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VIOXX and AFib?

I've just cottoned on to the relationship between Vioxx (Voltarol) and AFib. I took Vioxx for quite a few years to relieve the pain of arthritis in my neck...

I've just cottoned on to the relationship between Vioxx (Voltarol) and AFib. I t...

upsidedown

•10 years ago

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alivecor

Just a quick question from a techno idiot. I use a Blackberry Curve 9320 with a Vodaphone account. I really have no clue about these sort of things except that...

Just a quick question from a techno idiot. I use a Blackberry Curve 9320 with a ...

kernow43

•10 years ago

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I have persistent AF and have recently been suffering from mild chest pains/discomfort following exertion.

I have persistent AF and have recently been suffering from mild chest pains/discomfort following exertion. Is it possible to determine whether this is due to...

I have persistent AF and have recently been suffering from mild chest pains/disc...

bc109

•10 years ago

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fuzzflyer

•10 years ago

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Need to talk

I'm finding it very difficult to cope since the sudden loss of my dad earlier this week. I have lone AF and have been relatively symptom free for quite a while...

I'm finding it very difficult to cope since the sudden loss of my dad earlier th...

giddytd1

•10 years ago

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Staminade

I've had a very bad day with ectopics and am trying to work out what might have caused it. Only thing different with the preceding day, was that I had a lot...

I've had a very bad day with ectopics and am trying to work out what might have ...

David1964

•10 years ago

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Non alcoholic drinks

I have found this site to be very informative, having just been diagnosed with PAF. I have changed to decaffeinated coffee and tea, and have only a very...

I have found this site to be very informative, having just been diagnosed with P...

NiceNana

•10 years ago

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Bisoprolol

I have a chronic heart condition including monitoring with an ICD. including AF etc. I seem to be always lethargic, have no go and I always fall asleep during...

I have a chronic heart condition including monitoring with an ICD. including AF ...

blackbear

•10 years ago

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Early days after Ablation

Hi all, I had my Ablation Monday, they said all went well. Just a quick question, my chest did feel a bit tight, but thats getting better, now when I eat or...

Hi all, I had my Ablation Monday, they said all went well. Just a quick quest...

Pommylump

•10 years ago

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Alcohol

I know this has been asked before..... but how do people on here react with Alcohol and AF? I have read that it can increase side effects of meds like...

I know this has been asked before..... but how do people on here react with Alco...

jedimasterlincoln

•10 years ago

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I've not gone, honestly

Dear all. I have been having problems with my ISP so will be changing to another soon. I have passed on the MAC but fear that I may lose internet services...

Dear all. I have been having problems with my ISP so will be changing to anoth...

BobD

Volunteer•10 years ago

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Ablation october (30) 2014 for AVNRT.

Hi, Female 41 years old. Been ablated (succesfully according to the cardiologist who performed the operation) in october (as my title suggests). All was going...

Hi, Female 41 years old. Been ablated (succesfully according to the cardiologist...

K1973

•10 years ago

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Considering Cather Ablation

I am considering the Ablation procedure for my Paraproxal a Fib but my EP says it cannot be done under just sedation. He prefers to put his patients to sleep...

I am considering the Ablation procedure for my Paraproxal a Fib but my EP says i...

Flaka

•10 years ago

25 Replies

Ablation or continued Flec

I have had vagal PAF for many years I am 54 and other wise fit and healthy. and managed to control it without drugs except very occasional flecainide until...

I have had vagal PAF for many years I am 54 and other wise fit and healthy. and...

Ben166

•10 years ago

45 Replies

AliveCor monitor.

Hi its approximately 17 weeks since my first ablation, I was elated for the first month when I couldnt feel anything from my heart, I remember saying it felt...

Hi its approximately 17 weeks since my first ablation, I was elated for the firs...

shirlygirly

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Any Ideas?

I am 49 year of age and in December last year had a pacemaker fitted after three unsuccessful attempts at ablation. I am waiting for a AV node ablation but my...

I am 49 year of age and in December last year had a pacemaker fitted after three...

wendicarro

•10 years ago

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Rivaroxaban for 4 weeks - exhaustion and diarrhoea anyone else had these side effects

Came off Bisoprolol on Tuesday because of low pulse on Drs advice. On Rivaroxaban for 4 weeks now, had terrible diarrhoea last Sunday then again yesterday,...

Came off Bisoprolol on Tuesday because of low pulse on Drs advice. On Rivaroxaba...

gemsmum

•10 years ago

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Any thoughts/advice please

Hi suppose I am one of the lucky ones regarding no symptoms I am in permanent AF and take Warfarin, Slozem (120) atoravastatin, Losartan(100) and other meds...

