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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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What a week!

Tuesday morning.... went to work... decided to do a 12-7 none clinical as no sign of baby... Katie having slight twinges. I sit down within 10 minutes of...

Tuesday morning.... went to work... decided to do a 12-7 none clinical as no sig...

jedimasterlincoln

•7 years ago

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ECG

I recently went to my GP he sounded my chest and heart and told me I had an unusual heart beat that was running slow. He got an ECG done and when he read it he...

I recently went to my GP he sounded my chest and heart and told me I had an unus...

rothers35

•7 years ago

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Cough

My husband has had a pacemaker fitted with a defibrillator a couple of weeks ago. He had a bit of a cough whilst in hospital but since got home his cough has...

My husband has had a pacemaker fitted with a defibrillator a couple of weeks ago...

colh123

•7 years ago

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PAIN KILLERS AND AF

Hello again, starting to take apixaban has meant that I can no longer take my painkillers so my chronic back and neck pain is back with a vengeance. I also...

Hello again, starting to take apixaban has meant that I can no longer take my pa...

Desanthony

•7 years ago

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Amiloride

Hi, Anyone out there on this. I started taking it but it made me wee so much I stopped - I don't really know whether i need it or not as not sure I need a...

Hi, Anyone out there on this. I started taking it but it made me wee so much I ...

Desanthony

•7 years ago

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Flecainide- help or hindrance???

Just experienced my 3rd bout of afib in 3 years. Unfortunately, my afib meansheart rate above 180; hospitalization, and cardiovert; although I put myself back...

Just experienced my 3rd bout of afib in 3 years. Unfortunately, my afib meanshea...

Clarajoan

•7 years ago

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Cardiologist

After five months of regular episodes of very irregular heartbeat & bradycardia where my heart rate drops as low as 35 bpm. I finally got to see a cardiologist...

After five months of regular episodes of very irregular heartbeat & bradycardia ...

speedywiz

•7 years ago

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Just had second ablation

I am two days postop and feel really good. My a fib ablation, was about five hours the doctor found some scar tissue on my left ventricle and that seemed to be...

I am two days postop and feel really good. My a fib ablation, was about five hou...

jsanta

•7 years ago

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First cardioversion

Had a cardioversion on Saturday which resulted in NSR, however I have felt pretty rough, some headaches , nausea, shortness of breath & aching limbs, also some...

Had a cardioversion on Saturday which resulted in NSR, however I have felt prett...

sueallen

•7 years ago

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Adizem XL

Hi ime currently taking this ,has anyone tried taking Adizem XL overnight to reduce side effects is this possible .I've tried several meds for my constant...

Hi ime currently taking this ,has anyone tried taking Adizem XL overnight to red...

Upperview

•7 years ago

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Shortness of breath - tired.

My pacemaker monitor has picked up only a few episodes of Afb, but I have frequent bouts of palpitations which I feel in my throat, my chest and my stomach....

My pacemaker monitor has picked up only a few episodes of Afb, but I have freque...

Diamondgirl5

•7 years ago

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I've hit a blank wall

I have had PAF diagnosed now since my early 50s and of course I have been taking medication to control my heart rythm, the consultant physicians on the NHS...

I have had PAF diagnosed now since my early 50s and of course I have been takin...

annlynne

•7 years ago

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Bisopropol Fumarate and Ventolin Evohaler (salbutamol) possible warning

Well it all started with a chest infection - went to Drs as it wasn't getting any better and was given and Ventolin inhaler and told to use as needed. Dr did...

Well it all started with a chest infection - went to Drs as it wasn't getting an...

LeafMum

•7 years ago

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Apixaban

Hello I just came across this page And i do not know if anyone could be of help Does anyone know where i can get apixaban for less . My mum has been on it for...

Hello I just came across this page And i do not know if anyone could be of help...

Adetutu

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Hello

Hi I have been living with a-fib for the last ten years and work everyday to not have it rule or ruin my life. There have been ups and downs along my ride. I...

Hi I have been living with a-fib for the last ten years and work everyday to not...

