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Fair day

I'm going to apologize ahead. If I get repeatative I'm sorry. Sometimes I get hung up on a thought and I repeat that thought several times. Also, if I type...

I'm going to apologize ahead. If I get repeatative I'm sorry. Sometimes I get hu...

Rubyladyemerald

•7 years ago

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Flecainide doubled; heart rate dropping to 26 beats per minute

Here is my dilemma: I had my 3rd episode of AFIB in three years. After the second one, my cardiologist put me on 50 mg's 2X daily of flecainide. After my 3rd...

Here is my dilemma: I had my 3rd episode of AFIB in three years. After the seco...

Clarajoan

•7 years ago

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Ablation Update

Hi everyone, Firstly thank you for all your words of encouragement and support for my ablation on Sunday,it helped a lot. I had a cryoablation with heavy...

Hi everyone, Firstly thank you for all your words of encouragement and support f...

Stucoo

•7 years ago

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Amiodarone

This is my first posting, however I do hope someone will be able to help. I started taking Amiodarone in April, after the first month my cardiologist reduced...

This is my first posting, however I do hope someone will be able to help. I star...

Maureen73

•7 years ago

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Phrenic nerve damage

Have just checked posts on AFA SITEreading post from various people with problem over last year or so (happened to me last Fri 14th).Iagree with CDDreamer it...

Have just checked posts on AFA SITEreading post from various people with problem...

Fastbeat

•7 years ago

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Yep today feels like a monday

I got out of bed this morning hand walked around the house some. I'm just realized how weak I am hand came back to bed. My left side was of no help by...

I got out of bed this morning hand walked around the house some. I'm just realiz...

Rubyladyemerald

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Magnesium citrate and flecainide

At different times I have taken flecainide in 100mg and 200mg slow acting capsules (CR) as well 100mg tablets 2x daily. I am now on 100mg CR (slow acting). Out...

At different times I have taken flecainide in 100mg and 200mg slow acting capsul...

Jonathan_C

•7 years ago

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How serious is serious

Hi posted a couple of times on this site and had brilliant advice. I am now on the list for a cryoablation at Leicester with a four month wait so potentially...

Hi posted a couple of times on this site and had brilliant advice. I am now on t...

Kelvyn

•7 years ago

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Working on reduced hours

I have PAF and was working fulll time until 6weeks ago, I have reduced my hours from 39 to 33 hours per week. The trouble I am finding that I am still...

I have PAF and was working fulll time until 6weeks ago, I have reduced my hours ...

colkat

•7 years ago

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Apixaban and tooth extraction

I had a filling at the dentist last week as I had broken a piece of my tooth. Dentist said If it didn't work I might need a crown or tooth out, it is my back...

I had a filling at the dentist last week as I had broken a piece of my tooth. D...

gemsmum

•7 years ago

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Ice after Ablation?

I had a 5 hour double groin ablation 5 days ago have black and blue. I did not ice. I was told I should of iced. Is it too late too ice? Otherwise everything...

I had a 5 hour double groin ablation 5 days ago have black and blue. I did not i...

jsanta

•7 years ago

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Increased heart rate after AF ablation

Has anyone had a similar experience? Two weeks after my ablation my resting heart rate shot up from 75-80 to 120-130 bpm. After 24 hours it had not gone down,...

Has anyone had a similar experience? Two weeks after my ablation my resting hear...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Ablation study in Sweden

Sunday, July 16, 2017 AF Ablation Partly a Placebo? Doctor-Patient Disagreement on AF Symptom Suggests Yes Steve Stiles July 12, 2017 ÖREBRO, SWEDEN —...

Sunday, July 16, 2017 AF Ablation Partly a Placebo? Doctor-Patient Disagre...

emsling

•7 years ago

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It was Friday 14th not Friday 13th

Well had my ablation on Friday it had to be stopped due to phrenic nerve damage so now have another little problem but hope it will heal it's self,have to have...

Well had my ablation on Friday it had to be stopped due to phrenic nerve damage ...

Fastbeat

•7 years ago

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Post Ablation 3 month appointment

I am due to attend my 3 month appointment at St Thomas's in August. Can anyone tell me what happens at this appointment because from reading this forum I've...

I am due to attend my 3 month appointment at St Thomas's in August. Can anyone ...

Nanabrodie

•7 years ago

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I'm new here.

I am a 73 yr old widow. I have heart disease & 3 stents since 2009 & have have had AFib for over 2 years & now it has gotten to be nearly a daily occurrence....

I am a 73 yr old widow. I have heart disease & 3 stents since 2009 & have have...

Mimi44

•7 years ago

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First panic attack since surgery

I tried. To get out of the house today. So what better place to go than with my husband to the farm he works for. The ride was wonderful. I did my best not to...

