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In AF

I have been in AF for a week after 3 months after no attacks. My blood pressure is good and my pulse rate hovers around 85-90. Should I let it return to sinus...

I have been in AF for a week after 3 months after no attacks. My blood pressure ...

pirnough6

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Flecainide/memory loss?

New to afib in Jan. 2016. About 4 1/2 months ago, I started taking 50 mg of flecainide 2 x daily; later increased to 75 mg 2 x daily. For a couple of weeks...

New to afib in Jan. 2016. About 4 1/2 months ago, I started taking 50 mg of fle...

barbara2

•8 years ago

45 Replies

Severe bruising after ablation

Hello all, It has been two weeks since I had catheter ablation via right side groin area. The groin area healed quite nicely and doesn't hurt at all anymore...

Hello all, It has been two weeks since I had catheter ablation via right side g...

Rawwrr

•8 years ago

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Help - 6 weeks PAF post ablationn irregular heart beat. What to do?

After first ten days had one or two short episodes and one 3.5 hour one. Seemed to improve. Then a week ago began to have short bursts up ton150-160'lasting...

After first ten days had one or two short episodes and one 3.5 hour one. Seemed ...

Lyn78

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Sick and Tired 5 Weeks after Ablation

Is this normal or just a coincidence? I had my 1st ablation 5 weeks ago. It seems when I have a day that I have the energy to work around the house, full work...

Is this normal or just a coincidence? I had my 1st ablation 5 weeks ago. It seem...

Hallju

•8 years ago

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2nd ablation coming ........scared

Well, if I had any doubts about getting my 2nd ablation scheduled sooner rather than later, they were cleared up today. The afib came out of nowhere...my...

Well, if I had any doubts about getting my 2nd ablation scheduled sooner rather ...

Eliza2

•8 years ago

23 Replies

POST STROKE AF

I am new to this site and find it very informative and reassuring I started getting a rapid heartbeat about 5/6 years ago. This began when my mother was...

I am new to this site and find it very informative and reassuring I started gett...

joycalpat

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Icd

Went to see my ep other day I'm having a icd fitted but they don't know wich one either a 5 yr one r a 7 yr one grrrr (battery)😌😌😌😌😌😌😌

Went to see my ep other day I'm having a icd fitted but they don't know wich one...

Wodney1966

•8 years ago

5 Replies

New to propanol

Have been prescribed this beta blocker to help my palpitations and anxiety. just started taking this for anxiety Told to take 10mg 3 times a day and for the...

Have been prescribed this beta blocker to help my palpitations and anxiety. just...

Stephanietee

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Ablation....INR to high!

Booked in for 2nd ablation Monday 8th August. Went for pre assessment on Wednesday only to discover my INR was at 3.6, had been in Italy for 2 weeks...

Booked in for 2nd ablation Monday 8th August. Went for pre assessment on Wednesd...

Cclegg

•8 years ago

15 Replies

Herbals and Sleeping

Having trouble sleeping with my Afib I am trying herbal sleeping aids. Being in UK where melatonin is only on prescription I have tried Valerian with hops and...

Having trouble sleeping with my Afib I am trying herbal sleeping aids. Being in ...

Norm

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Grrrr

6 weeks since last CV just sat having a cup of tea bang off goes the heart up to 140bpm from 49 bpm felt like it was trying to escape I was just starting to...

6 weeks since last CV just sat having a cup of tea bang off goes the heart up ...

Mazza23

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Hello !

Just found this forum. I was diagnosed with AF a few months ago after taking ill last year. Had been rushed to resus with heart rate of 270-280 Bpm and all...

Just found this forum. I was diagnosed with AF a few months ago after taking ill...

heathp1

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Sleeping tablets

I am currently taking Warfarin, Diltiazem and Flecainide for AF. After 2 weeks of waking after 5 hours of sleep, I was so exhausted I went to see my GP this...

I am currently taking Warfarin, Diltiazem and Flecainide for AF. After 2 weeks ...

NooNoo14

•8 years ago

39 Replies

Annual check up - mostly good

Just returned from my cardiology appointment. Good news was that my replacement aortic valve that was put in four years ago is working fine. I am and feel...

Just returned from my cardiology appointment. Good news was that my replacement...

Mrspat

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Decreasing my bisoprolol

I saw the doctor yesterday and he agreed with me about lowering my morning dose of bisoprolol to 1.25 mg as I was getting very breathless when walking and...

I saw the doctor yesterday and he agreed with me about lowering my morning dose ...

