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Potassium

I often see posts about taking supplements. Here is a piece that readers may be interested in:...

I often see posts about taking supplements. Here is a piece that readers may be ...

Pacific

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Should atrial fibbers sleep sitting up

Hi all, One writer on this forum mentioned that we should sleep sitting up. I have wondered about this for some time. It has never been suggested that I should...

Hi all, One writer on this forum mentioned that we should sleep sitting up. I ha...

Hawkie147

•8 years ago

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AF rears its ugly head again.

After being diagnosed early in 2015 and having two episodes I had my sotalol increased to 240mg a day and took my rivaroxaban and was good til January 27th...

After being diagnosed early in 2015 and having two episodes I had my sotalol inc...

denny-62

•8 years ago

7 Replies

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Benefits of alivecor

Hi all, what are the benefits or having an alivecor for readings. I have a diagnosis of PAF and it is very clear when it starts and stops. Other rumbles come...

Hi all, what are the benefits or having an alivecor for readings. I have a diagn...

Mrip

•8 years ago

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Only just diagnosed with AF

Hi I have recently been diagnosed with AF. I am shocked how fast it came on my. I'm a walker how walks 5 to 6 miles twice a week with a group. This has had...

Hi I have recently been diagnosed with AF. I am shocked how fast it came on my....

sue5511

•8 years ago

29 Replies

A-Fib with arm and jaw pain.

Even though I have had A-Fib with a flutter for years, I still get very scared when it happens. I get left arm pain and jaw pain with every episode. I have...

Even though I have had A-Fib with a flutter for years, I still get very scared...

angelkisses50

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Alivecor

Hello, I took the advice I gleaned from this group and bought an Alivecor, my pulse is usually pretty low 45-48. I've only had PAF diagnosed for a few weeks,...

Hello, I took the advice I gleaned from this group and bought an Alivecor, my pu...

Dovelady

•8 years ago

9 Replies

One year on

In a weeks time its been a year since I had my cardiac ablation. For those of you on this site from that long ago may remember my build up to having it as I...

In a weeks time its been a year since I had my cardiac ablation. For those of yo...

bridget54

•8 years ago

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Worse than ever

After 2 ablations my condition has come back. This time my heart was out for 12 hours which I did hath to go to hospital. The hospital really didn't do much...

After 2 ablations my condition has come back. This time my heart was out for 12...

Beckie1973

•8 years ago

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Low Carb & AF

I'm going on holiday in two weeks and decided to give the Dukan diet a go for some rapid weight loss before hitting the beach. I started today with Steak and...

I'm going on holiday in two weeks and decided to give the Dukan diet a go for so...

joebob

•8 years ago

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Cardiac Ablation

I had a cardiac ablation last July 2015 after having A-Fib 40+ years. I now pop into A-Fib every two months. My cardiologist says if it starts to happen more...

I had a cardiac ablation last July 2015 after having A-Fib 40+ years. I now pop...

angelkisses50

•8 years ago

24 Replies

I C D FITTED

Looks like I might have to have a Icd fitted grrrr n I feel so gd had a few dodgy beats showing on my 72 hour monitor

Looks like I might have to have a Icd fitted grrrr n I feel so gd had a few dod...

Wodney1966

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Heart beat in ear

Does any one know when you get a beating noise in ear is the blood going round body or is it your heart you can hear, when i lay in bed cab hear a beating...

Does any one know when you get a beating noise in ear is the blood going round b...

higgy52

•8 years ago

19 Replies

breathless on exertion.

By exertion I mean walking normally. I have an irregular heartbeat which is persistent. I take Digoxin125mcg which keeps my heat rate at an average of 75bpm,...

By exertion I mean walking normally. I have an irregular heartbeat which is per...

cali111

•8 years ago

21 Replies

Alcohol Spanish & Italian wine no Preservitives no Af

Adding this news to your site. I've been Drinking Spanish & Italian Wine as they do not have the Presertives that Australian Wines have. Guess what with no...

Adding this news to your site. I've been Drinking Spanish & Italian Wine as they...

Enri

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Mindfulness Course and AF

A few weeks ago SRMGrandma recommended an online course being run by Futurelearn. I have just completed this and wanted to share how I think I have benefitted...

A few weeks ago SRMGrandma recommended an online course being run by Futurelearn...

