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Flecainide induced Neuropathy

An interesting article. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1883488/?page=1

An interesting article. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1883488/?pa...

ncernaa

•6 years ago

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Guidelines for anticoagulants in females

Have paroxysmal afib. 2 episodes in 2 years. Will be 65 next year. Will I have 1 point or 2? Confused by recent guidelines saying gender should not be an...

Have paroxysmal afib. 2 episodes in 2 years. Will be 65 next year. Will I have 1...

Lindaj754

•6 years ago

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4 weeks post ablation update

after 3 cardiovertions 2 Ablations, been in normal rhythm for 4 weeks heart rate been about 55 with no blips, so far so good

after 3 cardiovertions 2 Ablations, been in normal rhythm for 4 weeks heart rate...

higgy52

•6 years ago

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Red mottled legs

After an hour or so in the lovely sun,with thick jeans on,went in to loo,le g s all mottled and red! And stinging! Never had problems with sun before. On...

After an hour or so in the lovely sun,with thick jeans on,went in to loo,le g s ...

wilsond

•6 years ago

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Prednisolone and Anti-coagulants (Noacs)

I have been taking Prednisolone for a few months now to reduce aches and pains from mild Rheumatism (Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Ankylosing Spondylitis). I'm...

I have been taking Prednisolone for a few months now to reduce aches and pains f...

Drounding

•6 years ago

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AF attack happening now

Hello, I'm Linda. I hope you can help me. I'm due to go for pre-assessment tomorrow for a cryoablation. I've started with an AF attack this morning; if I'm...

Hello, I'm Linda. I hope you can help me. I'm due to go for pre-assessment tomor...

LYJB

•6 years ago

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Average time off work

As most of you know i had my second pvi ablation about four weeks ago and all is going normal at the moment. Hope everyone else who has had the op is...

As most of you know i had my second pvi ablation about four weeks ago and all is...

thejepo

•6 years ago

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Degenerative disk disease

Does anyone know what can help. It can be very painful at times.

Ryman2007

•6 years ago

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Chest Tightness / Ache

Anyone else experience this? I’ve had it for 4 months. All test came back negative. Doctor says my heart looks good aside from the Afib. I don’t feel it in...

Anyone else experience this? I’ve had it for 4 months. All test came back nega...

Vandalbragg

•6 years ago

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Changing from Pradaxa to Edoxaban or Rivaroxaban

I have been taking Pradaxa (Dabigatran) for over a year. I have a sliding hernia and take Lansoprozol (ppi). I am finding that the Pradaxa is irritating my...

I have been taking Pradaxa (Dabigatran) for over a year. I have a sliding hernia...

Drounding

•6 years ago

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Tachycardia but pulse radial pulse feels normal

This is peculiar! I'm having numerous short lived tachycardia events every day. Most of the tachycardias I can't feel at all, and only become aware of with a...

This is peculiar! I'm having numerous short lived tachycardia events every day. ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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greetings afiberlings

Getting ready to have an ablation June 6,2018 , hope to get back to running/ biking and generally over doing....

Getting ready to have an ablation June 6,2018 , hope to get back to running/ bi...

ericdc

•6 years ago

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Food

Hi my partner has af and we were wondering if there are any ‘good’ food or ‘bad’ food that can help it also we are looking for a good breakfast cereal that can...

Hi my partner has af and we were wondering if there are any ‘good’ food or ‘bad’...

Donber65

•6 years ago

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Does anyone on here have ascending aorta enlargement or anyeurism?

I have had 2 episodes of afib and am on warfarin and metropolol. About a year prior to getting this diagnosis, I also found out I have an ascending aorta...

I have had 2 episodes of afib and am on warfarin and metropolol. About a year pr...

HopeinHim

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Second AFIB attack

Hi, I’m happy to be part of this group. I am a female and my first AFIB attack was 2 years ago after prepping for a colonoscopy. I had my second attack last...

Hi, I’m happy to be part of this group. I am a female and my first AFIB attack w...

Ryman2007

•6 years ago

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paroxysmal af

Hi all, i'm new on here. My resting hr is about 64. When I get af it fluctuates up to 120 & down to 38. I take medications for high blood pressure, high...

Hi all, i'm new on here. My resting hr is about 64. When I get af it fluctuates ...

ellie58

•6 years ago

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Tooth extraction and Warfarin

Looking for a bit of sympathy as much as anything! Large filling came out of my tooth (a top back molar), a few weeks ago and the dentist said the tooth had...

