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What to eat

What should I eat? it is hard to change I have just had sausage and egg for tea. All I buy is either in a tin or frozen food, I can't buy fresh food and cook...

What should I eat? it is hard to change I have just had sausage and egg for tea....

777777

•7 years ago

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screaaming

Dear all thank you for all your replies. Apologies for the delay, my computer died, and I have been having great fun trying to set up a new laptop....

Dear all thank you for all your replies. Apologies for the delay, my computer d...

2564

•7 years ago

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looking for suport

Hi I am 51 year old fitness instructor love my job just being diaganoised with AF totally devastated would love to hear from others like - thanx

Hi I am 51 year old fitness instructor love my job just being diaganoised with A...

UnaY66

•7 years ago

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Measurement of AF

Today I have had an annual check of my pacemaker . The technician said that my AF is 1% this year. But previous year was 4%. Anybody knows what the...

Today I have had an annual check of my pacemaker . The technician said that my A...

bbrt294

•7 years ago

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Should I have another ablation?

I had my first ablation in March and all was good ,did have to have a cardioversion 2 weeks later for flutter but was not to worried .In August I went into...

I had my first ablation in March and all was good ,did have to have a cardiover...

Kather

•7 years ago

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Good advice or rubbish???

I received a long text on Messenger from sensible well meaning friend....basically it is titled HOW TO SURVIVE A HEART ATTACK WHEN ALONE. I can't paste it in,...

I received a long text on Messenger from sensible well meaning friend....basical...

Wightbaby

•7 years ago

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First af on 10th aug and struggling. I'm 59, have disabled child 15 and 1 son 14 with sensory, on my own for the last 3yrs care for mum 86

I suspect after a fall downstairs at work early Feb that this has been building up I jokes a few weeks before the 10th that if I had a heart attack I wouldn't...

I suspect after a fall downstairs at work early Feb that this has been building ...

Diamonddaisy

•7 years ago

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Feeling exhausted and breathless after PM Implant and 2nd Ablation of the AV Node

HI all: I've been researching my butt off this forum and you are all wonderful. I do this to seek answers for my Mum and I'm hoping to find some other answers...

HI all: I've been researching my butt off this forum and you are all wonderful. ...

zetagirl

•7 years ago

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Chronic kidney disease

Well when I thought everything was going well got recalled from a blood test to be told I have CKD probably as a result of having had high blood pressure and...

Well when I thought everything was going well got recalled from a blood test to ...

Chris147

•7 years ago

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Heart had gone back out of rhythm

Hi everyone I wonder if somebody has had a similar situation.after being in afib for a year I had my second cardioverdion which was successful after being...

Hi everyone I wonder if somebody has had a similar situation.after being in afib...

Danny44

•7 years ago

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Afib attacks.

I have a afib attack every 8 days and it lasts for 2 days then goes back to normal, or near normal, I am on 7.5 bisoprolol and 20mg rivaroxaban. I used to go...

I have a afib attack every 8 days and it lasts for 2 days then goes back to norm...

777777

•7 years ago

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bisoprolol.

Does anyone know if Bisoprolol can effect your head and make you feel really down and depressed?

Does anyone know if Bisoprolol can effect your head and make you feel really dow...

777777

•7 years ago

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Stupid, perhaps, but it's complicated

I know this will attract a lot of criticism, but today, having returned to NSR yesterday, I did the Great North Run (half marathon). I was doing it with a...

I know this will attract a lot of criticism, but today, having returned to NSR y...

Mejulie69

•7 years ago

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AF when in sinus rhythm

Hi Folks- I'm back. I was so touched by all of the kindness and support (as well as practical advice) which my first post generated, a bit of me is wondering...

Hi Folks- I'm back. I was so touched by all of the kindness and support (as well...

southwell

•7 years ago

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Verapamil SR

I have just received a copy of the letter sent from my EP to my Cardiologist and it is suggesting I take 120mg of Veramapil SR. has anybody else taken this...

I have just received a copy of the letter sent from my EP to my Cardiologist and...

Nanabrodie

•7 years ago

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48 hours post ablation

Well, it's done. Far less discomfort than I expected, still feel tired and a bit ziggly (see earlier post!), but far better than I expected. For anyone about...

Well, it's done. Far less discomfort than I expected, still feel tired and a bi...

Adiepie

•7 years ago

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Blood pressure worries

High blood pressure

christmas-01

•7 years ago

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Update for the old timers (may be of interest to the noobs)

2 years and 1 month after my pvi-ithmus ablation I had a 20 minute bout of AF, caught by my Kardia machine and faxed to my cardiologist. To be fair, the night...