El1zab3th

•7 years ago

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3 month review after Cox maze

in April I had a mini-maze procedure and LAA occlusion as part of a clinical trial. The second phase is to have a catheter ablation. This will involve...

in April I had a mini-maze procedure and LAA occlusion as part of a clinical tri...

johnMiosh

•7 years ago

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Watchman device

http://a-fib.com/a-fib-related-stroke-risk-watchman-better-than-a-lifetime-on-warfarin/

http://a-fib.com/a-fib-related-stroke-risk-watchman-better-than-a-lifetime-on-wa...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Reverting to normal rhythm

Strange experience when reverting to normal rhythm - blacked out for few seconds & when came round dizzy & not focusing for seconds. Daughter was here & scared...

Strange experience when reverting to normal rhythm - blacked out for few seconds...

pattiannj

•7 years ago

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Allergy medication

Hi everyone, I'll be talking to my doc about this but I wanted to also see what you all talk for allergy medication. I know to stay away from Sudafed and...

Hi everyone, I'll be talking to my doc about this but I wanted to also see what ...

T_costa

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Kardia or other ECG monitor

Hi, I am new to this site and have found it a great help so far but a question...can anybody advise on a good handheld ecg monitor(which doesn't cost the...

Hi, I am new to this site and have found it a great help so far but a questio...

patton

•7 years ago

22 Replies

EP Comments

I have written here a few times about running and gotten some great feedback. This is a great site, even if it seems like mostly Brits posting (ha ha.) I had...

I have written here a few times about running and gotten some great feedback. Th...

mnnewy

•7 years ago

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Not sure if it was a good day or a bad day.

My husband has done so much to take care of me. He has done an excellent job. Yet everyday I I want to break down and cry for hours. I know I'm not strong...

My husband has done so much to take care of me. He has done an excellent job. Ye...

Rubyladyemerald

•7 years ago

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Home blood testing.

Hi everyone...just a point I am on Warfarin about 4 years....surgery visits for INR tests more frequent of late due to variable readings.....thought of doing...

Hi everyone...just a point I am on Warfarin about 4 years....surgery visits for ...

George2467814

•7 years ago

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What does Afib feel like?

I have daily ectopics but I'm not sure if I have afib. I have had 3 24hr holters but only lots of ectopics were detected. I sometimes have episodes of flutters...

I have daily ectopics but I'm not sure if I have afib. I have had 3 24hr holters...

Claireh71

•7 years ago

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Scared

So I have been suffering from AF since 2000. I had 3 failed ablations and I am currently on 100 mg Tambocor and I take an extra 100 mg when in AF. I am in AF...

So I have been suffering from AF since 2000. I had 3 failed ablations and I am c...

Katie1357

•7 years ago

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MRI Scan.

I have searched this and in general and found some information but nothing that quite addresses my question. I am soon due to have an MRI scan on my head...

I have searched this and in general and found some information but nothing that ...

jonjub

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Will my Alivecor Kardia work in Italy?

I'm going to the Amalfi coast, wondering if my Kardia will be functional. I have the Android version. Thanks for any help.

I'm going to the Amalfi coast, wondering if my Kardia will be functional. I hav...

trtoothdr

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Self perpetuating cycle

Hi I am new here, my name is Jo, I am 56, a registered Nurse working in a prison, which is full on day in day out, I work 11 hour days. I have been diagnosed...

Hi I am new here, my name is Jo, I am 56, a registered Nurse working in a prison...

JoJo444

•7 years ago

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Continuing Bisprolol

Diagnosed with AF last June after pneumonia found to have Leaking Mitral Valve. Given apixban and bisprolol. Had cardioversion in May back in NSR off...

Diagnosed with AF last June after pneumonia found to have Leaking Mitral Valve....

Shemac52

•7 years ago

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Positive aspects of medication

We see a lots of posts about the negative aspects that may or may not be attributed to the medication we have to take so I would like to add something positive...

We see a lots of posts about the negative aspects that may or may not be attribu...

doodle68

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for July 2017

What a week!

ECG

Cough

PAIN KILLERS AND AF

Amiloride

Flecainide- help or hindrance???

Cardiologist

Just had second ablation

First cardioversion

Adizem XL

Shortness of breath - tired.

I've hit a blank wall

Bisopropol Fumarate and Ventolin Evohaler (salbutamol) possible warning

Apixaban

Hello

3 month review after Cox maze

Watchman device

Reverting to normal rhythm

Allergy medication

Kardia or other ECG monitor

EP Comments

Not sure if it was a good day or a bad day.

Home blood testing.

What does Afib feel like?

Scared

MRI Scan.

Will my Alivecor Kardia work in Italy?

Self perpetuating cycle

Continuing Bisprolol

Positive aspects of medication

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