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AF AGAIN

HI, I have just left hospital, taken in last night with af kept all night and cardio verted this morning into sinus rhythm you make think this is good news I...

HI, I have just left hospital, taken in last night with af kept all night and ca...

DEREK2210

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Workings if flecainde

Placed on flec 50x2 12/2015. No episodes for one year. Gall bladder removal 10/28. Then note afib episodes every six weeks. 2/3 had a uti, stomach virus and...

Placed on flec 50x2 12/2015. No episodes for one year. Gall bladder removal 10/...

Grace4291

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Running after an ablation

I am a relatively fit 52 year old who has had PAF for about 9-10 years now. It was infrequent when I first noticed it and did not know what it was until about...

I am a relatively fit 52 year old who has had PAF for about 9-10 years now. It w...

mnnewy

•8 years ago

7 Replies

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Flutter vs afib

I see a lot of comments Flutter cause afib. EP says I'm paroxysmal. I'm on flec 100x2, altenolol 50x1. How do I know if it's Flutter or afib. Aren't the...

I see a lot of comments Flutter cause afib. EP says I'm paroxysmal. I'm on fle...

Grace4291

•8 years ago

6 Replies

UK Private Costs

Hi all, The subject arises occasionally on how much things cost if you go private. I'm lucky to have private health care through work so after checking...

Hi all, The subject arises occasionally on how much things cost if you go priv...

FyldeWhite

•8 years ago

22 Replies

New here :)

Hi all, Hello everyone :) I just discovered this site, and it's been a real comfort. I've just been diagnosed with Afib. It was found accidentally during my...

Hi all, Hello everyone :) I just discovered this site, and it's been a real com...

Jfib

•8 years ago

9 Replies

catheter ablation 11 days ago and won't to know will it be safe to fly 5 weeks after.

Hi everyone, had a catheter ablation 11 days ago, i have been feeling pretty flat with not much energy. I have walked around the block a few times and I'm...

Hi everyone, had a catheter ablation 11 days ago, i have been feeling pretty fla...

sues_c

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Pre op for ablation

As I also have hf and have to sleep or lie down with around 5 pillows to stop me from coughing Ive been told to try 2 pillows and see if I dont...

As I also have hf and have to sleep or lie down with around 5 pillows to stop me...

bushy2016

•8 years ago

4 Replies

What's the view out there about repeated ablations?

So. It's a long time since I have posted on here. In 2014 I had a successful catheter ablation for paroxysmal AF. I was 50 at the time and otherwise healthy. I...

So. It's a long time since I have posted on here. In 2014 I had a successful cat...

TheScottie

•8 years ago

15 Replies

Ablation 2

Going for my second ablation procedure Thursday under a general this time as so called didn't tolerate it very well last time fingers crossed all goes smoothly...

Going for my second ablation procedure Thursday under a general this time as so ...

Robin021269

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Rosuvastatin

I have terrible pins and needles and burning pains in my hands and arms from taking Crestor 10mg day. It keeps me awake at night. Is it possible to manage...

I have terrible pins and needles and burning pains in my hands and arms from tak...

Unome57

•8 years ago

7 Replies

My PAF returned and it was entirely my fault!

Some of you may recall that I adopted lifestyle changes and I was AF free for nearly two years. One change was totally giving up alcohol. However, last week I...

Some of you may recall that I adopted lifestyle changes and I was AF free for ne...

Craggy

•8 years ago

40 Replies

very regular irregulatity

I have had AF for years (I'm 67) and it is slowly becoming more frequent but it is very predictable. Palpitations start every 4th afternoon like clockwork....

I have had AF for years (I'm 67) and it is slowly becoming more frequent but it ...

songbird74

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Ablation

I'm having my second ablation done on 24 March aaaa have booked lanzarote 30 March cardio dr said ok to go as long as I take it easy. Can't wait hopefully can...

I'm having my second ablation done on 24 March aaaa have booked lanzarote 30 Mar...

hirwaun

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Advice needed please

Please can someone clarify for me. I have a fairly normal pulse a lot of the time, I bought a Boots BP monitor which shows AF if you have it and its never...

Please can someone clarify for me. I have a fairly normal pulse a lot of the tim...

Hidden

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Solatol

It appears flec may not be working. Cardo us suggesting I try solatol. I'm afraid of side effects. Does it work. Can u share ur experience with this drug.

It appears flec may not be working. Cardo us suggesting I try solatol. I'm afra...

Grace4291

•8 years ago

16 Replies

3 month post ablation

Hi all, just been back to LGI for my 3 month check up. Only to be told I'm back in AF and needing a 2nd ablation! I haven't been feeling so good recent weeks,...

