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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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I asked a question last week and everyone was most helpful. So I thought I would venture forth again. I started with AF 5 years ago. Suddenly one night my...

I asked a question last week and everyone was most helpful. So I thought I would...

Callingbird

•7 years ago

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Afib without medication

Is anyone on this site living with Afib without medication. If the answer is yes, what is your age and how are you coping?

Is anyone on this site living with Afib without medication. If the answer is yes...

Slattery

•7 years ago

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A--FIB--AGAIN

Just had an EKG last week found out I'm back having afib again running 138-148. Dr. put be back on a higher dose of Amaradrone and Eliquis 2 times a day....

Just had an EKG last week found out I'm back having afib again running 138-148....

Afibagain

•7 years ago

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Heart Scarring

I was told (after an ablation for AF and an ablation for Aflutter) that I would most likely get some form of AF back because of extensive scarring of my heart...

I was told (after an ablation for AF and an ablation for Aflutter) that I would ...

lorideek

•7 years ago

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Going home

I'm being released From the hospital today. The Electrophyologist said that all my rythms changed drasticly for the better and he is extremely pleased at what...

I'm being released From the hospital today. The Electrophyologist said that all ...

Rubyladyemerald

•7 years ago

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Atorvastatin increase blood glucose readings

Has anyone experience this and after discussion with doctor reduce the dosage or discontinue statin?

Has anyone experience this and after discussion with doctor reduce the dosage or...

redshock11

•7 years ago

13 Replies

RF Ablation Under Sedation

Saw a new EP yesterday. I have been on Cartia XT since October when I was diagnosed with Paroxysmal AFIB. I went almost 6 months before I had my second...

Saw a new EP yesterday. I have been on Cartia XT since October when I was diagn...

perkman

•7 years ago

14 Replies

warfarin blood tests at the beginning -- how frequent?

Those of you who are knowledgeable about warfarin/coumadin: when people first start taking this, how frequently does your health care system require blood...

Those of you who are knowledgeable about warfarin/coumadin: when people first s...

psage

•7 years ago

40 Replies

GTN Spray

I know this is going to sound really stupid but I am waiting to see a Cardiologist to find out what is wrong with me. I have been prescribed GTN spray but im...

I know this is going to sound really stupid but I am waiting to see a Cardiologi...

Mandie4711

•7 years ago

29 Replies

Linq loop recorder and mammograms?

I finally bit the bullet and asked for a loop recorder. Not sure what I was worried about. Guess I just didn't want a medical device in my body. But after...

I finally bit the bullet and asked for a loop recorder. Not sure what I was worr...

lovetogarden

•7 years ago

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Still getting better

Last night I slept fairly well. I even turned over to my right side to give my back a break and to feel how much mucus would slide in my lung. There was enough...

Last night I slept fairly well. I even turned over to my right side to give my b...

Rubyladyemerald

•7 years ago

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Feel the fear and do it anyway!!

We have just returned from our holiday in Chamonix and just want to tell you all that: I DID IT!!!........ I went up to the top of the Aiguille Du Midi (3842...

We have just returned from our holiday in Chamonix and just want to tell you all...

Wightbaby

•7 years ago

22 Replies

What to expect when you're ablating

I am scheduled for my first ablation in 3 weeks. It would be great if I could get one piece of advice from ablation vets about what they wish they had known...

I am scheduled for my first ablation in 3 weeks. It would be great if I could ge...

dabend36

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Ablation

Lots of followers of this site have the ablation procedure. When I was first diagnosed, the consultant said that this was a possible option in the future if...

Lots of followers of this site have the ablation procedure. When I was first dia...

123Abc123

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Two Years On

Two years to the day since Richard Schilling carried out cryo-ablation for PAF. I am still in Normal Sinus Rhythm and my quality of life is far better than in...

Two years to the day since Richard Schilling carried out cryo-ablation for PAF. ...

Beta44

•7 years ago

21 Replies

Update and new Ablation date.

Hi everyone , i thought I would update now as there is finally a bit of good news, after Amiodarone induced thyroid toxicity ( overactive ) , the thyroid...

Hi everyone , i thought I would update now as there is finally a bit of good new...

Roony39

•7 years ago

9 Replies

trevor528629

Had a heart ablation for permanent AFIB! That was two weeks ago! NO MORE palpitations thank goodness but so out of breath and go to water aerobics every day...

