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red blotchy knees

This may sound like a strange question, but I have noticed recently that my knees are covered in red/purple blotches. There is no pain. I started Googling it...

This may sound like a strange question, but I have noticed recently that my knee...

Karen63A

•8 years ago

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Can I bring myself out of PAF?

After having very short periods of AF over the years, a virus put me into it persistently 12 weeks ago and I'm looking for any ways to try to get back to...

After having very short periods of AF over the years, a virus put me into it per...

clanmags

•8 years ago

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Need advice Please!!

Over the last several years I have had 2 Cryo ablations for A-fib. The last one being 8 months ago. Started feeling bad recently, went to my Doc who put me on...

Over the last several years I have had 2 Cryo ablations for A-fib. The last one ...

Snowbird4155

•8 years ago

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Is it time for second ablation?

I had my first ablation last September with very good results except for the occasional "runs" which got fewer and fewer. I really thought my first ablation...

I had my first ablation last September with very good results except for the occ...

Eliza2

•8 years ago

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Alivecor

I must say that I am getting pretty frustrated with it - I don't use it a lot but almost always it is now unclassified readings - yet when I pay the £5 for...

I must say that I am getting pretty frustrated with it - I don't use it a lot bu...

dmac4646

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Warfarin blues

So...here's my latest warfarin pantomime update. Ablation due in six weeks in busiest working week of year. So........I move all work forward so can be...

So...here's my latest warfarin pantomime update. Ablation due in six weeks in bu...

Lizty

•8 years ago

27 Replies

Ablation migraine

I had a SVT ablation 3 days ago. Since then I've had 3 migraines in lessening severity. Always starts in the left vision with spots or bolts then within...

I had a SVT ablation 3 days ago. Since then I've had 3 migraines in lessening s...

Swiftshadow

•8 years ago

11 Replies

How quickly can I expect my calcium channel blocker to work?

Hi all - FINALLY got my verapramil, a calcium channel blocker to begin getting my AF under control. Took my first dose today and have had a few flutters and a...

Hi all - FINALLY got my verapramil, a calcium channel blocker to begin getting m...

scottishmuppet

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Advice on Missing a dose of Rivaroxoban.

Hello , I would love some advice. I have been diagnosed with a frozen shoulder which is giving me dreadful pain. My GP has suggested an injection into the...

Hello , I would love some advice. I have been diagnosed with a frozen shoulder ...

kenthynne

•8 years ago

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R test

After talking to my cardiologist he has recommended I do an R test. I've been getting loads of palpitations / ectopic beats . Had my first ablation last Nov ....

After talking to my cardiologist he has recommended I do an R test. I've been ge...

Walison

•8 years ago

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2nd Ablation

Yesterday I had my second ablation at LGI and once again the care I received was fantastic. After having a cancelled procedure last week, I was a little down...

Yesterday I had my second ablation at LGI and once again the care I received was...

Jason1971

•8 years ago

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AF + Sleep Apnoea=World of Problems

If any of you AF sufferers also have sleep apnoea, I urge you to learn as much as possible about the interface of the two--it ain't good. Research in Europe...

If any of you AF sufferers also have sleep apnoea, I urge you to learn as much a...

Hidden

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Disappointed but grateful

Went in for my redo ablation on Wednesday. When my E.P.pierced the septum wall, the needle went into the aorta instead of the left atria. There was no way of...

Went in for my redo ablation on Wednesday. When my E.P.pierced the septum wall, ...

dedeottie

•8 years ago

39 Replies

Af and stomach ache

Im having an episode at min but was wondering if anyone gets a stomach ache (feels like full wind) when in af. This has never happened before and my af...

Im having an episode at min but was wondering if anyone gets a stomach ache (fee...

julesp

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Nocturnal foot and lower leg cramps - Eliquis

I had my first and hopefully ONE and ONLY episode with AFib over a month ago due the fact that I had consumed 3 mai tai's at a party. Being essentially a...

I had my first and hopefully ONE and ONLY episode with AFib over a month ago due...

patriciawelch

•8 years ago

8 Replies

AF drugs

I find the description of many of the AF Rate and Rhythm drugs confusing? Amiodarone- a drug to be taken only when all others failed? Flecainide- a drug to...

I find the description of many of the AF Rate and Rhythm drugs confusing? Amiod...

Hidden

•8 years ago

26 Replies

Af medication and vitamin D

Hi all I take Dronedarone and have noticed when I take vitamins and in particular vitamin D that it can interfere with the efficacy of the drug. I asked my GP...

