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Changed meds and reduced dosage Not sure where I stand

Was originally on Metoprolol 50mg twice per day. Had SERIOUS depression side effects so we changed to Carvedilol 12.5 mg 2x/day. Over time the dizziness,...

Was originally on Metoprolol 50mg twice per day. Had SERIOUS depression side ef...

akenclark

•7 years ago

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Flu vac

Hope everyone eligible has taken up the offer of flu vac. Ringing about mine tomorrow

Hope everyone eligible has taken up the offer of flu vac. Ringing about mine tom...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Hi Sam72

I am having the second ablation because of ongoing afib. I had the first cardioversion 1 week after the ablation and the second cardioversion 1 week after...

I am having the second ablation because of ongoing afib. I had the first cardio...

_Ann_

•7 years ago

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I had my first ablation 1 month ago. I have had 2 cardioversions since. I have had 10 days of fair health. I am back at work. I have severe right leg pain,...

I had my first ablation 1 month ago. I have had 2 cardioversions since. I have h...

_Ann_

•7 years ago

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post ablation follow up appointment

Just had my follow up appointment for the ablation procedure i had in April,nearly six months now should of been earlier but had to cancel initial appointment...

Just had my follow up appointment for the ablation procedure i had in April,near...

andy1875

•7 years ago

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Constant pain after prostate

My 75 yr old uncle just prostrate cancer ablation. The pain meds he's been taking are not working for him does anyone have any suggestions

My 75 yr old uncle just prostrate cancer ablation. The pain meds he's been taki...

Esoterica925

•7 years ago

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6 weeks post 2nd ablation

Hi everyone, this second ablation seems to have taken a lot more out of me than the first. I still get tired very easily and walking up hill makes me quite...

Hi everyone, this second ablation seems to have taken a lot more out of me than ...

Nanabrodie

•7 years ago

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Change of Meds

I have just had my meds changed from Flecainide to Adizem my paroxysmal has changed to persistent and I now need a rate control. I have felt quite agitated and...

I have just had my meds changed from Flecainide to Adizem my paroxysmal has chan...

hollymae

•7 years ago

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MRI HEART SCAN

Where would be the best place to go for a private MRI scan are they all the same or are some better than others.

Where would be the best place to go for a private MRI scan are they all the same...

souljacs4

•7 years ago

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No ablation on NHS

My friend just spotted the post below on an afib forum and sent it on to me. Very worrying if correct. Has anyone heard this from anywhere else? 'Well just...

My friend just spotted the post below on an afib forum and sent it on to me. Ver...

Pam296

•7 years ago

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How many days would you forfeit your blood thinner?

Hi, I am now 2 months post ablation- no runs of AFIB, but I have been plagued with some palpatations. That being said, my main concern is repeated gastronomic...

Hi, I am now 2 months post ablation- no runs of AFIB, but I have been plagued wi...

Clarajoan

•7 years ago

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recently diagnosed with AF

i was diagnosed with AF just before August Bank holiday weekend after a visit to my GP as i was feeling out of breath and no energy. I am 58, overweight and...

i was diagnosed with AF just before August Bank holiday weekend after a visit to...

poppyred

•7 years ago

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Had Cryoablation on Monday

I had the procedure at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. A consultant was in the theatre, but the procedure was performed by a charming young Man. This was...

I had the procedure at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. A consultant was in t...

Graham220854

•7 years ago

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Patient's Day

Hi gang, closing down now till maybe Sunday night as I have a very busy morning picking pink carnations and fueling up the Batmobile for the trip to Brum....

Hi gang, closing down now till maybe Sunday night as I have a very busy morning ...

BobD

Volunteer•7 years ago

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Cardioversion

Hi all. I had a cardioversion this morning (the nurse sang happy birthday to me, 71 today) at the moment I don't feel any better, I know it's very early days,...

Hi all. I had a cardioversion this morning (the nurse sang happy birthday to me,...

PollyDoodle

•7 years ago

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Cold legs and feet and difficulty breathing

My difficulty breathing has got worse lately so my GP has increased my Bisoprolol to 7.5mg and discontinued my Candesartan. My bp and pulse are relatively...

My difficulty breathing has got worse lately so my GP has increased my Bisoprolo...

Dancingmaid

•7 years ago

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Annual Travel Insurance for 90 day trips. Any snowbirds out there.

Hi I know there are many posts on here re Travel Insurance but I wondered if anyone can guide me to Insurers that will do yearly insurance that covers trips up...

