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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Just an update on my journey,

I now have my Cardiologist and ENT referral thanks to the Heamotoligist in September and my Neurologist is testing me for mitochondrial Disease . I am making...

I now have my Cardiologist and ENT referral thanks to the Heamotoligist in Sept...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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36 Year Old Healthy Male Paroxysmal Afib

I am 36 active male who was diagnosed first time yesterday with PAF at the emergency department during an afib episode where they converted it back to normal...

I am 36 active male who was diagnosed first time yesterday with PAF at the emerg...

RyanM

•10 years ago

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Nosh and matter in the cardiff area?

Would anyone be interested in getting together sometime either in the Autumn or spring somewhere in the Cardiff area. Thought I would see if there was any...

Would anyone be interested in getting together sometime either in the Autumn or ...

dedeottie

•10 years ago

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From meds to herbs

Any experience with swopping from medication to herbs for afib? What herbs are you using? How did you do/was the transition?

Any experience with swopping from medication to herbs for afib? What herbs are y...

Petra_J

•10 years ago

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MITRIAL REPAIR /REPLACEMENT

Has anyone had the above operations at Papworth, and was there any benefit from the operations.

Has anyone had the above operations at Papworth, and was there any benefit from ...

georgejen

•10 years ago

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Digoxin

The telegraph published an article about the heart yesterday and added at the end that a new report , that was quite comprehensive, has proved that 20 percent...

The telegraph published an article about the heart yesterday and added at the en...

Vdl1

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Life Cover

Does anyone have anything about life cover for someone with AF, I've extended mortgate and Pru-protect have taken nearly 8 weeks to tell me applying a 165%...

Does anyone have anything about life cover for someone with AF, I've extended mo...

jamesthered

•10 years ago

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Flecainide - does it affect your balance?

For some weeks prior to my ablation I was taking 1x100 mg Flecainide . My balance seemed to be deteriorating. If I turned quickly I had to steady myself and...

For some weeks prior to my ablation I was taking 1x100 mg Flecainide . My balanc...

jennydog

•10 years ago

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Strong pain killers

Hi all They say it never rains but pours and in my case it an heavy down pour. I am writing this in complete agony as I slipped my disc 4days ago I can't stand...

Hi all They say it never rains but pours and in my case it an heavy down pour. I...

llamudos

•10 years ago

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Digoxin

An article was published in the daily telegraph yesterday stating that digoxin cause twenty percent more deaths than other similar drugs in the control of af...

An article was published in the daily telegraph yesterday stating that digoxin c...

Vdl1

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Dental work and AF

Has anyone had experience of AF getting worse after root fillings or being told after AF started that they need a lot of dental work? Just attended a talk...

Has anyone had experience of AF getting worse after root fillings or being told ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Flecainide

I have just been prescribed Flecainide and been told to take it on an empty stomach. I have just stared warfarin and have to take that at 7 pm every day....

I have just been prescribed Flecainide and been told to take it on an empty stom...

Chris147

•10 years ago

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Post ablation medication change.

It is now 7 days since my ablation and I still haven't felt my heart. I still have a hacking cough and our nurse has recommended steam and Vick. I had hoped to...

It is now 7 days since my ablation and I still haven't felt my heart. I still ha...

jennydog

•10 years ago

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Paf and it's triggers

Hi, I have had paf for over 8 years, normally get two a year,(finally got one on ECG this year), and can relate 99 % of episodes to, 1: alcohol...

Hi, I have had paf for over 8 years, normally get two a year,(finally got one on...

rich101

•10 years ago

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Ablation types of

It would be interesting to hear, when people talk about their ablations, whether they had RF., or Cryo Ablations and also which type of Ablation people have,...

It would be interesting to hear, when people talk about their ablations, whether...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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found this interesting

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fuzzflyer

•10 years ago

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INR levels getting lower

Four weeks post ablation. Warfarin had been increased slowly from 21mg per to 23mg per week as from today. INR has gone from 2.9 down to 1.4 today. Getting a...

Four weeks post ablation. Warfarin had been increased slowly from 21mg per to 2...

wpw62

•10 years ago

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Alcohol - are you a social drinker?

Hello, First off, please accept my apologies for this unusual post. I write for the NHS Choices website (www.nhs.uk). I’m looking to interview someone who has...

