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Annual reviews

I while back people were asking if others had regular reviews with their doctor so I thought the following may be of interest. I will be 70 next month, had AF...

I while back people were asking if others had regular reviews with their doctor ...

BobD

Volunteer•9 years ago

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Thanks to everyone!

I just wanted to say thankyou for making me feel im not the only one suffering and i really do feel that the site is available when im out and about and have a...

I just wanted to say thankyou for making me feel im not the only one suffering a...

franksavage

•9 years ago

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Cardiologists and Antibiotics: At Odds at BestMelissa Walton-ShirleyDisclosuresJanuary 21, 2015

Here is the first paragraph for this website: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/838478 "It's flu season. Despite the salient point that influenza is...

Here is the first paragraph for this website: http://www.medscape.com/viewarti...

EngMac

•9 years ago

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Bisoprosol

Does anybody else still get what i can only describe as " mild" fluttering/ AF on this medication? The symptons are like a very diluted version of what i used...

Does anybody else still get what i can only describe as " mild" fluttering/ AF o...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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AF a complete surprise

Hello, I am so very glad that this site is here. Already a source of information and helping quelling that feeling of being totally alone as I don’t know...

Hello, I am so very glad that this site is here. Already a source of information...

AgeingHIppy

•9 years ago

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New here

Hi, I started with random episodes of AF last Dec which came out of the blue. Never had anything like this before, 52 female, relatively fit, ex smoker. Within...

Hi, I started with random episodes of AF last Dec which came out of the blue. Ne...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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6 months post - ablation review.

I saw an excellent Registrar who I had not met previously. He explained that they considered that my ablation had been very successful. Considering my health...

I saw an excellent Registrar who I had not met previously. He explained that t...

jennydog

•9 years ago

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Thank goodness for this forum!

I was reminded this morning of how valuable this forum is. Out of the blue I started to have a visual migraine with the most spectacular light display. If I...

I was reminded this morning of how valuable this forum is. Out of the blue I sta...

dedeottie

•9 years ago

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Nwe here & anxious

Hi all, I have been diagnosed with paroxysmal AF and next week see my GP for (I hope) reassurance and a 'script for bisoprolol 2.5mg. I feel extremely anxious...

Hi all, I have been diagnosed with paroxysmal AF and next week see my GP for (I ...

genorm

•9 years ago

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Swollen Ankles

I'm having a problem with swollen ankles, more accurately legs, at the moment. If I have a lie down in the afternoon it helps but if not it gets worse all day....

I'm having a problem with swollen ankles, more accurately legs, at the moment. I...

Buffafly

•9 years ago

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Losing weight?

One tried and tested method in my family is to avoid eating carbs and fats at the same meal (or within two hours following). Have fat foods (meat, fish, eggs,...

One tried and tested method in my family is to avoid eating carbs and fats at th...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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rivaroxaban

Hi has anyone taking rivaroxaban had a tooth removed, and how long before should you stop taking it . I think it only last in the system for 24 hours. I will...

Hi has anyone taking rivaroxaban had a tooth removed, and how long before shoul...

valg59

•9 years ago

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Ablations for permanent AF

Hello all, In the last 3 years have there been any improvements in the success rate of ablations for people who suffer from permanent AF? The last time I...

Hello all, In the last 3 years have there been any improvements in the success ...

Blooto

•9 years ago

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Good news

Cardiology Department telephoned me today and said they had had a cancellation and would I like to go in next Wednesday at 9a.m. for AV node ablation. As long...

Cardiology Department telephoned me today and said they had had a cancellation a...

Ang3lc4ts

•9 years ago

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Advice please

Those of you who take magnesium/potassium supplements can you tell me how much you take and is it ok to have with AC`s and beta blockers etc. or do you just...

Those of you who take magnesium/potassium supplements can you tell me how much y...

ruskin10

•9 years ago

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Resting Pulse

Hi i am new to here so many of been answered many time. I have Paroxysmal Afib. I am 48 and had this for a few years. currently taking 100mg flecainide twice...

Hi i am new to here so many of been answered many time. I have Paroxysmal Afib....

chris45558

•9 years ago

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Falsification of evidence on some NOACs

I was reading John Mandrola's latest post, which is on trust in science and medical experts, see...

I was reading John Mandrola's latest post, which is on trust in science and medi...

