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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Weakness normal??

Why do we feel weak even when we haven't had an Afib episode in months? Is it because heart is not working normally?

Why do we feel weak even when we haven't had an Afib episode in months? Is it be...

ncernaa

•6 years ago

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Thanks Beancounter........

Thanks Ian, for arranging yet another great Natter 'n Nosh get together. Despite the weather, a good few braved the bitterly cold weather. It was good to see...

Thanks Ian, for arranging yet another great Natter 'n Nosh get together. Despit...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Eliquis & Osteoarthritis pain

I'm on Eliquis for 10 weeks due to pulmonary embolism. Will likely be on it for life. My long time osteoarthritis is making life miserable due to taking...

I'm on Eliquis for 10 weeks due to pulmonary embolism. Will likely be on it fo...

soccvb27

•6 years ago

12 Replies

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Cardioverted after Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

New to this community... I had an ablation for AFib on Feb.15/18 and during the procedure my cardiologist also discovered I also had Wolff Parkinsons White...

New to this community... I had an ablation for AFib on Feb.15/18 and during the ...

Mallin68

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Coming off medication

Had my ablation 8 weeks ago and apart from 2 spells of AF early on and palpatations I feel I have done quite well. Cardiologist told me to come of my blood...

Had my ablation 8 weeks ago and apart from 2 spells of AF early on and palpatati...

Juliamahoney240576

•6 years ago

25 Replies

Ablation for Atrial Flutter date received

Hi all at long lady a surgery date got flutter ablation or CTI ablation or isthmus ablation (it’s been called all of these) but basically ablation for Atrial...

Hi all at long lady a surgery date got flutter ablation or CTI ablation or isth...

Babyr1996

•6 years ago

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Nosh and Natter Today is ON

Hi all I will certainly be there, there is light snow, but not enough to worry about in Central London, so in case anyone is travelling, don't worry. Wear...

Hi all I will certainly be there, there is light snow, but not enough to worry ...

Beancounter

Volunteer•6 years ago

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Does having a history of Afib cause angina symptoms?

Prior to developing palpitations and Afib, I was experiencing chest pain and other symptoms similar to angina.

Prior to developing palpitations and Afib, I was experiencing chest pain and oth...

Asdfvv

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Reddish urine?

Has anyone experienced dark or cloudy urine? Or foamy urine because of Afib? I went to the doctor and he checked urine, but says there is nothing wrong. Could...

Has anyone experienced dark or cloudy urine? Or foamy urine because of Afib? I w...

Asdfvv

•6 years ago

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Nuclear ekg?

I’m not sure if it is called a nuclear ekg ...but it’s when they use an iv to speed up the heart ... how does it feel? My cardio wants me to have one. Should...

I’m not sure if it is called a nuclear ekg ...but it’s when they use an iv to sp...

Janith

•6 years ago

24 Replies

24 Hour heart monitor

Just finished a 24 hour heart monitor with a "nothing found" result. Now waiting to see my GP for a follow up

Just finished a 24 hour heart monitor with a "nothing found" result. Now waiting...

doctorm

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Interesting new piece of research

The University of Glasgow assessed the BMI and body fat of 300,000 middle-aged Britons in relation to cardiovascular disease (CVD). In every measurement, they...

The University of Glasgow assessed the BMI and body fat of 300,000 middle-aged B...

Ianc2

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Newbie with AF

Hi everybody. I am really new to this so be gentle with me! I am 55 yrs and just been diagnosed with AF. I am waiting to have a heart scan before a see a...

Hi everybody. I am really new to this so be gentle with me! I am 55 yrs and jus...

6jane2

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Tomorrow Natter and Nosh

Hi all, I will be sorry to miss you but snow is forecast for our area and I am not the most stable person at present so will have to cancel. Hope you have a...

Hi all, I will be sorry to miss you but snow is forecast for our area and I am n...

rosyG

•6 years ago

23 Replies

Pacemaker

I have had 5 cardioversions and 3 ablations in the last 12 years. None of them worked. Now my EP is suggesting a pacemaker to control upper and lower HR. Has...

I have had 5 cardioversions and 3 ablations in the last 12 years. None of them w...

Vilim

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Interesting week

Well,first of all a Non AF comment and general warning! I grazed my hand in the garden,didnt wash it straight away.Later,graze was a little red,but ok.Went to...

Well,first of all a Non AF comment and general warning! I grazed my hand in the...

wilsond

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Worried about daughter age 15 AF readings on Kardia is it possible she has AF?