2 years and 1 month after my pvi-ithmus ablation I had a 20 minute bout of AF, c...

Japaholic

•7 years ago

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hello

hi, am from york uk , just had my third ablation for AF,not recovering as fast as before,had an *episode* the day after the op, but all is ok now. hoping i...

hi, am from york uk , just had my third ablation for AF,not recovering as fast a...

tvarish

•7 years ago

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Caffeine and Paroxysmal AF

Hi folks, I have the irregular rather than the high pulse type of AF. Does the general advice about avoiding caffeine only apply to those with the raised...

Hi folks, I have the irregular rather than the high pulse type of AF. Does the...

Jase999

•7 years ago

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Maze procedure.

Has anyone had one of these and what can I expect?

cali111

•7 years ago

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Recent 1st AF attack & yet to attend clinic. Apprehensive!

I recently (4 wks ago) had an AF attack . I was in A & E for 4 hours , was given Adizem XL , sent home & heart back to regular rythm in about 6 days & feel...

I recently (4 wks ago) had an AF attack . I was in A & E for 4 hours , was give...

kkatz

•7 years ago

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Self cardioversion with elevated HR

Again, not a new subject, but thought I'd post anyway. As far as I know, I've only been in AF 3 times (all in the last 8 weeks). On all 3 occasions, I have...

Again, not a new subject, but thought I'd post anyway. As far as I know, I've o...

Mejulie69

•7 years ago

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Good article 'Living with AF' from BHF. Basic info for newbies but also looks to future developments.

https://www.bhf.org.uk/heart-matters-magazine/medical/living-with-atrial-fibrillation

https://www.bhf.org.uk/heart-matters-magazine/medical/living-with-atrial-fibrill...

Buffafly

•7 years ago

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5 weeks post ablation

Hi been reading lots of stories on here for a while now this is my first post had my ablation 5 weeks ago all been great till this morning heart rate jumped to...

Hi been reading lots of stories on here for a while now this is my first post ha...

Leeb1973

•7 years ago

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Tick-borne infection may cause AF

Although Lyme disease is the most talked about tick-transmitted disease, Babesia is more common than you might think. This article is by a well-known Lyme...

Although Lyme disease is the most talked about tick-transmitted disease, Babesia...

Ajitriturado

•7 years ago

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Afib and anxiety questions.

Hi I'm a 37 year old male from the US. I had a aortic dissection 2 years ago and soon after diagnosed with afib. I recovered well in 4 months back to work then...

Hi I'm a 37 year old male from the US. I had a aortic dissection 2 years ago and...

craigcarda

•7 years ago

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Double dose of warfarin

Hey! I'm suffering from arterial thrombosis from Jan 2017 & I'm 16 years old . Dose given by the doctor is 8mg 5days a week & 10mg 2 days a week to make level...

Hey! I'm suffering from arterial thrombosis from Jan 2017 & I'm 16 years old . D...

Rastogis127

•7 years ago

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A meaningful diagnosis at long last

Having suffered with what I was told was AF for some 8-years, symptoms being noticeably exasperated by everything from beta blockers to the various rhythm...

Having suffered with what I was told was AF for some 8-years, symptoms being not...

Cypbill

•7 years ago

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Nappy day

Yesterday was not a bad day. I had an unexpected panic attack that I did very well with. I surprised myself. Today I'm still tired from my Valium to call me...

Yesterday was not a bad day. I had an unexpected panic attack that I did very we...

Rubyladyemerald

•7 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for September 2017

What to eat

screaaming

looking for suport

Measurement of AF

Should I have another ablation?

Good advice or rubbish???

First af on 10th aug and struggling. I'm 59, have disabled child 15 and 1 son 14 with sensory, on my own for the last 3yrs care for mum 86

Feeling exhausted and breathless after PM Implant and 2nd Ablation of the AV Node

Chronic kidney disease

Heart had gone back out of rhythm

Afib attacks.

bisoprolol.

Stupid, perhaps, but it's complicated

AF when in sinus rhythm

Verapamil SR

48 hours post ablation

Blood pressure worries

Update for the old timers (may be of interest to the noobs)

hello

Caffeine and Paroxysmal AF

Maze procedure.

Recent 1st AF attack & yet to attend clinic. Apprehensive!

Self cardioversion with elevated HR

Good article 'Living with AF' from BHF. Basic info for newbies but also looks to future developments.

5 weeks post ablation

Tick-borne infection may cause AF

Afib and anxiety questions.

Double dose of warfarin

A meaningful diagnosis at long last

Nappy day

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