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Full knee replacement

Am booked for this op on 9/3/17...a little concerned to be told I shall be on Ibruprofen or similar following surgery to reduce swelling and inflammation. Also...

Am booked for this op on 9/3/17...a little concerned to be told I shall be on Ib...

George2467814

•7 years ago

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Flecainide - Itching

I have recently had my flecainide dose increased from 100mg to 200mg a day, the only side effect i seem to be suffering is itching . My waist, my ankle, and my...

I have recently had my flecainide dose increased from 100mg to 200mg a day, the ...

StuJ019

•7 years ago

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A Fib

My mom suffered massive stroke in Mid December and A Fib is the culprit. Now she is on Eliquis and since it is a new medication there are some concerns. I am...

My mom suffered massive stroke in Mid December and A Fib is the culprit. Now she...

Alizuna

•7 years ago

11 Replies

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Can't sleep

I was put on 2.5 of bispropol and I just have trouble sleeping go to sleep and then wake up and lay there for hours I am 59 for the last 10 years have had...

I was put on 2.5 of bispropol and I just have trouble sleeping go to sleep and...

Bucket

•7 years ago

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Ablation a week on....

Hi, I had my ablation done a week ago today. I thought i would let those due or thinking of an ablation know my experience. So, a week on and my heart is...

Hi, I had my ablation done a week ago today. I thought i would let those due or ...

rosie321

•7 years ago

35 Replies

Shoulder and neck pain

I was diagnosed with AF in September and have had two hospital stays, a cardioversion and am taking a cocktail of drugs, including bisoprolol I have never...

I was diagnosed with AF in September and have had two hospital stays, a cardiove...

Lucyjoujou

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Routine blood test

Hi. this might sound naïve but am due to have a general routine blood test and am on Rivaroxaban. should I do anything special? eg stop taking it that day?...

Hi. this might sound naïve but am due to have a general routine blood test and a...

glosfrog

•7 years ago

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A perspective after one year!

Today marks one year since afib entered my life,,,the first event put me in the hospital for 5 days to put me in NSR and get me medicated and stable enough to...

Today marks one year since afib entered my life,,,the first event put me in the ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

15 Replies

NOACs and operations : a warning

This is a warning that medical staff, outside Cardiology, may well have a poor understanding of anticoagulation beyond warfarin so we need to be aware. I am...

This is a warning that medical staff, outside Cardiology, may well have a poor ...

jennydog

•7 years ago

31 Replies

Thursday's Ablation

Got my Ablation this Thursday at Glenfield, Leicestershire, and staying in overnight Is there any thing i should take with me apart from usual clothes and...

Got my Ablation this Thursday at Glenfield, Leicestershire, and staying in overn...

higgy52

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Bisoprolol

I was on bisoprolol for 8 days and developed terrible depression and low mood so I've stopped it that was 2 days ago should I go back to my doctor as I need to...

I was on bisoprolol for 8 days and developed terrible depression and low mood so...

Harryboy

•7 years ago

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Just diagnosed with AF - Freaking out a little bit, Help?

Hi, I've just been diagnosed with Afib at 22 and don't really have a clue what's going on at the moment. It all started about eight months ago where I felt a...

Hi, I've just been diagnosed with Afib at 22 and don't really have a clue what's...

Hidden

•7 years ago

22 Replies

Diet changes for AF

Ok folks. What foods and drinks are people avoiding that has brought on AF attacks. Any advice appreciated. Thanks.

Ok folks. What foods and drinks are people avoiding that has brought on AF attac...

mass70

•7 years ago

29 Replies

From nebivolol to bisoprolol

Hello again. I've had a lot of AF events this last week, luckily most only fleeting, but a couple a little bit worse, last week nearly losing consciousness....

Hello again. I've had a lot of AF events this last week, luckily most only flee...

Hidden

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Bisoprolo

I have came off biso after being on it just a week, feel like a zombie when will I feel normal again. Has anyone else had this experience . Wish I'd never...

I have came off biso after being on it just a week, feel like a zombie when will...

Harryboy

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Ablation done!

Hi all Thanks to all the positive posts on this forum I felt brave enough to undergo a cryo ablation at St Thomas's in London on Friday. I opted for this at a...

