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Hello again

Hi all Not posted for a while, lost account for a while and been busy, both work and play. Glad to post that all has settled well since my ablation 17th...

Hi all Not posted for a while, lost account for a while and been busy, both work...

MickN

•9 years ago

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Treating Atrial Fibrillation with Medications -- Video From the 2015 National AF Patient Conference

Has anyone seen this? There are some interesting points being discussed. https://youtu.be/vP-rkDRFBwU

Has anyone seen this? There are some interesting points being discussed. https:...

joebob

•9 years ago

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Dry mouth

Hello Has any one out there had an extremely dry and sore mouth whilst taking Warfarin? I've been taking it for about 6 mths and have been fine but have...

Hello Has any one out there had an extremely dry and sore mouth whilst taking Wa...

Glosbumble

•9 years ago

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Ectopics with AF

I am 11 months into diagnosis of PAF and lately am experiencing lots more unpleasant ectopics more so after eating evening meal. I take just one 40mg dose of...

I am 11 months into diagnosis of PAF and lately am experiencing lots more unplea...

Tilly55

•9 years ago

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Rivaboxban

Hi can anyone help please I really can't remember if I toke my tablet and had an AF episode for about 20 hours yesterday what should I do. Should I take...

Hi can anyone help please I really can't remember if I toke my tablet and had a...

Robert185

•9 years ago

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nose bleeds and anticoagulation

I am to have an ablation in 2weeks and I am to commence anticoagulants following the procedure. I suffer from occasional nose bleeds due to an allergy of...

I am to have an ablation in 2weeks and I am to commence anticoagulants following...

paul29

•9 years ago

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Symptoms

Hi all This is my first post I have had AF for about 10 years now and have been on Wafrin ever since as cardio version did not work Periodically fatigue kicks...

Hi all This is my first post I have had AF for about 10 years now and have been...

barrystones

•9 years ago

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Heart scanner at hospital entrance

http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/13649664.Heart_scanner_installed_in_hospital_main_entrance/?ref=mr&lp=10------

http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/13649664.Heart_scanner_installed_in_hospital_main...

seasider18

•9 years ago

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Afib and sleep.

Hi all, Got constant A F but dont notice it much during day, bit short of breath if i suddenly move quick, take Bisoperol 10 mg, Ramipril 10 mg, and 6 mg of...

Hi all, Got constant A F but dont notice it much during day, bit short of breat...

higgy52

•9 years ago

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Had my ablation

It's been 4 weeks since my ablation and I do feel so much better. I have had one dizzy spell and one episode but since that I feel so much better,I do get...

It's been 4 weeks since my ablation and I do feel so much better. I have had one...

Bobgail

•9 years ago

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jossikins

I notice that AF sufferers meet up for coffee in various parts of the UK. Is there anyone on this forum who lives in the Canterbury area and would be...

I notice that AF sufferers meet up for coffee in various parts of the UK. Is th...

jossikins

•9 years ago

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3 weeks post ablation.

Hi all, just wanted to update you on what's been going on. Finally had my third ablation 3 weeks ago, and even though I wasn't optimistic, at the moment it...

Hi all, just wanted to update you on what's been going on. Finally had my third ...

Vissy

•9 years ago

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Coffee and Chat

Hi, a little short notice I know, but a group of us are meeting at the Potters Heron for coffee and chat, it is in the chandlers Ford Area, but reachable from...

Hi, a little short notice I know, but a group of us are meeting at the Potters H...

mumknowsbest

Volunteer•9 years ago

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Blood thinners eg. Eliquis and osteoarthritis supplements

I was diagnosed with afib two years ago and have been on the blood thinner, Eliquis, since that time. I have experienced no bleeding episodes or bruising while...

I was diagnosed with afib two years ago and have been on the blood thinner, Eliq...

sealover

•9 years ago

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Cryoablation

I will have a cryoablation for AF (not permanent) in a few months. My local hospital has just signed me up for a cardioversion. My concern is that if the...

I will have a cryoablation for AF (not permanent) in a few months. My local hosp...

KAW1

•9 years ago

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AF

I had an AF back in June this year. I'm about to return to work in the next week. I want to feel me again. I've still had a few flutters, iim told this is...

I had an AF back in June this year. I'm about to return to work in the next wee...

gwyn53

•9 years ago

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Tachycardia -afib or what while cycling

Been noticing lately I'm having a lot of erratic heart beats. No big deal. also, when I ride on my bike and do this particular hill, my hr shoots up to the...