Had a heart ablation for permanent AFIB! That was two weeks ago! NO MORE palpi...

ratty528629

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Travel Insurance - Validity of Cover

I've been with SAGA for years with annual cover, worldwide excluding the Americas. But I wanted to convert this to worldwide, including the Americas. So I...

I've been with SAGA for years with annual cover, worldwide excluding the America...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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The day after

So I'm stuck in bed. I was taking nothing more than 1300mg of Tylenol until the sedation really wore off. Now I'm on a bit dilaudid. I had my arterial blood...

So I'm stuck in bed. I was taking nothing more than 1300mg of Tylenol until the ...

Rubyladyemerald

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Mild paroxsymal AF - ablate or not ?

HI guys Id love some advice and to hear anyones experience on having mild occassional AF. Ive been offered an ablation but my AF is very short lasting - say up...

HI guys Id love some advice and to hear anyones experience on having mild occass...

jeremygray

•7 years ago

35 Replies

Second ablation after six months

back in February my doctor noticed that I had any irregular heartbeat after looking at the EKG. Then I went to the cardiologist and sure enough he said when...

back in February my doctor noticed that I had any irregular heartbeat after loo...

jsanta

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Morbidities

Hi all. New here. Having a tough time with Sleep Apnea, AF and mental health issues. Sleep Apnea and AF cause me anxiety and the anxiety causes depression....

Hi all. New here. Having a tough time with Sleep Apnea, AF and mental health iss...

drlaim

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Nerve Pain Medication

Hi. I have a trapped nerve which has caused 'Foot Drop'. Basically I can't raise my right foot. The pain is awful. I have PAF and take Warfarin, Bisoprolol,...

Hi. I have a trapped nerve which has caused 'Foot Drop'. Basically I can't raise...

Fearnie

•7 years ago

9 Replies

8 Weeks Post Ablation

Hi everyone 1st time posting here. I'm 35 and had a catheter ablation on 9th May. I was told by the surgeon that he thought he had ablated what was needed and...

Hi everyone 1st time posting here. I'm 35 and had a catheter ablation on 9th May...

Emmarich13

•7 years ago

6 Replies

NICE is still looking for people with experience of high blood pressure to help develop their guidance

The guidance will cover adults (people who are 18 years and older) with high blood pressure, as well as adults with both high blood pressure and type 2...

The guidance will cover adults (people who are 18 years and older) with high blo...

Hidden

•7 years ago

Be the first to reply

Hi all

This is my first post after looking in for a couple of weeks or so. So yesterday it was officially confirmed to me that I have AF and a plan for initial...

This is my first post after looking in for a couple of weeks or so. So yesterda...

henryp

•7 years ago

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Surgery went well

The sympthectomy went well. They did left side only. I have a. Chest rude since it was easier to collape my lung to get to the proper nerves. I don't feel...

The sympthectomy went well. They did left side only. I have a. Chest rude since ...

Rubyladyemerald

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Palpitations and slow pulse

Hi i was diagnosed Af 3 months ago was put on Apixaban and 1.25 bisoprolol my pulses is normally about 60bpm but seem to be getting palpitations asked GP if I...

Hi i was diagnosed Af 3 months ago was put on Apixaban and 1.25 bisoprolol my pu...

Hidden

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Bradycardia

I am currently having a bout of bradycardia. For the past 3 hours my bp has been rather low for me as I am normally struggling with the aid of medication to...

I am currently having a bout of bradycardia. For the past 3 hours my bp has been...

speedywiz

•7 years ago

7 Replies

A Newbie with LVF

Hi guys :) I am a complete newbie on here and I've only in the last 2 months been diagnosed with LVF and because of my "white coat" aversion to anything...

Hi guys :) I am a complete newbie on here and I've only in the last 2 months bee...

Quirky31

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for July 2017

New to this forum

Afib without medication

A--FIB--AGAIN

Heart Scarring

Going home

Atorvastatin increase blood glucose readings

RF Ablation Under Sedation

warfarin blood tests at the beginning -- how frequent?

GTN Spray

Linq loop recorder and mammograms?

Still getting better

Feel the fear and do it anyway!!

What to expect when you're ablating

Ablation

Two Years On

Update and new Ablation date.

trevor528629

Travel Insurance - Validity of Cover

The day after

Mild paroxsymal AF - ablate or not ?

Second ablation after six months

Morbidities

Nerve Pain Medication

8 Weeks Post Ablation

NICE is still looking for people with experience of high blood pressure to help develop their guidance

Hi all

Surgery went well

Palpitations and slow pulse

Bradycardia

A Newbie with LVF

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