Hi all Thanks to all the positive posts on this forum I felt brave enough to und...

val757

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Very confused

Hi I'm from the carribean and I've been in a medical clinic for 13yrs up to this day with no one doctor can figure out what is wrong with me. For the first...

Hi I'm from the carribean and I've been in a medical clinic for 13yrs up to this...

Akia

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Internal loop recorder

I for the last 12 months have had a loop recorder... and recently had it re-sited it is now so comfortable I forget its there. Please do not worry about...

I for the last 12 months have had a loop recorder... and recently had it re-site...

tk11

•7 years ago

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ACs and Brain Bleed

I've been doing research on ACs and the risks and I can't fully understand why there is a risk of a cerebral haemorrhage taking them. Your blood is in a state...

I've been doing research on ACs and the risks and I can't fully understand why t...

Alan_G

•7 years ago

26 Replies

Pradaxa v Warfarin??GP wants to change my medication.

Hi, just wondered if anyone has had my recent problem. I've recently been diagnosed with Proxy AF and have been put on Pradaxa by the specialist. Recently I...

Hi, just wondered if anyone has had my recent problem. I've recently been diagno...

YannyD

•7 years ago

22 Replies

GERD and Vagus nerve

I find I am only getting palpitations after eating and lying down. Anyone have any experience with this and what was your solution?

I find I am only getting palpitations after eating and lying down. Anyone have a...

cujos

•7 years ago

7 Replies

A fib and blood thinners

Keylargo32 I was told 3 years ago I had a fib, they gave me a shock treatment and it cleared up the problem , the Dr. has me on Flecainide 100 mg twice(2) a...

Keylargo32 I was told 3 years ago I had a fib, they gave me a shock treatment an...

keylargo32

•7 years ago

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Newly diagnosed, scared, and needing info please.

Hi, I've just been diagnosed with Prox AF. Suddenly had an attack of mad crazy heartbeat during the early hours after a toilet visit. It was terrible. Anyway,...

Hi, I've just been diagnosed with Prox AF. Suddenly had an attack of mad crazy h...

YannyD

•7 years ago

22 Replies

Symptoms

Hello AF folks. I was diagnosed 4 years ago with PAF, at that time very few incidents. Lately I've been having LOTS more events. Can you please describe your...

Hello AF folks. I was diagnosed 4 years ago with PAF, at that time very few inci...

Hidden

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Alivecor reading

What does unclassified reading mean please?

DukesMam

•7 years ago

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CT scan

Anyone now o f a connection with the dye used as part of a CT scan and te onset of a AF episode .

Anyone now o f a connection with the dye used as part of a CT scan and te onset...

A-U-B-Y

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Chest pain and AF

Hi everyone. I was diagnosed with AF in Jan 2015 following general anaesethic. I take the usual meds - flecanaid, rivaroxiban and angitil. I can go months...

Hi everyone. I was diagnosed with AF in Jan 2015 following general anaesethic. I...

LisaV59

•7 years ago

7 Replies

CT Scan contrast

Has anybody had AF after a CT scan with iodine based contrast?

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Dr Sanjay Gupta :Vagal Atrial Fibrillation...

https://youtu.be/ivof8UUKW3M

Steve112

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Nebivolol

Hi, I've been switching beta blockers around to try and find the one which suits me the best. I've been on Nebivolol for nearly two weeks now and it's great....

Hi, I've been switching beta blockers around to try and find the one which suits...

Hidden

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for January 2017

Full knee replacement

Flecainide - Itching

A Fib

Can't sleep

Ablation a week on....

Shoulder and neck pain

Routine blood test

A perspective after one year!

NOACs and operations : a warning

Thursday's Ablation

Bisoprolol

Just diagnosed with AF - Freaking out a little bit, Help?

Diet changes for AF

From nebivolol to bisoprolol

Bisoprolo

Ablation done!

Very confused

Internal loop recorder

ACs and Brain Bleed

Pradaxa v Warfarin??GP wants to change my medication.

GERD and Vagus nerve

A fib and blood thinners

Newly diagnosed, scared, and needing info please.

Symptoms

Alivecor reading

CT scan

Chest pain and AF

CT Scan contrast

Dr Sanjay Gupta :Vagal Atrial Fibrillation...

Nebivolol

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