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Securon?

Hi all! My cardiologist has now recommended that I come off Bisoprolol and Ivabradine and start taking Securon? I was just wondering if anyone else is taking...

Hi all! My cardiologist has now recommended that I come off Bisoprolol and Ivabr...

SVTSophie

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Advice Needed

What better place to come to for advice, off all you lovely a fibbers! I have had two ablations, one last August and a repeat in a different area of the heart...

What better place to come to for advice, off all you lovely a fibbers! I have ha...

Lynnsj63

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Hair.

My hair seems to be getting thinner with the Warfarin. Any suggestions for the best thing to make my hair appear thicker. I have tried a couple but...

My hair seems to be getting thinner with the Warfarin. Any suggestions for th...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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A question of choice?

There are a number of expressions of concern in today’s posts about the efficacy and/or desirability of anti-coagulation in respect of AF, and it seems I am...

There are a number of expressions of concern in today’s posts about the efficacy...

Sambaqui

•7 years ago

27 Replies

My new "toy"

Following my ablation in January I have been through various monitor tests and have been discharged, taken off xarelto and told to keep an eye on my heart...

Following my ablation in January I have been through various monitor tests and h...

Curlychriscoach

•7 years ago

22 Replies

Introduction.

Have followed the site since my diagnosis Three months ago. I have found it a really useful source of information. It seems that the condition manifests itself...

Have followed the site since my diagnosis Three months ago. I have found it a re...

Afibsimon

•7 years ago

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Bisiprolol and increase in AF episodes

Betablocker changed from atenalol to bsiprolol (5mg) in May this year. Since then episodes of AF have increased from approx 1 a year to once a month, latest...

Betablocker changed from atenalol to bsiprolol (5mg) in May this year. Since th...

Katemur51

•7 years ago

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Oh, my aching head,,,

I had an ablation 5 days ago. The only real problem besides being exhausted is recurring migraines. I have never had a migraine prior to the procedure;...

I had an ablation 5 days ago. The only real problem besides being exhausted is ...

Clarajoan

•7 years ago

14 Replies

A big thank you!

A big big thank you to everyone that took time to give advice regarding my water infection. Have a Dr appt early tomorrow so hopefully will be treated and...

A big big thank you to everyone that took time to give advice regarding my water...

Lizie-Loo2013

•7 years ago

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3 months post ablation

Hi I am thee months post ablation had some ups and downs but came off bisoprolol just over a week ago I am having loads of ectopic beats and fluttering so...

Hi I am thee months post ablation had some ups and downs but came off bisoprol...

lucillear

•7 years ago

10 Replies

New to AF. And worried about drugs

Hi all, just had 2 days in AF after a bad reaction to a drug. I vomited all day, until I decided to go to a & e to get some anti-emetics as my heart had...

Hi all, just had 2 days in AF after a bad reaction to a drug. I vomited all day...

PaulaCH

•7 years ago

38 Replies

EP took me off medications with no anticoagulants

I have been taking Diltiazem for one year, my new EP doctor took me off this medication and told me I should start taking anticoagulants when I reach 75. I an...

I have been taking Diltiazem for one year, my new EP doctor took me off this med...

Slattery

•7 years ago

15 Replies

How often should you get an echocardiogram and stress test

I was diagnosed with Afib last March 2016, I had an echocardiogram at that time and a stress test which were normal. How often should I get an echocardiogram...

I was diagnosed with Afib last March 2016, I had an echocardiogram at that time ...

Slattery

•7 years ago

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Was in PAF but now NSR

After two months of PAF and a week after starting on Amidarone 600mg I am now in normal sinus rhythm. (Flags out, jumping for joy). Amidarone is being reduced...

After two months of PAF and a week after starting on Amidarone 600mg I am now in...

JackyMac

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Hello everyone

Hello everyone. Just discovered this website and you all sound so helpful I decided to join in. I have AF and on many drugs. Was due to have an ablation...

Hello everyone. Just discovered this website and you all sound so helpful I dec...

AllyAF

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Earthquake!

Well! A good test of my pacemaker, arrived in Kos on 20 July to encounter a massive earthquake! slept outside for two nights not even a flutter from anything!...

Well! A good test of my pacemaker, arrived in Kos on 20 July to encounter a mass...

wendicarro

•7 years ago

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3 days post ablation and sitting at a very nice rhythmic 66 bpm.............

Hi everyone, Quick update, my first ablation on Thursday in Bournemouth went really well, sitting up was a bit of a problem afterwards and I ended up lying...

