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Very down

Can't believe over 4 weeks this total nightmare is still going on. I've normally got paraxosismal af but picked up a bad sickness virus just before I was due...

Can't believe over 4 weeks this total nightmare is still going on. I've normally...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Post ablation weakness

I had my second heart ablation on Tuesday for bigeminy / frequent PVCs . I had a post op groin bleed and almost fainted 6 hours after the procedure - i am home...

I had my second heart ablation on Tuesday for bigeminy / frequent PVCs . I had a...

NCMH1970

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Preeclampsia and heart arrhythmia

I've been reading up on the link between preeclampsia and heart problems later in life. I had preeclampsia with both my pregnancies (27 and 25 years ago) and...

I've been reading up on the link between preeclampsia and heart problems later i...

Kaz747

•6 years ago

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Things are looking up

Thanks to everyone who has replied to my last post... i went down a wee hole for a few days especially as i had to give up workfor a while...falling asleep at...

Thanks to everyone who has replied to my last post... i went down a wee hole for...

Hutchie1

•6 years ago

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Dr Sanjay Gupta...The numbers that matter

https://youtu.be/7254aro3Ppk

Steve112

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Excess sweating.

I wake up quite regular really wet with sweat, does anyone else have this problem please I wake up regularly really wet with sweat, does anyone else...

I wake up quite regular really wet with sweat, does anyone else have this proble...

Gladaven

•6 years ago

25 Replies

Exertion cause an episode?

I had a 1-2 hour AF episode which was my first since getting a pacemaker last fall. My question is whether it might have been brought on by some heavy lifting...

I had a 1-2 hour AF episode which was my first since getting a pacemaker last f...

ralft

•6 years ago

2 Replies

BMW.

Following a recent query regarding possible pacemaker interference from a new BMW car I have raised a query with the technical department at BMW UK and will...

Following a recent query regarding possible pacemaker interference from a new BM...

BobD

Volunteer•6 years ago

18 Replies

Scary and bad dreams

A while ago I asked if anyone experienced nasty dreams, nightmares etc, some replies agreed with me and a friend who is on same drugs as me has exactly the...

A while ago I asked if anyone experienced nasty dreams, nightmares etc, some rep...

Annmedd

•6 years ago

47 Replies

Chesty cough

Just back from a week's holiday and unfortunately the 3 others who were with me now have a nasty cold virus (or in the case of 2...man flu!!). I just seem to...

Just back from a week's holiday and unfortunately the 3 others who were with me ...

Wightbaby

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Face red

Hi does anyone get a really red face and it feels like your face is burning up I don’t no weather it’s anxiety or is it the amiodaronei get really conscience...

Hi does anyone get a really red face and it feels like your face is burning up I...

Ottis

•6 years ago

12 Replies

4 weeks post ablation feeling bad funny beats and burning chest

Hi all I had ablation for atrial tacycardia 4 weeks ago and it has been a tough recovery the doctor did the ablation on my atrium just above my sinus node and...

Hi all I had ablation for atrial tacycardia 4 weeks ago and it has been a tough ...

Scott1101

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Coffee and Tea

When you think you know something, the something changes....

EngMac

•6 years ago

7 Replies

HB romping along at 100, after 12 days....

To recap: 4 weeks ago I had an, apparently sucessful, dual ablation for flutter and A fib. Afterwards I felt pretty good with a steady HB around 60. 12 days...

To recap: 4 weeks ago I had an, apparently sucessful, dual ablation for flutter ...

ijan

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Afib quick fix

Just wondering if anyone has any tips on stopping afib quickly. I have tried all the ones recommended on several sites but to no avail. Thanks for any replies.

Just wondering if anyone has any tips on stopping afib quickly. I have tried all...

Batbara

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Numbness

I had a successful conversion one year ago and remain on Amiodarone but now have gait and balance problems. I have fallen a few times but my electrophysiology...

I had a successful conversion one year ago and remain on Amiodarone but now have...

Maagaa

•6 years ago

26 Replies

Tattoos!

May be ridiculous to ask,but my best friend and i always planned to have a rebellious little tattoo when we reach 60! Now i am on anticoagulant Apixaban, I...

