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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Scenar

A few months ago there was a post about Scenar treatment - possibly EngMac? Anyway I wondered how you got on with the treatment and if it was effective? There...

A few months ago there was a post about Scenar treatment - possibly EngMac? Any...

CDreamer

•8 years ago

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ELiquis is $457. A month

Just curious .....I am in the US and my Eliquis is $457. Month which is horrid. I had to do without basics before I got on Medicare but it only pays for a...

Just curious .....I am in the US and my Eliquis is $457. Month which is horrid. ...

Salty0987

•8 years ago

38 Replies

Breast biopsy

Are there any ladies here who have had a breast biopsy and are taking apixaban I have been told I have may have to have one and was also told I would have to...

Are there any ladies here who have had a breast biopsy and are taking apixaban I...

souljacs4

•8 years ago

10 Replies

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What to expect from a EP from a private consult?

There's no chance of me getting referred to a NHS EP so looking at going private. I realise that I must pay for the consultation and any tests that might be...

There's no chance of me getting referred to a NHS EP so looking at going private...

fairenough

•8 years ago

17 Replies

Calf muscles

Hello everyone. Ever since I started treatment nearly two weeks ago both my calf muscles constantly twitch.Its not unpleasant but I wondered if it was a side...

Hello everyone. Ever since I started treatment nearly two weeks ago both my cal...

Timpsonboy

•8 years ago

3 Replies

National Shortage of Apixaban? (UK)

My local chemist says there is a national shortage of Apixaban and has only allowed me to have 7 days worth for now. She said there was a production problem,...

My local chemist says there is a national shortage of Apixaban and has only allo...

Hidden

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Sod's law is done

Thanks to all you lovely people, for all your remarks and comments. I had my ablation at Coventry Hospital yesterday, all went well in the 3 1/2 hour session....

Thanks to all you lovely people, for all your remarks and comments. I had my ab...

Lindabob

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Refered for ablation

finally got to see the again cardiologist, after a couple of trips to the local emergency centre and one to A&E, and have been put on flecainide and he is...

finally got to see the again cardiologist, after a couple of trips to the local ...

Paddinton

•8 years ago

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Catch up on medicine decrease .

I've decreased my bisoprolol to 1.5mgs for the morning dose and so far have found it beneficial as the tiredness is much more manageable . Unfortunately for...

I've decreased my bisoprolol to 1.5mgs for the morning dose and so far have foun...

Terjo

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Tambocor v Generic Flecainide - more frequent incidences of PAF - update

Since my post the other day I have done some investigating. I spoke to the distributors of Tambocor in the UK who are "Meta Pharmaceuticals" They tell me that...

Since my post the other day I have done some investigating. I spoke to the distr...

pottypete1

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Referring to Other People in Posts Using @nnnn (where nn is their username)

It was a good function that HealthUnlocked introduced a few months ago. However a few people can't understand why it isn't working. In quite a few posts it...

It was a good function that HealthUnlocked introduced a few months ago. However...

PeterWh

•8 years ago

15 Replies

Eye Floaters and Threads; Blurred Vision - Blood Pressure Medication?

On Sat 20 Aug I experienced a lot of floaters mainly in the right eye and could see loads of threads, some straight some twisted and individual), etc. As I...

On Sat 20 Aug I experienced a lot of floaters mainly in the right eye and could ...

PeterWh

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Home blood pressure monitor.

I am considering buying a home blood pressure monitor and was wondering which would be best in my circumstances. I have A Fib, as well as asthma, type 2...

I am considering buying a home blood pressure monitor and was wondering which wo...

horseblister

•8 years ago

17 Replies

Stopping medications before ablation

Hello you lovely people, I am almost organized for my trip to Sydney for the Cryo ablation, on the 30th September. I am reading the notes for stopping the...

Hello you lovely people, I am almost organized for my trip to Sydney for the Cry...

ultramarine

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Edoxaban as anticoagulant to facilitate earlier cardio version

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/868145?src=wnl_edit_tpal&uac=181644BG. I know some of you won't be able to see this article about a trial using Edoxaban,...

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/868145?src=wnl_edit_tpal&uac=181644BG. I kno...

Bagrat

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Af awaiting surgery

Been to Gp today she wants to increase Frusemide40mg to 50 mg a day to reduce oedema and breathlessness. I am worried as already on losartan which also...

Been to Gp today she wants to increase Frusemide40mg to 50 mg a day to reduce oe...

Suzieblue

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Warfarin plus vitamin K2 (MK4 and MK7)

I am taking warfarin and sotalol following ablation for afib--works very well. However before this I was taking vitamin K1 and K2 (MK4 and MK7)--this...

