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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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All posts for January 2018

Cardiologist follow up.

Got an appointment in the post this morning with the cardiologist, for the full works. The only test that worries me is the stress test. Worried about my hip...

Got an appointment in the post this morning with the cardiologist, for the full ...

Rienij70

•6 years ago

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Pre-ablation NOAC

If Apixaban has a short half life, why do I have to take it one month before my ablation? Doesn’t make sense!

If Apixaban has a short half life, why do I have to take it one month before my ...

Mejulie69

•6 years ago

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Not tolerating any of my drugs .

Since being diagnosed with P-AF at the age of 55 I’m totally fed up I can’t tolerate any of the anti quags I’m on dabigatran 2x a day and 1-25 mg 2 x day of...

Since being diagnosed with P-AF at the age of 55 I’m totally fed up I can’t tole...

Dolly1962

•6 years ago

10 Replies

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Dr Sanjay Gupta...A surefire way to improve your health in 2018..

https://youtu.be/iEKEPPde-yo

Steve112

•6 years ago

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UPDATE ON WATCHMAN PROCEDURE 1/22/2018 11PM

Hi All, I've written my first update on my Watchman surgery. I meant to write it here but I accidently posted it under one of the replies for a post written by...

Hi All, I've written my first update on my Watchman surgery. I meant to write it...

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•6 years ago

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Visit to NEW dental hygienist.

To-day I had a routine appointment to see the Dental Hygienist. Instead of the usual man I was seen by the Senior Hygienist. I consider these visits to be...

To-day I had a routine appointment to see the Dental Hygienist. Instead of the u...

jennydog

•6 years ago

34 Replies

Feeling irritated!

Went for INR check this morning - I have been on same dose for well over 2 years and always in range (apart from the odd one) and pretty stable, I...

Went for INR check this morning - I have been on same dose for well over 2 years...

Wightbaby

•6 years ago

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TODAY'S HOT TOPIC 22/01/18

Today's hot topic is healthy eating. Do you have any questions about food and how it interacts with your medication or how it might trigger episodes of AF?...

Today's hot topic is healthy eating. Do you have any questions about food and ho...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Migraine aura post ablation

I have noted with interest occurrences of migraine aura amongst our group immediately following radiofrequency ablation. I had 5 episodes of a transient nature...

I have noted with interest occurrences of migraine aura amongst our group immedi...

F-M-C-MM

•6 years ago

20 Replies

Amiodarone

Hi, I had an abalation for Wolf Parkinson Whyte, which was succesful, but they found I have AF. The only drug that re set my heart rate to normal, was...

Hi, I had an abalation for Wolf Parkinson Whyte, which was succesful, but they ...

Roni7

•6 years ago

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Talk on Ablation

We are having a talk on Ablationfor AF on Wednesday 7th February, at 5pm, at Epsom Hospital , (30 minutes from Waterloo to Epsom) . The speaker, who is...

We are having a talk on Ablationfor AF on Wednesday 7th February, at 5pm, at Ep...

rosyG

•6 years ago

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Alcohol

After my first AF attack 4 years ago I have cut my alcohol intake down considerably but due to mine and my wife’s social life, tended to “over do it” at...

After my first AF attack 4 years ago I have cut my alcohol intake down considera...

grahampark

•6 years ago

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Dr Sanjay Gupta..Have my Ectopics now turned into something more dangerous ??

https://youtu.be/-L2gkHi2Bew

Steve112

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Bye

Hi guys, I've enjoyed my time in this community, but I think that it's time I moved on so I'm deleting my Health Unlocked account. I'll let Trudie Lobban...

Hi guys, I've enjoyed my time in this community, but I think that it's time I mo...

Hidden

•6 years ago

22 Replies

Hi are there any AF sufferers that are/have been HGV drivers?

My husband has AF and been unable to work since last September as DVLA took licence away. SSP money is nightmare. Had shock treatment but it didn’t work sadly...

My husband has AF and been unable to work since last September as DVLA took lice...

JoBrien

•6 years ago

20 Replies

Do you drink alcohol if it is a trigger for you ?

Just wondering if any of you drink when you think alcohol may be a trigger ? I have a couple of beers maybe twice a week. I have paroxysmal AF and I have AF...

Just wondering if any of you drink when you think alcohol may be a trigger ? I h...

Annejos

•6 years ago

25 Replies

Help ablation tomorrow and getting sick!

I’m scheduled for my first ablation tomorrow and my 2 year old, who is in my bed, has had a bad cough and fever all week. I woke up and a coughed a little...

I’m scheduled for my first ablation tomorrow and my 2 year old, who is in my bed...

