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Apixaban

Thank you to all who answered my cry for help over my nose bleeds. Ended up having a second cauterization in 2 weeks. I am hoping to get to see my GP who runs...

Thank you to all who answered my cry for help over my nose bleeds. Ended up havi...

cmjoyce

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Muscle pains in my back

Hi there , I'm on 100 mg of flecainide twice a day and 2.5 mg bisoprolol , I'm 46 and was a runner till peroxomaol af struck me down last December , I've had...

Hi there , I'm on 100 mg of flecainide twice a day and 2.5 mg bisoprolol , I'm ...

Runcrans

•9 years ago

7 Replies

West Country Lunch

Hi gang, with Ian having another Nosh and Natter and it being March I am happy to organise another West Country Cell lunch. I'm thinking now of either Wed...

Hi gang, with Ian having another Nosh and Natter and it being March I am happy ...

BobD

Volunteer•9 years ago

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Nosh and Natter Saturday 11th April from 1pm

Thanks everyone for your replies to my previous post, nearly everyone can make this date (Sorry Kay and Rosemary next time please, miss you already) So the...

Thanks everyone for your replies to my previous post, nearly everyone can make t...

Beancounter

Volunteer•9 years ago

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Tachycardia

On Thursday I had my longest episode of AF. It started at 7.30am and stopped ao Friday at 7.45am so 24 hours. My longest previously has been about 11/12 hours,...

On Thursday I had my longest episode of AF. It started at 7.30am and stopped ao ...

stormcloud

•9 years ago

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Coming off Rivaroxaban for three days worried about stroke

As advised by me Dr at my hospital appointment last week I have to come off Rivaroxaban for 3 days to check if it is causing my diarrhoea (been on it for 5...

As advised by me Dr at my hospital appointment last week I have to come off Riva...

gemsmum

•9 years ago

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Coming off Rivaroxaban for three days Worried about stroke

At my hospital appointment Dr advised me to come off Rivaroxaban for 3 days to see if my diarrhoea stopped to be able to check if Rivaroxaban was the cause of...

At my hospital appointment Dr advised me to come off Rivaroxaban for 3 days to s...

gemsmum

•9 years ago

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Flecainide

Has anyone, using Flecainide as a 'pill in the pocket' for AF episodes, had any notable adverse reactions? I've been prescribed Flecainide by my EP,...

Has anyone, using Flecainide as a 'pill in the pocket' for AF episodes, had any ...

AnticoagulateNow

•9 years ago

5 Replies

full recovery from ablation

had ablation about 4 weeks ago....was a runner before...can do light exercise...walking...walking up to 5 miles a day...but any idea how long before returning...

had ablation about 4 weeks ago....was a runner before...can do light exercise......

ZVI-

•9 years ago

22 Replies

Digoxin Latest.

I don't want to be scaremongering but I take Digoxin among other medication for permanent A/F and these reports about studies into the safety of the drug seem...

I don't want to be scaremongering but I take Digoxin among other medication for ...

Mikee

•9 years ago

13 Replies

Improved ECG?

Went for a routine ECG yesterday and was asked if I would join a trial on a new machine. The study is termed 'Six Lead detection of Atrial Fibrillation - SL -...

Went for a routine ECG yesterday and was asked if I would join a trial on a new ...

Dadog

•9 years ago

5 Replies

BP Control

Hi all, Not been very active on the computer lately due to getting my psa sorted this last winter. All seems ok again back on the hormone injections. I have...

Hi all, Not been very active on the computer lately due to getting my psa sorte...

rjr681

•9 years ago

7 Replies

experiences with medication

I suffer from Paroxsymal AF and have had two ablations, I have been on a low dose of Dronederone and for 4 years. I am feeling very unwell in the mornings and...

I suffer from Paroxsymal AF and have had two ablations, I have been on a low dos...

rinty25

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Post ablation AF

Hello all Well have had my first episodes of AF since my ablation 17th February, they were two short burst of about 30secs about 3/4 minutes apart, then back...

Hello all Well have had my first episodes of AF since my ablation 17th February,...

MickN

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Bisoprosol and Asthma

What is the contra indication between Bisoprosol and Asthma? I'm Having lung function tests today to determine wether i have COPD or asthma because i have a...

What is the contra indication between Bisoprosol and Asthma? I'm Having lung fun...

Hidden

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Swollen legs due to diltizem

Hi I have permanet AF I've bee told by my EP that my swoolen legs and feet ( mainly right leg) is almost definitely caused by diltizem I'm asthmatic so...

