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First Cardioversion on the 21st - how to prepare?

Hello everyone. Wound up in AF at the end june, pos. due to a rare night out drinking followed by a charity footie match the next day in which I thought I was...

Hello everyone. Wound up in AF at the end june, pos. due to a rare night out dri...

MarkoVan

•10 years ago

20 Replies

Simvastatin

Just a question I forgot to ask earlier, anyone know how long Simvastatin takes to clear from the system. Thanks Ray

Just a question I forgot to ask earlier, anyone know how long Simvastatin takes ...

kernow43

•10 years ago

7 Replies

First ablation tomorrow

I have been diagnosed with Afib. I am having my first ablation tomorrow and I am very nervous. Has anyone else had it done and whats it like. I have had an...

I have been diagnosed with Afib. I am having my first ablation tomorrow and I am...

dragonpingirl

•10 years ago

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4 weeks in nsr

After my 2nd ablation I was get af episodes everyday for nearly 3mths, but the last 4 wks I've been in nsr and that's now 4 mths since ablation so I'm hoping...

After my 2nd ablation I was get af episodes everyday for nearly 3mths, but the l...

Kaiser78

•10 years ago

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Update

Hi everyone This Mg journey is akin to my original AF journey with many parallels but the difference is I am now much better practised at managing my...

Hi everyone This Mg journey is akin to my original AF journey with many parall...

CDreamer

•10 years ago

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coffee and chat....

Just to say thanks to MammaCass for a brilliant hour this morning. Loads of catch-up and af chat, made up for me missing the West Country Cell lunch last week....

Just to say thanks to MammaCass for a brilliant hour this morning. Loads of catc...

jan-ran

•10 years ago

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Blood test results

Had a chat with GP this morning re blood test results. They tested for ten things ( most of which I can't describe let alone spell ) and two worrying ones were...

Had a chat with GP this morning re blood test results. They tested for ten thing...

kernow43

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Hello. Considering 1st Ablation

Hi New to this site and considering whether to have my first ablation. it's been difficult when you are just given treatment options and the doctor just gives...

Hi New to this site and considering whether to have my first ablation. it's bee...

Mattpga

•10 years ago

24 Replies

48hrs post ablation. Thanks+tips.

The purpose of this first post is to give assurance to everyone awaiting ablation. I will supply full details later but meantime:- I have no pain, no bruising...

The purpose of this first post is to give assurance to everyone awaiting ablatio...

jennydog

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Anybody taking Ramipril ?

I have just started on this drug but have read on another site about the nasty side effects it can cause.Ive only been on it 3 days and so far so good but have...

I have just started on this drug but have read on another site about the nasty s...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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adrenal insufficiency and angiogram...extra cortisone cover needed?

Hi I have Addisons Disease (adrenal insufficiency) and on life saving cortisone. How much extra cortisone is needed to cover me for an angiogram? Thanks Anne

Hi I have Addisons Disease (adrenal insufficiency) and on life saving cortisone....

Anniebird

•10 years ago

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Blood pressure when in AFib.

What with an unrelated health matter that could have a serious outcome going on at the moment which has sent me into full blown hypochondriac mode, it's no...

What with an unrelated health matter that could have a serious outcome going on ...

Tobw

•10 years ago

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Looks like second Ablation needed..

Had my first in October with great results. Pre ablation I was having daily AF bouts lasting 2 - 24 hours. Post ablation all but disappeared. Back to work...

Had my first in October with great results. Pre ablation I was having daily AF b...

Andy-Mountains

•10 years ago

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My lousey sick week.....

Wen to clinic today, saw GP, the anticoagulant nurse and a Reg. from the hospital clinic. All agreed I was having a reaction to the warfarin, rare but...

Wen to clinic today, saw GP, the anticoagulant nurse and a Reg. from the hospita...

CathieC

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Nervous

About to go in for ablation. Any advice? Very nervous...

comfyjazzamerica

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Feel a Little Disheartened

I went to see my EP yesterday and it wasn't my usual standoffish one, but I guess perhaps his registrar. He was lovely and very easy to talk to which made a...

I went to see my EP yesterday and it wasn't my usual standoffish one, but I gues...

jeanjeannie50

•10 years ago

18 Replies

P waves...... And question for @Bobd

Am sure this is is silly question, but having read AF can be determined by the absence of P waves..... Do they return once back in NSR or AF makes the P waves...