Hi all I take Dronedarone and have noticed when I take vitamins and in particul...

maisie22

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Link to article on Vagus Nerve -HRV

Dee has already posted about this very interesting article on vagus nerve which links SO many connections for me and possibly for some of you, and it also...

Dee has already posted about this very interesting article on vagus nerve which ...

CDreamer

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Ectopic beats

Constant reassurance needed! I am getting ectopic beats off and on through every day. I saw my cardiologist this week,who didn't perform any tests, and said he...

Constant reassurance needed! I am getting ectopic beats off and on through every...

Tessybear

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Types of Magnesium Tests

I know there are 5 ways to test magnesium levels. Serum RBC Ionic Exa Test Loading/Tolerance Test. Although the Serum test is mostly used, it is the...

I know there are 5 ways to test magnesium levels. Serum RBC Ionic Exa Test ...

Janco

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Not a cure but weight loss and risk management (which seems obvious) may reverse the progression of AF

Weight Loss, Risk Management May Reverse Atrial Fibrillation Progression Patrice WendlingMay 10, 2016 SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Weight loss and aggressive risk...

Weight Loss, Risk Management May Reverse Atrial Fibrillation Progression Patrice...

netpi

•8 years ago

11 Replies

When normal medications don't help AF...?

I have had persistent AF since May 2013. In the last few months, the Flecainide which had controlled my runaway heartbeat has started to cause AF rather than...

I have had persistent AF since May 2013. In the last few months, the Flecainide ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

4 Replies

HIVES

HIVES.....I know this is a strange question but I have done everything I know so maybe being out of afib is the cause.....at night when I crawl into my comfy...

HIVES.....I know this is a strange question but I have done everything I know so...

Salty0987

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Cardiovascular risk estimation after a major IT system error

From Pulse the GP's magazine: Hundreds of thousands of patients have potentially been given an incorrect cardiovascular risk estimation after a major IT system...

From Pulse the GP's magazine: Hundreds of thousands of patients have potentially...

seasider18

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Breathlessness

Hi all was wondering if anyone has found whether the HR drugs will also help with breathlessness? I have been prescribed calcium channel blocker verapramil...

Hi all was wondering if anyone has found whether the HR drugs will also help wit...

scottishmuppet

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Blood Tests & Abnormal Liver Results is it the Medication?

I have permanent AF and I am on Bisoporol 7.5mg, Apixaban 5mg x 2 & Omeprazole, I had a bad cold, cough on from December to April (which blood tests couldn't...

I have permanent AF and I am on Bisoporol 7.5mg, Apixaban 5mg x 2 & Omeprazole, ...

OmaJEO

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Effective Stroke Avoidance only getting through to 50%

Interesting article http://www.pharmatimes.com/Article/16-05-10/Report_reveals_huge_variation_in_access_to_anti-stroke_drugs.aspx

Interesting article http://www.pharmatimes.com/Article/16-05-10/Report_reveals...

dmac4646

•8 years ago

4 Replies

League Tables

Are there any league tables listing the best performing practitioners for ablations.

Are there any league tables listing the best performing practitioners for ablati...

mullikg2

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Not long now!!

I am due my first and fingers crossed my last Ablation at the Liverpool Heart and Chest hospital on the 24th May. Beginning to feel a little anxious, I had my...

I am due my first and fingers crossed my last Ablation at the Liverpool Heart an...

RoyM

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Red faced!

So im getting the start of AF a lot..that horrible gurgling heart racing thing we all know. So when this starts I strain as though I have really bad...

So im getting the start of AF a lot..that horrible gurgling heart racing thing ...

booboo73

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for May 2016

red blotchy knees

Can I bring myself out of PAF?

Need advice Please!!

Is it time for second ablation?

Alivecor

Warfarin blues

Ablation migraine

How quickly can I expect my calcium channel blocker to work?

Advice on Missing a dose of Rivaroxoban.

R test

2nd Ablation

AF + Sleep Apnoea=World of Problems

Disappointed but grateful

Af and stomach ache

Nocturnal foot and lower leg cramps - Eliquis

AF drugs

Af medication and vitamin D

Link to article on Vagus Nerve -HRV

Ectopic beats

Types of Magnesium Tests

Not a cure but weight loss and risk management (which seems obvious) may reverse the progression of AF

When normal medications don't help AF...?

HIVES

Cardiovascular risk estimation after a major IT system error

Breathlessness

Blood Tests & Abnormal Liver Results is it the Medication?

Effective Stroke Avoidance only getting through to 50%

League Tables

Not long now!!

Red faced!

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