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Antihistamine

Anyone know a safe anti histamine to take with AF?

SuzieA

•9 years ago

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Permanent AF

i haven't been on the forum in a few months as I have been back to full time work. Unfortunately I am no better at all after my ablation last Oct, with daily...

i haven't been on the forum in a few months as I have been back to full time wor...

Vony

•9 years ago

20 Replies

Tired out

I had my pacemaker fitted in January been back in hospital for five days l have never felt so unwell in my life.had it checked three times no better now l have...

I had my pacemaker fitted in January been back in hospital for five days l have ...

1931

•9 years ago

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Magnesium

Have read recently that Mag.stearate should be avoided as ingredient in magnesium products? I bought Healthspan Mag 375mg with added B complex vits.Under...

Have read recently that Mag.stearate should be avoided as ingredient in magnesiu...

George2467814

•9 years ago

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Not sleeping after pacemaker fitted

Five weeks on from having pacemaker fitted for total heart block, taking bisoprolol 2.5mg once daily to control fast heart rates. I just cannot sleep, I lie...

Five weeks on from having pacemaker fitted for total heart block, taking bisopro...

wpw62

•9 years ago

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Does anyone know a good EP

Saw my GP yesterday. After reading all the posts I asked him about seeing an EP. He agreed as tests have shown that my heart is sound but it's the electrics...

Saw my GP yesterday. After reading all the posts I asked him about seeing an EP....

dianaharv

•9 years ago

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Mr

I am 78 years old and suffer from both AF and COPD, it's not good having both and does fool the doctors at times. I have had two 7 day stays in hospital this...

I am 78 years old and suffer from both AF and COPD, it's not good having both an...

Tatters

•9 years ago

19 Replies

Any success with this method

Just found this statement when I was trawling the net regarding ways to stop AF: "In some cases, when an arrhythmia comes on without chest pain, particularly...

Just found this statement when I was trawling the net regarding ways to stop AF:...

Dave1961

•9 years ago

28 Replies

Well it's back

Evening all Well my AF is defo back, Tuesday gone was the day things went awry Out of nowhere whilst at work I got pre ablation symptoms first I had since...

Evening all Well my AF is defo back, Tuesday gone was the day things went awry O...

MickN

•9 years ago

36 Replies

Had a Paroxysmal Afib Episode

I awoke fairly abruptly this morning at about 5am with heart palps. Got my GF to listen to my heart, as it definitely felt irregular to me and I wanted a...

I awoke fairly abruptly this morning at about 5am with heart palps. Got my GF t...

joebob

•9 years ago

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Storm!

We have a storm going on at the moment with thunder/lightening and heavy rain; it's hot and sticky and my heart is doing it's usual dance! Happens every time...

We have a storm going on at the moment with thunder/lightening and heavy rain; i...

shirljo

•9 years ago

10 Replies

What are your experiences of persistent AF and treatment?

Hi all, I’m a research student looking for patients who would be interested in sharing their experiences of persistent AF and treatment, by completing an...

Hi all, I’m a research student looking for patients who would be interested in ...

ETaylor

•9 years ago

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Long term cardio training possibly linked to abnormal heart rhythms

It's a bit late for runners and cyclists who've been exercising for 40 years, but the July edition of Men's Health mentions Manchester University's press...

It's a bit late for runners and cyclists who've been exercising for 40 years, bu...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Flecainide

Cardiologist put me on 50mg of flecainide twice a day and reduced Bisoprolol from 5mg to 2.5mg. I usually have AF every six days lasting approx 18 hrs. After...

Cardiologist put me on 50mg of flecainide twice a day and reduced Bisoprolol fr...

sunigirl

•9 years ago

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Was today prescribed medication which contained warning, do not take if you have an irregular heart rhythm!

Today I phoned my GP to discuss different symptoms I was experiencing with my Afib. My GP was away and so I spoke to locum, explaining I had been in Afib since...

Today I phoned my GP to discuss different symptoms I was experiencing with my Af...

IsobelBrown54

•9 years ago

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9th Ablation

Been back in permanent atrial tachycardia and arrhythmia for just over two weeks hopefully they'll have me back in NSR by teatime tomorrow. This will be my...

Been back in permanent atrial tachycardia and arrhythmia for just over two weeks...

Rubley

•9 years ago

28 Replies

Tablet change to Ambulatory Care Part 4

What a day we had 14:00 appointment and we leave at 17:50. I am now in permanent AF and they have changed my tablets again to one that may not make me feel as...