MarkS

•9 years ago

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atrial fibrillation elderly woman

hi everyone. my mom is doing better with her short of breath. we visited the nurse practioner in the cardiologist office and mom is on lasix 80 mg for one week...

hi everyone. my mom is doing better with her short of breath. we visited the nur...

afib1

•9 years ago

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The Power of the Mind

Last week I was due to go and see my EP 30 miles away. I'd been feeling so well and thought I don't want the stress of driving there so postponed my...

Last week I was due to go and see my EP 30 miles away. I'd been feeling so well ...

jeanjeannie50

•9 years ago

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Further - the phantom cardiologist

I wrote a post a couple of weeks ago about being contacted by the cardiac nurse regarding my results. She told me she wanted to see me to do another ECG has...

I wrote a post a couple of weeks ago about being contacted by the cardiac nurse ...

jayedeebee

•9 years ago

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A Black Eye

I have an unexplained black eye that just appeared without warning I am on Warfarin and wondered if any else has had this happen to them Thanks

I have an unexplained black eye that just appeared without warning I am on Warfa...

Justjudes3824

•9 years ago

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Thank you all.

It seemed so dark and lonely out here in PAFland. You happen on this forum linked to AFA and wonder whether to engage with strangers, nervous about revealing...

It seemed so dark and lonely out here in PAFland. You happen on this forum lin...

Mar1lyn

•9 years ago

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Match report!

I have just written a huge long report and deleted it by accident!! Here goes..... I can't speak highly enough about Dr. O Callaghan team. Professional,...

I have just written a huge long report and deleted it by accident!! Here goes.....

dedeottie

•9 years ago

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Calcium & Vit K2

There's an interesting post on Medscape entitled "Is Calcium Good or Bad": http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/838659 This has relevance to AFibbers as...

There's an interesting post on Medscape entitled "Is Calcium Good or Bad": http:...

MarkS

•9 years ago

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Fascinating article (long!) about PVC's/palpitations and Vagus nerve

http://adanceinmyheart.blogspot.co.uk/2011/01/we-interrupt-this-program.html?m=1 I came across this link on a FB site. It's not about AF per se, but I think...

http://adanceinmyheart.blogspot.co.uk/2011/01/we-interrupt-this-program.html?m=1...

angiek

•9 years ago

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Edoxaban trial carrot and stick

I've been invited to participate in an edoxaban vs warfarin trial. I currently take warfarin for my AF. My INR is stable and I have my cardioversion pre...

I've been invited to participate in an edoxaban vs warfarin trial. I currently ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Done and dusted

All has gone well and am now dozing on my bed. Not a bad experience at all. Even the toe was acceptable. More tomorrow when I feel more with it. Night night...

All has gone well and am now dozing on my bed. Not a bad experience at all. Even...

dedeottie

•9 years ago

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Dr tells me AF is caused by a 'flabby' heart' !

A question asked of a doctor at our first meeting of my local AF Support Group was what causes AF and the doctor said it was because the heart gets flabby!...

A question asked of a doctor at our first meeting of my local AF Support Group w...

Elbows

•9 years ago

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An update on yesterday's e mail

An update on yesterday's email. I first went in to hospital with AF as they had discovered that I had a9 sec pause and needed a pacemaker. Pacemaker fitted and...

An update on yesterday's email. I first went in to hospital with AF as they had ...

Terjo

•9 years ago

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Worried and frustrated

It all feels hopeless. AF is back and feels worse than before the ablation. I am also worried that something may have been damaged, either vagal nerve or...

It all feels hopeless. AF is back and feels worse than before the ablation. I ...

tiredandconfused

•9 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for February 2015

Annual reviews

Thanks to everyone!

Cardiologists and Antibiotics: At Odds at BestMelissa Walton-ShirleyDisclosuresJanuary 21, 2015

Bisoprosol

AF a complete surprise

New here

6 months post - ablation review.

Thank goodness for this forum!

Nwe here & anxious

Swollen Ankles

Losing weight?

rivaroxaban

Ablations for permanent AF

Good news

Advice please

Resting Pulse

Falsification of evidence on some NOACs

atrial fibrillation elderly woman

The Power of the Mind

Further - the phantom cardiologist

A Black Eye

Thank you all.

Match report!

Calcium & Vit K2

Fascinating article (long!) about PVC's/palpitations and Vagus nerve

Edoxaban trial carrot and stick

Done and dusted

Dr tells me AF is caused by a 'flabby' heart' !

An update on yesterday's e mail

Worried and frustrated

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