Mrspat

•8 years ago

30 Replies

Ectopic after ablation

Had my first ablation in Leeds in November following a diagnosis of PAF. Following the op my quality of life has been much better and I am getting back into...

Had my first ablation in Leeds in November following a diagnosis of PAF. Followi...

Liamblunt

•8 years ago

15 Replies

Cheltenham

How on earth does Sprinter Sacre win as he did at Cheltenham - he has a fib!!?

Annaelizabeth

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Left atrial appendage occlusion

Hello all Has anyone had this procedure? I have PAF discovered following bleed from AVM in brain. (AVM too small & deep to remove so just getting on with...

Hello all Has anyone had this procedure? I have PAF discovered following bleed ...

Sailalong

•8 years ago

27 Replies

Cryoablation

Hi Everyone, just wanted to let you know my Ablation went ok yesterday now home and resting up, would like to thank you all for your support and making me...

Hi Everyone, just wanted to let you know my Ablation went ok yesterday now hom...

suzytoshoes

•8 years ago

36 Replies

Low Oxygen Levels?

Earlier on, I noticed I was feeling a little panicky, perhaps a little light-headed also (something wasn't quite right). I decided to check my pulse with an...

Earlier on, I noticed I was feeling a little panicky, perhaps a little light-hea...

micwal93

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Stroke risk

Trip to A&E after a bout of severe irregular heart beat. Having suffered from AFib for several years with 4 ablations I thought that I was getting along...

Trip to A&E after a bout of severe irregular heart beat. Having suffered from A...

lepaul

•8 years ago

33 Replies

Pacemaker

Hi All, I am having a Pacemaker fitted next week. Happily the ablation I had tackled AF successfully but bradycardia has crept back. Looking forward to this...

Hi All, I am having a Pacemaker fitted next week. Happily the ablation I had t...

Mickey16

•8 years ago

33 Replies

The time has come .........

Well the dreaded call from the hospital came yesterday with the date for my ablation, April 15th and I'm so scared and unsure. I'm back on full meds after a...

Well the dreaded call from the hospital came yesterday with the date for my abla...

Nannadee

•8 years ago

14 Replies

First EP appointment

Thanks to all your replies to my first post as a newbie, and all the advice I've read on the blog since, I had a good idea of what to ask for after I was...

Thanks to all your replies to my first post as a newbie, and all the advice I've...

val757

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Outpatients appointment

I am due an OPA on Monday 21st I am still getting random episodes of AF and palpitations I am currently taking verapamil 240mg slow release tablets and...

I am due an OPA on Monday 21st I am still getting random episodes of AF and palp...

Johnw

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Itchy back

Ever since I have been taking Bisoprolol (6 months now) I have noticed I have an itchy back. I read with interest the person who complained of itchy legs but I...

Ever since I have been taking Bisoprolol (6 months now) I have noticed I have an...

Hawkie147

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Ear Problems

Hi, I've been having ear problems for over a year now. Some of the symptoms are a bit hard to describe, but basically its like an ultrasound scan noise that a...

Hi, I've been having ear problems for over a year now. Some of the symptoms are...

LorraineCowan

•8 years ago

18 Replies

Could this be a way for you?

Am I cured????????????????????????????????????? I am a seventy-seven year old male and I have suffered A/F for quite a long time, over fifteen years. My...

Am I cured????????????????????????????????????? I am a seventy-seven year o...

Travellingrandad

•8 years ago

23 Replies

Flecainide and dreams

I have been taking Flecainide for 13 years and I still have lots of dreams. . I seem to dream strange dreams all night. I thought I had sleep apnea but...

I have been taking Flecainide for 13 years and I still have lots of dreams. . ...

Patient007

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for March 2016

Potassium

Should atrial fibbers sleep sitting up

AF rears its ugly head again.

Benefits of alivecor

Only just diagnosed with AF

A-Fib with arm and jaw pain.

Alivecor

One year on

Worse than ever

Low Carb & AF

Cardiac Ablation

I C D FITTED

Heart beat in ear

breathless on exertion.

Alcohol Spanish & Italian wine no Preservitives no Af

Mindfulness Course and AF

Ectopic after ablation

Cheltenham

Left atrial appendage occlusion

Cryoablation

Low Oxygen Levels?

Stroke risk

Pacemaker

The time has come .........

First EP appointment

Outpatients appointment

Itchy back

Ear Problems

Could this be a way for you?

Flecainide and dreams

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