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Worry worry worry for all of us Pradaxa Users!!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2633193/Are-told-truth-new-wonder-stroke-drug-Worrying-effects-Missing-emails-And-troubling-question-alternative-warfa

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migmog

•10 years ago

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It feels like my heart is aching. Is this normal?

My heart feels like it is aching in my chest. Does anyone else get this feeling? I'm having a bad day and had to take the day off. I am so exhausted. By the...

My heart feels like it is aching in my chest. Does anyone else get this feeling...

tiredandconfused

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Useful info slides on Afib

OK, these are sponsored by a drug company pushing new blood thinners, but still I think useful and even a bit soothing to those new to Afib -- useful way to...

OK, these are sponsored by a drug company pushing new blood thinners, but still ...

scotcitz

•10 years ago

1 Reply

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Diltiazem - 60mg SR bd. has anyone stopped taking this for vagally triggered Lone PAF as side effects unbearable ?

Trilby8

•10 years ago

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Pradaxa

Don't like the sound of the article on Pradaxa in today's Mail _ even allowing for the fact that it IS the mail ! What do others think? Sandra

Don't like the sound of the article on Pradaxa in today's Mail _ even allowing f...

Hidden

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Has anyone had a Endoscopy recently who has A/F and on Warfarin and Bisoprolol IN A/F AT THE MOMENT went from 50 to 55bpm up to 85-90bpm

Did you have to come off Warfarn, Bisoprolol an Omaprazole? I should hear shortly for appointment for suspect peptic ulcer...look foward to any...

Did you have to come off Warfarn, Bisoprolol an Omaprazole? I should hear shortl...

Shirlgal

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Does anyone here use Spirulina and if so has it had any effect on INR?

Mamamarilyn

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Due to have second ablation tomorrow, feel positive now even though I had a tamponade and lost 1.25 litres of blood last time.

Will let you know how it goes, inr was 3.8 today so hoping it goes down a bit tomorrow, will keep you updated.

Will let you know how it goes, inr was 3.8 today so hoping it goes down a bit to...

Ch43351

•10 years ago

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Three days to ablation and having a serious attack of nerves ......

.... and wondering if I'm doing the right thing. A huge part of me is thinking I could carry on as I am but I know it'll only get worse. Also dreading the...

.... and wondering if I'm doing the right thing. A huge part of me is thinking ...

Therealsue

•10 years ago

25 Replies

Anyone know if there's an App to diagnose sleep apnea?

Given that a lot of people with AF have sleep apnea (apparently it increases the risk of AF by about 5 times), does anyone know if there's an app for an iphone...

Given that a lot of people with AF have sleep apnea (apparently it increases the...

MarkS

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Krill oil, your thoughts please

Hi, I was thinking of giving them ago, and wondered if anybody had tried them yet. I read they do have an affect on the platelets from not sticking so I was...

Hi, I was thinking of giving them ago, and wondered if anybody had tried them ye...

Hidden

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Starting a new, well paid, full time job involving a lot of driving and some physical activity. Any advice on how to cope?

Had af and tachycardia since 2005, three ablations, numerous cardioversions. Wonderful consultant and full medication for life. Not frightened of the...

Had af and tachycardia since 2005, three ablations, numerous cardioversions. Wo...

lizwright

•10 years ago

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Post-op and a bit scared...

Hi everyone, This past Wednesday I had an ablation done to correct my paroxysmal a-fib. As soon as I woke up I found myself in normal sinus rhythm, but my...

Hi everyone, This past Wednesday I had an ablation done to correct my paroxysma...

jmv_nyc

•10 years ago

15 Replies

We all share the dreaded AF syndrome. can we have all the different ways that each of us deal with it? I pesonally drink a FROZEN diet coke!

franksavage

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Lone Atrial fibrillation and digestion

Hi I'm newly diagnosed with pad, but have been having episodes for the last 10 years, it's only recently the diagnosis was made on ECG. 150bpm in a fib for an...

Hi I'm newly diagnosed with pad, but have been having episodes for the last 10 y...

rich101

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Do you always go to A&E when you have an episode?

My husband is now on Warfarin and I just wondered if he still needs to go to the A&E when he has an episode? What are you doing when you have an episode in...

My husband is now on Warfarin and I just wondered if he still needs to go to th...

Relega

•10 years ago

33 Replies

AF

Do any one else experience feeling sick and all teeth hurting when having fast heart rate?

Do any one else experience feeling sick and all teeth hurting when having fast h...

kazzyr

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Another DC Cardioversion

Well I had yet another DC Cardioversion yesterday - no. 13 in fact. This was my 3rd admission & DCCV since my 3rd ablation in April 2013. I now await my...

Well I had yet another DC Cardioversion yesterday - no. 13 in fact. This was m...

Hidden

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Holiday

Well I did it, I found All Clear Travel would insure me while waiting for an ablation, I took a very deep breath and went for it. We've just got back from a...

