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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Helpful GP's when you have an event which could do with recording

I was just reading a post about 'Understanding AF and how to cope with it' One of the bits of advise was to arrange with the GP's to record the event when its...

I was just reading a post about 'Understanding AF and how to cope with it' One ...

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•7 years ago

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More Herbal Info

I was just googling to make sure there was no problems taking Hawthorn while on anti-coagulants and found this which some of you may find interesting:...

I was just googling to make sure there was no problems taking Hawthorn while on ...

Alan_G

•7 years ago

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Pacemaker fitted 2015

Hello I'm 70 male and had a pacemaker fitted 2015 because they found i have Sick Sinus Syndrome where my heart beats fast and slow yet I still feel tired all...

Hello I'm 70 male and had a pacemaker fitted 2015 because they found i have Sick...

David4u

•7 years ago

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Mobile EKG monitoring

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Hidden

•7 years ago

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Blood thinner

Am taking eliquis for blood thinner and am gaining so much ...I used warfare before but can't take anymore injection every week...am looking for natural drug...

Am taking eliquis for blood thinner and am gaining so much ...I used warfare bef...

vivina5

•7 years ago

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What To Expect

I'm new here and Hello all. My AICD implant fired 3 times in 30 minutes. 2x in the car going to ER and 1x in ER. Was placed in ICU with amioderone plus...

I'm new here and Hello all. My AICD implant fired 3 times in 30 minutes. 2x in t...

aika

•7 years ago

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Ablation and cardioversion in the same op

I have persistent AF. After three cardioversions in 18 months, I was recommended for a catheter ablation. The procedure took five hours and was only partially...

I have persistent AF. After three cardioversions in 18 months, I was recommended...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Not such a good day

So I managed to get out of bed today. I have been on the sofa since. The weather is not being very nice to me at all. I'm still stuck on the heating pad and my...

So I managed to get out of bed today. I have been on the sofa since. The weather...

Rubyladyemerald

•7 years ago

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Zapped!!!

Hi everyone, Well had a bad few weeks, evil AF started 2 weeks ago which turned into flutter, 125 BPM apx. Two weeks and couldn't take no more so today was...

Hi everyone, Well had a bad few weeks, evil AF started 2 weeks ago which turned ...

booboo73

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Magnesium supplements

There are so many magnesium supplements, I do not know which one to take for Afib and what milligram? Any suggestions

There are so many magnesium supplements, I do not know which one to take for Afi...

Slattery

•7 years ago

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16 weeks post Cryoablation follow up.

Just had my telephone follow up with the cardiology specialist nurse - I've been improving week by week following the ablation procedure in February - and on...

Just had my telephone follow up with the cardiology specialist nurse - I've been...

Trilby8

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Hair loss with Verapamil?

Does any one else notice hair loss with Verapamil? My cardiologist tripled my dose two weeks ago, and now I seem to be losing more hair than ever. Does anyone...

Does any one else notice hair loss with Verapamil? My cardiologist tripled my do...

WendyWu20

•7 years ago

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First day home

Yesterday wasn't too bad. I stayed in bed so I could rest. Hubby was a big help to me when I needed it. The first night was a little rough. The pain woke me a...

Yesterday wasn't too bad. I stayed in bed so I could rest. Hubby was a big help ...

Rubyladyemerald

•7 years ago

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Understanding AF and how to cope with it

How do you cope with af attacks my gp just tells me the tablets take time to work it has now been 12 weeks since my stroke and10 weeks since being diagnosed...

How do you cope with af attacks my gp just tells me the tablets take time to wor...

Parismay

•7 years ago

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Back in AF with high pulse

A year after a cardioversion I am back in AF with a high pulse. In between I have had the occasion flutter which Flecainide has seen of. I felt happy, healthy,...

A year after a cardioversion I am back in AF with a high pulse. In between I hav...

JackyMac

•7 years ago

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Finding a private Cardiologist

Hi, I am waiting to see a Cardiologist on the NHS but as we all worry about our health and want answers straight away I decided to see a private Cardiologist...

Hi, I am waiting to see a Cardiologist on the NHS but as we all worry about our ...

Mandie4711

•7 years ago

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Post ablation-1year. Having irregular heartbeats lately but rate stays around 70. Feel quivers at night lasting only a few seconds.

It has been a while since I have been on here. Had an ablation after being diagnosed with afib last July. Have had minimal episodes during first 3 months and...

It has been a while since I have been on here. Had an ablation after being diagn...