Dinodog

•6 years ago

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Gum disease doubles stroke risk

A very interesting article on Medscape: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/891550 This study shows that having any gum disease doubles the risk of stroke and...

A very interesting article on Medscape: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/891...

MarkS

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Kardia question

Hi everyone just wondering has anybody had a pacemaker and AV node abalation. The arrithmia nurse mentioned this, I don’t see the cardiologist till March. I’m...

Hi everyone just wondering has anybody had a pacemaker and AV node abalation. T...

Nanchester

•6 years ago

20 Replies

Hybrid Ablation in the diary

Hi, I've just been given a date for the first part of a Hybrid Ablation in Plymouth, Devon, a few days after my 65th birthday next month. Having read the...

Hi, I've just been given a date for the first part of a Hybrid Ablation in Plymo...

Uppaton1

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Bisop + flec vs Sotalol

Hi, I read the posts and find them interesting and useful, now I wonder if someone can offer me any thoughts. I have had af for about 12years. Initial...

Hi, I read the posts and find them interesting and useful, now I wonder if someo...

Heartfelt46

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Apixaban and vit D

I'm taking 5mg Apixaban twice daily and was wondering if I can also take a vitamin D supplement during the winter months as I get a bit down. If I remember...

I'm taking 5mg Apixaban twice daily and was wondering if I can also take a vitam...

PollyDoodle

•6 years ago

13 Replies

All the support and likes I received after my Watchman.

Hi everyone, First of all the surgery went smoothly and successfully. Unfortunately a day after I got home developed a fever, cough, went to the ER and was...

Hi everyone, First of all the surgery went smoothly and successfully. Unfortunat...

Hidden

•6 years ago

6 Replies

High heart rate

Hello. I am female , had afib for 14 years many meds 3 ablations 3 cardio versions. Last ablation aug 30 /17. I am not having afib since ablation , HOWEVER I...

Hello. I am female , had afib for 14 years many meds 3 ablations 3 cardio versio...

Marney

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Sore joints

I have athiritis in my joints, can anyone recommend painkillers I can take. In 2016 I had a DVT in my left leg and in January 2017 with a pulmonary embolism in...

I have athiritis in my joints, can anyone recommend painkillers I can take. In 2...

Tmax71

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Heart Health Weekend in New York August 4/5th 2018

I've mentioned before that Dr Sanjay Gupta and contacts of his in the USA were planning an opportunity for people to get together in the States to learn about...

I've mentioned before that Dr Sanjay Gupta and contacts of his in the USA were p...

CaroleF

•6 years ago

1 Reply

how do I change my forum name ?

How do I change my forum name . I don't like numbers ,I want a name ,like MY NAME. Thanks

How do I change my forum name . I don't like numbers ,I want a name ,like MY NAM...

1Jerbear

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Dealing with trolls.

In the very many years that I have been involved with AF Association we have thankfully had few trolls join our ranks. I can not comprehend what motivates...

In the very many years that I have been involved with AF Association we have tha...

BobD

Volunteer•6 years ago

1 Reply

Dabigatran and severe bruising.

Does anyone else take Dabigatran and suffer severe bruising at the slightest knock? I find it particularly bad on my shines. Sometimes just a touch against a...

Does anyone else take Dabigatran and suffer severe bruising at the slightest kno...

Earledavis

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Pacemaker

I had an implanted loop recorder fitted last August. I have been suffering with an irregular heart rhythm for about two years. The information recorded on the...

I had an implanted loop recorder fitted last August. I have been suffering with ...

speedywiz

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for January 2018

Cardiologist follow up.

Pre-ablation NOAC

Not tolerating any of my drugs .

Dr Sanjay Gupta...A surefire way to improve your health in 2018..

UPDATE ON WATCHMAN PROCEDURE 1/22/2018 11PM

Visit to NEW dental hygienist.

Feeling irritated!

TODAY'S HOT TOPIC 22/01/18

Migraine aura post ablation

Amiodarone

Talk on Ablation

Alcohol

Dr Sanjay Gupta..Have my Ectopics now turned into something more dangerous ??

Bye

Hi are there any AF sufferers that are/have been HGV drivers?

Do you drink alcohol if it is a trigger for you ?

Help ablation tomorrow and getting sick!

Gum disease doubles stroke risk

Kardia question

Hybrid Ablation in the diary

Bisop + flec vs Sotalol

Apixaban and vit D

All the support and likes I received after my Watchman.

High heart rate

Sore joints

Heart Health Weekend in New York August 4/5th 2018

how do I change my forum name ?

Dealing with trolls.

Dabigatran and severe bruising.

Pacemaker

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