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Ablation with a head cold

Been some lurgy going round our family this week, low and behold with my ablation on Tuesday it all kicked off for me this weekend. The other half took 3 days...

Been some lurgy going round our family this week, low and behold with my ablatio...

jedimasterlincoln

•7 years ago

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Svt

Hi ive been on bisolprolol for 4yrs and in April was also put on flecainide it worked great no episodes then this week have had loads of little episodes ,im...

Hi ive been on bisolprolol for 4yrs and in April was also put on flecainide it ...

Cadgie

•7 years ago

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AFib and Energy Treatments

Has anyone heard of Natural Remedies like Energy Medicine -

lolita14

•7 years ago

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AFib or Panic

Cannot tell the difference and I'm concerned. Have had these attacks for almost two years and usually when I'm asleep.

Cannot tell the difference and I'm concerned. Have had these attacks for almost ...

lolita14

•7 years ago

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had a fast heart rate since Friday eve.

I had a cardioversion back in may the year for atrial flutter, PAF ,and tachycardia. All has been well until Friday eve when I felt a change. Seems to be in a...

I had a cardioversion back in may the year for atrial flutter, PAF ,and tachyca...

caznear68

•7 years ago

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Getting nervous ....

Good morning everyone. As you may remember I had my first cryo ablation in January 2015 and at the time I was told they may need to do another one as I only...

Good morning everyone. As you may remember I had my first cryo ablation in Janu...

Kiwi2

•7 years ago

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Afib has changed my life!! But in a good way... I think...

Totally freaked out with having AF for 2 weeks... hopefully it was excess alcohol over 5 weeks (And maybe longer if I'm totally honest)... scared the s*** out...

Totally freaked out with having AF for 2 weeks... hopefully it was excess alcoho...

Sballseta

•7 years ago

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My invoice for my EP appointment

The story below both amused me and made me despair as a former accountant! As some of you may know I had my first appointment with an EP at Papworth privately...

The story below both amused me and made me despair as a former accountant! As so...

cassie46

•7 years ago

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Betablockers

Can anyone tell me,I have been on 5mg bisoprol day built up over 4 years, my heart rate is about 55 bmp,but every so often I feel totally wiped out joints...

Can anyone tell me,I have been on 5mg bisoprol day built up over 4 years, my hea...

atrialfib

•7 years ago

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Monitors?

My other half has recently been diagnosed with AF and wants to purchase a home monitor. Any ideas / advice on what he should look for? Thanks a bundle!

My other half has recently been diagnosed with AF and wants to purchase a home m...

Lornie64

•7 years ago

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New on the site and need help moving around on it. Please and Thank you.

I am new here and need some kind person to explain how to move around this site. I am sort of computer challenged. I need a patient person. LOL I thought I...

I am new here and need some kind person to explain how to move around this site....

jessieMom2

•7 years ago

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Driving Licence

I have just been informed by DVLA that I have lost my driving licence. Their reasons are that I have apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and frequent...

I have just been informed by DVLA that I have lost my driving licence. Their rea...

mistymopps

•7 years ago

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Really feel like giving up this week

I have had AF for almost 2 years and attacks are highly symptomatic. Have anticoagulant and calcium channel blocker. Went all summer with the kids without an...

I have had AF for almost 2 years and attacks are highly symptomatic. Have antic...

Scottishmun

•7 years ago

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Uncontrolled PAF can I go on a cruise?

I am 68 and I have uncontrolled PAF. I had 2 episodes beginning 2015 where i had to be electrically cardioverted the first time and chemically cardioverted...

I am 68 and I have uncontrolled PAF. I had 2 episodes beginning 2015 where i had...

Bettiehough

•7 years ago

16 Replies

New and nervous

Well, not exactly nervous but "unsure" didn't sound so catchy! I don't do social media normally. I've had AF for a few years but not diagnosed til last year....

Well, not exactly nervous but "unsure" didn't sound so catchy! I don't do soci...

Joynjoy

•7 years ago

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Read my notes!

I went to see my EP for my 3 month post ablation follow up last week. Everything has been great, back to nsr and rate. So far so good. I'm on bisoprolol,...

I went to see my EP for my 3 month post ablation follow up last week. Everything...

millie-becca-187

•7 years ago

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New evidence on alternative to blood thinners.

Quite interesting and sobering http://www.drjohnm.org/2017/06/new-data-increase-caution-on-left-atrial-appendage-occlusion/

Quite interesting and sobering http://www.drjohnm.org/2017/06/new-data-increase...

dmac4646

•7 years ago

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Supporting partner post op

My partner is having his second abalation on Tuesday, this time under GA. He is big into cycling and running so I know the weeks following the op are going to...

