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Increase in Dose

My cardiologist wants to increase my does of Amiodarone to 300mg daily and Vera-Til SR to 240mg daily as i'm in AF and thinks this is the best route to take....

My cardiologist wants to increase my does of Amiodarone to 300mg daily and Vera-...

Makka2012

•7 years ago

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3 weeks post ablation

What a difference a week makes! After taking a beta blocker single dose last week my heart rate is now steady at 85 and regular, the lansaprazole is working...

What a difference a week makes! After taking a beta blocker single dose last we...

Abfab59

•7 years ago

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Tachycardia

What is your opinion for flecainide;O am 1 year now on it with good results.

Esmi74

•7 years ago

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Triggers for AF

What did you have?

jillgloucester

•7 years ago

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BP Monitor review and we should all have eaten more chocolate.

An interesting review on BP monitors and the early benefit of chocolate...

seasider18

•7 years ago

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Pradaxa do the US know more than us?

Just a quick post. I was messing about on the internet and found some US TV Channels. One thing that I noticed was a lot of medical adverts, But one came on...

Just a quick post. I was messing about on the internet and found some US TV Cha...

Offcut

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Hello everyone!!!

Hi all, sorry not posted in a while, AF still behaving, seem to have 10 day episodes every six months now and just weird little bumps in between....I'm...

Hi all, sorry not posted in a while, AF still behaving, seem to have 10 day epi...

booboo73

•7 years ago

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Amiodarone Meds

Hi all. Not posted for a while but have kept reading your posts. I would like to ask anyone*s opinion on Amiodarone tablets .I have been on 200mg. for...

Hi all. Not posted for a while but have kept reading your posts. I would like t...

yorkie

•7 years ago

21 Replies

I would like to hear from people with Afib who decided against taking anticoagulants.

Please tell me why you are not taking anticoagulants if you do not have a bleeding problem. I am a Chad score 2 because I am a female and 69 years old. I do...

Please tell me why you are not taking anticoagulants if you do not have a bleedi...

Slattery

•7 years ago

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Possible 2nd ablation - what's new?

So, some 6 years after my first one (which was remarkably stress-free and successful) my EP thinks that I should have a "touch up" following a few recent and...

So, some 6 years after my first one (which was remarkably stress-free and succes...

FrankC

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Pains

I have been getting pains in the left side of my chest, not realy over my heart but futher left than that. Sometimes they are quite sharp. Sometimes they are...

I have been getting pains in the left side of my chest, not realy over my heart ...

OldSarge

•7 years ago

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Putting a post ablation query out there for ideas

I have been on various different doses of tambocor since April 2015. I had my fourth cardioversion in August 2016 after a breakthrough on CR100mg (capsule,...

I have been on various different doses of tambocor since April 2015. I had my fo...

Jonathan_C

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Constant afib

Just had my first ablation 4 days ago and have been in constant a fib since even though my ep said the ablation was a success and that he didn't want to see me...

Just had my first ablation 4 days ago and have been in constant a fib since even...

Auntiejo

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Ablation one week

Not much to report, still getting some little jumps, tend to get very tired in the afternoon. Getting plenty of time to tweet and facebook about the election....

Not much to report, still getting some little jumps, tend to get very tired in t...

Paddinton

•7 years ago

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Fevers

Hello, I had cardiac ablation on April 20th. I had a follow up appointment with Dr S 10 to 15 days after, and all was pretty good. I later had an appointment...

Hello, I had cardiac ablation on April 20th. I had a follow up appointment with ...

lars369

•7 years ago

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Soldiering on.

Hello everyone I am now 79yr old lady who has had PAF for twenty years. I have only been diagnosed with it for the past six years. But nothing has changed. It...

Hello everyone I am now 79yr old lady who has had PAF for twenty years. I have o...

Junoesque

•7 years ago

26 Replies

Anticoagulation and ablation

I have noted from several posts that one must take Anticoagulation medication post Ablation for several months. However, can one come off them permanently if...

I have noted from several posts that one must take Anticoagulation medication po...

F-M-C-MM

•7 years ago

35 Replies

Apple iphone

Can anyone using Apple iPhone please tell me where the 'box on the top right' , that people speak about, resides? I should like to search previous posts for...

Can anyone using Apple iPhone please tell me where the 'box on the top right' , ...