I tried. To get out of the house today. So what better place to go than with my ...

Rubyladyemerald

•7 years ago

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Has anyone had low pressure due to bioprolol ?

I have been taking 1.25 mg due to atrial flutter for 9 months or so. Over the last six weeks I have had dizzy spells, slight headaches and low blood pressure....

I have been taking 1.25 mg due to atrial flutter for 9 months or so. Over the la...

Butterscone

•7 years ago

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Ablation Tomorrow

Hi Everyone, I haven't posted for a while, just been reading everyone's posts. I'm having an ablation tomorrow, (I know a Sunday) at Papworth hospital. I've...

Hi Everyone, I haven't posted for a while, just been reading everyone's posts. ...

Stucoo

•7 years ago

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Waiting Time For Cardioversion and lasting damage

I have been in Fast Atrial Fibrillation for possibly three months now. I had a chest infection which I suggested to the GP may have been a touch of Pneumonia...

I have been in Fast Atrial Fibrillation for possibly three months now. I had a c...

Decka59

•7 years ago

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Post Ablation for Paroxysmal AFIB /A Flutter

Well it has been 4 days since my RF ablation for AFIB. The procedure went well. I was under sedation not general anesthesia. I woke up once during the...

Well it has been 4 days since my RF ablation for AFIB. The procedure went well....

perkman

•7 years ago

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Ablation

I had my first ablation yesterday, the procedure went well and I was allowed home later that day. I am at home resting and being pampered by my husband 😁. As...

I had my first ablation yesterday, the procedure went well and I was allowed hom...

Shellyrich

•7 years ago

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Hi

I am new to this site. I had been taking Slozem 240mg for quite a while, and when on holiday was taken into hospital and was give Amiodarone 200mg tablets....

I am new to this site. I had been taking Slozem 240mg for quite a while, and whe...

fuerte100

•7 years ago

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Hi, I'm new here

Hi all, Hopefully, I can contribute a bit in constructive ways. Cheers...

Jatizto

•7 years ago

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Double dose!

Hi everyone! I have just mistakenly taken a double dose of my Sotalol, two hour's apart....each dose 120mg. Anyone else ever had the same issue!??

Hi everyone! I have just mistakenly taken a double dose of my Sotalol, two hour'...

WowWow

•7 years ago

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Need advice plz

Hi i wondered if anyone can give me some advice re: my 58 yr old dad and his situation. He was diagnosed with AF at least 3 yrs ago. Following routine...

Hi i wondered if anyone can give me some advice re: my 58 yr old dad and his sit...

lindseylight

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Kings College ICD Support Group

Friday 11th August 2017 10am - 2pm Venue: Bill Whimster Room, Western Education Centre 10 Cutcombe Road London, SE5 9RJ Topic of the meeting is "Setting The...

Friday 11th August 2017 10am - 2pm Venue: Bill Whimster Room, Western Education...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Dabigatran (Pradaxa) & AFib

I have had my blood thinning medication changed to Dabigatran, and I am awaiting a catheter ablation. Has anyone suffered side effects and can I drink alcohol...

I have had my blood thinning medication changed to Dabigatran, and I am awaiting...

Xof1945

•7 years ago

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Bisoprolol, best time of day?

New here, had AF couple of years. I read others have problems with low heart rate and tiredness on bisoprolol. Dr said it helps symptoms but does not prevent...

New here, had AF couple of years. I read others have problems with low heart rat...

Indaloman

•7 years ago

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Home a week

So far things are going ok. I still need a heating pad the rid some of the pain from my sympathectomy. I do not sleep well at night at all so I tend to sleep...

So far things are going ok. I still need a heating pad the rid some of the pain ...

Rubyladyemerald

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for July 2017

Fair day

Flecainide doubled; heart rate dropping to 26 beats per minute

Ablation Update

Amiodarone

Phrenic nerve damage

Yep today feels like a monday

Magnesium citrate and flecainide

How serious is serious

Working on reduced hours

Apixaban and tooth extraction

Ice after Ablation?

Increased heart rate after AF ablation

Ablation study in Sweden

It was Friday 14th not Friday 13th

Post Ablation 3 month appointment

I'm new here.

First panic attack since surgery

Has anyone had low pressure due to bioprolol ?

Ablation Tomorrow

Waiting Time For Cardioversion and lasting damage

Post Ablation for Paroxysmal AFIB /A Flutter

Ablation

Hi

Hi, I'm new here

Double dose!

Need advice plz

Kings College ICD Support Group

Dabigatran (Pradaxa) & AFib

Bisoprolol, best time of day?

Home a week

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