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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Sotolol nightmare

I was diagnosed 4 years ago with A FIB during a time when I was on a strong antibiotic for a severe leg infection. After an attempt at conversion I was put on...

I was diagnosed 4 years ago with A FIB during a time when I was on a strong anti...

johnthompson

•10 years ago

8 Replies

TOE

Hi, just wondered what the purpose of a Toe, if required during preassessment.Thanks.

Hi, just wondered what the purpose of a Toe, if required during preassessment.Th...

shirlygirly

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Warfarin advice

I had an AF episode that I was totally unaware of whilst having a knee op ,I have never had any AF before or since last week I had an ECG, a 24hr Holter and...

I had an AF episode that I was totally unaware of whilst having a knee op ,I ha...

Steve112

•10 years ago

9 Replies

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Vitamins and Minerals - Food sources

Hi folks, No advice here, just links for more information should anyone be interested. This link gives a list of foods with magnesium, potassium and...

Hi folks, No advice here, just links for more information should anyone be inte...

iris1205

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Useful maybe?

Saw a short article in news suggesting a new use for redundant tax disc holders to hold details of drivers medication and conditions. That seems a good idea to...

Saw a short article in news suggesting a new use for redundant tax disc holders ...

Jackieboy55

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Community Spirit

Whilst browsing today I noticed this box on the right - which reads: Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or...

Whilst browsing today I noticed this box on the right - which reads: Content on ...

jedimasterlincoln

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Son's af

My son (43) has been to a and e a few times with a fib. The latest was a couple of days ago, after he had had palpitations for two days. From what he said, he...

My son (43) has been to a and e a few times with a fib. The latest was a couple ...

jan-ran

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Post ablation health

Hi I'm new to this forum and have had AF paroxysmall for about 10 years. I have had many meds but 3 weeks ago had an ablation. Still on Bisoprolol till my...

Hi I'm new to this forum and have had AF paroxysmall for about 10 years. I have ...

Kaye58

•10 years ago

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Lanzoprazole and Flecainide

Does anyone take lanzoprazole along with flecainide

SuzieA

•10 years ago

6 Replies

confused by bisoprolol

Hi everyone again. I am confused by what I read. I am on Bisoprolol and now never have an irregular heartbeat. As it says that Bisoprolol does not cure the...

Hi everyone again. I am confused by what I read. I am on Bisoprolol and now ne...

cmjoyce

•10 years ago

8 Replies

INR

Hi folks, My INR is normally in the 2-3 range & I am tested every 6 weeks. I sometime worry that this is too infrequent & wonder what you think, & are there...

Hi folks, My INR is normally in the 2-3 range & I am tested every 6 weeks. I som...

Blooto

•10 years ago

14 Replies

can see the light

after 3 yrs since diagnosed with AF i now feel i have rejoined the human race. I had cardioversions, ablations and every test under the sun. Each corner turned...

after 3 yrs since diagnosed with AF i now feel i have rejoined the human race. I...

Hidden

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Travel insurance : a story.

I will have to arrange travel insurance for myself when I travel to America for my son's wedding next May. With this in mind I have been making notes of...

I will have to arrange travel insurance for myself when I travel to America for ...

jennydog

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Cardioversion at 90+ necessary or not? An English friend has her elderly (English) parents living with her, here in Italy.

Her father has been diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation and her GP has arranged for him to have a cardioversion next month, as she "doesn't like giving Warfarin...

Her father has been diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation and her GP has arranged f...

paolina

•10 years ago

3 Replies

In a quandary

Just been diagnosed with afib. I'm 69 years old and in relatively good health. I'm an avid biker and swimmer. The afib has been causing me lots of problems...

Just been diagnosed with afib. I'm 69 years old and in relatively good health. ...

paulh1

•10 years ago

22 Replies

Prolonged nosebleed

My experiences over the last 2 days may help others who find themselves in similar circumstances - apologies if this is 'old hat'! I take Apixaban and had a...

My experiences over the last 2 days may help others who find themselves in simil...

Finvola

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Unsuccessful Cardioversion

Hi, my first part on here - yay for me! I was diagnosed, about three months ago, as having persistent atrial fibrillation. After seeing a cardiologist it...

