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AF support group in Southwest London

I am keen to join any AFib support group locally and wonder if there is one in Merton Southwest London?

I am keen to join any AFib support group locally and wonder if there is one in M...

foxglove1

•8 years ago

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ablation

can anyone tell me,the reasons why ablations dont always work,we are all human,all made the same,what are the reasons,someone said its because they dont know...

can anyone tell me,the reasons why ablations dont always work,we are all human,...

atrialfib

•8 years ago

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No medication for afib

I had my first Afib episode last week, I am 68 years old. All my test came back normal, I am seeing a cardiologist soon. I have no other health problems and do...

I had my first Afib episode last week, I am 68 years old. All my test came back ...

Slattery

•8 years ago

15 Replies

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Discussing NOAC/Warfarin question.

I had an interesting session with my INR nurse, who, in conjunction with one of the GPs in our practice, who runs all things to do with AF. I asked her opinion...

I had an interesting session with my INR nurse, who, in conjunction with one of ...

Dadog

•8 years ago

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Scafell Pike reached

Only for the sake of encouragement for some I thought i should post that at the weekend i climbed to the peak of Scafell (highest peak in England for overseas...

Only for the sake of encouragement for some I thought i should post that at the ...

jondeanp

•8 years ago

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NOACs and Valves?

Is anyone out there prescribed a NOAC when their primary diagnosis is valvular caused AF? I understand US docs prescribe them but UK docs don't. My case is...

Is anyone out there prescribed a NOAC when their primary diagnosis is valvular c...

journeyart

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Urinary infection - lots of blood in urine

Just about to go out, visited the loo and urine like strawberry squash (more than rose!) I was really alarmed. I checked my INR - fine at 2.9. I am so very...

Just about to go out, visited the loo and urine like strawberry squash (more tha...

irene75359

•8 years ago

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Ecxessive sweating of head.

I had third ablation 9 weeks ago. Still got lots of tachy. Experiencing more Excessive sweating. Dripping hair. Its so embarrassing. Ladies are supposed...

I had third ablation 9 weeks ago. Still got lots of tachy. Experiencing more...

Icenae

•8 years ago

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Fainting episodes

I am Calli111 and are 72ys old and have AF which did not show itself properly until last year. My heart rate is kept under control with Digoxin and is fairly...

I am Calli111 and are 72ys old and have AF which did not show itself properly un...

cali111

•8 years ago

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Red wine and a dance or two?

Ok, so I've got a/f plus a hole in the heart! Big shock but I'm trying to come to terms with it. I'm desperate to try and lead a normal life style. I know I've...

Ok, so I've got a/f plus a hole in the heart! Big shock but I'm trying to come t...

Dapper1946

•8 years ago

28 Replies

Antihistamines and af

I had been having 2 or 3 af attacks a week 4 or 5 weeks ago that I was aware of however I do not seem to have had an attack for the last 2 or 3 weeks and...

I had been having 2 or 3 af attacks a week 4 or 5 weeks ago that I was aware of ...

grandadbren1

•8 years ago

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New dentist

Today I had an appointment with the new dentist.. within the first 2 mins I knew It was going to be ok. He took my form, brought my meds up, mentioned the...

Today I had an appointment with the new dentist.. within the first 2 mins I knew...

sapphy

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Aching heart for a week now.

Hi, I'm new to this site so I will give a small insight into my heart condition. I was born with TOF (Tetralogy of Fallots). Unfortunately I was one of the...

Hi, I'm new to this site so I will give a small insight into my heart condition....

Hidden

•8 years ago

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3 months post ablation--Mr AFIB is back!

Just had my three month post Cryo evaluation and the results were not positive. Two weeks in advance of the three month date, my physician weaned me off off...

Just had my three month post Cryo evaluation and the results were not positive. ...

Jhcoop55

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Apixaban and low blood pressure

Has anyone noticed a drop in blood pressure while on apixaban? Mine is usually quite low ( 90s/ 60s ) but since I started apixaban There are times during most...

Has anyone noticed a drop in blood pressure while on apixaban? Mine is usually q...

dedeottie

•8 years ago

22 Replies

Anxiety and stress post a/f

Can any one recommend any book or any advice on worsening anxiety following my af diagnosis, please. I am desperate to find a way of overcoming the awful...

Can any one recommend any book or any advice on worsening anxiety following my a...

Dapper1946

•8 years ago

30 Replies

Warfarin, Verapamil and Aspirin

I intend to ask my doctor, but talking to a fellow AF'er who is not permanent he takes aspirin as well as Warfarin. I'm wondering if this would be safe with...

