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Atrial Flutter

Successful Cardioversion last week. Resting hb 49. Still get out of breath and feel fatigued. Waiting for appointment for ablation. I fully understand that...

Successful Cardioversion last week. Resting hb 49. Still get out of breath and f...

hoppy77

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Sickness at work

Hi all, as with a lot of us it's often the side effects of the meds that make us feel so ill however !!! My episodes usually last 2 To 3 days and I take...

Hi all, as with a lot of us it's often the side effects of the meds that make us...

Lainie2875

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Spa treatment (nearly,)

I'm at Centre Parts Longleat for my birthday and son's 40th so five of us enjoying a break. Thought i would have a head. Neck and shoulder massage, nothing too...

I'm at Centre Parts Longleat for my birthday and son's 40th so five of us enjoyi...

Tyson4ever

•8 years ago

22 Replies

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What now!!

Can someone help me!.... Been Struggling with Bisoprolol since March... Dizziness is awful... Decided to take it at night....still the same.....ended up in A&E...

Can someone help me!.... Been Struggling with Bisoprolol since March... Dizzines...

Hidden

•8 years ago

17 Replies

A Fib Friends!

Hi, I was diagnosed with A Fib in September 2015, it has been hard at times to deal with the symptoms and even harder to help my family understand how A Fib...

Hi, I was diagnosed with A Fib in September 2015, it has been hard at times to d...

Happymomto4

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Sotalol - resting heart rate rising over time normal?

Hi all, I was prescribed Sotalol in May, after I was diagnosed with AF It made me feel quite tired to start off with (first 4 weeks) but now (July), I am...

Hi all, I was prescribed Sotalol in May, after I was diagnosed with AF It made m...

Sydneyside

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Part of a New Research Study

I had my third ablation on 6th July and a few days before I was asked if I would be part of a new research study for an oesophageal-pacing catheter. A wire is...

I had my third ablation on 6th July and a few days before I was asked if I would...

jeanjeannie50

•8 years ago

29 Replies

AF again

Just after five weeks since having a chest infection and a change if pulls. I'm in AF again. 10 mg if bisopolol and 40 mg VERAPAMIL three times a day. It it s...

Just after five weeks since having a chest infection and a change if pulls. I'm ...

gwyn53

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Flecainide PiP

Hi, AF has started again. Last episode was treated in A&E with a dose of flecainide. Following that I was given flecainide to use as a PiP when the AF strikes...

Hi, AF has started again. Last episode was treated in A&E with a dose of flecain...

jondeanp

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Icd

Does anyone know wot recovery time is after having a icd fitted how long are you off work cheers

Does anyone know wot recovery time is after having a icd fitted how long are you...

Wodney1966

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Atrial Fibrillation

I've had paf for a while and it started just before my 43rd birthday in May, Over the years being a bodybuilder,I have suffered many painful injuries but paf...

I've had paf for a while and it started just before my 43rd birthday in May, Ove...

spearofdestiny73

•8 years ago

3 Replies

AliveCor???

I have been delaying buying a heart monitor system such as an AliveCor or Kardia as I think they are now sold. I was in Persistent AF for nine months prior to...

I have been delaying buying a heart monitor system such as an AliveCor or Kardia...

GazzaD57

•8 years ago

15 Replies

Flecainide reduction questions

I have reduced my flec dose from 200mg daily to 150mg daily over the last 3 months hoping to avoid runs of mild tachycardia which my EP said were caused by...

I have reduced my flec dose from 200mg daily to 150mg daily over the last 3 mont...

Finvola

•8 years ago

19 Replies

AF episodes

Hi all, I read in lots of your posts that you have AF episodes, I have permanent AF for the past 3 months that is controlled by medication, my only symptoms...

Hi all, I read in lots of your posts that you have AF episodes, I have permanen...

bushy2016

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Icd

Had my phone call of my ep today looks like I'm having a icd fitted I'm soooo scared 😒😒😒😒😒😒

Had my phone call of my ep today looks like I'm having a icd fitted I'm soooo sc...

Wodney1966

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Hello, I'm new - first post...

Hello everyone, this is my first post. I am looking forward to learning from you. I have recently been diagnosed with paroxysmal AF . Quite a shock as I had...

Hello everyone, this is my first post. I am looking forward to learning from you...

Sydneyside

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Newbie here! Atrial fibrillation in endurance athletes, ..... is there guidance for managing AF while maintaining sporting activities?

Hi All, I am a newbie to the forum and most importantly (for me) a newbie to having to manage AF. This is just a quick post to ask if there is any guidance...

