Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

31,922 members • 37,923 posts

All posts for May 2017

I know I'm being a wimp but...

3 weeks post ablation and I have tingly nerve sensation in my right leg - like I had walked through a patch of nettles. Has anyone else had this and has anyone...

3 weeks post ablation and I have tingly nerve sensation in my right leg - like I...

Hidden

•7 years ago

3 Replies

General information

Perhaps I am being dense here(!) but where is all of the information on AFib that people talk about? None of the icons on my screen take me to any facts, I...

Perhaps I am being dense here(!) but where is all of the information on AFib tha...

123Abc123

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Afib following Ablation

Had an ablation done 11 days ago. Was feeling great and no Afib up until this morning. Been in constant Afib since - circa 8 hours so far (have a Kardia device...

Had an ablation done 11 days ago. Was feeling great and no Afib up until this mo...

Nickr282

•7 years ago

26 Replies

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

5 months post cryoblation

Hi I have been off Abixaban for 6 weeks now but have very bad acid reflux and palpitations.Think Abixaban has stripped my throat and have burning sensation in...

Hi I have been off Abixaban for 6 weeks now but have very bad acid reflux and pa...

Hidden

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Flutter Ablation - Update

Had my ablation for Arterial Flutter on 13 April 2017. Right leg is bruised, numb and tingly (like a nettle rash). Still breathless, still tired, still on 10mg...

Had my ablation for Arterial Flutter on 13 April 2017. Right leg is bruised, num...

Hidden

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Latest check up

So as some of you know I was part of dr Sabine Ernst trial for the ganglionated plexi ablation, Well I had my 6 month check up yesterday which consisted of an...

So as some of you know I was part of dr Sabine Ernst trial for the ganglionated ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

17 Replies

Back from Bonny Scotland and The Isle of Skye

We had a lovely break with log fires and wonderful view. There was horizontal snow which meant that any walking, (Apart from the car to a castle) was out of...

We had a lovely break with log fires and wonderful view. There was horizontal sn...

pottypete1

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Nosh and Natter This Saturday 6th May

Apologies all, I should have reminded you earlier, but we are having another Nosh and Natter this Saturday in London. For the regulars, you know all about it,...

Apologies all, I should have reminded you earlier, but we are having another Nos...

Beancounter

Volunteer•7 years ago

20 Replies

Swelling of legs

I am taking 180mg Diltiazem twice a day. Seems like it's keeping my heart rate in 70's and my BP is fine - I do have quite a lot of swelling in my ankles and...

I am taking 180mg Diltiazem twice a day. Seems like it's keeping my heart rate ...

SBGal

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Radio 2 Today

Not really on topic but I wonder if anybody was listening to Jeremy VIne today on Radio 2. I missed the first part of the discussion but I think it centred...

Not really on topic but I wonder if anybody was listening to Jeremy VIne today o...

BobD

Volunteer•7 years ago

14 Replies

Referral to EP in Southampton

Hi all. I have PAF was diagnosed a year ago and until recently was woefully ignorant and under informed about this condition and how to manage it. An unplanned...

Hi all. I have PAF was diagnosed a year ago and until recently was woefully igno...

Tako2009

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Flecainide

Hi All , Am having a spot of bother with my GP . Can I ask those of you who have Flecainide as a PIP , how many doses you are allowed to hold / have on...

Hi All , Am having a spot of bother with my GP . Can I ask those of you who ...

GrannySmithgs5

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Disheartened 2 months post 2nd Ablation

Hi everyone, I had my second ablation on 3rd March . My previous ablation was 30th August last year. I have felt different this time. Initially terrible...

Hi everyone, I had my second ablation on 3rd March . My previous ablation was 3...

Lynnsj63

•7 years ago

22 Replies

Mobile EKG monitor can make life easier for those with AFib.

Mobile EKG monitor can make life easier for those with AFib. To find out how you can get your own, contact us at info@afa.org.uk To read more about how these...

Mobile EKG monitor can make life easier for those with AFib. To find out how you...

Hidden

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Ablation date

Well it has finally arrived, tomorrow I go in for my cryoablation, providing the bed is available of course! I just wanted to thank everyone on this forum for...

Well it has finally arrived, tomorrow I go in for my cryoablation, providing the...

Ashburton51

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Post ablation thinking

Hi again - not wishing to be a bore but trying again. 2 weeks since cryo ablation. Physically ok. Starting to take exercise and really want to get back to...

Hi again - not wishing to be a bore but trying again. 2 weeks since cryo ablatio...

lacolyn

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Strange feeling in chest

Has anyone else had this? My chest felt like my heart was racing mot of today, but my pulse in my wrist felt normal (if a bit uneven). At times I felt really...

