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To call ambulance -- or not?

I notice that almost everyone indicates that they are aware when an AF episode occurs, and that there has been a lot of advice to call an ambulance when the...

I notice that almost everyone indicates that they are aware when an AF episode o...

Nanfranz

•7 years ago

20 Replies

Pill in the pocket

I have read many articles about a pill in the pocket approach. I get Afib and so far it goes away on its own. The longest episode was 24 hours. Should I ask...

I have read many articles about a pill in the pocket approach. I get Afib and s...

Slattery

•7 years ago

6 Replies

poor sleep bad or strong dreams

Hi there I am on Bisoprolol 7.5.; warfarin.; statins.; Thyroxine. and candesartan. Have been for the past 4 years. I get quite frequent af. My main problem...

Hi there I am on Bisoprolol 7.5.; warfarin.; statins.; Thyroxine. and candesarta...

mavisrich

•7 years ago

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I am new to this

In the past 18 months I have developed increasing joint pain . It is bad enough to keep me awake at night and is demoralising. It seems to move into different...

In the past 18 months I have developed increasing joint pain . It is bad enough ...

Luludean

•7 years ago

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Ectopics

Do ectopics show up on a Kardia & if so what do they look like? Thanks

pattiannj

•7 years ago

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Getting there

Today I didn't take but one pill for my pain. My anxiety has been fighting my gut all day but has not bothered my heart a single bit. When my husband came home...

Today I didn't take but one pill for my pain. My anxiety has been fighting my gu...

Rubyladyemerald

•7 years ago

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Burning in tummy and chest

Could I be gluten sensitive after my 2nd and 3rd ablation ( 4 months apart ) I get burning in my tummy , chest and throat and I feel nauseous ..... it comes...

Could I be gluten sensitive after my 2nd and 3rd ablation ( 4 months apart ) I g...

Terim

•7 years ago

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Sleepy

Just started solatol (80 mg twice a day) after being on digoxin and .25 toloxin. Very sleepy - does this go away after time?

Just started solatol (80 mg twice a day) after being on digoxin and .25 toloxin....

portmoodyggma

•7 years ago

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I love flecainide!

So this weekend I Hav a major af attack and had another trip to A&E My meds were changed there yet again but this time I feel amazing for the first time in a...

So this weekend I Hav a major af attack and had another trip to A&E My meds were...

Catcam35

•7 years ago

11 Replies

What Are Ecoptics?

What are Ecoptics? I have Afib, but seems to be under control with Flecaniade. However, I have this "flutering" sesation most of the time. I do not wake up...

What are Ecoptics? I have Afib, but seems to be under control with Flecaniade. H...

OldSarge

•7 years ago

8 Replies

A-Fib at a young age

Hello Everyone, I am new to this group. I am 25 years old and was diagnosed with A-Fib when I was 10 years old. I had no previous flutters/issues until I woke...

Hello Everyone, I am new to this group. I am 25 years old and was diagnosed with...

jtanner55

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Kardia

Please how do I get it to print?

Polski

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Alpaca an.

Hello all have just recently joined. Have been on Wafarin for nine years without any problems, now on Apaxaban, really worried as it has lots of side effects,...

Hello all have just recently joined. Have been on Wafarin for nine years without...

Chris39

•7 years ago

11 Replies

LD

Does anyone know about silent AF

Lynneee

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Support Groups

Are there any groups in or around the Southampton area please

Jeanmarlene49

•7 years ago

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Hair loss

I had a heart procedure an Ablation after quite a time of being unwell with AF and flutters. About 3 months later I noticed lots of hair coming out. Luckily...

I had a heart procedure an Ablation after quite a time of being unwell with AF ...

Dotcom27

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Problem with posts

Suddenly not getting. AF posts to my mobile phone regularly. Anyone any idea why?

Suddenly not getting. AF posts to my mobile phone regularly. Anyone any idea why...

pattiannj

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Husband diagnosed with AF

My husband is 40 years old and ended up in hospital this weekend after getting cramp and passing out. He was kept in hospital and has been told he has AF. He's...

