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Anyone taking Coumadin?

Most docs now prescribe Pradaxa, Xerelto or Eliquis, but Coumadin is still the safest in terms of reversal in the case of bleeds. I understand the convenience...

Most docs now prescribe Pradaxa, Xerelto or Eliquis, but Coumadin is still the s...

mjames1

•6 years ago

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Problem with bisoprolol and/or digoxin

Looking at older messages I am somewhat dismayed that for about 6 months I have been prescribed 2 x 10mg bisoprolol alongside digoxin, before that I took...

Looking at older messages I am somewhat dismayed that for about 6 months I have ...

malins

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Flecainide daily or as PIP???

Dear fellow sufferers, I am facing a dilemma... I was diagnosed with AF at the beginning of March, and have been taking Bisoprolol (at first 10mg, now 7,5mg)...

Dear fellow sufferers, I am facing a dilemma... I was diagnosed with AF at the b...

Funkygirli

•6 years ago

12 Replies

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Any tips on helping to stop an episode?

Hi everyone - just spent all afternoon in A&E again. 5 hours this time. No caffeine, no alcohol, no food - just walked to the local shop to get some milk and...

Hi everyone - just spent all afternoon in A&E again. 5 hours this time. No caff...

Melleray

•6 years ago

26 Replies

Preparing for an Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

A few days ago, BobD told us that a fact sheet was now available on the AF Association webpage with lots of information on how best to recover from an ablation...

A few days ago, BobD told us that a fact sheet was now available on the AF Assoc...

Hidden

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Advice please

I am going for a 24 hour heart monitor next week. I have an appointment now to see a cardiologist on 27th June. I could pay and go privately, but could'nt pay...

I am going for a 24 hour heart monitor next week. I have an appointment now to s...

shirlygirly

•6 years ago

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I'VE BEEN ON SOTALOL 40MG X 2 FOR 3 DAYS JUST FEEL LIKE CRYING ALL THE TIME. IS THIS NORMAL?

Changed from bisoprolol to Sotalol but I feel so sad.

Hidden

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Useful tips requested

Hi All, Hope you are all enjoying the spell of wonderful weather here in the UK. Having my 1st Ablation on Thursday 24th and would be grateful for any tips as...

Hi All, Hope you are all enjoying the spell of wonderful weather here in the UK....

Maureens46

•6 years ago

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Calling cyclists and fitness enthusiasts

Hi all, I’m Mark, and was diagnosed with AF (paroxysmal) in 2014 and have been taking bisoprolol, flea indie and 75mg aspirin since then. I’m a keen cyclist...

Hi all, I’m Mark, and was diagnosed with AF (paroxysmal) in 2014 and have been ...

mharvie

•6 years ago

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Did you need a stress test before getting Flecainide?

My new EP won't give me Flecainde for safety reasons because I haven't had a recent stress test. Other than no recent stress test, I have a normal echo and no...

My new EP won't give me Flecainde for safety reasons because I haven't had a rec...

mjames1

•6 years ago

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Just a self observation....

I have - in the words of my GP - a stinking chest infection, been coughing for over 4 weeks now and currently on my second antibiotics (those that know me will...

I have - in the words of my GP - a stinking chest infection, been coughing for o...

CDreamer

•6 years ago

15 Replies

thoughts, ideas for Sick Sinus Disease problem please

Hi all thanks for being there, all thoughts welcome on this, and yes I understand its a group of like people suffering and not expert drs etc, so anything said...

Hi all thanks for being there, all thoughts welcome on this, and yes I understan...

whistler

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Afib isn't a disease,it's a malady

I have paroxymal afib. I do not feel comfortable taking current meds. I am not convinced that ablation is correct either, since I do not know the cause. I am...

I have paroxymal afib. I do not feel comfortable taking current meds. I am not ...

Jdunk

•6 years ago

56 Replies

PIP users

I have an appointment with my cardiologist soon and I hope some of the forum might be able to give me some feedback on PIP (pill in pocket). I have had PAF for...

I have an appointment with my cardiologist soon and I hope some of the forum mig...

sarniacherie

•6 years ago

14 Replies

AF

Good morning last night I developed a very rapid pulse erratic thumping and then developed chest pains which which were relieved a bit by by nitro spray I...

Good morning last night I developed a very rapid pulse erratic thumping and the...

colingee

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Heart Palpitations (skipped beats)

Hi all, in your experience does Flecainide help ease heart palpitations which I may be having rather than afib. High PR plus high BP? I take diltiazem and...

Hi all, in your experience does Flecainide help ease heart palpitations which I...

Sunny-fl

•6 years ago

35 Replies

I am back 👏🏼🌊🇲🇽👍🏼👍🏼

Hi guys 😊 I am back and sorry about the bum view lol 😂 but I did it I traveled all the way to Mexico 🇲🇽 and am home again 🙏🏼 had a little raised heart...

