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Experiences with flecainide

I am sharing this information for the benefit of others. It took me a while to find other people who had similar experiences with Tambocor (flecainide). I am...

I am sharing this information for the benefit of others. It took me a while to ...

Jonathan_C

•8 years ago

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Pacemakers and induction cookers.

We are refubishing our village hall kitchen and the latest firm to estimate says induction cookers are a concern for people with pacemakers. How much of this...

We are refubishing our village hall kitchen and the latest firm to estimate says...

maryjc

•8 years ago

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A bad batch of medication?

I have PAF which is mostly well controlled by medication - Bisoprolol and Digoxin. Occasionally I get episodes of strong and irregular but not fast...

I have PAF which is mostly well controlled by medication - Bisoprolol and Digo...

Mrspat

•8 years ago

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Curious about ablation

i;VE BEEN WONDERING HOW LONG DID YOUR ABLATION TAKE ?

Hidden

•8 years ago

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AF and exercise really getting me down

My name is Andy I am 34 years old and I have had paroxysmal AF for about 3 years (known), I am on Flecainide 100mg x 2 per day. I do a lot of high intensity...

My name is Andy I am 34 years old and I have had paroxysmal AF for about 3 years...

AndyGman

•8 years ago

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AF FOR 24/7

after 3 mouth of 24 /7 af / I will go for CV on 29/2/16 / hop this will work . is it a day in hospital , what about if not working can they re do it or let you...

after 3 mouth of 24 /7 af / I will go for CV on 29/2/16 / hop this will work . i...

karim123

•8 years ago

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MSG...

Ive got SVT n I'm having an ablation on 1st March after a long wait....going to Basildon Essex...I'm on bisoprolol 5mg for bout 4 months...I've been really...

Ive got SVT n I'm having an ablation on 1st March after a long wait....going to ...

Sharryn45

•8 years ago

22 Replies

Food for thought

Recently a good friend of mine just died due to complications from a fall . I found out he was Plavix for at least three or more years. He had fallen while...

Recently a good friend of mine just died due to complications from a fall . I fo...

paulh1

•8 years ago

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coronary angiogram and bp

Hi everyone, Here's an update to all (particularly the folks who replied to my queries) re: high BP readings and coronary angiogram. Had the angiogram a...

Hi everyone, Here's an update to all (particularly the folks who replied to my q...

Musetta

•8 years ago

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One more step along the road

I was diagnosed with PAF late in 2015. I was then referred to an EP at the Liverpool Heart and Chest hospital. At the consultation earlier this month I was...

I was diagnosed with PAF late in 2015. I was then referred to an EP at the Liver...

RoyM

•8 years ago

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Dysnopea Pacemaker AND due an ablation!

Hi everyone its been a while since i was here but during my latest diagnostics i have always known there is a welcome crowd i can return to for advice... Is...

Hi everyone its been a while since i was here but during my latest diagnostics i...

franksavage

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Cetirizine antihistamine and AF

Does anyone take cetirizine long term, either with AF drugs or without? The rare side effects listed include fast or irregular heartbeat which made me wonder...

Does anyone take cetirizine long term, either with AF drugs or without? The rar...

Finvola

•8 years ago

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Post ablation holiday

Hi Everyone It is now 6 weeks since my ablation for Atrial Flutter. I am still taking 20mg Rivaroxoban and 2.5 mg Bisoprolol and feel fine. Having been...

Hi Everyone It is now 6 weeks since my ablation for Atrial Flutter. I am still ...

hydrangea

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Private EP in Sheffield/Manchester Area?

I want to get a second opinion from a private EP. My health insurance company cannot offer me anyone in Sheffield but has proposed Dr Neil Davidson or Dr...

I want to get a second opinion from a private EP. My health insurance company ca...

AFCyclist

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Its been a while

Hi All, Just thought i would let everyone know, for reference i had my second Ablation at Broadgreen Hospital on Wednesday... Previous one i had 3 years ago...

Hi All, Just thought i would let everyone know, for reference i had my second A...

rob1878

•8 years ago

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I'm in Afib again

I had an ablation in 2010 and spent the next 6 yrs. Afib free. It was wonderful, I had my life back. At the first of the year I just wasn't feeling like...

I had an ablation in 2010 and spent the next 6 yrs. Afib free. It was wonderful,...

Hidden

•8 years ago

29 Replies

The Role of Implantable Loop Recorders in Guiding Anticoagulation Therapy in PAF: Anticoagulation “Pill-in-the-Pocket?”

Though anticoagulation is highly effective at preventing AF-related strokes, chronic anticoagulation exposes patients to a non-trivial risk of...

