prescribed minoxidil .

24 hour monitors- do they sterilize the attachments

The Duck meditation

Whether or not to increase my dose of flecanide?

Ibuprofen and AF

Flying to USA, walking/hiking at altitude.

do you get these symptoms with the other anticoags?

Holidays and Warfarin

Are rate control drugs necessary when heart rate is within a "normal range" although AF is 24/7?

When to take Warfarin?

AV Node ablation, I've read that much I am lost on the benefit

Five days post second ablation

Low reading again

Replying to the aspirin debate

help im new here.36 was told i have heart flutter...after suspected heart attack...had cardio ultra sound now waiting till 7th may results

After a successful ablation for AF(which you know is rarely 100%) what is the norm with beta blockers(if there is a norm)does your EP take

AF and tiredness

What does pulse in Afib feel like?

What side affects from flecainide ?

In defence of Asprin

Here is report on the AF clinic at the Drs surgery.

Artic Front Cryo Ablation Balloon

How long after tests should I expect an appointment to discuss the results?

I have had to change blood pressure tablets from Valsartan to Candesartan last week. My blood pressure dropped to a low reading of 106 / 72

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