Looking for a bit of sympathy as much as anything! Large filling came out of my...

Wightbaby

•6 years ago

34 Replies

Vitamin therapy

Can anyone tell me why natural methods won’t work for stroke prevention when you have a-Fib? By natural, I mean instead of taking blood thinners like Elliquis,...

Can anyone tell me why natural methods won’t work for stroke prevention when you...

Aprilbday

•6 years ago

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Coffee :)

http://www.acc.org/latest-in-cardiology/articles/2018/04/16/16/27/is-caffeine-safe-protective-for-patients-with-afib-arrhythmias Ooooh err, off to put the...

http://www.acc.org/latest-in-cardiology/articles/2018/04/16/16/27/is-caffeine-sa...

Hidden

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Recovery advice (Pulmonary Vein Ablation)

Hi, I’m a 42 year old single mum of two fantastic kids. In two weeks time I’m having pulmonary vein ablation. This will be the 2nd time - I had ablation 5years...

Hi, I’m a 42 year old single mum of two fantastic kids. In two weeks time I’m ha...

Sue-R-S

•6 years ago

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Apixaban and AF

What dosage are most AF sufferers on of Apixaban ?

Alidol

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Esophagus damage

Interesting article about esophageal damage post ablation, and its treatment. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3424481/

Interesting article about esophageal damage post ablation, and its treatment. ht...

Asdfvv

•6 years ago

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Bach Flower Remedy 👗.

Many years ago when my kids stressed me out I used this Rescue and found it quite uplifting. Please can anyone tell me if it safe to use now with warfarin,...

Many years ago when my kids stressed me out I used this Rescue and found it quit...

Gladaven

•6 years ago

26 Replies

Tomorrow is D Day for me

Well after 8 anxious weeks of waiting including a cancelled surgery date in between, it’s finally here, (up until now that’s is) tomorrow is my ablation day at...

Well after 8 anxious weeks of waiting including a cancelled surgery date in betw...

Babyr1996

•6 years ago

18 Replies

63 with A-Fib

Hello I had some allergies and doctor gave me Predisone-sent me into the worse A-Fib ever causing a 36 hour urgent Care visit with Kaiser. This was probably...

Hello I had some allergies and doctor gave me Predisone-sent me into the worse A...

Aprilbday

•6 years ago

23 Replies

Colchicine / Sucralfate

I recently had an ablation and the doctor prescribed these drugs. Also a drug called Pantoprozole. Are these really necessary? I never had issues with GERD or...

I recently had an ablation and the doctor prescribed these drugs. Also a drug ca...

Asdfvv

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Incision sites

How long does it take for the bruising in the groin area to heal? Is it normal to feel a little hard lump?

How long does it take for the bruising in the groin area to heal? Is it normal t...

ncernaa

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Herbs for Afib

Have any of you used these herbs? Sounds like they are good alternatives for meds. https://afib.newlifeoutlook.com/herbs-atrial-fibrillation/

Have any of you used these herbs? Sounds like they are good alternatives for med...

ncernaa

•6 years ago

6 Replies

How lucky am I

Went for my first visit to EP today (7 years after successful ablation) and as I was waiting went into AF. The ECG confirmed this and after a short discussion...

Went for my first visit to EP today (7 years after successful ablation) and as I...

GordonS

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Turmeric and afib

Is anyone with afib and on anticoagulant ( apixaban) tried taking turmeric for pain relief and how has it worked for you as I know it has blood thinning...

Is anyone with afib and on anticoagulant ( apixaban) tried taking turmeric for p...

Kingsley09

•6 years ago

27 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for April 2018

Flecainide induced Neuropathy

Guidelines for anticoagulants in females

4 weeks post ablation update

Red mottled legs

Prednisolone and Anti-coagulants (Noacs)

AF attack happening now

Average time off work

Degenerative disk disease

Chest Tightness / Ache

Changing from Pradaxa to Edoxaban or Rivaroxaban

Tachycardia but pulse radial pulse feels normal

greetings afiberlings

Food

Does anyone on here have ascending aorta enlargement or anyeurism?

Second AFIB attack

paroxysmal af

Tooth extraction and Warfarin

Vitamin therapy

Coffee :)

Recovery advice (Pulmonary Vein Ablation)

Apixaban and AF

Esophagus damage

Bach Flower Remedy 👗.

Tomorrow is D Day for me

63 with A-Fib

Colchicine / Sucralfate

Incision sites

Herbs for Afib

How lucky am I

Turmeric and afib

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