My daughter just over a month ago started feelings of a strange sensations in her chest, heavy chest and dizziness which comes on suddenly. I was called to...

My daughter just over a month ago started feelings of a strange sensations in he...

Greymist

•6 years ago

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Continuous wireless ECG monitor

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https://www.medisave.co.uk/quadiocore-wireless-continuous-ecg-monitor.html?msclk...

CDreamer

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Exhausted and cannot lose weight

Hi, I was diagnosed with AF last June and was prescribed Bisoprolol (2.5mg) and Rivaroxaban, I had originally lost almost 2 stone in weight but after a few...

Hi, I was diagnosed with AF last June and was prescribed Bisoprolol (2.5mg) and ...

SilverLady60

•6 years ago

7 Replies

The correct diagnosis?

Hi. I’m new on here. Please excuse rambling post. I’ve had palpitations and ectopics for several months but never a fast or irregular pulse (usually a solid...

Hi. I’m new on here. Please excuse rambling post. I’ve had palpitations and ecto...

Neuroticgirl

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Stomach pain

Hi folks. Five weeks post ablation. Awful dragging pain in lowest part of stomach. Moves left to right or centre. It just comes on gor no reason any...

Hi folks. Five weeks post ablation. Awful dragging pain in lowest part of stomac...

Carig

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Purple tgumb

hi, thought I'd let you all know my recent experience. Had a numb tingly feeling in my left thumb then couple hrs later it had turned dark purple. GP sent me...

hi, thought I'd let you all know my recent experience. Had a numb tingly feeling...

Jaycloell

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Drinks

Had 3 vodka drinks today and hours later after buzz wearing off I am feeling ectopics. I get 3-5 a minute.....my HR around 100. And positive advice?

Had 3 vodka drinks today and hours later after buzz wearing off I am feeling ect...

Rdiehl01

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Advice for a 32 year old who recently had his first experience of AF

Hi All, This is my first post on this forum after reading through many other posts over the last few months which I have found very useful. I’m what I would...

Hi All, This is my first post on this forum after reading through many other pos...

Rossdkemp

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Cancelled :-(

Thanks to all the lovely folk who wished me well. Sadly, after a five hour wait in gown and cannulla, a lovely apologetic nurse came to tell me my proceedure...

Thanks to all the lovely folk who wished me well. Sadly, after a five hour wait ...

ijan

•6 years ago

51 Replies

Roychris

I'm new here, I was diagnosed with an enlarged heart and leaky valves as a teenager in 1963. I was also diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation in 2008 after...

I'm new here, I was diagnosed with an enlarged heart and leaky valves as a teena...

roychris45

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Cancellation of cancellation!

Just had a telecon cancelling my ablation op tomorrow for an emergency op on someone else. Understandable but so frustrating as had built myself up for it, had...

Just had a telecon cancelling my ablation op tomorrow for an emergency op on som...

Mugster

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Heart palpitations and fluctuating heart rate. Worried about AF and compliations.

Hi I am new to this community. For nearly two months I have been having problems with random palpitations and feeling slightly more breathless than usuual plus...

Hi I am new to this community. For nearly two months I have been having problems...

Misg

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Flutter Ablation

Had Ablation for persistent A F,witch took 9 months to settle down, now got to have a Ablation for Flutter, does it take just as long to recover from. Thanks

Had Ablation for persistent A F,witch took 9 months to settle down, now got to h...

higgy52

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Tired after AF

Hi am jaq, had my first f in January, I till have no energy and need sleep through the day, betablockers have been reduced to 1.25 and am still tired is this...

Hi am jaq, had my first f in January, I till have no energy and need sleep throu...

jaqshell

•6 years ago

38 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for March 2018

Weakness normal??

Thanks Beancounter........

Eliquis & Osteoarthritis pain

Cardioverted after Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

Coming off medication

Ablation for Atrial Flutter date received

Nosh and Natter Today is ON

Does having a history of Afib cause angina symptoms?

Reddish urine?

Nuclear ekg?

24 Hour heart monitor

Interesting new piece of research

Newbie with AF

Tomorrow Natter and Nosh

Pacemaker

Interesting week

Worried about daughter age 15 AF readings on Kardia is it possible she has AF?

Continuous wireless ECG monitor

Exhausted and cannot lose weight

The correct diagnosis?

Stomach pain

Purple tgumb

Drinks

Advice for a 32 year old who recently had his first experience of AF

Cancelled :-(

Roychris

Cancellation of cancellation!

Heart palpitations and fluctuating heart rate. Worried about AF and compliations.

Flutter Ablation

Tired after AF

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