Though anticoagulation is highly effective at preventing AF-related strokes, chr...

dave205

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Severe nose bleed

So I woke up this morning with a terrible nose bleed which took the best part of 15 minutes to subside. I used to have nose bleeds quite regularly when growing...

So I woke up this morning with a terrible nose bleed which took the best part of...

micwal93

•8 years ago

21 Replies

Legacies are not just financial

Having dealt with two sudden deaths in the family and facing up to my increased risk of stroke with AT, I have realised the importance of making a Will. That...

Having dealt with two sudden deaths in the family and facing up to my increased ...

PALady

•8 years ago

57 Replies

Another episode

Well here I am in my local cardiac ward once again. 17 hours of af finally sorted by metropolol then extra 5mg of bisoprolol. Only came up to ae on insistence...

Well here I am in my local cardiac ward once again. 17 hours of af finally sorte...

julesp

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Alivecor problem

My device has stopped recording but all other features work. When I place my fingers on the pads it looks as if it is going to work but doesn't record. I have...

My device has stopped recording but all other features work. When I place my fi...

Pattiann08

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Lemon infused water and palpitations

Has anyone had any problems with lemon infused water and an increase in palpitations?

Has anyone had any problems with lemon infused water and an increase in palpitat...

Upbeat2000

•8 years ago

37 Replies

19 Months Post RF Pulmonary Vein Ablation and back in AF

I went back into AF at 17 months or is it Atrial Tachycardia as my Electro Physiologist at Barts now thinks? Thankfully he has agreed to another ablation....

I went back into AF at 17 months or is it Atrial Tachycardia as my Electro Phys...

Elbows

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Strange symptoms

Hi everyone, Im not sure im on the right site here but i wanted to run my symptoms by you to find out if anyone can identify with them. I get missed beats,...

Hi everyone, Im not sure im on the right site here but i wanted to run my sympto...

yorkshiregirl44

•8 years ago

25 Replies

Has anyone ever passed out?

Hi everyone. I was wondering if anyone on here has ever passed out due to a heart rhythm problem? I ask this because I sometimes feel like I'm going to faint,...

Hi everyone. I was wondering if anyone on here has ever passed out due to a hea...

micwal93

•8 years ago

40 Replies

Ablations and Blood Thinners

10 years ago I was diagnosed with an AVM. Which never gave me any disturb so far. 3 years ago I was diagnosed with A-Fib . My episodes vary from once a month...

10 years ago I was diagnosed with an AVM. Which never gave me any disturb so far...

Gaetan

•8 years ago

4 Replies

AF and meds!

I am asking for advice. Again!!!! My new prescription is for 7.5 mg bisopolol from the 5 mg that I've been on since my first AF in July last year. I had my...

I am asking for advice. Again!!!! My new prescription is for 7.5 mg bisopolol fr...

gwyn53

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Spasms of very rapid but regular pulse after AF

I'm three months post AF and stopped my beta blockers three weeks ago. I felt well and thought I was doing fine but this week I've been woken twice in the...

I'm three months post AF and stopped my beta blockers three weeks ago. I felt w...

IanB48

•8 years ago

8 Replies

In recovery....

I'm happy to inform I went with the ablation for flutters since that what was causing my main problem surgery went well and I'm feeling great in sinus rhythm...

I'm happy to inform I went with the ablation for flutters since that what was ca...

Jadezmommy123

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Magnesium Tests

I understand magnesium deficiencies are hard to detect in normal blood tests as the body will keep this fairly stable, and mine are fine in the nhs blood test...

I understand magnesium deficiencies are hard to detect in normal blood tests as ...

stargazer61

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for February 2016

Experiences with flecainide

Pacemakers and induction cookers.

A bad batch of medication?

Curious about ablation

AF and exercise really getting me down

AF FOR 24/7

MSG...

Food for thought

coronary angiogram and bp

One more step along the road

Dysnopea Pacemaker AND due an ablation!

Cetirizine antihistamine and AF

Post ablation holiday

Private EP in Sheffield/Manchester Area?

Its been a while

I'm in Afib again

The Role of Implantable Loop Recorders in Guiding Anticoagulation Therapy in PAF: Anticoagulation “Pill-in-the-Pocket?”

Severe nose bleed

Legacies are not just financial

Another episode

Alivecor problem

Lemon infused water and palpitations

19 Months Post RF Pulmonary Vein Ablation and back in AF

Strange symptoms

Has anyone ever passed out?

Ablations and Blood Thinners

AF and meds!

Spasms of very rapid but regular pulse after AF

In recovery....

Magnesium Tests

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