Hi everyone, Quick update, my first ablation on Thursday in Bournemouth went re...

Roony39

•7 years ago

6 Replies

It's a girl thing......

......boys if you want to comment you can too! Strange the things that matter to you. When I was first taken ill and then diagnosed with af the thing that...

......boys if you want to comment you can too! Strange the things that matter t...

Jollies

•7 years ago

35 Replies

Ibuprofen etc

Hi. Recently came off beta blocker and flecainide for agin. I continue with anti coagulant, apixaban. I think I remember being told not to take neurofen,...

Hi. Recently came off beta blocker and flecainide for agin. I continue with anti...

lacolyn

•7 years ago

20 Replies

Second ablation?

Hello, new here, I am contemplating a second ablaton and have some fear of it. Had one in 2013 worked some for about a year, steadily continue to have...

Hello, new here, I am contemplating a second ablaton and have some fear of it. H...

daisy0808

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Linq Loop Recorder and Event Monitor?

Hi: I had my first cryo ablation done 1 year ago but am still having strange problems with my heart. They implanted a loop recorder about 10 months ago but so...

Hi: I had my first cryo ablation done 1 year ago but am still having strange pro...

Kjab

•7 years ago

7 Replies

3 weeks post ablation

Still not a lot to report.I am doing well, no disturbing symptoms and much less tired.Babysat my 3yr old granddaughter yesterday afternoon that went well...

Still not a lot to report.I am doing well, no disturbing symptoms and much les...

Fastbeat

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Yesterday

Well yesterday was pretty normal. I spent the day depressed. All I did was sleep. I would like to try to get out of the house today but it's going to be far...

Well yesterday was pretty normal. I spent the day depressed. All I did was sleep...

Rubyladyemerald

•7 years ago

19 Replies

Magnesium

Hi guys Is it worth taking a magnesium suppliment with meals? I've just read that a lack of it can increase risk of AFib?

Hi guys Is it worth taking a magnesium suppliment with meals? I've just read tha...

3papagee

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Post Ablation - Vision Problems

Hi everyone, I had a cryoablation nearly 3 weeks ago (unfortunately i'm back in persistent AF) but have for the past couple of weeks been experiencing...

Hi everyone, I had a cryoablation nearly 3 weeks ago (unfortunately i'm back in ...

Stucoo

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Feel strangely tired....... Meds?

Hi ,,Until 9 weeks ago I was on 2.5 bisoprolol. Now I'm on 5mg... I've only noticed in the passed couple of days that if I do anything physical, like garden...

Hi ,,Until 9 weeks ago I was on 2.5 bisoprolol. Now I'm on 5mg... I've only n...

jillgloucester

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Atrial Fibrullation Treatment

I am trying to source Previscan or Fluindione in the U.K. All alternatives have proved futile. Can anyone provide me with information Regards

I am trying to source Previscan or Fluindione in the U.K. All alternatives have ...

Steve3978

•7 years ago

2 Replies

One for the ladies!

I'm suffering from a urine infection. Have been to the pharmacy, but because of the meds I'm on she was reluctant to advise on what to take to relieve the...

I'm suffering from a urine infection. Have been to the pharmacy, but because of...

Lizie-Loo2013

•7 years ago

24 Replies

Upper stomach pain and heart skipping beats

Good morning all. I have just returned from holiday and found that prior to me having an "episode" as I call it which sees my heart skip beats every tenth...

Good morning all. I have just returned from holiday and found that prior to me ...

Rocket1974

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Tamponade recovery

Recovering from a nicked vein(coronary sinus) while having ablation.still have chest pain but am improving-how long recovery period

Recovering from a nicked vein(coronary sinus) while having ablation.still have c...

Jazzthru8

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2017

Securon?

Advice Needed

Hair.

A question of choice?

My new "toy"

Introduction.

Bisiprolol and increase in AF episodes

Oh, my aching head,,,

A big thank you!

3 months post ablation

New to AF. And worried about drugs

EP took me off medications with no anticoagulants

How often should you get an echocardiogram and stress test

Was in PAF but now NSR

Hello everyone

Earthquake!

3 days post ablation and sitting at a very nice rhythmic 66 bpm.............

It's a girl thing......

Ibuprofen etc

Second ablation?

Linq Loop Recorder and Event Monitor?

3 weeks post ablation

Yesterday

Magnesium

Post Ablation - Vision Problems

Feel strangely tired....... Meds?

Atrial Fibrullation Treatment

One for the ladies!

Upper stomach pain and heart skipping beats

Tamponade recovery

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