Hello, First off, please accept my apologies for this unusual post. I write for...

TheEditor

•10 years ago

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Professional cyclist underwent ablation, back in competitive sport

This may be of interest to those who are into endurance sports: http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/gesink-happy-with-his-come-back-after-heart-surgery

This may be of interest to those who are into endurance sports: http://www.cycli...

Grundy77

•10 years ago

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5 days post ablation : odd plumbing.

Perhaps I should start by saying that 5 days post -ablation I have had no pain, no bruising and, amazingly, I have not felt my heart once. NOT ONCE. My only...

Perhaps I should start by saying that 5 days post -ablation I have had no pain, ...

jennydog

•10 years ago

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One Month Post RF Pulmonary Vein Ablation

I had a successful radio frequency catheter ablation on the 9 July 2014 at Bart's Hospital. Dr Mark Earley was able to isolate 3 of my 4 pulmonary veins....

I had a successful radio frequency catheter ablation on the 9 July 2014 at Bart'...

Elbows

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Internal Cardioversion

Has anyone had an internal cardioversion...I am very undecided whether to have this procedure......the only effects I have from persistant Af are brethlessness...

Has anyone had an internal cardioversion...I am very undecided whether to have t...

bluebell111

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Further ..

Thank you all so much for your responses which have given me so much support. AF is a very scary place indeed. I would have like to reply to all individually...

Thank you all so much for your responses which have given me so much support. A...

jayedeebee

•10 years ago

16 Replies

The need for knowledge

Hello to all. Firstly let me say how delighted I was to find this site and to find other sufferers of AF. I thought I was the only one!!! So to read your...

Hello to all. Firstly let me say how delighted I was to find this site and to f...

jayedeebee

•10 years ago

14 Replies

On the 30th June I had my 3rd ablation

Slowly been getting for, slow Swimming been managing to do 25-30 lengths 3 times a week, then yesterday 9th August my heart went upto 135bpm and all over the...

Slowly been getting for, slow Swimming been managing to do 25-30 lengths 3 times...

Brckie

•10 years ago

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What type of AF do you have

A recent post on here asked when to go to A+E when in AF. Lots of very different replies were given which has made me wonder whether we are all talking about...

A recent post on here asked when to go to A+E when in AF. Lots of very different...

jeanjeannie50

•10 years ago

26 Replies

AF Newbie

I'm waiting for an appointment with cardiologist. I've had an ECG but I keep getting breathless and can feel my heart quickening only last for about 30 mins...

I'm waiting for an appointment with cardiologist. I've had an ECG but I keep get...

Jay024

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Update.pre op

HI Everyone, As promised a brief update on events prior to my Ablation on the 13th August. Arrived at Broadgreen Hospital yesterday for my appointments....

HI Everyone, As promised a brief update on events prior to my Ablation on the 1...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Recognising episodes AF

I know it's possible to be in AF without symptoms so is the only way of knowing for sure by having an ECG ie Alivecor?

I know it's possible to be in AF without symptoms so is the only way of knowing ...

davythom

•10 years ago

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Ambulatory Monitor

Has anybody had to wear an Ambulatory Monitor? I have just received a letter from the Hospital advising me to attend a fitting on 2nd September. I completely...

Has anybody had to wear an Ambulatory Monitor? I have just received a letter fr...

Jason1971

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2014

Just an update on my journey,

36 Year Old Healthy Male Paroxysmal Afib

Nosh and matter in the cardiff area?

From meds to herbs

MITRIAL REPAIR /REPLACEMENT

Digoxin

Life Cover

Flecainide - does it affect your balance?

Strong pain killers

Digoxin

Dental work and AF

Flecainide

Post ablation medication change.

Paf and it's triggers

Ablation types of

found this interesting

INR levels getting lower

Alcohol - are you a social drinker?

Professional cyclist underwent ablation, back in competitive sport

5 days post ablation : odd plumbing.

One Month Post RF Pulmonary Vein Ablation

Internal Cardioversion

Further ..

The need for knowledge

On the 30th June I had my 3rd ablation

What type of AF do you have

AF Newbie

Update.pre op

Recognising episodes AF

Ambulatory Monitor

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