Terjo

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Apixaban and Polyps

Do any females have a link with these? When i came off flecainide and bisoprolol, and was only on apixaban, my monthlys were still excessively heavy and my...

Do any females have a link with these? When i came off flecainide and bisoprolol...

stargazer61

•8 years ago

7 Replies

nhs feedback

http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/YourRights/ComplimentsConcernsComplaints/Pages/default.aspx I have just emailed the patient experience team today requesting...

http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/YourRights/ComplimentsConcernsComplaints/Pages...

stargazer61

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Afib holiday fears

Just had an afib run last night - took pip flecainide for the 1st time and it stopped after 1 hour. I have the kardia alive cor app so can monitor. It has...

Just had an afib run last night - took pip flecainide for the 1st time and it st...

Elsieclarke

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Warfarin - A new post inspired by "Confused" post by Squady

I felt that my comments to Squady's post should be in a new post as the thread was getting rather long. The post by Squady and the thread of comments that this...

I felt that my comments to Squady's post should be in a new post as the thread w...

pottypete1

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Still AF

I was diagnosed with AF about 2 years ago, put on Warfarin and a block beater, last August I went into AF and still am in AF, I am continuously hot and...

I was diagnosed with AF about 2 years ago, put on Warfarin and a block beater, l...

prankard26

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Ablation for both SVT and AF together

Hi everyone, its been a while now, and have endured AF/SVT for just over 4 years. Once again I am going to see a EP in Sydney (flying down from a country town...

Hi everyone, its been a while now, and have endured AF/SVT for just over 4 years...

ultramarine

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Answers and support this time, but in for a Shock or two!

Saw my heart consultant yesterday and got a few answers. First thing I did was get out the Lung Doctors letter stating I need to change my tablets to the ones...

Saw my heart consultant yesterday and got a few answers. First thing I did was ...

Offcut

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Cardioevasion !!

Hi this site is so informative. I have AF. On medication , still breathless quite a bit. Having Echocardiogram on Friday. Seems I may need Cardiovasion (think...

Hi this site is so informative. I have AF. On medication , still breathless quit...

sue5511

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Hello I

Do you have a partner that just doesn't understand. My AF has been erratic of late due to viral infections,colds and flu. But husband just gets cross. Then...

Do you have a partner that just doesn't understand. My AF has been erratic of la...

gwyn53

•8 years ago

30 Replies

Difficult life-change, used to be extremely active.

I have atrial fibrillation paroxysmal about 30 hrs a week and get very depressed by it. It happens quite regularly and means I have only a five day week, as I...

I have atrial fibrillation paroxysmal about 30 hrs a week and get very depressed...

Walkyrie

•8 years ago

6 Replies

NICE guidelines for AF

Has this actually happened for any of you? NICE guidelines CG180 August 2014 requires GP’s offer people with atrial fibrillation a personalised package of...

Has this actually happened for any of you? NICE guidelines CG180 August 2014 req...

seasider18

•8 years ago

42 Replies

It feels so bad

I've posted this question before and never got a direct answer. I know about staying strong etc. Not trying to be mean, just desperate.. I have Afib, had an...

I've posted this question before and never got a direct answer. I know about sta...

sweetiepye

•8 years ago

19 Replies

confused

just been reading up on rat poison warfarin I'm due to start on the stugh 25 of this month by the net I have to have a test four times to get the balance right...

just been reading up on rat poison warfarin I'm due to start on the stugh 25 of ...

squady

•8 years ago

50 Replies

Edoxaban

In 2 weeks I am due to have my second Total Hip Replacement. I am on warfarin (previously on Dabigatran) since a clot was discovered in the left atrial...

In 2 weeks I am due to have my second Total Hip Replacement. I am on warfarin (p...

Barb1

•8 years ago

22 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2016

In AF

Flecainide/memory loss?

Severe bruising after ablation

Help - 6 weeks PAF post ablationn irregular heart beat. What to do?

Sick and Tired 5 Weeks after Ablation

2nd ablation coming ........scared

POST STROKE AF

Icd

New to propanol

Ablation....INR to high!

Herbals and Sleeping

Grrrr

Hello !

Sleeping tablets

Annual check up - mostly good

Decreasing my bisoprolol

Apixaban and Polyps

nhs feedback

Afib holiday fears

Warfarin - A new post inspired by "Confused" post by Squady

Still AF

Ablation for both SVT and AF together

Answers and support this time, but in for a Shock or two!

Cardioevasion !!

Hello I

Difficult life-change, used to be extremely active.

NICE guidelines for AF

It feels so bad

confused

Edoxaban

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