My husband is 40 years old and ended up in hospital this weekend after getting c...

Stefwithanf

•7 years ago

34 Replies

AF how frequent are attacks

I take my meds as prescribed but I still get attacks is that usual or should I go visit my GP?

I take my meds as prescribed but I still get attacks is that usual or should I g...

Rev-Issy

•7 years ago

18 Replies

kardia not reading my heart rate

had Alive cor installed 2 years ago when I had AF, had ablation 18 months ago and need to take heart rate again, not used Kardia for around 6 months now No...

had Alive cor installed 2 years ago when I had AF, had ablation 18 months ago an...

leahfreilich

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Health Insurance

I've used Insure and Go but it was expensive about three hundred a few years ago.It all depends if you have had any recent hospital admissions though.I have...

I've used Insure and Go but it was expensive about three hundred a few years ago...

JCH53

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Anyone reading this who is afraid to post , don't be !

AF sucks , it's frightening ! I had two very very fast attacks of AF in September 16 and October 16! Realised what i had been having in my life weren't panic...

AF sucks , it's frightening ! I had two very very fast attacks of AF in Septembe...

Achant1

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Improving

A few things- I have changed my medication to taking bisoprolol before bed, I was taking 17.5mg in the morning, but felt wiped out all day. Swapping to the...

A few things- I have changed my medication to taking bisoprolol before bed, I wa...

paddygal

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Which Anticoagulant?

Whilst I was taking Warfarin, I didn't find any noticeable hair loss but maybe it wasn't so noticeable in the first few months of taking an anticoagulant....

Whilst I was taking Warfarin, I didn't find any noticeable hair loss but maybe i...

clanmags

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Does anyone suffer from 'heart burn' / indigestion a few months after the ablation?

I had my ablation at the end of April and I was warned that in the first few weeks I would potentially suffer with heart burn / indigestion. I was give a...

I had my ablation at the end of April and I was warned that in the first few wee...

Carol133

•7 years ago

22 Replies

Speedy heart

I have Afib and high blood pressure, I was just in the hospital for the AFIB. I was put on SOTALOL and taken off Carvedilol and Diltiazem, I also am still...

I have Afib and high blood pressure, I was just in the hospital for the AFIB. I...

kegiebear

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Life Insurance - confused?

I am really confused about whether this needs to be disclosed on existing policies or not? Some time ago on this forum I read that health circumstances at the...

I am really confused about whether this needs to be disclosed on existing polici...

John67

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Post ablation worries!

Hello people , I had an ablation in march of this year , had one minute run of fast heart rate in April ! I had nothing since then until this morning ,...

Hello people , I had an ablation in march of this year , had one minute run of f...

Achant1

•7 years ago

7 Replies

I opened my mouth

Yesterday it felt good to make coffee for my husband. I even told I'm it's ok to do laundry before he goes to work. I got paid back by him getting drunk, tell...

Yesterday it felt good to make coffee for my husband. I even told I'm it's ok to...

Rubyladyemerald

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Local Support Groups

Hi all, Does anybody know of a support group in the TS16 area of North East UK , 😀

Hi all, Does anybody know of a support group in the TS16 area of North East UK ,...

Hidden

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for July 2017

To call ambulance -- or not?

Pill in the pocket

poor sleep bad or strong dreams

I am new to this

Ectopics

Getting there

Burning in tummy and chest

Sleepy

I love flecainide!

What Are Ecoptics?

A-Fib at a young age

Kardia

Alpaca an.

LD

Support Groups

Hair loss

Problem with posts

Husband diagnosed with AF

AF how frequent are attacks

kardia not reading my heart rate

Health Insurance

Anyone reading this who is afraid to post , don't be !

Improving

Which Anticoagulant?

Does anyone suffer from 'heart burn' / indigestion a few months after the ablation?

Speedy heart

Life Insurance - confused?

Post ablation worries!

I opened my mouth

Local Support Groups

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