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PAF link to Vitamin B12

Hi everyone . It's a while since my last post. I was diagnosed with PAF some 5 years ago and had a PVI cyro-ablation Jan 2017 which was 80% successful. My QOL...

Hi everyone . It's a while since my last post. I was diagnosed with PAF some 5 y...

guitarman49

•6 years ago

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A Big Thankyou!

Thank you to all of you for your kind words. Today I feel a bit rough. It is to be expected. I am taking things easy. Had an episode of 137hb a while ago, but...

Thank you to all of you for your kind words. Today I feel a bit rough. It is to ...

MarinaT

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Water retention

I take 20 mg a day of Frusemide for fluid retention to be increased to 40 mg for 4 days if I am suffering badly. However, I find this extra dose doesn’t help a...

I take 20 mg a day of Frusemide for fluid retention to be increased to 40 mg for...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Afib

Does anyone have any idea which of these two drugs has the least side effects on your heart amitriptyline or nortriptyline I am on 10 mg amitriptyline but it...

Does anyone have any idea which of these two drugs has the least side effects on...

Kingsley09

•6 years ago

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Skipped beats

Hi friends, Well I have so many skipped beats again. I am currently on a holter monitor. Does anyone ever have fear of what monitor results will be after the...

Hi friends, Well I have so many skipped beats again. I am currently on a holter...

Rdiehl01

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Stress

I had an ischemic stroke last April caused by AF. I take Apixaban 5mg twice a day. I have been feeling down as I havnt been able to find employment. My GP has...

I had an ischemic stroke last April caused by AF. I take Apixaban 5mg twice a da...

Maclan

•6 years ago

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Smoking.

Hi. Has anybody found that smoking triggers an episode of Afib? I stopped 6 months ago by the way.

Hi. Has anybody found that smoking triggers an episode of Afib? I stopped 6 mon...

Gwersey

•6 years ago

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Tramadol

I am on verapamil fir my afib is anyone on verapamil and also taking tramadol and are there any side effects please and what if any interaction

I am on verapamil fir my afib is anyone on verapamil and also taking tramadol an...

Kingsley09

•6 years ago

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Had my ablation today!

I went down at 9am and got home by 19.30. Excellent treatment at John Radcliff. Feeling tired and sore, but happy. Would recommend.I will post again in a fes...

I went down at 9am and got home by 19.30. Excellent treatment at John Radcliff. ...

MarinaT

•6 years ago

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The PIP approach

I'm fairly new to the idea of using one of my two daily Flecainide doses as a PIP, and until this week my daytimes have been smooth sailing so I have not had...

I'm fairly new to the idea of using one of my two daily Flecainide doses as a PI...

Nanfranz

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Hair loss

Hi, I am on Tikosyn and Eliquis and am having severe hair loss . I am thinking it is one of those medicines. I have been on them for 5 months now, does anyone...

Hi, I am on Tikosyn and Eliquis and am having severe hair loss . I am thinking i...

Ladybatcher

•6 years ago

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av node ablation

I had a Medtronic pacemaker put in three weeks ago and two days ago I had the av node ablated. It is early days, I feel tired and washed out, and a little...

I had a Medtronic pacemaker put in three weeks ago and two days ago I had the av...

Annaelizabeth

•6 years ago

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Afib alternative treatment?

Just curious if anybody here tried berberine which was used in the following study: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/bmri/2017/3146791/

Just curious if anybody here tried berberine which was used in the following stu...

faridaro

•6 years ago

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How much exercise should you take?

“For the most part, eating red meat frequently, smoking, drinking too much alcohol, being overweight, not exercising, not managing your stress well — that’s...

“For the most part, eating red meat frequently, smoking, drinking too much alcoh...

Ianc2

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Constipation

Good morning since starting Flecainide I am having trouble with constipation. Does any one else have this problem with It.

Good morning since starting Flecainide I am having trouble with constipation. Do...

Caradomben

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Are AF symptoms always the same?

Hello, Haven’t posted for a long while, as after being diagnosed with paroxysmal AF two years ago I went a whole year without an attack. Now I’ve had two...

Hello, Haven’t posted for a long while, as after being diagnosed with paroxysmal...

Janna501

•6 years ago

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Fear I have been misdiagnosed

Following a coughing bug have now been told I have Pleurisy but, I have had Valve repair and have persistent AF. On Doxycycline, but , woke today with all...