Hi, my first part on here - yay for me! I was diagnosed, about three months ago...

joebob

•10 years ago

20 Replies

What do the little symbols at the end of some

headings on this forum mean. It looks like two little chairs, have only noticed them today.

headings on this forum mean. It looks like two little chairs, have only noticed ...

jeanjeannie50

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Bananas

I've had a look at various sites regarding bananas. Are they, or are the not good for us AFers? What other fruits are ok? Pears, Oranges, Grapes, Kiwi,...

I've had a look at various sites regarding bananas. Are they, or are the not goo...

NJ47

•10 years ago

28 Replies

Could I have some advice please?

3-4 weeks ago I had my first episode of AF in around a year. The docs gave me some more Bisoprolol and I went back to sinus rhythm 40 mins later. Entire...

3-4 weeks ago I had my first episode of AF in around a year. The docs gave me so...

NJ47

•10 years ago

9 Replies

continuation after the angiogram

Hello Everyone I am now 10 days after having the angiogram done and pains I was having in my chest went after a few days and my arm is nearly there after...

Hello Everyone I am now 10 days after having the angiogram done and pains I wa...

Moonstone56

•10 years ago

3 Replies

AF Association's autumn newsletter now available

Featuring: •Tools to support decision making •You are not alone - personal case stories •New and updated AF Association publications •2014 AF Guidance into...

Featuring: •Tools to support decision making •You are not alone - personal case ...

AFAssociation1

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Video of my irregular pulse during A-Fib

http://www.hantsnwa.org.uk/afib.mp4

a-fibber

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Post Ablation

Ok it is the day after and to be honest apart from chest pain which is normal and good drugs which is even better i dont feel too bad. Prognosis from EP is...

Ok it is the day after and to be honest apart from chest pain which is normal an...

Hidden

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Exercise

After 1/2 hours exercise sitting here with a HR of 62 and not irregular but having a really strange sensation like an adrenaline rush making me feel like I'm...

After 1/2 hours exercise sitting here with a HR of 62 and not irregular but havi...

Hi-1964

•10 years ago

16 Replies

should I have check ups while on flecainide

I had af for years without knowing what it was. Each time I went to my GP I was made to feel a nuisance as by the time I managed to get an appointment the af...

I had af for years without knowing what it was. Each time I went to my GP I was...

marg47

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Is my cold causing af

I'm on amiodrene till I get my ablation, was in sinus for over a week, but I've developed a bad cold virus, and now in and out of af all day and night, it's...

I'm on amiodrene till I get my ablation, was in sinus for over a week, but I've ...

Kaiser78

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Ablation#2 update

So basically after my ep study yesterday my ep found absolutely nothing wrong with my hearts electrical system. It was fixed in my first ablation . so,...

So basically after my ep study yesterday my ep found absolutely nothing wrong wi...

lulu91

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Local Support Groups

Information and support groups form an invaluable service to arrhythmia patients. Meetings present a forum for patients, their carers, friends and families to...

Information and support groups form an invaluable service to arrhythmia patients...

AFAssociation1

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Verapamil

I've been recommended to take this as bisoprolol isn't brining my rate down when in AF, anyone any experience with this drug! I value any input.

I've been recommended to take this as bisoprolol isn't brining my rate down when...

Japaholic

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for October 2014

Sotolol nightmare

TOE

Warfarin advice

Vitamins and Minerals - Food sources

Useful maybe?

Community Spirit

Son's af

Post ablation health

Lanzoprazole and Flecainide

confused by bisoprolol

INR

can see the light

Travel insurance : a story.

Cardioversion at 90+ necessary or not? An English friend has her elderly (English) parents living with her, here in Italy.

In a quandary

Prolonged nosebleed

Unsuccessful Cardioversion

What do the little symbols at the end of some

Bananas

Could I have some advice please?

continuation after the angiogram

AF Association's autumn newsletter now available

Video of my irregular pulse during A-Fib

Post Ablation

Exercise

should I have check ups while on flecainide

Is my cold causing af

Ablation#2 update

Local Support Groups

Verapamil

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