Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

31,759 members • 37,690 posts

All posts for January 2017

Permanent AF impact on Life Expectancy?

I'll be 69 this year and my AF was spotted during the course of a medical 10 years ago. Initially it was intermittent but about 7 years ago it became permanent...

I'll be 69 this year and my AF was spotted during the course of a medical 10 yea...

Blunkly

•7 years ago

29 Replies

wILL MY ABLATION TAKE AWAY MY BREATHLESSNESS [DYSPNIA]

Hello everybody! I am due for an ablation or an [internal cardioversion]? whatever that means? and was wondering if it will ease my breathlessness, i have...

Hello everybody! I am due for an ablation or an [internal cardioversion]? what...

franksavage

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Post ablation symptoms

Hi I am 2 weeks post cryoblation but cannot walk very far just short walks of 10 mins only before I get bad palps and racing heart which in turn brings on...

Hi I am 2 weeks post cryoblation but cannot walk very far just short walks of 10...

cazp

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!

Vagal AF and Bisoprolol

I'm curious about the comments I've seen mentioned in more than one thread, that beta blockers (namely bisoprolol) should not be taken if one has vagal AF. If...

I'm curious about the comments I've seen mentioned in more than one thread, that...

Alan_G

•7 years ago

6 Replies

High platelets and Eliquis

I am confused because my platelets are high which I understand is likely to cause blot clots and I an on Eliquis which I thought prevented blood clots. It...

I am confused because my platelets are high which I understand is likely to caus...

Salty0987

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Af and Drugs

AF & Medication. I have had AF for 2 years now, on meds Metoporol 50 mg & Flecainide 100 mgs daily along with a blood thinner I Have been in AF for the past...

AF & Medication. I have had AF for 2 years now, on meds Metoporol 50 mg & Fleca...

Robyncarmen

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Can I take iron supplement with afib?

I would benefit from an iron supplement due to menopausal symptoms. Can I take it without harm to my afib? I'm currently taking an anticoagulant and calcium...

I would benefit from an iron supplement due to menopausal symptoms. Can I take...

scottishmuppet

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Bisoprol itching

Have had my bisoprol doubled to 5mg,and have developed an itchy rash on my stomach,does anybody know if this will go away eventually please

Have had my bisoprol doubled to 5mg,and have developed an itchy rash on my stoma...

Robert677

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Tens Machine.

I think I have Carpel Tunnel and was thinking of using my Tens machine. I was wondering if it was safe to use with AF. I have used a one before I was...

I think I have Carpel Tunnel and was thinking of using my Tens machine. I was w...

Hidden

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Safety

My heart rate is over 110 is it safe to go out walking

Sueted93

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Dr Sanjay Gupta: Why do we get high blood pressure ?

https://youtu.be/F7OklDUrzVg

Steve112

•7 years ago

8 Replies

8 Days after Cardioversion

Hi everyone, I had a cardioversion last week for my persistent AF and all was OK until about an hour ago when I felt palpitations and I have discovered i'm...

Hi everyone, I had a cardioversion last week for my persistent AF and all was OK...

Stucoo

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Vagal afib?

How does one know if one has Vagal afib?

Andyt36

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Any luck with psych meds?

Hi everyone, I recently posted about the anxiety I've been experiencing. I think my first episode in September triggered some sort of panic disorder, because...

Hi everyone, I recently posted about the anxiety I've been experiencing. I thin...

T_costa

•7 years ago

20 Replies

Bisoprolol and anxiety.

Hi All My first post but have been reading with interest for a while. My husband had AF about two years ago ( possibly a degree of heart failure as well as...

Hi All My first post but have been reading with interest for a while. My husband...

Olgarabbit

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Exercise

Hello, I am in persistent AF and although occasionally short of breath I don't have any other problems. I can walk for a mile or two without having to stop to...

Hello, I am in persistent AF and although occasionally short of breath I don't h...

John67

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Sleep Disturbance

I have had 2 ablations but recently seem to be waking up regularly throughout the night. I notice that recently when I lie down, I get the odd 3-6 second heart...

I have had 2 ablations but recently seem to be waking up regularly throughout th...

RichMert

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Pacemakers and the hollowing out of life

Hi, I've just joined and would like to know how many of you have experienced the massive deterioration in quality of life I have. In 2005 I had my first...

Hi, I've just joined and would like to know how many of you have experienced the...