Following a coughing bug have now been told I have Pleurisy but, I have had Val...

Luludean

•6 years ago

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Fear I have been a bit misdiagnosed

I have had mitral valve repair and have persistent AF. I have had flu and pneumonia jab. But after a coughing bug I woke feeling like someone was Sittng on...

I have had mitral valve repair and have persistent AF. I have had flu and pneum...

Luludean

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Heart. enlarged

I have a large heart is this very bad

Boysie12

•6 years ago

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Magnesium capsules

Hi, I am new to this sight I was diagnosed with P.AF. In January, i recently purchased Magnesium Taurate . But they are very large capsules and I am having...

Hi, I am new to this sight I was diagnosed with P.AF. In January, i recently pur...

Uniform96

•6 years ago

31 Replies

Stopping Amiodarone

Hi. I want to stop taking this drug. I live in the UK and went to see my GP, she rang the cardiologist who said it's normal to feel ill on this drug and I...

Hi. I want to stop taking this drug. I live in the UK and went to see my GP, she...

Chridh

•6 years ago

45 Replies

AV Node Ablation

Hi I had a CRT D fitted 2 weeks ago and recovering ok. So my question is what experiences has anyone had following the AV node ablation which is next for me ....

Hi I had a CRT D fitted 2 weeks ago and recovering ok. So my question is what ex...

dragonflyjan

•6 years ago

5 Replies

How long did your Heart pain last?

Hi all! I had Cyroablation 6 days ago and still have soreness in my chest...is this normal. It hurts mostly when I breathe deep. I am going for my first...

Hi all! I had Cyroablation 6 days ago and still have soreness in my chest...is ...

Tyffica

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Is there any pain meds for arthritic pain while on Eliquis?

What medication can I take for arthritic pain (besides extra strength Tylenol) while on Eliquis 5 mgs for A-fib, along with Diltiazem 120 mgs per day?

What medication can I take for arthritic pain (besides extra strength Tylenol) w...

donsgirl58

•6 years ago

24 Replies

Sign in problems

Your site will not accept my sign information....allows me to enter it correctly, briefly takes me there and then dims me out? Please fix this.

Your site will not accept my sign information....allows me to enter it correctly...

donsgirl58

•6 years ago

2 Replies

The Difference between Ramipril and Bisoprolol

I am suffering from AF last 3 years, I am asymptomatic, I am prescribed Ramipril and Bisoprolol and also take Xarelto the anticoagulant. Can anyone let me know...

I am suffering from AF last 3 years, I am asymptomatic, I am prescribed Ramipril...

consul

•6 years ago

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Swallowing difficulties

Hi I have had persistent AF for the last 18 months and a failed cardio version in January and after a visit to an EP I have to decide on ablation or living...

Hi I have had persistent AF for the last 18 months and a failed cardio version i...

Rcarter

•6 years ago

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4 and a half months post Flutter Ablation

All going well, apart from a few ectopic here and there. Four weeks ago I was discharged from EP by arrhythmia nurses with proviso that should symptoms return...

All going well, apart from a few ectopic here and there. Four weeks ago I was di...

jobristol

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Sauna jacuzzi

Goid morning everyone. Im four weeks post ablation. Just wondering can I use sauna or jacuzzi or would it effect heart rhythm. Does anyone still get chest...

Goid morning everyone. Im four weeks post ablation. Just wondering can I use sau...

Carig

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Volterol gel

A pharmacist has told me that I can use volterol gel he suggested the 12 hr one which you put on am and again pm and said it would be ok to use even though I...

A pharmacist has told me that I can use volterol gel he suggested the 12 hr one ...

Kingsley09

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for March 2018

PAF link to Vitamin B12

A Big Thankyou!

Water retention

Afib

Skipped beats

Stress

Smoking.

Tramadol

Had my ablation today!

The PIP approach

Hair loss

av node ablation

Afib alternative treatment?

How much exercise should you take?

Constipation

Are AF symptoms always the same?

Fear I have been misdiagnosed

Fear I have been a bit misdiagnosed

Heart. enlarged

Magnesium capsules

Stopping Amiodarone

AV Node Ablation

How long did your Heart pain last?

Is there any pain meds for arthritic pain while on Eliquis?

Sign in problems

The Difference between Ramipril and Bisoprolol

Swallowing difficulties

4 and a half months post Flutter Ablation

Sauna jacuzzi

Volterol gel

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