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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Introduction from AF sufferer - since 2012

Hi all I am 53 and male and I guess my story will be familiar. My first awareness of AF was after going to A&E feeling extremely fatigued and dreadful. 5...

Hi all I am 53 and male and I guess my story will be familiar. My first awaren...

Cristatus

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Is there really a UK Flecanide Shortage

I do not want to be alarmist but my pharmacy called me earlier this week and said there is a UK wide shortage of Flecanide and they cannot get any in before I...

I do not want to be alarmist but my pharmacy called me earlier this week and sai...

Cristatus

•9 years ago

14 Replies

What does the future hold?

I was rushed to hospital just over a week ago with a suspected heart attack. After various blood tests and ecg's and a full search of my medical history they...

I was rushed to hospital just over a week ago with a suspected heart attack. Aft...

ash16

•9 years ago

16 Replies

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Emotional episode and flutter

I was trying to reply to a post written by teach to learn but page would not allow any replies. It kept saying "reply to group" tried to stay on same page but...

I was trying to reply to a post written by teach to learn but page would not all...

Eliza1

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Ablation...

Well the day has come n I want to thank all you AF people for your support and advice..especially Peter...just to say I'm having my ablation tomorow 1st...

Well the day has come n I want to thank all you AF people for your support and a...

Sharryn45

•9 years ago

15 Replies

Non specific ECG abnormality

I am 65yr lady with well controlled AF.went to AE with left arm ache and chest discomfort. Had bloods x ray 2 ECGs doctor said second one showed small...

I am 65yr lady with well controlled AF.went to AE with left arm ache and chest d...

andy1950

•9 years ago

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Confused over magnesium

I recently had a consultation with one of the top UK EP's who did not advocate the use of magnesium - quote " magnesium can actually promote AF, keep it...

I recently had a consultation with one of the top UK EP's who did not advocate t...

Kbuck1234

•9 years ago

11 Replies

Impending surgery

Hi everyone I have to go for a prostate biopsy on Wednesday and frankly I am very scared. Like many I have a deep seathed fear of all things medical, and I...

Hi everyone I have to go for a prostate biopsy on Wednesday and frankly I am ver...

AgeingHIppy

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Mondays the day

Wish me luck guys I'm going in for my 2nd ablation tomorrow (29th Feb). I don't feel as bad as I did when I was waiting for my first I couldn't wait to go...

Wish me luck guys I'm going in for my 2nd ablation tomorrow (29th Feb). I don't ...

abihel

•9 years ago

17 Replies

Dr Sanjay Gupta for those of you who may be interested.....ref Ablation

http://youtu.be/3VOq9BL7Y1U

Steve112

•9 years ago

35 Replies

Covonia

Anyone used Covonia herbal cough medicine? I read leaves and it said check with doc if you have heart condition! I thought herbal would be safe????

Anyone used Covonia herbal cough medicine? I read leaves and it said check with ...

Devine75

•9 years ago

6 Replies

tomorrow cv in the morning

hi been quite long time don't write nothing so tomorrom is my CV . hop it will work . hello to every one in our group and all the best ....................

hi been quite long time don't write nothing so tomorrom is my CV . hop it will w...

karim123

•9 years ago

20 Replies

Hybrid Ablation

After many unsuccessful attempts to be put back in Sinus Rhythm I have now been offered (subject to being an eligible patient) a Hybrid Ablation procedure. I...

After many unsuccessful attempts to be put back in Sinus Rhythm I have now been ...

AlantheTwix

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Eye problems

Has anyone experienced vision problems whilst taking the anti arrhythmic drug Disopyramide please ? Sandra

Has anyone experienced vision problems whilst taking the anti arrhythmic drug D...

Hidden

•9 years ago

2 Replies

congenital repair leads to problems decades later

I had a ventricular septal repair done when I was 5. My earliest memories are going to the cardiologist (not exactly happy ones)... Surgery was a complete...

I had a ventricular septal repair done when I was 5. My earliest memories are g...

Leetessa

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Amioadrone and eyes

I am grateful to have this site to vent because I am feeling very down. After abalation and cv and amioadrone I was getting my life back. Eyes got blurry, EP...

I am grateful to have this site to vent because I am feeling very down. After ab...

Salty0987

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Spam

Hi I keep getting health unlocked mails full of Grand Prix dates and marathon dates is anyone else?

Hi I keep getting health unlocked mails full of Grand Prix dates and marathon da...

