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Beta blocker v's Verapamil

Hi can anybody assist. Just had cardio version and put on beta blocker. Really struggling with cold feet. Went to Doc and prescribed Verapamil and stop beta...

Hi can anybody assist. Just had cardio version and put on beta blocker. Really s...

Chelt1

•9 years ago

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Pomegranate Juice

I copied the following from the MedlinePlus website. Sorry for the long post but I thought some might find it interesting that one juice can impact so many...

I copied the following from the MedlinePlus website. Sorry for the long post bu...

EngMac

•9 years ago

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I'm going to buy one...

I am definitely going to buy a coag machine. I have just had 3 INR's in a row at 2.4 and the coag clinic put me on weekly and fortnightly testing during those...

I am definitely going to buy a coag machine. I have just had 3 INR's in a row at...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Ablation - My Experience

Just wanted to write a post in regards to my recent Catheter Ablation. I have posted quite a lot over the last few months and thought it only fair to let...

Just wanted to write a post in regards to my recent Catheter Ablation. I have po...

rich101

•9 years ago

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I am two days after my ablation procedure for afib and a flutter.

Had an episode all day and now it's 2:30 am. Can't wait for less episodes. I was diagnosed four years ago while training a little too hard for my seventh...

Had an episode all day and now it's 2:30 am. Can't wait for less episodes. I w...

maradon

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Ta all

Ta for your thoughts. Great info as always. I will alway reserve right to think about all the possibilities before I start any new venture.

Ta for your thoughts. Great info as always. I will alway reserve right to think ...

nigelfarruca

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Update, so much happening

i saw EP and he wants to wait for muscle biopsy results first, still waiting for this. ENT referred me back to Nuero also recommending muscle biopsy as MRI of...

i saw EP and he wants to wait for muscle biopsy results first, still waiting for...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Blue fingers, chilblains and Bisoprolol

For the first time in my life my fingers are covered in chilblains and turn a delicate shade of blue-purple and are puffed up with the dratted things. I take...

For the first time in my life my fingers are covered in chilblains and turn a de...

Finvola

•9 years ago

20 Replies

PAF ruining my life

Hello I have been diagnosed with paroxymal AF.Had laods blood test ultra sound etc all normal but it is ruining my life .I am on flecanide 50 mg twice daily...

Hello I have been diagnosed with paroxymal AF.Had laods blood test ultra sound e...

vivijane

•9 years ago

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Apixaban

I have been prescribed apixban and I am thinking about starting to take them! Because I know when I go into AF I was considering using as a 'pill in the...

I have been prescribed apixban and I am thinking about starting to take them! Be...

nigelfarruca

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Sotalol

I took amiodarone for 3 1/2 years and developed severe hyperthyroid. Currently taking 40mg prednisone and just added methimazole to try and control that. I...

I took amiodarone for 3 1/2 years and developed severe hyperthyroid. Currently ...

Brendaafib

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Feeling fearful

I am awake (4.30) and my heart is fluttering away as it always does when I lie down ( feels like a lot of uncomfortable ectopics trying to get into AF). I now...

I am awake (4.30) and my heart is fluttering away as it always does when I lie d...

Vony

•9 years ago

18 Replies

Update from EP Visit

Firstly apologies to anyone who was waiting to see the same EP as me today at Harefield, I was with mine for nearly 50 mins, which is I suspect a lot more than...

Firstly apologies to anyone who was waiting to see the same EP as me today at Ha...

Beancounter

Volunteer•9 years ago

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Sleep Apnea

Today I went to the hospital for a masterclass in sleep apnea. There were 3 of us in the class which was taken by a very competent senior physiologist and...

Today I went to the hospital for a masterclass in sleep apnea. There were 3 of ...

CDreamer

•9 years ago

31 Replies

Flashing peripheral vision after ablation

Has anyone had this? I had it for about 10 minutes on the right side, 3 days after and again today on the left side, a week afterwards for about 10 minutes...

Has anyone had this? I had it for about 10 minutes on the right side, 3 days af...

Kiwi2

•9 years ago

24 Replies

The waiting is over!

I have finally been given a date for my ablation at the university hospital of Wales with Dr Peter O Callaghan. I have taken a cancellation so it is on 11th...