NannyChickens

•7 years ago

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Good report I think

Hi just an update... on my last post. Went to cardiologist and we discussed all things Heart. My cholesterol is all good now no bad numbers so no new drugs...

Hi just an update... on my last post. Went to cardiologist and we discussed all ...

Misseyj55

•7 years ago

4 Replies

EP?

Many of the posts refer to an'EP' rather than a 'GP'. What's the difference? Ron

Many of the posts refer to an'EP' rather than a 'GP'. What's the difference? Ron...

RonSym

•7 years ago

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My 3 Youtube videos on Afib...

Just my experiences to help others. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMqodfGReqg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVsaBbmVE5g...

Just my experiences to help others. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMqodfGReqg ...

mjmjve

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Second Cryo-ablation day 13 post op

Hey folks, Just a quick update. i'm on day 13 since my second ablation- My original post explains the details but I wanted to post an update. I'm feeling...

Hey folks, Just a quick update. i'm on day 13 since my second ablation- My origi...

mjmjve

•7 years ago

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Patient's Day /Pink Carnation Supper

For all members in UK can I remind you that bookings are open for Patients Day at ICC Birmingham on 1st October next. Go to main AF Association website and...

For all members in UK can I remind you that bookings are open for Patients Day a...

BobD

Volunteer•7 years ago

1 Reply

Message for Mumknowsbest

Hi MKB, I wonder if you could help me make up my mind about Pace and Ablate. I'm 58 (m) with parox. AF. I'm on anti coagulants (20mg) and Biproposol (10mg)....

Hi MKB, I wonder if you could help me make up my mind about Pace and Ablate. I'm...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Second fast Abfib and a bit freaked out!

Im 35 and I had my second bout of afib last Friday, my heart was going to fast I felt faint, out of breath and weak. It took 4 hours to reduce with some drugs...

Im 35 and I had my second bout of afib last Friday, my heart was going to fast I...

eddieacorn

•7 years ago

32 Replies

Freeman Hospital ablation

I didn't get much advice from the Freeman when I left, there was a bit of confusion over my meds, as I was on alot of heart tablets because non of them really...

I didn't get much advice from the Freeman when I left, there was a bit of confus...

Paddinton

•7 years ago

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On Mindfulness

MINDFULNESS "Say, Pooh, why aren't you busy?" I said. "Because it's a nice day," said Pooh. "Yes, but..." "Why ruin it?" he said. "But you could be doing...

MINDFULNESS "Say, Pooh, why aren't you busy?" I said. "Because it's a nice day,"...

CDreamer

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Bisoprolol rivaroxaban and magnesium?

Hi everyone, I am considering taking a magnesium supplement to help with my AF mainly for sleep and fatigue purposes. I would just like to know if anybody out...

Hi everyone, I am considering taking a magnesium supplement to help with my AF m...

Ad1980

•7 years ago

20 Replies

Ablation day 4

Woke up with plenty of energy, but after lunch had a 30 second bout of tachycardia which left me exhausted. Tired for the rest of the day with some jumps in my...

Woke up with plenty of energy, but after lunch had a 30 second bout of tachycard...

Paddinton

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Kardia

I've had my Kardia a month. Each time I take a reading it tells me I'm in AFib. I know I have permanent AFib. Was I a fool for spending almost £100 on my...

I've had my Kardia a month. Each time I take a reading it tells me I'm in AFib. ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for May 2017

Increase in Dose

3 weeks post ablation

Tachycardia

Triggers for AF

BP Monitor review and we should all have eaten more chocolate.

Pradaxa do the US know more than us?

Hello everyone!!!

Amiodarone Meds

I would like to hear from people with Afib who decided against taking anticoagulants.

Possible 2nd ablation - what's new?

Pains

Putting a post ablation query out there for ideas

Constant afib

Ablation one week

Fevers

Soldiering on.

Anticoagulation and ablation

Apple iphone

Good report I think

EP?

My 3 Youtube videos on Afib...

Second Cryo-ablation day 13 post op

Patient's Day /Pink Carnation Supper

Message for Mumknowsbest

Second fast Abfib and a bit freaked out!

Freeman Hospital ablation

On Mindfulness

Bisoprolol rivaroxaban and magnesium?

Ablation day 4

Kardia

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