My partner is having his second abalation on Tuesday, this time under GA. He is ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Hurricane harvey

Hi, my house and all belongings were 100% destroyed and blown away from the hurricane. When I saw it I went into shock and felt my heart flip back into afib....

Hi, my house and all belongings were 100% destroyed and blown away from the hurr...

Salty0987

•7 years ago

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14 days later....

OK, a brief update, 14 days after cryo ablation. The first three days were wonderful, full colour back, no pain, no naughty heart. Then I started to get a...

OK, a brief update, 14 days after cryo ablation. The first three days were wonde...

Adiepie

•7 years ago

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Please consider supporting Francis White's JustGiving page

Earlier this month, Francis White of Alivecor married Jane and kindly set up a JustGiving page to support our sister charity Arrhythmia Alliance in lieu of...

Earlier this month, Francis White of Alivecor married Jane and kindly set up a J...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Bisoporol etc.

My first post. I've been aware of afib for 4 years now. I'm taking 10mg of Bisoporol , 125 micro grams of digoxin and 15 mg of rivaroxaban. In the last few...

My first post. I've been aware of afib for 4 years now. I'm taking 10mg of Bisop...

Wicklassie

•7 years ago

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Ectopic storm - Dr Gupta's advice

I'm posting this in the hope that it may help and comfort others who are plagued by ectopics, in the light of a couple of videos made by Dr Gupta relating to...

I'm posting this in the hope that it may help and comfort others who are plagued...

Finvola

•7 years ago

28 Replies

I need your help please.........

I am preparing a short talk on living with AF as a chronic condition and would very much value your input so if you can, please comment on the following...

I am preparing a short talk on living with AF as a chronic condition and would v...

CDreamer

•7 years ago

48 Replies

AF back after ablation

I had a cryoablation in February after 30 years of paroxysmal af which became persistent. I have felt wonderful until last Monday. It came back with a...

I had a cryoablation in February after 30 years of paroxysmal af which became pe...

Hellie54

•7 years ago

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Heart problems as a result of whiplash? Has anyone suffered it or does anyone know of any research?

Hi everyone, since a serious car crash in 2015 I've suffered severe heart/bp issues which I think are as a result of blood not getting to the brain properly...

Hi everyone, since a serious car crash in 2015 I've suffered severe heart/bp iss...

MrsJim

•7 years ago

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Naughty heart

Can't believe my luck had a icd fitted in Jan last week my heart started racing nearly set my icd of but calmed down just in time got a phone call of my ep...

Can't believe my luck had a icd fitted in Jan last week my heart started racing ...

Wodney1966

•7 years ago

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Episodes

Is there many of you that have AF episodes that last 2 days or longer, mine were coming every 8 days but last week it started after just 4 days and just lasted...

Is there many of you that have AF episodes that last 2 days or longer, mine were...

kiki1952

•7 years ago

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Hello! New member of the AF club here

Hi everyone, I had a heart attack in May '17 and was well on the way to recovery after rehab when suddenly last Saturday night my heart rate jumped to 209 and...

Hi everyone, I had a heart attack in May '17 and was well on the way to recover...

Stuartym75

•7 years ago

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Post-Ablation, Rough days, getting discouraged

I'm having a hard time right now. I had my ablation on June 12th 2017, so it's been a little over three months. The last several weeks my heart has been...

I'm having a hard time right now. I had my ablation on June 12th 2017, so it's ...

justdee

•7 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for September 2017

Ablation with a head cold

Svt

AFib and Energy Treatments

AFib or Panic

had a fast heart rate since Friday eve.

Getting nervous ....

Afib has changed my life!! But in a good way... I think...

My invoice for my EP appointment

Betablockers

Monitors?

New on the site and need help moving around on it. Please and Thank you.

Driving Licence

Really feel like giving up this week

Uncontrolled PAF can I go on a cruise?

New and nervous

Read my notes!

New evidence on alternative to blood thinners.

Supporting partner post op

Hurricane harvey

14 days later....

Please consider supporting Francis White's JustGiving page

Bisoporol etc.

Ectopic storm - Dr Gupta's advice

I need your help please.........

AF back after ablation

Heart problems as a result of whiplash? Has anyone suffered it or does anyone know of any research?

Naughty heart

Episodes

Hello! New member of the AF club here

Post-Ablation, Rough days, getting discouraged

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