Hidden

•9 years ago

11 Replies

blood thinners and surgeries

Was told I would most likely be on blood thinners for life after afib and ablation. What does one do if needing surgery ??? How does one run the risk of going...

Was told I would most likely be on blood thinners for life after afib and ablati...

Eliza1

•9 years ago

46 Replies

Statins yet again

Do they or don't they? http://health.spectator.co.uk/fed-up-with-scare-stories-about-statins-here-is-what-you-should-know/

Do they or don't they? http://health.spectator.co.uk/fed-up-with-scare-stories-a...

seasider18

•9 years ago

22 Replies

Jfjfern

Hi everyone I just want a bit of advice I started with paf after having pneumonia 5 years ago. I gave up alcohol as I found if I had a few drinks Friday and...

Hi everyone I just want a bit of advice I started with paf after having pneumon...

Jfjfern

•9 years ago

4 Replies

for what it's worth

. I have an oxy/ pulse meter which I used when I suffered from COPD. About 18 months ago I noticed from the meter that my pulse was all over the place. This...

. I have an oxy/ pulse meter which I used when I suffered from COPD. About 18 mo...

tony85

•9 years ago

1 Reply

PVI and PAF Ablation

I had my procedure 10 days ago and since then have been extremely breathless even when walking along flat, level surfaces. I was never this breathless before...

I had my procedure 10 days ago and since then have been extremely breathless eve...

Jan-Wtrs

•9 years ago

13 Replies

Ventolin

Hi everyone, hope you're all enjoying your weekend. I've just been told I have Asthma !! I've been prescribed ventolin but on reading the leaflet it says there...

Hi everyone, hope you're all enjoying your weekend. I've just been told I have A...

picman2007

•9 years ago

13 Replies

And I was doing so well!

I am approaching the time to stop taking Amioderone 100mg a day. I know people have concerns but this potent drug has given me my life back. I've been in NSR...

I am approaching the time to stop taking Amioderone 100mg a day. I know people h...

CJDa

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Back in nsr

Had 3rd CV yesterday, after failed CV on Xmas Day. Relived to say that now back to 60 BPM. They got me back in on the last of of 5 attempts so just squeezed...

Had 3rd CV yesterday, after failed CV on Xmas Day. Relived to say that now back ...

voyagersprit

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Questions to ask

I am scheduled to see my EP on Monday to set up date for AFib ablation. I had a successful ablation for flutter three years ago but I know that AFib ablation...

I am scheduled to see my EP on Monday to set up date for AFib ablation. I had a ...

Gracey23

•9 years ago

3 Replies

AF attack or Tachycardia after drinking Alcohol

Paying the price maybe! I celebrated a family members Birthday 7 days ago and drank more than I would normally. ok ok 4 pints of Bitter over 8 hours. Normal...

Paying the price maybe! I celebrated a family members Birthday 7 days ago and dr...

RichMert

•9 years ago

17 Replies

Cancelled .....

I was all ready for the ablation. Watched the other ladies in the ward eating their dinner - only me "nil by mouth"!! At 1.30 p.m., unfortunately, the dr....

I was all ready for the ablation. Watched the other ladies in the ward eating ...

Enjoy

•9 years ago

14 Replies

Travel insurance

I have told my travel insurance providers about my PAF and pay a small premium for the year . January I attended TIA clinic and was given Apixaban as he could...

I have told my travel insurance providers about my PAF and pay a small premium f...

Hi-1964

•9 years ago

24 Replies

Food Additives

This is an interesting site for this page and other pages on the site you can access from the menu selection. The number system for the additives would be...

This is an interesting site for this page and other pages on the site you can ac...

EngMac

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for February 2016

Introduction from AF sufferer - since 2012

Is there really a UK Flecanide Shortage

What does the future hold?

Emotional episode and flutter

Ablation...

Non specific ECG abnormality

Confused over magnesium

Impending surgery

Mondays the day

Dr Sanjay Gupta for those of you who may be interested.....ref Ablation

Covonia

tomorrow cv in the morning

Hybrid Ablation

Eye problems

congenital repair leads to problems decades later

Amioadrone and eyes

Spam

blood thinners and surgeries

Statins yet again

Jfjfern

for what it's worth

PVI and PAF Ablation

Ventolin

And I was doing so well!

Back in nsr

Questions to ask

AF attack or Tachycardia after drinking Alcohol

Cancelled .....

Travel insurance

Food Additives

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