What a day we had 14:00 appointment and we leave at 17:50. I am now in permanent...

Offcut

•9 years ago

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ICD/CRT Pacer implant

I'm having this device implanted in August. It was advised by my EP cardiologist after an echocardiogram to check my heart after paroxysmal AF episodes. He...

I'm having this device implanted in August. It was advised by my EP cardiologist...

margar17

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Beta blockers and antihistamines?

It's that time of year again, but I feel this year I need to be extra careful with my choice in hayfever remedies. I'm currently taking daily doses of:...

It's that time of year again, but I feel this year I need to be extra careful wi...

joebob

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Bradycardia AF

Hi All I haven't written for a while but read all your posts most days. I've gone into permanent AF for the first time today. Haven't seen th EP yet but my GP...

Hi All I haven't written for a while but read all your posts most days. I've gon...

Glosbumble

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Af back again

Had my ablation last November everything went well until February I had a week of in and out of af but was fine for months until now I've went into af twice...

Had my ablation last November everything went well until February I had a week ...

Kaiser78

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Forward Planning for oblation

I notice that everyone says to take it easy post oblation. I live on my own. I have thought about frozen dinners for the first week but is there anything...

I notice that everyone says to take it easy post oblation. I live on my own. ...

Enjoy

•9 years ago

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Daily Mail article

I don't know how to insert the link but has anyone read the Daily Mail article this morning about how your birth month determines what ailments you will suffer...

I don't know how to insert the link but has anyone read the Daily Mail article t...

wpw62

•9 years ago

29 Replies

fluid retention and af

I was told I had AF back in Jan 2014 - I was admitted as an emergency as I had over two stone of fluid built up over 12days and my breathing terrible. I saw...

I was told I had AF back in Jan 2014 - I was admitted as an emergency as I had o...

cassie46

•9 years ago

6 Replies

SVT

Has anybody on this forum had an ablation for svt? My EP wants me to have one as I have side effects with all the med I've tried. How did it go for you?

Has anybody on this forum had an ablation for svt? My EP wants me to have one as...

Evefay

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Stomach bug and Warfarin: what should I do?

Caught a terrible stomach bug and wonder what to do, as I should stay away from Aspirin and Ibuprofen. Is the only thing Paracetamol? I got the shakes but no...

Caught a terrible stomach bug and wonder what to do, as I should stay away from ...

Grundy77

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Food to assist INR

I am currently taking warfarin to bring my INR from 1.3 up to 2/3 prior to an abalation. Are there any vitamin supplements or diet to improve the time to reach...

I am currently taking warfarin to bring my INR from 1.3 up to 2/3 prior to an ab...

Hidden

•9 years ago

3 Replies

100 bpm

After my second ablation my resting pulse rate was 69-70 bpm for approximately three weeks ,then after doing some moderate exercise it suddenly went to 100 bpm...

After my second ablation my resting pulse rate was 69-70 bpm for approximately t...

daherazar1

•9 years ago

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Ablation done - a few thoughts

I had my first ablation on Monday in Leeds and I thought I'd pass on a few thoughts for the benefit of those embarking on this route. I did think long and...

I had my first ablation on Monday in Leeds and I thought I'd pass on a few thoug...

AnticoagulateNow

•9 years ago

27 Replies

Need to buy a good heart monitor

Hi there folks can anyone recommend a good heart monitor on here I feel I need to keep an eye on it till operation ?

Hi there folks can anyone recommend a good heart monitor on here I feel I need t...

Julie23

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for June 2015

Antihistamine

Permanent AF

Tired out

Magnesium

Not sleeping after pacemaker fitted

Does anyone know a good EP

Mr

Any success with this method

Well it's back

Had a Paroxysmal Afib Episode

Storm!

What are your experiences of persistent AF and treatment?

Long term cardio training possibly linked to abnormal heart rhythms

Flecainide

Was today prescribed medication which contained warning, do not take if you have an irregular heart rhythm!

9th Ablation

Tablet change to Ambulatory Care Part 4

ICD/CRT Pacer implant

Beta blockers and antihistamines?

Bradycardia AF

Af back again

Forward Planning for oblation

Daily Mail article

fluid retention and af

SVT

Stomach bug and Warfarin: what should I do?

Food to assist INR

100 bpm

Ablation done - a few thoughts

Need to buy a good heart monitor

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