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Can exercise with A F, on Amiodarone.

Got A F 24/7, had it for years allways Kept myself fit, since been on Amiodarone can exercise more with out getting out of breath. Doctor told me my thyroid...

Got A F 24/7, had it for years allways Kept myself fit, since been on Amiodarone...

higgy52

•8 years ago

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AF on holiday

In NYC and got a horrible episode of AF lasted almost 17 hours. I wonder if jet lag can set it off, it happened last time as well but not as badly. Happy to...

In NYC and got a horrible episode of AF lasted almost 17 hours. I wonder if je...

Gertsen

•8 years ago

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How many ablation so?

I have had AF for the past 8 year and had five ablation 8 electrical cardio versions and just about every medicine going is there any one else like me I'm...

I have had AF for the past 8 year and had five ablation 8 electrical cardio vers...

Ppyork

•8 years ago

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Day two

Well just about mAde it from bed to bAth feel like I have been hit by a truck heart had a bit of a fit after I had a shower so have been in bed All day slept...

Well just about mAde it from bed to bAth feel like I have been hit by a truck he...

Mazza23

•8 years ago

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FLU JAB TIME

This is the time of year when GPs start offering flu jabs (mine is tomorrow) so for the benefit of newbies, YES it is a good idea since flu can put an unwanted...

This is the time of year when GPs start offering flu jabs (mine is tomorrow) so ...

BobD

Volunteer•8 years ago

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Warfarin and itching/loss of hair...

My hair is still thinning after year on warfarin with itchiness in scalp. INR technician and GP say that hair will not be totally lost! Have others dealt with...

My hair is still thinning after year on warfarin with itchiness in scalp. INR te...

A-E-F

•8 years ago

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Nosebleed and on Apixaban

Hi Not been on here for a while. Hope everyone is keeping as well as possible Just need a bit of advice. I am on Apixaban and had a nosebleed earlier (I have...

Hi Not been on here for a while. Hope everyone is keeping as well as possible J...

loobylou777

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Cryoballon Ablation

Hi to all !! I have been following Juggsy's posting on the forum . Very interested in your thought process . I too have asymptomatic PAF . Have just seen my EP...

Hi to all !! I have been following Juggsy's posting on the forum . Very interest...

Bahman

•8 years ago

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Invitation to put questions to EP/Cardiologist next Wednesday in Epsom

Hi All, Instead of our monthly speaker our medical director, Dr Abhay Bajpai, Cardiologist and , Lead Arrhythmia Specialist at Epsom St Helier Trust, who...

Hi All, Instead of our monthly speaker our medical director, Dr Abhay Bajpai, C...

rosyG

•8 years ago

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3rd attack

I was diagnosed with AF almost exactly a year ago. I'd gone for my regular diabetes check (type 2 diet controlled) and the nurse put me on an ECG and then I...

I was diagnosed with AF almost exactly a year ago. I'd gone for my regular diabe...

PaulDB

•8 years ago

19 Replies

Bruise

Won't show you the groin but this is one arm bruise Marie

Mazza23

•8 years ago

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Home com hosp

Well folks I survived the dreaded cryoblation heart in perfect NSR a bit sore and had a few issues because of my other conditions,but otherwise went well ,had...

Well folks I survived the dreaded cryoblation heart in perfect NSR a bit sore a...

Mazza23

•8 years ago

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First post from yet another fearful afibber (lone longstanding persistent) facing an ablation!

So much to say and so much to ask – not sure where to start! First though, thank you all for just being here. I have lurked since discovering you soon after...

So much to say and so much to ask – not sure where to start! First though, tha...

Prancer

•8 years ago

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A year without a stroke

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD2J8oSM7S8&feature=youtu.be If any one is not convinced re anti coagulation and AFIB , I would hope this helps.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD2J8oSM7S8&feature=youtu.be If any one is not c...

dmac4646

•8 years ago

11 Replies

NOACs

Hi,I've just seen the nurse for INR check, all ok. She has suggested I may be suitable to swap from Warfarin to one of the NOACs. I'm wondering if anyone in...

Hi,I've just seen the nurse for INR check, all ok. She has suggested I may be su...

Noidea63

•8 years ago

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Hello, I looked up what we pee out during/after AF...

Hiya, I hope this is not old news for you seasoned AFers and info overload for newbies but here goes... I was trying to find out about what we pee out and...

Hiya, I hope this is not old news for you seasoned AFers and info overload for ...

Boombiddy

•8 years ago

43 Replies

A friendly notice

We try to monitor the forum as often as possible. However , as we are a small charity, sometimes an unacceptable message may slip through the nets. Can we...