Hi All, I am a newbie to the forum and most importantly (for me) a newbie to ha...

Mike16

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Self Testing INR

I self test once a month with good support from my health centre. Anybody else?

I self test once a month with good support from my health centre. Anybody else? ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Anxiety and AF

New here, thanks for accepting me. Starting 4 years ago I had a suspected TIA as a result of undiagnosed AF. Three years ago I was put on warfarin and...

New here, thanks for accepting me. Starting 4 years ago I had a suspected TIA as...

Hidden

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Collie dog 1

Does anyone have ant tummy problems whilst taking bisoprolol......i seem to have tummy ache all the time since being on 10mg per day....am seeing a gastro dr...

Does anyone have ant tummy problems whilst taking bisoprolol......i seem to have...

colliedog1

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Stress at work

My af has been well managed for many months but suffered a bit of a melt down at work where I became completely overwhelmed, hot sweats and palpitations again....

My af has been well managed for many months but suffered a bit of a melt down at...

giddytd1

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Unsuccessful CV

Just an update from my post yesterday. Unfortunately after three attempts I was not brought back to NSR. I think they said after the first attempt I reverted...

Just an update from my post yesterday. Unfortunately after three attempts I was ...

GazzaD57

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Hello, newbie here, know little about A F, diagnosed only last week (paroxysmal). Also already have PoTS so v confused by this combination.

Hello. I wonder if anybody in the AF community has experience of POTS as well as AF? (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)? And Ehlers Danlos...

Hello. I wonder if anybody in the AF community has experience of POTS as well as...

Boombiddy

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Menstrual bleeding on anticoagulant (strictly one for the girls 😀)

Does being on anticoagulant make periods longer and heavier? Thanks!

scottishmuppet

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Date for 2nd ablation already. Only saw EP in June! Worried about procedure and outcome.

I had a cryo ablation last October. Sadly it failed and in fact I have had far more episodes of AF since then, although of less duration. I also found it...

I had a cryo ablation last October. Sadly it failed and in fact I have had far m...

blackcat123

•8 years ago

13 Replies

BISOPROLOL 1.25MGS ALTERNATE DAYS?

My 82 year old mother developed AF a month ago. She has been prescribed 1.25mgs Bisoprolol daily. This medication has sorted our her paroxysmal AF but has left...

My 82 year old mother developed AF a month ago. She has been prescribed 1.25mgs ...

vanbeek

•8 years ago

19 Replies

ICY WATER and your FACE

I never understood the advice to submerge face into icy water when under AF episode. This morning, my friend (nurse) mentioned this if I felt rapid heart rate...

I never understood the advice to submerge face into icy water when under AF epis...

adriatico

•8 years ago

16 Replies

On a lighter note...

Had a scan yesterday and then saw the consultant. He confirmed that I have AF & Flutter and the best route for me would be a cardioversion plus careful...

Had a scan yesterday and then saw the consultant. He confirmed that I have AF ...

heekle

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Afib affects Glucose levels?

I've noticed when I'm in Afib my sugar levels go up and I can't seem to get them down.... From 80 - 150 then they go as high as 250 in Afib and can't get it to...

I've noticed when I'm in Afib my sugar levels go up and I can't seem to get them...

Hidden

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Freeman Hospital Newcastle

Hi Have PAF for the past 3 years and recently put on the waiting list at the Freeman for a PVI Ablation. No date as yet given but I would be interested to...

Hi Have PAF for the past 3 years and recently put on the waiting list at the Fr...

guitarman49

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for July 2016

Atrial Flutter

Sickness at work

Spa treatment (nearly,)

What now!!

A Fib Friends!

Sotalol - resting heart rate rising over time normal?

Part of a New Research Study

AF again

Flecainide PiP

Icd

Atrial Fibrillation

AliveCor???

Flecainide reduction questions

AF episodes

Icd

Hello, I'm new - first post...

Newbie here! Atrial fibrillation in endurance athletes, ..... is there guidance for managing AF while maintaining sporting activities?

Self Testing INR

Anxiety and AF

Collie dog 1

Stress at work

Unsuccessful CV

Hello, newbie here, know little about A F, diagnosed only last week (paroxysmal). Also already have PoTS so v confused by this combination.

Menstrual bleeding on anticoagulant (strictly one for the girls 😀)

Date for 2nd ablation already. Only saw EP in June! Worried about procedure and outcome.

BISOPROLOL 1.25MGS ALTERNATE DAYS?

ICY WATER and your FACE

On a lighter note...

Afib affects Glucose levels?

Freeman Hospital Newcastle

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