Well I did it, I found All Clear Travel would insure me while waiting for an abl...

MammaCass

•10 years ago

14 Replies

No images?

Is it just me, or have all images disappeared from this site? I can't see any avatars even. All other sites I use are fine. Koll

Is it just me, or have all images disappeared from this site? I can't see any av...

Hidden

•10 years ago

8 Replies

NRI levels have been 2.5 for 4 mths however my last test yesterday indicated 3.8 why should this be? no lifestyle changes have been made.

I am 70yrs and male, pretty fit exercise 4/5 per week, (weights and cardio) have done for over 30yrs. Gave up alcohol when I was diagnosed with AF and went on...

I am 70yrs and male, pretty fit exercise 4/5 per week, (weights and cardio) have...

5107

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Esophageal spasms and irrethemia !!!

Hi all I found this article while I was googling and trying to find answers about my un justified symptoms till now , I wonder if this make sense :...

Hi all I found this article while I was googling and trying to find answers abou...

Maitha

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Will I forever have the AFIB diagnosis after one EKG?

I am still trying to figure some things out. But my question still becomes: Will I forever have the diagnosis of AFIB after just ONE episode that the EKG...

I am still trying to figure some things out. But my question still becomes: Wi...

barbm

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Alivecor monitor

I'm thinking of taking up AFA's offer of a reduction on the price of this device, but I have to buy a suitable phone as well. Before I do so, it would be...

I'm thinking of taking up AFA's offer of a reduction on the price of this device...

Finvola

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Just back off holiday from the algarve . Just like to give a big thank you to all for the good advice

We had a great time. And I even managed to put af at the back of my mind. There was only one scary moment when I realised the cleaner had thrown out my tablets...

We had a great time. And I even managed to put af at the back of my mind. There ...

llamudos

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Having a short break

Dam this AF I am in Rome treating us to a short break before my ablation. Gone into AF so tied my legs feel as if they a falling off and feel so light headed....

Dam this AF I am in Rome treating us to a short break before my ablation. Gone i...

Steve_D

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Ablation date

Really pleased to have been given a date for my ablation 11th July. Just have to keep calm and not get stressed out in the meantime. I am focusing on feeling...

Really pleased to have been given a date for my ablation 11th July. Just have to...

wpw62

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Are there times when an AFib episode is just going to happen?

I've had plenty of AFib episodes in the past seven years and most of them could be traced to a trigger. I've had all sorts - alcohol, eating just before...

I've had plenty of AFib episodes in the past seven years and most of them could ...

Tobw

•10 years ago

27 Replies

implantable cardiac monitor ICM

I had been offered that after my unsuccessful third ablation to treat PVCs , just to be in the safe side . I just heard about that last week and I googled...

I had been offered that after my unsuccessful third ablation to treat PVCs , ju...

Maitha

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Post ablation number 2......lots of extra beats but NSR

I had ablation number 2 on Monday evening. It went well I am told....there were reconnections around the pulmonary veins and atrial flutter had returned. The...

I had ablation number 2 on Monday evening. It went well I am told....there were ...

frenchgoose

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for May 2014

Worry worry worry for all of us Pradaxa Users!!

It feels like my heart is aching. Is this normal?

Useful info slides on Afib

Diltiazem - 60mg SR bd. has anyone stopped taking this for vagally triggered Lone PAF as side effects unbearable ?

Pradaxa

Has anyone had a Endoscopy recently who has A/F and on Warfarin and Bisoprolol IN A/F AT THE MOMENT went from 50 to 55bpm up to 85-90bpm

Does anyone here use Spirulina and if so has it had any effect on INR?

Due to have second ablation tomorrow, feel positive now even though I had a tamponade and lost 1.25 litres of blood last time.

Three days to ablation and having a serious attack of nerves ......

Anyone know if there's an App to diagnose sleep apnea?

Krill oil, your thoughts please

Starting a new, well paid, full time job involving a lot of driving and some physical activity. Any advice on how to cope?

Post-op and a bit scared...

We all share the dreaded AF syndrome. can we have all the different ways that each of us deal with it? I pesonally drink a FROZEN diet coke!

Lone Atrial fibrillation and digestion

Do you always go to A&E when you have an episode?

AF

Another DC Cardioversion

Holiday

No images?

NRI levels have been 2.5 for 4 mths however my last test yesterday indicated 3.8 why should this be? no lifestyle changes have been made.

Esophageal spasms and irrethemia !!!

Will I forever have the AFIB diagnosis after one EKG?

Alivecor monitor

Just back off holiday from the algarve . Just like to give a big thank you to all for the good advice

Having a short break

Ablation date

Are there times when an AFib episode is just going to happen?

implantable cardiac monitor ICM

Post ablation number 2......lots of extra beats but NSR

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