Wrighty39

•7 years ago

23 Replies

AF ablation and sinus arrythmia

Hi Firstly I want to say a big thank you to all who post on here. I found this site by chance only two days ago and find it very informative and reassuring. I...

Hi Firstly I want to say a big thank you to all who post on here. I found this s...

Surreyhunni

•7 years ago

21 Replies

Drug Trials by Authors With Pharma Ties More Often Positive

This study has found that drug trials run by investigators who have financial ties with drug makers are over 3 times more likely to report positive results...

This study has found that drug trials run by investigators who have financial ti...

MarkS

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Newly Diagnosed

I have been newly diagnosed with AF and I'm scared my quality of life is going to go way down because of this. I am only 35. I want to live longer. I'm...

I have been newly diagnosed with AF and I'm scared my quality of life is going t...

cujos

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Interesting update on Ablation Results.

http://www.onmedica.com/newsArticle.aspx?id=6e08ef1d-af60-4ca3-a394-7985a4050432

http://www.onmedica.com/newsArticle.aspx?id=6e08ef1d-af60-4ca3-a394-7985a4050432...

dmac4646

•7 years ago

5 Replies

How you know if you are in AF, sinus rhythm or having ectopics?

Ok so my burning question today is about knowing what your heart is doing. My heart runs fast. It runs slow. I also get ectopics. But I don't know what an...

Ok so my burning question today is about knowing what your heart is doing. My he...

Hidden

•7 years ago

15 Replies

Beta Blockers - What to do about side effects

About fourteen days ago I started taking Bisoprolol. I had no previous AF problems though I have been on other hypertension medicines which for various reasons...

About fourteen days ago I started taking Bisoprolol. I had no previous AF proble...

theendisnigh

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Shortness of breath

My husband was diagnosed with AFib about 2 years ago. His main complaint was, and still is, shortness of breath. He doesn't experience feeling any fluttering...

My husband was diagnosed with AFib about 2 years ago. His main complaint was, an...

bayoucoon

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Quickest appt ever.

Only went to see my cardiologist on 10th January and he wanted an mri before he decides what to do next regarding my af. Still getting short episodes and...

Only went to see my cardiologist on 10th January and he wanted an mri before he ...

julesp

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Ablation after effects

Hi just wonder if other readers have had migraines nearly everyday since ablation 2 weeks ago.Also lots of thumping heart and palpitations. If so how long did...

Hi just wonder if other readers have had migraines nearly everyday since ablati...

cazp

•7 years ago

4 Replies

2 weeks post cyro ablation

Hi all I am now two weeks after my ablation at the Golden Jubilee. It's been difficult to take it as easy as I would have liked as my mother in law who lives...

Hi all I am now two weeks after my ablation at the Golden Jubilee. It's been di...

Elsieclarke

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Hi all a bit about me 😳

2 1/2 years ago I had a heart attack following that had 2 stents fitted the doc also decided to fit a loop recorder for AF and pausing, investigations, 6...

2 1/2 years ago I had a heart attack following that had 2 stents fitted the doc...

Daddy50

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Ectopics / unusual sensation

This is a bit of a random question but am just wondering if anyone ever gets a sensation of their heart not being in arrhythmias but not being completely...

This is a bit of a random question but am just wondering if anyone ever gets a s...

Vony

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for January 2017

Permanent AF impact on Life Expectancy?

wILL MY ABLATION TAKE AWAY MY BREATHLESSNESS [DYSPNIA]

Post ablation symptoms

Vagal AF and Bisoprolol

High platelets and Eliquis

Af and Drugs

Can I take iron supplement with afib?

Bisoprol itching

Tens Machine.

Safety

Dr Sanjay Gupta: Why do we get high blood pressure ?

8 Days after Cardioversion

Vagal afib?

Any luck with psych meds?

Bisoprolol and anxiety.

Exercise

Sleep Disturbance

Pacemakers and the hollowing out of life

AF ablation and sinus arrythmia

Drug Trials by Authors With Pharma Ties More Often Positive

Newly Diagnosed

Interesting update on Ablation Results.

How you know if you are in AF, sinus rhythm or having ectopics?

Beta Blockers - What to do about side effects

Shortness of breath

Quickest appt ever.

Ablation after effects

2 weeks post cyro ablation

Hi all a bit about me 😳

Ectopics / unusual sensation

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

How well do you know your condition?

Topics

Archive