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Can AFib be a gift?

Medical conditions are never welcome, but sometimes they have unexpected positive consequences. I'd be interested in whether others have had this experience....

Medical conditions are never welcome, but sometimes they have unexpected positiv...

Thomps95

•9 years ago

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In Trouble

Happy New year all and thank you to the guys who give the advice that often calms me on bad days! I had a stroke 3 years ago and was put on warfarin. I also...

Happy New year all and thank you to the guys who give the advice that often calm...

trouble

•9 years ago

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Help, I need advice

Hello everyone, I am new to this wonderful forum where I have read so many post that have for me been very enlightening regarding AF. I was diagnosed with...

Hello everyone, I am new to this wonderful forum where I have read so many post ...

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•9 years ago

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Got me covered?

Many years ago I had a Gold Plectrum on a neck chain that showed I had a heart condition and was on Warfarin. Just in case I was involved in an accident or...

Many years ago I had a Gold Plectrum on a neck chain that showed I had a heart c...

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•9 years ago

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Diet and AF (lone)

Hi . I am 60 yrs old female with 6 yrs history of AF. I have been avoiding MSG and amines in my diet for couple years. I am taking Flecanaide only when I have...

Hi . I am 60 yrs old female with 6 yrs history of AF. I have been avoiding MSG a...

Ewcia

•9 years ago

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Palpitations or AF?

Hi Had one episode of AF so far - taking a beat blocker and recent tests have shown no return. However, last night I had a few hours where my heart was...

Hi Had one episode of AF so far - taking a beat blocker and recent tests have s...

Kbuck1234

•9 years ago

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ATRIAL FIBRILLATION & ATRIAL FLUTTERINGS

Just wondered if anyone could "shed any light" into this question please. I have many episodes of AF and now and then Atrial Fluttering - today I read in...

Just wondered if anyone could "shed any light" into this question please. I ha...

Sabre16

•9 years ago

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cardizem xarelto cause shortness of breath

when i was diagnosed with afib oct 2014 they put me on cardizem 180 xarelto every day and in the hospital. since then i have shortness of breath. do you think...

when i was diagnosed with afib oct 2014 they put me on cardizem 180 xarelto ever...

afib1

•9 years ago

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Rate versus rhythm

Hi Any views on whether rate or rhythm control is the appropriate treatment for AF or does it depend on the individual or whether its PAF or...

Hi Any views on whether rate or rhythm control is the appropriate treatment for...

Kbuck1234

•9 years ago

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Ablation

Just a question thats been bothering me since I saw EP on Tuesday, he obviously started out by asking how id been, 10 weeks post ablation. Well the first month...

Just a question thats been bothering me since I saw EP on Tuesday, he obviously ...

shirlygirly

•9 years ago

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heart enlargement?

If you have permanent AF and the heart rate is ok at say resting 60 to 80 beats per minute ( not the heart rhythm) will your heart be ok as the rate is...

If you have permanent AF and the heart rate is ok at say resting 60 to 80 beats ...

Blooto

•9 years ago

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Statins

I have just had a fasting blood test and my cholesterol is 6.9. I have been offered Statins but thought I would try to lower it by diet first in case the...

I have just had a fasting blood test and my cholesterol is 6.9. I have been of...

Enjoy

•9 years ago

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Home again/"strong " heartbeat.

OK sorry I've been away since 5 am Tuesday. Drove up country with rented van and spent the day engine testing near Cambridge and then drove over to Pulloxhill...

OK sorry I've been away since 5 am Tuesday. Drove up country with rented van an...

BobD

Volunteer•9 years ago

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Advice needed about anticoagulation

My doctor told is now recommending that I take an anticoagulant to reduce my risk of an AF stroke. However, having done some homework on Warfarin I'm slightly...

My doctor told is now recommending that I take an anticoagulant to reduce my ris...

IanB48

•9 years ago

49 Replies

Fibromyalgia and A.F

Hi, Let me firstly wish each and everyone of you Happiness and good Health for all of 2015... I don't know where to begin with this post and will endeavor to...

Hi, Let me firstly wish each and everyone of you Happiness and good Health for ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Cancer connection?

After colonoscopy AF noted and large blood clot on the lung. Next day advanced ovarian cancer diagnosed from scan. Now five weeks after big op and back into...

After colonoscopy AF noted and large blood clot on the lung. Next day advanced o...

Isabel42

•9 years ago

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Insignificant Result from Angiogram.

I am pleased to say that my angiogram on Monday showed only a small, insignificant narrowing of one coronary artery which is 'normal' for my age (63). I had...