Hi I have permanet AF I've bee told by my EP that my swoolen legs and feet ( m...

Hardjuice

•9 years ago

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Dental Hygienist re Dabigatran/ Pradaxa

I had a 30 minute appointment with the Dental Hygienist to-day. He knew from the Dentist's records that I have been taking Pradaxa for 7 months. After the...

I had a 30 minute appointment with the Dental Hygienist to-day. He knew from t...

jennydog

•9 years ago

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After Ablation

Im due to have my first on 31st march. Has anyone out there been able to come off all their meds following ablation. ? Im on Flecainide and warfarin at the...

Im due to have my first on 31st march. Has anyone out there been able to come of...

bridget54

•9 years ago

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Ablation worries

I have had SVT since I was 15. Now I have AF. And its been decided I need a catheter ablation at the end of march. Im terrified. Cant stress how much. Anyone...

I have had SVT since I was 15. Now I have AF. And its been decided I need a cath...

bridget54

•9 years ago

27 Replies

Statins bad press

I notice in today's news that Statins are being severely discredited with an estimate that long term use increases the risk of diabetes type 2 by as much as...

I notice in today's news that Statins are being severely discredited with an est...

Alanwilliam

•9 years ago

17 Replies

Abdominal pains

Hi Relatively new to this post after being diagnosed at the age of 63 with PAF in Oct 2013. Last event in May 2014 and after seeing my EP privately put me...

Hi Relatively new to this post after being diagnosed at the age of 63 with PAF ...

guitarman49

•9 years ago

13 Replies

Panic time again

Hi all, After the third big nose bleed in 2 weeks since I got in range on warfarin, I want information on the newer anti-coagulants. Does anyone get nose...

Hi all, After the third big nose bleed in 2 weeks since I got in range on warfa...

cmjoyce

•9 years ago

14 Replies

Work and ablation

What is the advised recuperation/ recovery time following ablation? How long is it advisable to be off work?

What is the advised recuperation/ recovery time following ablation? How long is ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

26 Replies

Beware Sprouts

Hi fellow sufferers...How about this for a laugh?. I've been in permanent AF since Sept 2014 and on Warfarin. My INR was stable at around 2.2/2.7 and I was all...

Hi fellow sufferers...How about this for a laugh?. I've been in permanent AF sin...

Hidden

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Amiodarone

Please could anyone tell me about life after Amiodarone? I am expecting (hoping) to come of it soon and just wondered what might be the next step. I know my...

Please could anyone tell me about life after Amiodarone? I am expecting (hoping)...

linc2u

•9 years ago

6 Replies

EP appointment yesterday still worried

Bit disappointed yesterday as I paid privately 2 months ago to see my EP then had a NHS appt yesterday to see him again but at the clinic I didn't see him (he...

Bit disappointed yesterday as I paid privately 2 months ago to see my EP then ha...

gemsmum

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Travelling with medication

Having had ny first ablation and so far so good we decided to book our first holiday abroad in 3 years. So holiday booked for September and insurance sorted....

Having had ny first ablation and so far so good we decided to book our first hol...

dedeottie

•9 years ago

9 Replies

typo!

That should read 98% of people in uk NOT 985!

wilsond

•9 years ago

2 Replies

afib and heart valve defect

Hi everyone,anyone else got the same as me? I have a bicuspid aortic valve,which I was told yesterday after an echo and 24 hr holter. What does that mean? 985...

Hi everyone,anyone else got the same as me? I have a bicuspid aortic valve,which...

wilsond

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Electrical disease

When I was in recovery last Saturday after my 4th ablation the EP told my husband that I had excessive electrical disease in the heart. Does anyone know what...

When I was in recovery last Saturday after my 4th ablation the EP told my husban...

Barb1

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for March 2015

Apixaban

Muscle pains in my back

West Country Lunch

Nosh and Natter Saturday 11th April from 1pm

Tachycardia

Coming off Rivaroxaban for three days worried about stroke

Coming off Rivaroxaban for three days Worried about stroke

Flecainide

full recovery from ablation

Digoxin Latest.

Improved ECG?

BP Control

experiences with medication

Post ablation AF

Bisoprosol and Asthma

Swollen legs due to diltizem

Dental Hygienist re Dabigatran/ Pradaxa

After Ablation

Ablation worries

Statins bad press

Abdominal pains

Panic time again

Work and ablation

Beware Sprouts

Amiodarone

EP appointment yesterday still worried

Travelling with medication

typo!

afib and heart valve defect

Electrical disease

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