I am taking warfarin and sotalol following ablation for afib--works very well. H...

traveler65

•8 years ago

10 Replies

10 Weeks Post Ablation - Bloating/Digestive Problems

Dear All, Would appreciate your help and advice especially from members of the forum who have or are suffering from bloating/digestive problems post ablation....

Dear All, Would appreciate your help and advice especially from members of the f...

Barry24

•8 years ago

29 Replies

Just taken first flecainide

Being pathetic! After a few delays I have taken first flecainide (50mg) at home, with ecg and check up booked for 12 September. Just a bit scared as I...

Being pathetic! After a few delays I have taken first flecainide (50mg) at hom...

scottishmuppet

•8 years ago

14 Replies

8 weeks - so far, so good!

Cryoablation 8 weeks ago and apart from one 12 hour period of rapid and sometimes, irregular heat beat, things are good. During that wobbly period, my Kardia...

Cryoablation 8 weeks ago and apart from one 12 hour period of rapid and sometime...

Hidden

•8 years ago

9 Replies

AFIB and Spiriva

I am now 5 weeks post cardiac ablation and for the past two weeks have suffered with breathing problems and a dry, non-productive cough. I saw my PCP last week...

I am now 5 weeks post cardiac ablation and for the past two weeks have suffered ...

Kjab

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Things going 'bump' in the night!!

Well, here was I yesterday really feeling I had got over any after effects of having an Ablation/investigation possibly 6weeks ago. Back doing my...

Well, here was I yesterday really feeling I had got over any after effects of ha...

migmog

•8 years ago

8 Replies

SODS LAW

Just when you think you don't need an ablation.... Came off Bisoprolol on Friday for Ablation on Tuesday. I am now sat here heart going at 160 ish in mad AF....

Just when you think you don't need an ablation.... Came off Bisoprolol on Friday...

Lindabob

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Dr Sanjay Gupta.." Afib..2 snakes one head "

https://youtu.be/LoAaIyoCYj0

Steve112

•8 years ago

18 Replies

new to AF

fairly new to AF , not enjoying it much ! as other people have been commenting on finding it hard to get any decent sleep, me to , sometimes only get 2 hours...

fairly new to AF , not enjoying it much ! as other people have been commenting o...

fushiapink

•8 years ago

19 Replies

ICD friendly Chainsaws

I have just had my ICD implanted and I have been taking an interest in equipment that generates electromagnetic fields that effect the ICD. Some of the weirder...

I have just had my ICD implanted and I have been taking an interest in equipment...

Hidden

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Repeat Prescriptions for Essential Drugs

I am on Disopyramide and Apixaban. Both probably for life or at least a long, long time (hopefully!!!), and both without which I'd be in trouble. Without...

I am on Disopyramide and Apixaban. Both probably for life or at least a long, lo...

Hidden

•8 years ago

34 Replies

Tambacor V Generic Flecainide

Good morning all As I posted yesterday the frequency of my PAF has increased. One theory I have is that for the past 3 months I have had to take generic...

Good morning all As I posted yesterday the frequency of my PAF has increased. ...

pottypete1

•8 years ago

17 Replies

Beta Blockers?

Having had asthma since I was 11 years old, my Doctor didn't put me on Beta Blockers because of this condition. However, since my asthma rarely causes me...

Having had asthma since I was 11 years old, my Doctor didn't put me on Beta Bloc...

clanmags

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Svt not af

After my ablation five weeks ago only had couple brief spells of af. Friday night heart rate went up but not irregular constantly 133-132. Woke up sat morning...

After my ablation five weeks ago only had couple brief spells of af. Friday nigh...

julesp

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2016

Scenar

ELiquis is $457. A month

Breast biopsy

What to expect from a EP from a private consult?

Calf muscles

National Shortage of Apixaban? (UK)

Sod's law is done

Refered for ablation

Catch up on medicine decrease .

Tambocor v Generic Flecainide - more frequent incidences of PAF - update

Referring to Other People in Posts Using @nnnn (where nn is their username)

Eye Floaters and Threads; Blurred Vision - Blood Pressure Medication?

Home blood pressure monitor.

Stopping medications before ablation

Edoxaban as anticoagulant to facilitate earlier cardio version

Af awaiting surgery

Warfarin plus vitamin K2 (MK4 and MK7)

10 Weeks Post Ablation - Bloating/Digestive Problems

Just taken first flecainide

8 weeks - so far, so good!

AFIB and Spiriva

Things going 'bump' in the night!!

SODS LAW

Dr Sanjay Gupta.." Afib..2 snakes one head "

new to AF

ICD friendly Chainsaws

Repeat Prescriptions for Essential Drugs

Tambacor V Generic Flecainide

Beta Blockers?

Svt not af

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