I am pleased to say that my angiogram on Monday showed only a small, insignifica...

Froggy

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Anti-coagulant

Hi, A point of clarification - if you have infrequent PAF do you need to be on anti-coagulants full-time as protection even with a low stroke risk score?

Hi, A point of clarification - if you have infrequent PAF do you need to be on ...

Kbuck1234

•9 years ago

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Pill in pocket anticoagulant

Hi forum, I see some people take flecanide, bispohorol as a Pill in the pocket technique for AF - is there a magic pill for blood clotting or do you need to...

Hi forum, I see some people take flecanide, bispohorol as a Pill in the pocket ...

Kbuck1234

•9 years ago

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AF with a slow heart rate

Hi all, Can someone explain to me AF with a slow heart beat ie 55-60 - how do you detect that you potentially have AF (or are in the state of AF) if the heat...

Hi all, Can someone explain to me AF with a slow heart beat ie 55-60 - how do ...

Kbuck1234

•9 years ago

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coming of meds for a 48hr heart recording

hello I have stopped my bisoprolo of 2.5 and flecinide 50mg twice a day as from mon , and feel awful my pulse rate was 104 and I feel sick and dizzy just hope...

hello I have stopped my bisoprolo of 2.5 and flecinide 50mg twice a day as from ...

duckpopper

•9 years ago

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totally fed up and confused :(

Hello to all....i was first diagnosed with AF December 2013 it was a very scary time ...i had a cardioversion which got my heart back to normal rate ......I...

Hello to all....i was first diagnosed with AF December 2013 it was a very scary ...

sheila55

•9 years ago

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I have an appointment with cardio in March

and believe he may suggest an ablation as it was mentioned at my last appointment before my cardioversion. Just wondered if any of you have had an ablation...

and believe he may suggest an ablation as it was mentioned at my last appointmen...

cbsrbpm

•9 years ago

8 Replies

AF

Hi all this is my first post. I have been diagnosed and suffered with AF for 6 years now. Started off on bisoprilol 2.5 and each time I was rushed in to...

Hi all this is my first post. I have been diagnosed and suffered with AF for 6 y...

Triker1

•9 years ago

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Ablation no.2.

Hi, Had visit to EP today and it was decided I should have 2nd ablation. Im disappointed, it was all going so well and I felt so good, but unfortunately it...

Hi, Had visit to EP today and it was decided I should have 2nd ablation. Im disa...

shirlygirly

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Well maybe left this a bit late but Pre Med for 2nd ablation today

What should I ask the EP/Nurse???

bigE

•9 years ago

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Poor sleep

Did anyone have a sleeping issue post diagnosis with AF? I have slept really poorly since my diagnosis of PAF. I am also on Bisophorol (5mg down to 2.5mg) -...

Did anyone have a sleeping issue post diagnosis with AF? I have slept really po...

Kbuck1234

•9 years ago

13 Replies

Stress, AF, & keeping a boss happy

Hi all, I could do with some advice please. How important is avoiding stress with this condition? As well as working in music, I also work part-time in...

Hi all, I could do with some advice please. How important is avoiding stress w...

NJ47

•9 years ago

20 Replies

Clutching at Straws

Had a lovely chat with Vicky with AFA today and we were discussing the fact that it's the AFib episodes that causes enlargement of the heart. As a result of...

Had a lovely chat with Vicky with AFA today and we were discussing the fact that...

NJ47

•9 years ago

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11 weeks out from ablation

Hi Guys, I have been fairing well until this week, everything I expected has happened in one form or another, however the last couple of days, BUGGER, I...

Hi Guys, I have been fairing well until this week, everything I expected has hap...

Hidden

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for January 2015

Can AFib be a gift?

In Trouble

Help, I need advice

Got me covered?

Diet and AF (lone)

Palpitations or AF?

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION & ATRIAL FLUTTERINGS

cardizem xarelto cause shortness of breath

Rate versus rhythm

Ablation

heart enlargement?

Statins

Home again/"strong " heartbeat.

Advice needed about anticoagulation

Fibromyalgia and A.F

Cancer connection?

Insignificant Result from Angiogram.

Anti-coagulant

Pill in pocket anticoagulant

AF with a slow heart rate

coming of meds for a 48hr heart recording

totally fed up and confused :(

I have an appointment with cardio in March

AF

Ablation no.2.

Well maybe left this a bit late but Pre Med for 2nd ablation today

Poor sleep

Stress, AF, & keeping a boss happy

Clutching at Straws

11 weeks out from ablation

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