Been noticing lately I'm having a lot of erratic heart beats. No big deal. also,...

paulh1

•9 years ago

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Warfarin long term side effects???

I have been told Warfarin is reasonably side effect free long term , is this true???

I have been told Warfarin is reasonably side effect free long term , is this tru...

Lainie2875

•9 years ago

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Just been watching the Red Arrows . . .

. . . flying over our house! Even watching such precision flying gets my heart going - what must it be like to fly with them? Can understand why AF is a...

. . . flying over our house! Even watching such precision flying gets my heart ...

Finvola

•9 years ago

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Dealing with AF in a developing country

I found this site after I became aware yesterday that I had experienced an episode of AF and i have to say that the tenor of support and compassion of the...

I found this site after I became aware yesterday that I had experienced an episo...

traveller58

•9 years ago

18 Replies

Newbie here!

Hi all, I was diagnosed with AF in May after a 24hr ECG. I'm seeing a cardiologist for the first time in 2 weeks time and I would be really grateful for any...

Hi all, I was diagnosed with AF in May after a 24hr ECG. I'm seeing a cardiologi...

kimmieb46

•9 years ago

11 Replies

heart matter

Hi Everyone, Since my 2011 AF diagnosis ( I'm in my late 60's) matters of the heart have been in the forefront of my mind - over the past four years I've read...

Hi Everyone, Since my 2011 AF diagnosis ( I'm in my late 60's) matters of the h...

Musetta

•9 years ago

15 Replies

Home testing for Warfarin

Hi everyone! Another warfarin question!! I've been told that I would be able to test my INR at home. Does anyone use a INR machine to test their levels at...

Hi everyone! Another warfarin question!! I've been told that I would be able to...

Hazz15

•9 years ago

16 Replies

AF will not kill you ????

I get quite confused when people say AF will not kill you, my A F caused me to have a heart attack and could quite easily have killed me. Being on...

I get quite confused when people say AF will not kill you, my A F caused me to h...

Lainie2875

•9 years ago

13 Replies

Had a-fib with RVR when i was 18. Scared it will return 2 years later.

When i was 18 i fell down some stairs in the middle of the night and instantly noticed that my heart was beating out of control, i called an ambulance, they...

When i was 18 i fell down some stairs in the middle of the night and instantly n...

Zachary_rodway

•9 years ago

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Breathlessness

Hi Im 4 months post ablation, saw my EP Tuesday who suggested that I stop the Bisoprolol (1.25grms) and see how I go. I had a 7 day monitor a month ago, which...

Hi Im 4 months post ablation, saw my EP Tuesday who suggested that I stop the Bi...

shirlygirly

•9 years ago

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pre ablation

I have just heard I am to have my ablation in just over 2 weeks, much sooner than I expected. I have a holiday booked for late October and the health staff...

I have just heard I am to have my ablation in just over 2 weeks, much sooner tha...

paul29

•9 years ago

18 Replies

BFx

Hi all, thought you might find this exchange (slightly) helpful..... Alison Jones, Sep 3, 21:08: Dear Julia, Beat Fluctuation (BFx) is a measure of how...

Hi all, thought you might find this exchange (slightly) helpful..... Alison J...

Buffafly

•9 years ago

14 Replies

A fibbed out.....

Have persistent afib now for 2 months. am scared, exhausted and looking for support. Will be having ablation hopefully within 2 months. Got very scared when a...

Have persistent afib now for 2 months. am scared, exhausted and looking for sup...

Eliza2

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Understanding blood pressure

Just been for a routine blood pressure check and was told it was "perfectly fine" at 170/60 I then check on the internet as those figures mean nothing to me...

Just been for a routine blood pressure check and was told it was "perfectly fine...

Arkwight

•9 years ago

24 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for September 2015

Hello again

Treating Atrial Fibrillation with Medications -- Video From the 2015 National AF Patient Conference

Dry mouth

Ectopics with AF

Rivaboxban

nose bleeds and anticoagulation

Symptoms

Heart scanner at hospital entrance

Afib and sleep.

Had my ablation

jossikins

3 weeks post ablation.

Coffee and Chat

Blood thinners eg. Eliquis and osteoarthritis supplements

Cryoablation

AF

Tachycardia -afib or what while cycling

Warfarin long term side effects???

Just been watching the Red Arrows . . .

Dealing with AF in a developing country

Newbie here!

heart matter

Home testing for Warfarin

AF will not kill you ????

Had a-fib with RVR when i was 18. Scared it will return 2 years later.

Breathlessness

pre ablation

BFx

A fibbed out.....

Understanding blood pressure

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