Hi suppose I am one of the lucky ones regarding no symptoms I am in permanent AF...

R1100S1

•10 years ago

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Stopping warfarin

Just a quick one...my husband is due to have surgery later in March. He has been told to stop warfarin 7 days prior to the op (hernia). He had two severe...

Just a quick one...my husband is due to have surgery later in March. He has bee...

Peddling

•10 years ago

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AliveCor Heart Monitor

I was given an AliveCor Heart Monitor, about a year ago I think, when they were being freely distributed to those who wanted one. Mine fitted an iPhone 4S...

I was given an AliveCor Heart Monitor, about a year ago I think, when they were ...

AnticoagulateNow

•10 years ago

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3rd time lucky?

I had my 2nd ablation in September (didn't work and I had to go into hospital about 4 weeks later and have a cardioversion) and at my check up I was warned...

I had my 2nd ablation in September (didn't work and I had to go into hospital ab...

sharonp79

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Dabigatran and INR test.

I have been taken Dabigatran for around two years. I have never been offered a INR or any other type of test. It this normal with the newer anti-coagulant...

I have been taken Dabigatran for around two years. I have never been offered a ...

Earledavis

•10 years ago

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Panic !

I thought I was doing so well and now my heart is pumping away at 140 ! No doctors appt available typical so panic is setting in . Had my cardio version last...

I thought I was doing so well and now my heart is pumping away at 140 ! No docto...

01maxdog

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Dental Fears with AF

Hello I wonder if anyone has any experience of having an abscessed tooth removed with AF. My dentist mentioned that bacteria from the infected tooth can get...

Hello I wonder if anyone has any experience of having an abscessed tooth removed...

ladywear

•10 years ago

21 Replies

Bisoprolol

Many of the posts i read are taking much lower doses of Bisoprolol than I. As the side effects include many of the things I'm suffering from (headache,...

Many of the posts i read are taking much lower doses of Bisoprolol than I. As t...

7Helena

•10 years ago

33 Replies

Worried about mum- Heart attack, AF, heart block

Hello, I wonder if anyone can give me any insight or reassurance. My mum is 54 and up until June 2014 was really fit and well (gym 5x a week, healthy weight...

Hello, I wonder if anyone can give me any insight or reassurance. My mum is 54...

hollyheart

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Optometrists Report

Hi guys and gals, Nothing to do with AF (yet !) but given the oft post on here about Thyroid and AF thought I'd toss this hand grenade into the battlefield....

Hi guys and gals, Nothing to do with AF (yet !) but given the oft post on here a...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Ablation Experience

Had my ablation yesterday and things didn't go too bad. It took 3 hours and my EP said it was a straight forward enough procedure. He ringed the pulmanory...

Had my ablation yesterday and things didn't go too bad. It took 3 hours and my E...

Jason1971

•10 years ago

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Dr has taken me off Bisoprolol because of very low heartbeat on Rivaroxaban

I put my first post on yesterday and thank you for replys. As I have been having a bad time with low heartbeat mostly around 40 and exhaustion Dr said that it...

I put my first post on yesterday and thank you for replys. As I have been havin...

gemsmum

•10 years ago

3 Replies

stroke risk

Hi Everyone, Are there any overall statistics of stroke risk percentages of Atrial Fibrillation sufferers that are anti-coagulated? I've searched but have not...

Hi Everyone, Are there any overall statistics of stroke risk percentages of Atri...

Musetta

•10 years ago

7 Replies

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All posts for February 2015

VIOXX and AFib?

alivecor

I have persistent AF and have recently been suffering from mild chest pains/discomfort following exertion.

Fun pic

Need to talk

Staminade

Non alcoholic drinks

Bisoprolol

Early days after Ablation

Alcohol

I've not gone, honestly

Ablation october (30) 2014 for AVNRT.

Considering Cather Ablation

Ablation or continued Flec

AliveCor monitor.

Any Ideas?

Rivaroxaban for 4 weeks - exhaustion and diarrhoea anyone else had these side effects

Any thoughts/advice please

Stopping warfarin

AliveCor Heart Monitor

3rd time lucky?

Dabigatran and INR test.

Panic !

Dental Fears with AF

Bisoprolol

Worried about mum- Heart attack, AF, heart block

Optometrists Report

Ablation Experience

Dr has taken me off Bisoprolol because of very low heartbeat on Rivaroxaban

stroke risk

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