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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Mattress

Laying in bed can cause ectopic beats which can turn into AF. In the last two years, we have had two expensive mattresses both of which turned out to...

Laying in bed can cause ectopic beats which can turn into AF. In the last two y...

EngMac

•6 years ago

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Apixaban and itching

My husband has been on apixaban for a month and has developed an annoying itchy rash on his back and chest. We kniw that this can be a side effect of apixaban...

My husband has been on apixaban for a month and has developed an annoying itchy ...

dedeottie

•6 years ago

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Amiodarone

Was just prescribed amiodarone. Very worried about taking it.

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Recovering from AV Node Ablation.

I had my AV Node Ablation on Thursday 1 Feb. It all went well and now I am back home. My CRT-D has been set to 80bpm and in 2 weeks time they will adjust it...

I had my AV Node Ablation on Thursday 1 Feb. It all went well and now I am back ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

25 Replies

Isosorbide mononitrate

Hi I suffer from PAF and was prescribed isosorbide mononitrate for angina in January which came on during an attack . I also take 2.5 mg bisoprolol morning...

Hi I suffer from PAF and was prescribed isosorbide mononitrate for angina in Ja...

Caradomben

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Bisoprolol 2.5mg down to 1.25mgs

I I would like to reduce 2.5mgs of Bisoprolol to 1.25mgs any advice welcome. Last time I tried to reduce I got extreme chills or painful hot flashes in my...

I I would like to reduce 2.5mgs of Bisoprolol to 1.25mgs any advice welcome. La...

Expatmiddleeast

•6 years ago

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My Heart Problems

My Cardiologist has stopped my Bisoprolol and switched me over to Diltiazem 30 thrice daily for my occasional AF. I am taking this for about 15 days. I have...

My Cardiologist has stopped my Bisoprolol and switched me over to Diltiazem 30 t...

das1234

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Now heartbeat too low

I was prescribed 25mg Metoprolol and 5mg Eliquis after I wore a halter moniter and they got one fast heart rate reading, I wore it again after meds and they...

I was prescribed 25mg Metoprolol and 5mg Eliquis after I wore a halter moniter a...

hrplants

•6 years ago

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Blood thinner tests

I am currently on aspirin and omega 3 because of some moderate cardiac disease. If I go back on a blood thinner because of the a-fib I am concerned about...

I am currently on aspirin and omega 3 because of some moderate cardiac disease. ...

afibtennis

•6 years ago

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Food for af

My partner has af does anyone know of any foods which are a must or an avoid please

My partner has af does anyone know of any foods which are a must or an avoid pl...

Donber65

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Failed Dc Cardioversion

I recently posted of my Frankenstein procedure and some asked me to follow up. Here goes... Alas, it was nice while it lasted. I had a blissful and...

I recently posted of my Frankenstein procedure and some asked me to follow up...

Jefferson57

•6 years ago

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Fatigue

Hi I have been diagnosed with AF 14 mths ago and take 5mg of bisopronol daily. I seem to have had most if not all the side effects....but its the fatigue...

Hi I have been diagnosed with AF 14 mths ago and take 5mg of bisopronol daily. I...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Non specific sttwave changes Is it dangerous????

I am just wondering is it a asap concern when your EKG shows non specific st t wave changes ????

I am just wondering is it a asap concern when your EKG shows non specific st t w...

Budoypapaitan

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Massage

Hi everyone, is it safe to have a massage when you've got heart failure and PAF? I rang my surgery for advice and was told that they didn't know. Wishing you...

Hi everyone, is it safe to have a massage when you've got heart failure and PAF?...

Castadiva

•6 years ago

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AF with Red wine

I have AF, this used to be controlled with Flecanide 200mg per day but this month I have had 4 episodes and all seem to relate to alcohol, if my flecanide was...

I have AF, this used to be controlled with Flecanide 200mg per day but this mont...

Zacky19

•6 years ago

26 Replies

Magnesium

Hi everyone is anybody taking magnesium of any kind I have been reading up and think I might benefit from it for my poor sleep . I take betistimine ,vitamin D,...

Hi everyone is anybody taking magnesium of any kind I have been reading up and t...

Over60locker

•6 years ago

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Looking for an alternative to Warfarin. Vitamin E therapy?

Hi everyone, I’ve had permanent AF for past 15 Years and have been taking Warfarin for this period of time. I hate taking it, hate the fact that I have to...