Hi all, just been back to LGI for my 3 month check up. Only to be told I'm back...

millie-becca-187

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Ct angiogram carotids brain circle of Willis

Well had this today just like a normal ct but of head and neck with injection of contrast took about 3/4 hr had a bit of a reaction heart went mad and was very...

Well had this today just like a normal ct but of head and neck with injection of...

Mazza23

•8 years ago

6 Replies

I'm contemplating if I should have an ablation done or not. I'm needing some advice.

Hello everyone, I was diagnosed with AF (Atrial Flutter) back in November 2016. I was given Metroplol 25mg to be take twice daily with 81 mg of aspirin to...

Hello everyone, I was diagnosed with AF (Atrial Flutter) back in November 2016....

RaquelP

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Getting back to a high level of activity after cardioversion.

Hi Yan, just stumbled across these fascinating posts. For twenty years I have been a competitive cyclist in road races and trials (and the young lady who died...

Hi Yan, just stumbled across these fascinating posts. For twenty years I have be...

Stannard

•8 years ago

3 Replies

New Symptoms

Hi All, Have not posted on here for about 10months, have been under a new cardiologist who I have only seen about 3 times in the last year and am due to see...

Hi All, Have not posted on here for about 10months, have been under a new cardi...

SVTSophie

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Causes of AF

I have endured infrequent PAF for 16 years triggered by excessive caffiene and stressful social situations. What I would like to find out is the history of AF....

I have endured infrequent PAF for 16 years triggered by excessive caffiene and s...

lofty1

•8 years ago

11 Replies

sotalol as Pill in Pocket

My GP gave me 40mg of Sotalol as a PIP and told me to take one tablet when necessary. My Afib problem is rhythm control. I did some research and found out...

My GP gave me 40mg of Sotalol as a PIP and told me to take one tablet when nece...

dizzielizzie1

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Warfarin and Antibiotics

I am on warfarin because of my AF and my GP has prescribed 3 separate courses of Amoxicillin to try and get ride of my chest infection that I have had for...

I am on warfarin because of my AF and my GP has prescribed 3 separate courses of...

AFCyclist

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Getting back to normal

I went to the Marchand enjoyed the whole experience until the last 5 minutes it was so nice to enjoy the atmosphere and cope with the excitment so resting...

I went to the Marchand enjoyed the whole experience until the last 5 minutes it ...

Teresakelley

•8 years ago

1 Reply

6 weeks post ablation

Hi all just to update how I am doing. Last week I have been very weak and tired and have developed dizziness and a spaced out feeling. Has anyone else had this...

Hi all just to update how I am doing. Last week I have been very weak and tired ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Ablation ?

I have now got my ablation date ( hooray 😁) 24 th March. Does anyone know what K582 K575 K586 and K621 mean I've tried to find them online but have only come...

I have now got my ablation date ( hooray 😁) 24 th March. Does anyone know what ...

Roony39

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Had my ablation 2 weeks after an emergency and a pacemaker too! Anyone experience long QT?

Ok so remember I was the most scared person around. Weighing up whether the risk of ablation outweighed the benefits or the benefits outweighed the risks. I...

Ok so remember I was the most scared person around. Weighing up whether the risk...

Hidden

•8 years ago

31 Replies

AF & acupuncture & eliquis

I was wondering if acupuncture can help with AF. Also if eliquis is taken, would that cause bleeding (needles)?

I was wondering if acupuncture can help with AF. Also if eliquis is taken, would...

Alizuna

•8 years ago

8 Replies

G6PD And Hypercute T Waves

Following private DNA test RESULTs indicate am suffering from G6PD a and b. How many know about G6PD and DNA mutations and its HEART manifestations. As picture...

Following private DNA test RESULTs indicate am suffering from G6PD a and b. How ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for February 2017

AF AGAIN

Workings if flecainde

Running after an ablation

Flutter vs afib

UK Private Costs

New here :)

catheter ablation 11 days ago and won't to know will it be safe to fly 5 weeks after.

Pre op for ablation

What's the view out there about repeated ablations?

Ablation 2

Rosuvastatin

My PAF returned and it was entirely my fault!

very regular irregulatity

Ablation

Advice needed please

Solatol

3 month post ablation

Ct angiogram carotids brain circle of Willis

I'm contemplating if I should have an ablation done or not. I'm needing some advice.

Getting back to a high level of activity after cardioversion.

New Symptoms

Causes of AF

sotalol as Pill in Pocket

Warfarin and Antibiotics

Getting back to normal

6 weeks post ablation

Ablation ?

Had my ablation 2 weeks after an emergency and a pacemaker too! Anyone experience long QT?

AF & acupuncture & eliquis

G6PD And Hypercute T Waves

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