May be ridiculous to ask,but my best friend and i always planned to have a rebel...

wilsond

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Knitting for Inner calm

Last week's Waitrose News contained an article recommending Knitting for mindfulness. Apparently the repetitive action of knit one purl one and the use of...

Last week's Waitrose News contained an article recommending Knitting for mindful...

Enjoy

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Ablation today

Well what can I say, whoever said on here it was no worse that going to the dentist, let's just say I'm glad your dentist is not my dentist. I was awake...

Well what can I say, whoever said on here it was no worse that going to the dent...

Brizzy5000

•6 years ago

38 Replies

Overactive bladder and Afib

I had a catheter ablation in February 2015, which has been very successful. However I have recently suffered with an overactive bladder, so purchased an Innovo...

I had a catheter ablation in February 2015, which has been very successful. Howe...

tone4741

•6 years ago

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Flecainide is my friend

Just wanted to report a good thing. After two happy years on only PIP, I had a really rough a fib event that lasted maybe 12 hours and threw in some flutter...

Just wanted to report a good thing. After two happy years on only PIP, I had a r...

Hidden

•6 years ago

20 Replies

TIA ? on EDoxaban

I think I have had 4 TIA's or similar since December. Medical attitude is they shouldnt be happening if on anti coagulants. Anyone any experience of same? I am...

I think I have had 4 TIA's or similar since December. Medical attitude is they s...

kkatz

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Newly diagnosed

Ive just been diagnosed with arterial fibrillation and spent a week in hospital. My heart rate seems to be in control as long as I take all the drugs. I have...

Ive just been diagnosed with arterial fibrillation and spent a week in hospital....

gillanne

•6 years ago

24 Replies

iron overload!!!

Anyone’s af caused by iron overload or Haemochromatosis??

321yella

•6 years ago

12 Replies

STATINS and bloating

Since I have been on Atorvastatin my stomach seems to have increased in size even though I havent put any weight on. Is it true that statins can cause...

Since I have been on Atorvastatin my stomach seems to have increased in size eve...

Patient007

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Medical alert bracelets

Has anyone got one of these or a necklace? It's something I've been thinking about as I don't often carry my wallet around if I'm just going to work or school...

Has anyone got one of these or a necklace? It's something I've been thinking abo...

jedimasterlincoln

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Finally got it done!

I had the ablation yesterday (April 30th) after 4 years of persistent Afib. Doctor said, I had both atrial flutter and fibrillation. I've been in sinus since...

I had the ablation yesterday (April 30th) after 4 years of persistent Afib. Doct...

glenpointe

•6 years ago

14 Replies

First time converted by exercising

Got my 7th episode this last Friday. Woke up 3am in afib. Unlike what I did before, I didn't take any beta blocker or flecainide at the onset of afib, but I...

Got my 7th episode this last Friday. Woke up 3am in afib. Unlike what I did befo...

li17

•6 years ago

47 Replies

On apixaban for A F

Has anyone on Apixaban bitten there tough as I bite mine in my sleep

Sue5453

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Medication when back in sinus

Whent back into afib on 21 march after cardioverion last may put back on beta blocker and bloodthinner saw the consutant today after ecg took he said i back...

Whent back into afib on 21 march after cardioverion last may put back on beta b...

Mollykelly123

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for May 2018

Very down

Post ablation weakness

Preeclampsia and heart arrhythmia

Things are looking up

Dr Sanjay Gupta...The numbers that matter

Excess sweating.

Exertion cause an episode?

BMW.

Scary and bad dreams

Chesty cough

Face red

4 weeks post ablation feeling bad funny beats and burning chest

Coffee and Tea

HB romping along at 100, after 12 days....

Afib quick fix

Numbness

Tattoos!

Knitting for Inner calm

Ablation today

Overactive bladder and Afib

Flecainide is my friend

TIA ? on EDoxaban

Newly diagnosed

iron overload!!!

STATINS and bloating

Medical alert bracelets

Finally got it done!

First time converted by exercising

On apixaban for A F

Medication when back in sinus

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