We try to monitor the forum as often as possible. However , as we are a small ch...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Warfarin – a cautionary tale

Firstly may I apologise if this is long winded but I am not very good at summarising. Like many of you I am on Warfarin. I have been taking it for the past...

Firstly may I apologise if this is long winded but I am not very good at summari...

pottypete1

•8 years ago

15 Replies

CV query

For anyone with PAF who has had a cardioversion (cos the drugs don't work), how long roughly has this held your AF at bay? I ask because it's just occurred to...

For anyone with PAF who has had a cardioversion (cos the drugs don't work), how ...

mrsg46

•8 years ago

12 Replies

World Heart Day

Look we're special :) ... This is Thursday http://www.world-heart-federation.org/what-we-do/world-heart-day/ I personally would like to see an "NHS Hire More...

Look we're special :) ... This is Thursday http://www.world-heart-federation.org...

scotcitz

•8 years ago

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BrianGuitar

Hi I am Brian retired 71 years old I had two AF attacks just over 2 years ago and I have just had one more last week think it was stress on the Motorway home,...

Hi I am Brian retired 71 years old I had two AF attacks just over 2 years ago an...

Hidden

•8 years ago

35 Replies

Surgery With A/F

Hi, After attending my local hospital Urology Clinic and having a few tests and a Cystoscopy it appears that I am going to need surgery (TURP) on a Benign...

Hi, After attending my local hospital Urology Clinic and having a few tests and ...

Mikee

•8 years ago

31 Replies

Wonders of modern medicine

I know it's a few years old but this video of a catheter ablation by dr Sabine Ernst blew me away.... strides are being made...

I know it's a few years old but this video of a catheter ablation by dr Sabine E...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Heart Rate Part 5: Other systems

It's very discouraging... Since there seem to be no readily available/reasonably priced heart monitor devices capable of tracking one’s heart rate TREND over a...

It's very discouraging... Since there seem to be no readily available/reasonably...

afibapnea

•8 years ago

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Ablation

Well the yellow streak is really starting to show now off to sir Charles gairdner hosp 6.30 am wed morn for 1st cryoblation am a bag of nerves will keep you...

Well the yellow streak is really starting to show now off to sir Charles gairdne...

Mazza23

•8 years ago

31 Replies

Cyclist's experience 11 weeks post cryoablation, and cycling at altitude.

I thought I would record my experience for any sporty types who have an ablation. The cryoablation went fine but I was feeling a bit tender and had a sore...

I thought I would record my experience for any sporty types who have an ablatio...

AFCyclist

•8 years ago

17 Replies

AF Association patients day

There is still some time to book your place for the AF Association patients day next month. We will be focusing on treatment for AF including your...

There is still some time to book your place for the AF Association patients day ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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CV or no CV?

Hi everyone, I was in hospital six months ago with a very high fluctuating heart rate. I've since had 24 hour and echo checks and my cardiologist has suggested...

Hi everyone, I was in hospital six months ago with a very high fluctuating heart...

John67

•8 years ago

9 Replies

ongoing permanent af

i was first diagnosed 7years ago during a routine blood pressure test. i have never had any symptoms i,e. palpations etc. sadly cardioversion didnt work. i...

i was first diagnosed 7years ago during a routine blood pressure test. i have ne...

augustine13

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Living with AF - my story

This is my first post. I am a retired depute head teacher, aged 64, who had a very busy job and usually plenty of energy. Just over 2 years ago I took a...

This is my first post. I am a retired depute head teacher, aged 64, who had a v...

outofsynch

•8 years ago

45 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for September 2016

Can exercise with A F, on Amiodarone.

AF on holiday

How many ablation so?

Day two

FLU JAB TIME

Warfarin and itching/loss of hair...

Nosebleed and on Apixaban

Cryoballon Ablation

Invitation to put questions to EP/Cardiologist next Wednesday in Epsom

3rd attack

Bruise

Home com hosp

First post from yet another fearful afibber (lone longstanding persistent) facing an ablation!

A year without a stroke

NOACs

Hello, I looked up what we pee out during/after AF...

A friendly notice

Warfarin – a cautionary tale

CV query

World Heart Day

BrianGuitar

Surgery With A/F

Wonders of modern medicine

Heart Rate Part 5: Other systems

Ablation

Cyclist's experience 11 weeks post cryoablation, and cycling at altitude.

AF Association patients day

CV or no CV?

ongoing permanent af

Living with AF - my story

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