Has anyone else had this? My chest felt like my heart was racing mot of today, b...

Paddinton

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Loud heart beat

I have a loud heart beat 3 moths post Ablation when in bed, seem to be in normal rhythm at moment, Keeps me awake, any one else get the same, and will it get...

I have a loud heart beat 3 moths post Ablation when in bed, seem to be in normal...

higgy52

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Well, some good news..sort of?

Hi everyone, Thank you all again so much for your comments on my last post. Your kindness and support is unmatched:) I had a visit with my GP yesterday, and...

Hi everyone, Thank you all again so much for your comments on my last post. Yo...

Jfib

•7 years ago

2 Replies

New patient survey results

New patient survey results show 80% of AF patients say ‘YES’ to the freedom that INR self-monitoring gives them. Take a look at the results and press release...

New patient survey results show 80% of AF patients say ‘YES’ to the freedom that...

Hidden

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Post Cryoablation

Hi I'm new here. I had a cryoablation six days ago and and just beginning to feel a bit more like myself. My heart is missing every third beat most of the...

Hi I'm new here. I had a cryoablation six days ago and and just beginning to fee...

Nanabrodie

•7 years ago

15 Replies

Turmeric

Hi, Does anyone take Turmeric to help with arthritis, along with bisoprolol, apixaban and flecanide? I am a fit, healthy (apart from intermittent af) lady of a...

Hi, Does anyone take Turmeric to help with arthritis, along with bisoprolol, api...

Heartfelt46

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Should I be chasing for answers?

For the past year I have been suffering from an irregular heartbeat, intermittently. On 18th February this year having an episode that had lasted over three...

For the past year I have been suffering from an irregular heartbeat, intermitten...

speedywiz

•7 years ago

26 Replies

Still have aching legs and back when walking after Ablation 5 months ago

I am still feeling weary a lot of the time 5 months after Ablation. Down to 25mg per day of Atenolol from 10mg per day Bisoprolol which made me feel even...

I am still feeling weary a lot of the time 5 months after Ablation. Down to 25mg...

Mike-tyson

•7 years ago

8 Replies

IR and Cardiologist

I have noticed that some of you on this site are seeing both a IR doctor and a Cardiologist. It it a good idea to have two doctors for Afbid?

I have noticed that some of you on this site are seeing both a IR doctor and a C...

Slattery

•7 years ago

9 Replies

hyponatremia on tambocor

According to Wikipedia, Hypotnatremia is essentially dehydration caused by drinking too much water - which causes your sodium levels to drop too low. I am...

According to Wikipedia, Hypotnatremia is essentially dehydration caused by drink...

Jonathan_C

•7 years ago

8 Replies

New contributer

Hello All I am a 61 year old male with increasingly regular episodes of AF. I have a cardiac history stretching back 50 plus years to my first open heart...

Hello All I am a 61 year old male with increasingly regular episodes of AF. I ha...

Silverdoor

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Walking for BHF

Hello, today (1st May) is the beginning of my 'Marathon in a Month' as I will be walking for 26.2 miles over the course of May to raise money and awareness for...

Hello, today (1st May) is the beginning of my 'Marathon in a Month' as I will be...

shirljo

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Magnesium?

Hi all, which Magnesium is best to take? At the moment I use pharmanord bio Magnesium https://www.pharmanord.eu/products/bio-magnesium Any thoughts?

Hi all, which Magnesium is best to take? At the moment I use pharmanord bio Magn...

Andyt36

•7 years ago

10 Replies

I've Sure Got Them Old Ablation Blues!

On this Bank Holiday Monday, I thought I'd lighten the mood a bit. We've all got some of life's baggage to contend with or we wouldn't be here would we? So,...

On this Bank Holiday Monday, I thought I'd lighten the mood a bit. We've all got...

Tractorman

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for May 2017

I know I'm being a wimp but...

General information

Afib following Ablation

5 months post cryoblation

Flutter Ablation - Update

Latest check up

Back from Bonny Scotland and The Isle of Skye

Nosh and Natter This Saturday 6th May

Swelling of legs

Radio 2 Today

Referral to EP in Southampton

Flecainide

Disheartened 2 months post 2nd Ablation

Mobile EKG monitor can make life easier for those with AFib.

Ablation date

Post ablation thinking

Strange feeling in chest

Loud heart beat

Well, some good news..sort of?

New patient survey results

Post Cryoablation

Turmeric

Should I be chasing for answers?

Still have aching legs and back when walking after Ablation 5 months ago

IR and Cardiologist

hyponatremia on tambocor

New contributer

Walking for BHF

Magnesium?

I've Sure Got Them Old Ablation Blues!

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

How well do you know your condition?

Topics

Archive