Hi guys 😊 I am back and sorry about the bum view lol 😂 but I did it I traveled...

Sam72-

•6 years ago

22 Replies

Shoulder pains

I was diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation 10 months ago. Does anyone else have pains in their shoulder blades ?

I was diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation 10 months ago. Does anyone else have pa...

Fruitbat2

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Weird stabbing cramping pain in left side of chest

Hi, I wonder if somebody has had a similar problem.I had a cardioversion about 2 years ago and with amiodrone,bisoprolol,Ramipril and apaxiban I have been in...

Hi, I wonder if somebody has had a similar problem.I had a cardioversion about 2...

Danbo

•6 years ago

8 Replies

How many medications do you take (heart related only)?

This question is prompted by a forthcoming visit to the GP to discuss blood pressure medication at the request of the hospital cardiologist. I have permanent...

This question is prompted by a forthcoming visit to the GP to discuss blood pres...

Mrspat

•6 years ago

29 Replies

Flecainide

Hi ! Has anybody come across any research on the effect of flecainide and atrial remodelling ? Does it prevent further remodelling ? Andy

Hi ! Has anybody come across any research on the effect of flecainide and atrial...

Hidden

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Back Again!!

Hi Everyone, I am so disappointed, having an ablation December 2016 the dreaded AF has returned. I am giving Flecainide a go as "pip", just curious if anyone...

Hi Everyone, I am so disappointed, having an ablation December 2016 the dreaded ...

travelbug54

•6 years ago

16 Replies

DOES ANYONE KNOW OF HEALED PAF?

ARE THERE REPORTS OF HEALED PAF?

41octopus

•6 years ago

12 Replies

The AF is Back

Hi my name is Tasha, I had catheter ablation (twice) at Barts Hospital in London and it worked really well but as time has passed my AF has come back. At...

Hi my name is Tasha, I had catheter ablation (twice) at Barts Hospital in London...

Hidden

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Has anybody been taking the drug ENTRESTO? Any feedback would be helpful. Thank you

New drug for heart failure/Blood Pressure

Bridges4

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Query on blood test

White blood cell count down slightly,has anyone else had this? Had a blood test on Tuesday morning,then had a call fromGP next day (!) to do repeatbin 2...

White blood cell count down slightly,has anyone else had this? Had a blood test ...

wilsond

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Update

Hi all here we are 2 weeks since ablation and fingers crossed everything seems to be going well, no AF or flutter since day 6, had a funny day yesterday very...

Hi all here we are 2 weeks since ablation and fingers crossed everything seems t...

Brizzy5000

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Af and sleep problem

Hi I've just had my first incident of atrial flutter with fast ventricular response, (I think this would be called "lone AF" as I'm healthy 56 year old...

Hi I've just had my first incident of atrial flutter with fast ventricular respo...

Dave56

•6 years ago

24 Replies

It’s been so long! Hello my old friend 😂

Back to square 1. Had ablation for paf June 2016. Thought it had gone but had 36 hr episode in Aug 2017. Now on this day layed in bed fibrillating away!!...

Back to square 1. Had ablation for paf June 2016. Thought it had gone but had 36...

JJC999

•6 years ago

5 Replies

AV Node Ablation

I am booked it have an AV Node ablation next week. I have had AF since November 16. It’s a long story but I’ve had 5 cardioversions, been on Amerodion, bicor,...

I am booked it have an AV Node ablation next week. I have had AF since November ...

Jennywren2953

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for May 2018

Anyone taking Coumadin?

Problem with bisoprolol and/or digoxin

Flecainide daily or as PIP???

Any tips on helping to stop an episode?

Preparing for an Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

Advice please

I'VE BEEN ON SOTALOL 40MG X 2 FOR 3 DAYS JUST FEEL LIKE CRYING ALL THE TIME. IS THIS NORMAL?

Useful tips requested

Calling cyclists and fitness enthusiasts

Did you need a stress test before getting Flecainide?

Just a self observation....

thoughts, ideas for Sick Sinus Disease problem please

Afib isn't a disease,it's a malady

PIP users

AF

Heart Palpitations (skipped beats)

I am back 👏🏼🌊🇲🇽👍🏼👍🏼

Shoulder pains

Weird stabbing cramping pain in left side of chest

How many medications do you take (heart related only)?

Flecainide

Back Again!!

DOES ANYONE KNOW OF HEALED PAF?

The AF is Back

Has anybody been taking the drug ENTRESTO? Any feedback would be helpful. Thank you

Query on blood test

Update

Af and sleep problem

It’s been so long! Hello my old friend 😂

AV Node Ablation

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