Hi everyone, I’ve had permanent AF for past 15 Years and have been taking Warfar...

JulesAF

•6 years ago

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Terrified of AFIB

Does anyone else suffer from extreme anxiety due to AFIB? When I have an attack I usually go to the ER, after I can't leave the house for days or weeks at a...

Does anyone else suffer from extreme anxiety due to AFIB? When I have an attack ...

Chayah

•6 years ago

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Chinese Herbs and acupunture

I came across some journal that found Shensongyangxin and also Wenxim Keli were likely effective in reducing incidents of a fib. Articles were 2010 and 2013. I...

I came across some journal that found Shensongyangxin and also Wenxim Keli were ...

afibtennis

•6 years ago

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Hybrid ablation

Hi was just wondering how long people have waited between the two stages have had pad for about 3 years am 48 and diabetic have had a few cardioversions none...

Hi was just wondering how long people have waited between the two stages have ha...

Cornishlexus

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Laying down

Hi my partner has af and has noticed that when laying down his heart does silly things but when up and moving around it seems to be ok Does anyone else get...

Hi my partner has af and has noticed that when laying down his heart does silly ...

Donber65

•6 years ago

21 Replies

Post to Sam

Your post seems to have disappeared Sam - can see reply to me on my phone only!! The problem with changing the amount of alcohol just for the hols is that...

Your post seems to have disappeared Sam - can see reply to me on my phone only!...

rosyG

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Heart Failure

Not wishing to boast, but I suffer from PAF and an under active thyroid. Does anybody else with these conditions also have heart failure added to their list?...

Not wishing to boast, but I suffer from PAF and an under active thyroid. Does an...

Hidden

•6 years ago

37 Replies

Hello

Hello. I was diagnosed with af in January 2017. After trying tablets to control it (which didn't work) I had an ablation on 19/01/18. Keeping my fingers...

Hello. I was diagnosed with af in January 2017. After trying tablets to control ...

Juliamahoney240576

•6 years ago

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Update on missed apixiban !!

Bournemouth have cancelled my ablation due on Thursday , but have given a date of 27 th Feb , thankfully swapped me with someone else... it was that or have a...

Bournemouth have cancelled my ablation due on Thursday , but have given a date o...

Roony39

•6 years ago

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Magnesium - why do you think it helps you?

I don't like it, but I can sort of cope with atrial flutter. It's the atrial ectopics that get to me, although Bisoprolol seems to be helping. I am thinking of...

I don't like it, but I can sort of cope with atrial flutter. It's the atrial ect...

Hidden

•6 years ago

36 Replies

Help !!!

I have just been diagnosed with Af and I am so scared of what happens next !!

Edm174

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Apixapan and tummy pain

has anyone expierianced tummy ache whilst taking Apixapan . I've been taking it for a week and my stomach feels a bit like a burn with a ache that hurts had it...

has anyone expierianced tummy ache whilst taking Apixapan . I've been taking it ...

Wendus

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Af ablation this morning

Went really well apparently, tried to induce the af but was stubborn but my doc said he certain he knew where the abnormal path way was. Feeling slightly...

Went really well apparently, tried to induce the af but was stubborn but my doc ...

Ollie1221

•6 years ago

19 Replies

2 Days and a Week Post Ablation

Hello, I had my first ablation a little over a week ago on Wednesday 1/24/18. I am 39 years old in otherwise good health besides being diagnosed with afib and...

Hello, I had my first ablation a little over a week ago on Wednesday 1/24/18. I...

nbpa1234

•6 years ago

21 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for February 2018

Mattress

Apixaban and itching

Amiodarone

Recovering from AV Node Ablation.

Isosorbide mononitrate

Bisoprolol 2.5mg down to 1.25mgs

My Heart Problems

Now heartbeat too low

Blood thinner tests

Food for af

Failed Dc Cardioversion

Fatigue

Non specific sttwave changes Is it dangerous????

Massage

AF with Red wine

Magnesium

Looking for an alternative to Warfarin. Vitamin E therapy?

Terrified of AFIB

Chinese Herbs and acupunture

Hybrid ablation

Laying down

Post to Sam

Heart Failure

Hello

Update on missed apixiban !!

Magnesium - why do you think it helps you?

Help !!!

Apixapan and tummy pain

Af ablation this morning

2 Days and a Week Post Ablation

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