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Will my hair come back ?

I have been on Warfarin for just over a year for PAF and other problems. I did a post to you a while ago about hair loss. The lovely people on this site...

I have been on Warfarin for just over a year for PAF and other problems. I did...

sickasadog

•8 years ago

21 Replies

Advice

Hi just wanting some advice. Was taken to age approx 6 weeks ago when I collapsed at work with palpations. The ambulance crew did an ecg and confirmed I was in...

Hi just wanting some advice. Was taken to age approx 6 weeks ago when I collapse...

bumbles2008

•8 years ago

14 Replies

After Ablation and 10 years on medication its time to stop meds or is it?!

had my ablation for Paroxysmal AF and AFlutter in January and when I saw EP Consultant end of March when I reported to him smugly that I had had not AF...

had my ablation for Paroxysmal AF and AFlutter in January and when I saw EP Cons...

wendy6

•8 years ago

5 Replies

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I am out of bed!!!

Firstly, as ever, a huge thanks you to all that answered me. I have finally got my bum out of bed today and trying my best to see the positives and really...

Firstly, as ever, a huge thanks you to all that answered me. I have finally...

booboo73

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Help me

I have been in bed 18 months terrified to move in case my heart stops. Ive had two major af attacks but all day i get palps. I dont go out, wash, and keep a...

I have been in bed 18 months terrified to move in case my heart stops. Ive had t...

Terrified40

•8 years ago

33 Replies

The start.....

Hi What a great resource but having flicked through lots of posts and having both finformed and worried myself along the way I thought I'd ask the question...

Hi What a great resource but having flicked through lots of posts and having bot...

Sususulio

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Travel Insurance

Recently diagnosed with PAF. Phoned my travel insurance to update my policy and after answering all questions I was declined for worldwide cover but ok for...

Recently diagnosed with PAF. Phoned my travel insurance to update my policy and ...

Bairns36

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Ectopic Beats

I wrote recently about if AF was hereditary as my 19 year old daughter has been feeling odd beats and went on treadmill and heart beating out of her chest for...

I wrote recently about if AF was hereditary as my 19 year old daughter has been ...

Robert185

•8 years ago

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Question about Ablation

I am 27 years old, 140 lbs, and have been diagnosed with Lone Afib for 6 years now. Had 3-4 episodes around age 21 due to heavy drinking and doing P90X (weight...

I am 27 years old, 140 lbs, and have been diagnosed with Lone Afib for 6 years n...

A_Young_Fibber

•8 years ago

3 Replies

pain

has anybody experienced pains in upper left arm and shoulder have been on rivaroxaban for 6 weeks flying to lanzarote in 2 weeks unsure whether to cancel have...

has anybody experienced pains in upper left arm and shoulder have been on rivaro...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Heart Scan...how soon after diagnosed AF?

I have had very short episodes of heart palpitations since I was in my twenties (I'm now 64) and was told I had an irregular heartbeat when in my early...

I have had very short episodes of heart palpitations since I was in my twenties ...

clanmags

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Unsure

Hi, had an ablation Nov 2016, not had any problems since until last night, from 11pm and ongoing resting heart rate has bounced between 116bpm and 122bpm on...

Hi, had an ablation Nov 2016, not had any problems since until last night, from ...

Topcat0800

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Cadgie

I forgot to take my bisoparol this morning and took it at 10pm can I still take my next tablet in the morning as usual

I forgot to take my bisoparol this morning and took it at 10pm can I still take ...

Cadgie

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Ablation or not

I am in AF 24/7, had 2 cardiovestions both only lasted couple of hours, Had AF for years, spoke to EP and he said only 1 in 4 chance of it being suscesfull,...

I am in AF 24/7, had 2 cardiovestions both only lasted couple of hours, Had AF ...

higgy52

•8 years ago

18 Replies

Riveroxiban. Just Started.

Hi Folks. Had an ablation mid December last year and thought I was doing ok. A couple of days ago A/F raised it's head again, very disappointed. Went to...

Hi Folks. Had an ablation mid December last year and thought I was doing ok. A c...

cabledeck

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Rythm control vs rate control

Another day another question :) I am confused as my AF symptoms are far more about a frankly demented rythm than a speeding HR. I have a lowish resting rate...

Another day another question :) I am confused as my AF symptoms are far more ab...

Hidden

•8 years ago

11 Replies

How high is too high for HR

I am new to the AF world, & have been taking Pradaxa for about two weeks with no awful side effects so far. I have taken Verapamil for many years for PVCs...

I am new to the AF world, & have been taking Pradaxa for about two weeks with no...

Ialla

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Digoxin? Help please....