Hi I know there are many posts on here re Travel Insurance but I wondered if any...

kkatz

•7 years ago

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Heart rate

Have just been to the stroke clinic, and the doctor said my blood pressure was low and he said I have to stop taking the 7.5 bisoprolol and I have to just take...

Have just been to the stroke clinic, and the doctor said my blood pressure was l...

kiki1952

•7 years ago

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Flecainide for PAC's

My doctor recently prescribed Flecainide for palpitations and PAC's which last for hours upon hours. My question is, does it take awhile for the Flecainide...

My doctor recently prescribed Flecainide for palpitations and PAC's which last f...

justdee

•7 years ago

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Attention: Patient Needed for Video

The Mapi Group is looking for patients who have had positive and/or negative clinical trial experiences who are willing to be videotaped about their...

The Mapi Group is looking for patients who have had positive and/or negative cli...

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•7 years ago

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I love Spain

Today I accidentally ran out of my anti-coagulant as I obviously missed calculated how many I needed when packing. Non problem - ring the GP I registered with...

Today I accidentally ran out of my anti-coagulant as I obviously missed calculat...

CDreamer

•7 years ago

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Missed beats

Not sure what’s going on lately but I’m experiencing lots of missed/extra beats all day every day for last two week, I’m up to the brompton for my check up...

Not sure what’s going on lately but I’m experiencing lots of missed/extra beats ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Hi

Hi my name is Jackie. I'm 59 and have just been diagnosed with AF, apart from being terrified and anxious I don't have any idea of how to navigate a way...

Hi my name is Jackie. I'm 59 and have just been diagnosed with AF, apart from be...

Bumberclotte

•7 years ago

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Anxiety, The Autonomic System & How it works & the heart.

Morning people, hope you are all well. I have banged on about the ANS (vagal AF references) and anxiety forever but found it really hard to understand...

Morning people, hope you are all well. I have banged on about the ANS (vagal A...

CDreamer

•7 years ago

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Afib brought on by steed

In 2013 , after going through a major stress period in my life I developed afib, had a 3cm blood clot in left ventricle and my ejection fraction rate was only...

In 2013 , after going through a major stress period in my life I developed afib,...

SteveCairns

•7 years ago

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New MED

Hi, I'm a 69 yr old female have had AF for 10 years have had 3 ablations and 19 conversions currently on Tikosyn for 3 years now having episodes. MD is...

Hi, I'm a 69 yr old female have had AF for 10 years have had 3 ablations and 19 ...

lms0006

•7 years ago

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Amiodarone question

This is for those of you that take amiodarone. I'm wondering how long you've been taking it and what dosage? Any major side effects? My doctor wants me to...

This is for those of you that take amiodarone. I'm wondering how long you've be...

Amcech

•7 years ago

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Does this sound like Atrial Fibrillation or IBS?

For the past 3 months I have experienced heart palpitations almost weekly. These last a few seconds at a time and are felt in my neck or ear. I've always...

For the past 3 months I have experienced heart palpitations almost weekly. These...

AgathaBre

•7 years ago

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Anyone else have bronchitis and liver issues post ablation?

Hi all, I haven't been feeling so good since my ablation with shortness of breath and cough, and tiredness, huge water thirst, and some occasional chest pains,...

Hi all, I haven't been feeling so good since my ablation with shortness of breat...

Sydneyside

•7 years ago

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At the very least.

At my last consultancy i was ‘handed back into the care of my gp’. This was probably about a year ago or a bit less. I am taking the usual medication ie...

At my last consultancy i was ‘handed back into the care of my gp’. This was prob...

jonjub

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for September 2017

Changed meds and reduced dosage Not sure where I stand

Flu vac

Hi Sam72

Hi I am new to the forum

post ablation follow up appointment

Constant pain after prostate

6 weeks post 2nd ablation

Change of Meds

MRI HEART SCAN

No ablation on NHS

How many days would you forfeit your blood thinner?

recently diagnosed with AF

Had Cryoablation on Monday

Patient's Day

Cardioversion

Cold legs and feet and difficulty breathing

Annual Travel Insurance for 90 day trips. Any snowbirds out there.

Heart rate

Flecainide for PAC's

Attention: Patient Needed for Video

I love Spain

Missed beats

Hi

Anxiety, The Autonomic System & How it works & the heart.

Afib brought on by steed

New MED

Amiodarone question

Does this sound like Atrial Fibrillation or IBS?

Anyone else have bronchitis and liver issues post ablation?

At the very least.

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