I intend to ask my doctor, but talking to a fellow AF'er who is not permanent he...

JackyMac

•8 years ago

18 Replies

13 days post ablation.

After the events of last weekend I've been pleased to have a fairly quiet week. I ended up calling an ambulance last Sunday and apparently had a 'reaction' to...

After the events of last weekend I've been pleased to have a fairly quiet week. ...

lifegoeson

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Possible reason why alcohol and AF do not mix - inflammation

We recently had an interesting discussion about possible links between inflammation, the vagus nerve and AF. So I was very interested to read part of an...

We recently had an interesting discussion about possible links between inflammat...

Buffafly

•8 years ago

36 Replies

MedscapeABC Risk Score Better Predicts Bleeding in Atrial Fibrillation

Reputed to be more effective and accurate compared with HAS-BLED...

netpi

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Still going

Well its many years ago now since I underwent ablation in St.Barts . Hosp. by Prof. R.Schilling & I am 85yrs.old next month & still active & mostly in sinus...

Well its many years ago now since I underwent ablation in St.Barts . Hosp. by P...

oltimer

•8 years ago

50 Replies

Shivering

I had a first last night. First of all, after having had a meal I was in the process of trying to extract a bit of meat from between my teeth with a tooth pick...

I had a first last night. First of all, after having had a meal I was in the pro...

Alan_G

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Newly diagnosed with AF, and concerned!

Hi, I am new here so would like to say hello to my fellow AF sufferers. It is something I had never heard of until my diagnosis, just over a week ago. It would...

Hi, I am new here so would like to say hello to my fellow AF sufferers. It is so...

AvrilB

•8 years ago

24 Replies

Coag checks.

Hi All, Obviously I'm on warfarin and have been reading a lot about coag checks.i have only had blood tests before my cardio versions and I thought they were...

Hi All, Obviously I'm on warfarin and have been reading a lot about coag checks...

Danbo

•8 years ago

23 Replies

Hot flashes & Afib

I am 68 years and I still get hot flashes! Can hot flashes bring on an Afib attack? Shannon

I am 68 years and I still get hot flashes! Can hot flashes bring on an Afib atta...

Slattery

•8 years ago

21 Replies

Heart Rate App

The heart rate app for iPhone users is great if you don't have any other way of checking your pulse.Its also incredibly accurate.It was spot on day after day...

The heart rate app for iPhone users is great if you don't have any other way of ...

Danny44

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Low heart rate 7 days after ablation

hi, I have paroxysmal AF and no other problems. Had pvi radio freq ablation a week ago. The last couple of days my HR was in the low 50,s per min. Today it was...

hi, I have paroxysmal AF and no other problems. Had pvi radio freq ablation a we...

Iveagh1

•8 years ago

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AF / Increased micturition / dehydration. Balance?

Since my ablation I have occasional mild AF. I can always predict its onset because I start to produce unaccountably large amounts of urine. Normally I go to...

Since my ablation I have occasional mild AF. I can always predict its onset beca...

jennydog

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Should I fly on Holiday?

I have had AF on and off for 9 years. Most times it goes after 3 weeks of amioderone, but once I had it for around 6 months until I had a cardio-version. I...

I have had AF on and off for 9 years. Most times it goes after 3 weeks of amiod...

conrad123

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Weight Loss and Reduced Number of AF Episodes

After reading a couple of articles re PAF and weight loss and consulting with my GP, I bought a fitbit and joined the local weightwatchers class (to make a...

After reading a couple of articles re PAF and weight loss and consulting with my...

Drounding

•8 years ago

28 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for June 2016

AF support group in Southwest London

ablation

No medication for afib

Discussing NOAC/Warfarin question.

Scafell Pike reached

NOACs and Valves?

Urinary infection - lots of blood in urine

Ecxessive sweating of head.

Fainting episodes

Red wine and a dance or two?

Antihistamines and af

New dentist

Aching heart for a week now.

3 months post ablation--Mr AFIB is back!

Apixaban and low blood pressure

Anxiety and stress post a/f

Warfarin, Verapamil and Aspirin

13 days post ablation.

Possible reason why alcohol and AF do not mix - inflammation

MedscapeABC Risk Score Better Predicts Bleeding in Atrial Fibrillation

Still going

Shivering

Newly diagnosed with AF, and concerned!

Coag checks.

Hot flashes & Afib

Heart Rate App

Low heart rate 7 days after ablation

AF / Increased micturition / dehydration. Balance?

Should I fly on Holiday?

Weight Loss and Reduced Number of AF Episodes

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