HI all.... my Ep prescribed Digoxin when I told him that I could not tolerate bisoprolol which makes me feel really tired and sleepy. He prescribed 250mcg in...

HI all.... my Ep prescribed Digoxin when I told him that I could not tolerate bi...

Lizty

•8 years ago

18 Replies

Atrial Fibrillation Australia on Facebook.

For anyone looking for some Australian content i found this Facebook link. https://www.facebook.com/groups/AtrialFibrillationAU Or you can do a search...

For anyone looking for some Australian content i found this Facebook link. http...

GazzaD57

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Fed up tonight...

Hi all x Well I thought my new tablets Dilzepam were working but after 36 hrs now in fast AF/flutter obviously not! So I now have fast AF, flutter, SVT and...

Hi all x Well I thought my new tablets Dilzepam were working but after 36 hrs n...

booboo73

•8 years ago

42 Replies

Bisoporol

Hi I'm new to all this after recently being diagnosed with a fib. I'm not 5mgs of bisoporol for a couple of weeks now after it was increased from 3.75mgs to...

Hi I'm new to all this after recently being diagnosed with a fib. I'm not 5mgs ...

bumbles2008

•8 years ago

24 Replies

GP can't prescribe Rivaroxaban?

After my last A&E visit for AF the Cardiologist (after discussion) decided I should be on anticoagulants. I'd previously been prescribed Asprin during another...

After my last A&E visit for AF the Cardiologist (after discussion) decided I sho...

ange1960

•8 years ago

18 Replies

Ectopics and lightheadedness

I am currently having frequent Ectopics, I am also feeling very lightheaded and giddy, especially when changing position too quickly or bending down. I don't...

I am currently having frequent Ectopics, I am also feeling very lightheaded and ...

Stephanietee

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Herbs for AF - Wenxin Keli - anyone tried it ?

There is a herbal medicine called Wenxin Keli, developed by the Chinese , specifically for AF / One can read a lot about it on the web, but one link among many...

There is a herbal medicine called Wenxin Keli, developed by the Chinese , specif...

consul

•8 years ago

7 Replies

How do we know it's an AF attack?

Me again (sorry). Been having tremors in the heart lasting a few seconds to a couple minutes. Is that an AF attack or just ectopic and what's the difference?...

Me again (sorry). Been having tremors in the heart lasting a few seconds to a c...

Hidden

•8 years ago

8 Replies

ECHO RESULTS

Hi just had a bit of a shock with my ECHO results... Left ventricle appears moderately dilated with moderate dysfunction Mitral valve regurgitation with...

Hi just had a bit of a shock with my ECHO results... Left ventricle appears mod...

G0dfather

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Non-Drinker had an episode of atrial fibrillation and ended up needing a Cardioversion

Hi I have some questions. I am a non-drinker, only once in a blue moon will have a glass of champagne. However a couple weeks back I went to a party and...

Hi I have some questions. I am a non-drinker, only once in a blue moon will hav...

patriciawelch

•8 years ago

11 Replies

What do anticoagulants reduce our stroke risk to?

Me again :) I keep reading online that afib increases rid of stroke 5-6 fold (depending on the source). Whatever the stats it's clearly a huge risk. What is...

Me again :) I keep reading online that afib increases rid of stroke 5-6 fold (d...

Hidden

•8 years ago

17 Replies

Is it possible to live with symptoms without beta blockers and just have anticoagulent?

Hi there I have PAF and can live with it, other than the fear of stroke or heart attack. I am seeing consultant next week and want to be clued up so I'm not...

Hi there I have PAF and can live with it, other than the fear of stroke or heart...

Hidden

•8 years ago

19 Replies

Australian forums

Does anyone know of any Australian AF forums?

GazzaD57

•8 years ago

27 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for April 2016

Will my hair come back ?

Advice

After Ablation and 10 years on medication its time to stop meds or is it?!

I am out of bed!!!

Help me

The start.....

Travel Insurance

Ectopic Beats

Question about Ablation

pain

Heart Scan...how soon after diagnosed AF?

Unsure

Cadgie

Ablation or not

Riveroxiban. Just Started.

Rythm control vs rate control

How high is too high for HR

Digoxin? Help please....

Atrial Fibrillation Australia on Facebook.

Fed up tonight...

Bisoporol

GP can't prescribe Rivaroxaban?

Ectopics and lightheadedness

Herbs for AF - Wenxin Keli - anyone tried it ?

How do we know it's an AF attack?

ECHO RESULTS

Non-Drinker had an episode of atrial fibrillation and ended up needing a Cardioversion

What do anticoagulants reduce our stroke risk to?

Is it possible to live with symptoms without beta blockers and just have anticoagulent?

Australian forums

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