I have finally been given a date for my ablation at the university hospital of W...

dedeottie

•9 years ago

44 Replies

One week post ablation

No more AF since last Friday which I am pleased about although I know it can happen and doesn't mean it hasn't worked. I went to see my GP yesterday as I have...

No more AF since last Friday which I am pleased about although I know it can hap...

Kiwi2

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Swollen ankles

Hi all, some time since I last posted as I have been quite well. I am 69 years young, male on apixaban, digoxin, ramiprol & bisoprolol for my AF & preds for...

Hi all, some time since I last posted as I have been quite well. I am 69 years y...

linco1799

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Rhinocort

Dear community, Sadly, I have hayfever as well as a vulnerability to go into AF. Some nasal decongestant sprays really seem to aggravate my ectopics and...

Dear community, Sadly, I have hayfever as well as a vulnerability to go into AF...

David1964

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Ablation

I have read everything about ablations and I am seeing my EP tomorrow to discuss this. However, I have read that if you are in permanent AF, it would not be...

I have read everything about ablations and I am seeing my EP tomorrow to discuss...

Ang3lc4ts

•9 years ago

6 Replies

AF Cured??

I've read quite a bit here about things that can be the start of AF but I'm wondering if, once suffering from AF is it ever cured? I'm on preventatives and...

I've read quite a bit here about things that can be the start of AF but I'm wond...

7Helena

•9 years ago

17 Replies

Nuclear medicine,

Hi i have Paroxamal AF , i had a Bad Attack of Angina before Christmas, and not felt 100% since My Specialist , has decided he wants me to go for a heart...

Hi i have Paroxamal AF , i had a Bad Attack of Angina before Christmas, and n...

suzytoshoes

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Af

I have been on adizem for about two years and I also have a cardio loop fitted I have taken yesterday and today of cause of my heart the last time I was off...

I have been on adizem for about two years and I also have a cardio loop fitted I...

Peterb1013

•9 years ago

4 Replies

In A&E

Had flutters and fast heart rate again last night, so popped to A&E and my heart was in af, it's been 2mths since my ablation, so this is a major blow, back...

Had flutters and fast heart rate again last night, so popped to A&E and my heart...

Kaiser78

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Ablate and pace

I've been offered this procedure by Papworth hospital to control my AF although I understand that it would control rate but not the rhythm. I could stop...

I've been offered this procedure by Papworth hospital to control my AF although ...

Linanne

•9 years ago

14 Replies

Fruit and Vit K

Can fruit of any type cause the INR reading to suddenly drop.

Dottilind

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Ablation day

Have arrived at John Radcliffe for my ablation.Ive been armed with a pager and will buzz when its my turn. Did not make a great start as I flaked out after...

Have arrived at John Radcliffe for my ablation.Ive been armed with a pager and w...

rich101

•9 years ago

12 Replies

Fast rpm but regular rhythm?

Anyone know what this could have been? I went for a short walk yesterday but turned back early as I was getting just a little breathless. On return my heart...

Anyone know what this could have been? I went for a short walk yesterday but tur...

Mamamarilyn

•9 years ago

7 Replies

had my pacemaker done and feel GREAT!

I just wanted to say thankyou to all the encouraging souls that replied to my post before my operation yesterday. I had the operation and its now the day after...

I just wanted to say thankyou to all the encouraging souls that replied to my po...

franksavage

•9 years ago

39 Replies

No energy after being in af

Hi there , I was back up a&e again Saturday night after the pill in the pocket 200 mg flecanide didn't work,followed by another 100mg at a&e , they kept me in...

Hi there , I was back up a&e again Saturday night after the pill in the pocket ...

Runcrans

•9 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for January 2015

Beta blocker v's Verapamil

Pomegranate Juice

I'm going to buy one...

Ablation - My Experience

I am two days after my ablation procedure for afib and a flutter.

Ta all

Update, so much happening

Blue fingers, chilblains and Bisoprolol

PAF ruining my life

Apixaban

Sotalol

Feeling fearful

Update from EP Visit

Sleep Apnea

Flashing peripheral vision after ablation

The waiting is over!

One week post ablation

Swollen ankles

Rhinocort

Ablation

AF Cured??

Nuclear medicine,

Af

In A&E

Ablate and pace

Fruit and Vit K

Ablation day

Fast rpm but regular rhythm?

had my pacemaker done and feel GREAT!

No energy after being in af

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