Am sure this is is silly question, but having read AF can be determined by the a...

Sugarlump

•10 years ago

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Last minute reprieve from DCCV no. 14!

Awoke yesterday just before 1am in fast AF ( 140 - 170 ) , decided to try & relax & see how long I could last out, regularly checking rate. Got up at 6am,...

Awoke yesterday just before 1am in fast AF ( 140 - 170 ) , decided to try & rel...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Sodium deficiency

I had an appointment with my GP yesterday to hear the results of my blood tests. He said that they showed a sodium deficiency and prescribed sodium tablets....

I had an appointment with my GP yesterday to hear the results of my blood tests....

Terjo

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Thank you.....on the move slowly,

Just a note really to say thank you to everyone who posts on here. Your advice and experience with af is a big help. I may not contribute on here but I do log...

Just a note really to say thank you to everyone who posts on here. Your advice a...

Jollies

•10 years ago

12 Replies

MSG...E621

Hi have just read the post from a couple of days ago re MSG .. I react badley to this also.... I wanted to add that many processed foods contain MSG under the...

Hi have just read the post from a couple of days ago re MSG .. I react badley to...

donna

•10 years ago

23 Replies

side-tracking

Could I be cheeky and use this forum to contact our American members to ask them if they have any knowledge of the procedure of injecting a synthetic synovial...

Could I be cheeky and use this forum to contact our American members to ask them...

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xfrack

•10 years ago

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Profiles

I want to change my photo but the site won't let me. Does anyone have this problem? It keeps saying server error!

I want to change my photo but the site won't let me. Does anyone have this probl...

Loo53

•10 years ago

10 Replies

side effect of warfarin?

I though I had recovered from my tummy upset at the weekend. but not convinced its a bug. On Tuesday last week they upped my warfarin to 6mgms daily and took...

I though I had recovered from my tummy upset at the weekend. but not convinced i...

CathieC

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Potassium and magnesium and low sodium diet

I was wondering if anyone has worked out a diet which allows slow weight loss but is high in potassium and magnesium and low in sodium- I'd be grateful for any...

I was wondering if anyone has worked out a diet which allows slow weight loss bu...

rosyG

•10 years ago

17 Replies

triggers

Hi all,Came off bisoprolol 8 weeks ago sorted out my meds for my hernia been making my own veg and fruit drinks and in general feeling really good,even after...

Hi all,Came off bisoprolol 8 weeks ago sorted out my meds for my hernia been ma...

Hidden

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Pulse rate 44

Good morning, I always take time to read the daily AF postings and so admire the support given to all! Please may I ask a question? I have been in normal SNR...

Good morning, I always take time to read the daily AF postings and so admire the...

PhyllisK

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Alivecor

Good morning all, where is the best place to purchase the Alivecor please? I will be using it with iPad mini as my phone is only a series 3 iPhone. Also, what...

Good morning all, where is the best place to purchase the Alivecor please? I wil...

Hidden

•10 years ago

21 Replies

outpatients appointment worry?

I am expecting some treatment in November I have just got a letter for an outpatients appointment? { if anybody could enlighten me on what to expect there i...

I am expecting some treatment in November I have just got a letter for an outpat...

franksavage

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Warfarin and hair thinning.

I'm sure I have read about a link between warfarin an hair thinning on here. I'm sure mine is getting thinner ! I would be interested to hear from anyone else...

I'm sure I have read about a link between warfarin an hair thinning on here. I'm...

dedeottie

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2014

First Cardioversion on the 21st - how to prepare?

Simvastatin

First ablation tomorrow

4 weeks in nsr

Update

coffee and chat....

Blood test results

Hello. Considering 1st Ablation

48hrs post ablation. Thanks+tips.

Anybody taking Ramipril ?

adrenal insufficiency and angiogram...extra cortisone cover needed?

Blood pressure when in AFib.

Looks like second Ablation needed..

My lousey sick week.....

Nervous

Feel a Little Disheartened

P waves...... And question for @Bobd

Last minute reprieve from DCCV no. 14!

Sodium deficiency

Thank you.....on the move slowly,

MSG...E621

side-tracking

Profiles

side effect of warfarin?

Potassium and magnesium and low sodium diet

triggers

Pulse rate 44

Alivecor

outpatients appointment worry?

Warfarin and hair thinning.

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