Oldcarol

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Afib and hypothyroid

I have persistent Afib with NO symptoms . I am on metropolol 25 mg and benzazapril for high blood pressure Saw EP - he did not recommend a halter....

I have persistent Afib with NO symptoms . I am on metropolol 25 mg and benzazapr...

Salvatore68

•7 years ago

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Glucose reading and alcohol wipe

I started using alcohol wipe on my father before taking reading just two weeks ago. After that the readings went higher by roughly 1mmol. Today I stop using...

I started using alcohol wipe on my father before taking reading just two weeks a...

redshock11

•7 years ago

1 Reply

First Ablation

My first ablation is due to take place on Friday 14th July, although I am somewhat apprehensive, I also feel that Friday cannot come quick enough due to an...

My first ablation is due to take place on Friday 14th July, although I am somewh...

Shellyrich

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Brain, heart and stomach influences on each other

I am new here and diagnosed with atrial fibrillation AF, which I never feel, and irritable bowel syndrome IBS, which is a frequent cause of distress. I...

I am new here and diagnosed with atrial fibrillation AF, which I never feel, and...

ansvar

•7 years ago

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Left atrium severely dilated

New to here and new to Heart probs. Due to a virus I was diagnosed with AF back in January. In April I had Cardioversion which worked- but only for 2...

New to here and new to Heart probs. Due to a virus I was diagnosed with AF ba...

ps67

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Afib and cardioversion --

Joe Rudolph Matty I have persistent Afib with NO symptoms . I m on metropolol 25 mg and benzazapril for high blood pressure Saw EP - he did not...

Joe Rudolph Matty I have persistent Afib with NO symptoms . I m on metrop...

Salvatore68

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Did moderate weight loss help anyone avoid afib ablation surgery?

Hi, I am 51 and was recently diagnosed with lone afib, but I have had episodes for years that were always missed by office EKG's and stress tests. I was only...

Hi, I am 51 and was recently diagnosed with lone afib, but I have had episodes ...

JoelH

•7 years ago

9 Replies

P A Fib. Still confused.

Haven't posted for a while as I'm still so uncertain about anticoagulants. Diagnosed last year. With PAF. 72 years old female. No comorbidity. Walk on...

Haven't posted for a while as I'm still so uncertain about anticoagulants. Diag...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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tablets lke eggs, are easy overdone.

took a double dose of 5 tablets warfarin included.missed all next day.hope im doing right thing.

took a double dose of 5 tablets warfarin included.missed all next day.hope im do...

tootsy

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Letter from brompton

So I've just received a copy of my gp's letter from the brompton, all looks ok for most of the tests, however I'm quite concerned that since oct my ejection...

So I've just received a copy of my gp's letter from the brompton, all looks ok f...

Hidden

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Result of an ECG

My GP was concerned with my unusual heart beat so he got an ECG organised in the surgery he didn't like the result and ordered an ambulance to take me to...

My GP was concerned with my unusual heart beat so he got an ECG organised in the...

rothers35

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Kardia

I have recently purchased a Kardia device. If you don't have the Premium Package, can you still email yourself with the result of your 'ecg'?

I have recently purchased a Kardia device. If you don't have the Premium Package...

Fearnie

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Beta blockers and weight gain

I have been in beta blockers for four months now after initial episode of AF. No further episodes thank goodness ! Consultant has advised I will be on BB for...

I have been in beta blockers for four months now after initial episode of AF. N...

Rocket1974

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for July 2017

Helpful GP's when you have an event which could do with recording

More Herbal Info

Pacemaker fitted 2015

Mobile EKG monitoring

Blood thinner

What To Expect

Ablation and cardioversion in the same op

Not such a good day

Zapped!!!

Magnesium supplements

16 weeks post Cryoablation follow up.

Hair loss with Verapamil?

First day home

Understanding AF and how to cope with it

Back in AF with high pulse

Finding a private Cardiologist

Post ablation-1year. Having irregular heartbeats lately but rate stays around 70. Feel quivers at night lasting only a few seconds.

Afib and hypothyroid

Glucose reading and alcohol wipe

First Ablation

Brain, heart and stomach influences on each other

Left atrium severely dilated

Afib and cardioversion --

Did moderate weight loss help anyone avoid afib ablation surgery?

P A Fib. Still confused.

tablets lke eggs, are easy overdone.

Letter from brompton

Result of an ECG

Kardia

Beta blockers and weight gain

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