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Shaking feeling in chest

Hi everyone maagaa here stopped amiodarone 5 days ago and feel a little heavy ness in my chest. Anyone with similar feeling. Not getting a new med until June

Hi everyone maagaa here stopped amiodarone 5 days ago and feel a little heavy ne...

Maagaa

•6 years ago

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Cardioversion on 29 May

Hello, Have just been telephoned to say that I am booked in for a cardioversion on 29 May. I am going to be away from 22 to 28 May so unlikely that I will get...

Hello, Have just been telephoned to say that I am booked in for a cardioversion ...

Desanthony

•6 years ago

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What's a Kardia machine?

As advised, I'm trying to find out more about AF. Have seen mentions of a Kardia machine. What do they do for you and would people recommend them?

As advised, I'm trying to find out more about AF. Have seen mentions of a Kardia...

MT51

•6 years ago

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Did or didn't I take my medication this morning

I take 25mg metoprolol and 5mg Eliquis twice a day for aqib, this morning had a lot on my mind and couldn't remember if I took it or not, is it safer to not...

I take 25mg metoprolol and 5mg Eliquis twice a day for aqib, this morning had a...

hrplants

•6 years ago

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Amiodarone long term

Hi all, I was diagnosed with AF at the end of January after being admitted to hospital for a knee arthroscopy to repair a torn meniscus. I was eventually...

Hi all, I was diagnosed with AF at the end of January after being admitted to ho...

Snez1973

•6 years ago

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Weight gain with Bisoprolol

Can anyone tell me which beta blocker doesn’t put on weight? I am taking 3.75 of Bisoprolol at the moment plus warfarin 5mgs, statin 10mgs and omeprazol. I am...

Can anyone tell me which beta blocker doesn’t put on weight? I am taking 3.75 of...

Fruitcake100

•6 years ago

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Ablation?

My cardiologist is advising me to go for ablation. I'm not too sure if I should or even need it done. I would have about 2 episodes a year lasting about an...

My cardiologist is advising me to go for ablation. I'm not too sure if I should ...

Bubs6

•6 years ago

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After Ablation Activities

Today has been 5 days since my ablation and I asked my doctor the day after what my timeline on restrictions were and he said you have none. So my question is...

Today has been 5 days since my ablation and I asked my doctor the day after what...

Jdc7

•6 years ago

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Thanks to a cancellation saw a competent cardiologist and getting some action 😃

By some miracle I had my mobile with me when it rang and decided to answer a 'no id' call, so I was able to take up a cancellation slot at an hour's notice!...

By some miracle I had my mobile with me when it rang and decided to answer a 'no...

Buffafly

•6 years ago

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CABANA trial shows ablation no better than drugs

It was reported on here a few days ago in a paper produced by an EP that the Cabana trial showed ablation was better than drugs. In a paper released today, Dr...

It was reported on here a few days ago in a paper produced by an EP that the Cab...

MarkS

•6 years ago

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8 weeks post Ablation update

8 weeks post 2nd Ablation for A F and flutter, and things going ok so far, Had a bit of dull ache in heart for the first 3 weeks then had a few stabbing pains...

8 weeks post 2nd Ablation for A F and flutter, and things going ok so far, Had ...

higgy52

•6 years ago

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HAIR LOSS!!

I was put on Eliquis in March & am now experiencing severe hair loss! I've cld my doc who doesn't know! Stress possible. No matter wht this HAS TO STOP! I...

I was put on Eliquis in March & am now experiencing severe hair loss! I've cld m...

Jlynneda

•6 years ago

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Palpitations

When you get palpitations what does people do to get rid of them thanks..x

Ottis

•6 years ago

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Sleep apnea

Does anyone on this page have sleep apnea like me with paf and does it seem to make have palpitations sometimes.x

Does anyone on this page have sleep apnea like me with paf and does it seem to m...

Ottis

•6 years ago

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Pains around heart

Hi i had my ablation 2013 was great then it came back last July and I was in hospital a week back on my meds 10mg bisoprolol 187mcg digoxin 200ml amiodarone...

Hi i had my ablation 2013 was great then it came back last July and I was in hos...

Ottis

•6 years ago

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Cardiologist not very helpful

Have not been on hear for while been waiting to see cardiolgist seen her today like she could notbe bothered wanted me to have heart shock treatment said...

Have not been on hear for while been waiting to see cardiolgist seen her today l...

brad

•6 years ago

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AF Association USA Media Tour

Today our Founder and CEO Trudie Lobban, MBE is conducting a media tour in the United States with over 19 interviews promoting National Stroke Awareness Month...

Today our Founder and CEO Trudie Lobban, MBE is conducting a media tour in the U...

Sharonica-Admin

•6 years ago

1 Reply

heart rate stuck high for a long time

My doctor said, I can do light exercise two weeks after the ablation. So yesterday I felt good and I went out for a slow jog and my heart rate shot up to...

My doctor said, I can do light exercise two weeks after the ablation. So yesterd...

glenpointe

•6 years ago

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Do have have a heart device fitted?

The TYRX antibacterial envelope was recently introduced to hospitals and can help prevent potentially serious surgical site infections when having a heart...

The TYRX antibacterial envelope was recently introduced to hospitals and can hel...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Is this normal?

Found the fact sheet and it was very useful. I'm 5 days post ablation and haveing resl problems with my stomach...reflux and gas. I'm on ranitidine but its...

Found the fact sheet and it was very useful. I'm 5 days post ablation and have...

Hutchie1

•6 years ago

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Check up Ablation 8months ago

Well have to stay in blood thinners and still have to take diltiazem very happy with weight loss so far which is 1 stone 2pounds. I have 3 stone to go for...

Well have to stay in blood thinners and still have to take diltiazem very happy ...

sue13hils

•6 years ago

1 Reply

First ablation completed

I had an ablation for flutter and fibrillation today. Still a little groggy from the anesthesia. A little hoarse from intubation. No other significant side...

I had an ablation for flutter and fibrillation today. Still a little groggy from...

Heart1234Wisconsin

•6 years ago

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two weeks post surgery

HI All: Once again think you for being such a great support. The jury is still out about feeling good about this surgery. I went to the doc and they said I had...

HI All: Once again think you for being such a great support. The jury is still o...

dar2drm

•6 years ago

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Potential AF when I relax

Hi everyone, need some assurance pse. I'm 48 and have been fit all my life but been experiencing a heart flutter measured almost daily now with a Kardia. Its...

Hi everyone, need some assurance pse. I'm 48 and have been fit all my life but ...

Chilly007

•6 years ago

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Update after nightmare month, Visit to freeman with Dr Murray

Thanks to all of the poeple on here for making me feel so welcome. After my last post where after 5 years of paraxosimal Af culminating in the past 5 weeks in...

Thanks to all of the poeple on here for making me feel so welcome. After my last...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Weakness in Muscles in Legs and Arms

I have been experiencing weakness in legs and arms.. I am on Bisoprolol Fumerate 5mg.. I have been on this for years.. I WAS taking Lovastatin as well, but...

I have been experiencing weakness in legs and arms.. I am on Bisoprolol Fumerate...

tamjg

•6 years ago

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Recovering From an Ablation.

I am delighted to say that this new fact sheet is now available under Patient Resources (Facts Sheets) on the AF Association website for anybody who is...

I am delighted to say that this new fact sheet is now available under Patient Re...

BobD

Volunteer•6 years ago

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Amiodarone and nervous system

Went to my neurologist last week and he tested feet nerves are very damaged had a few falls, he suggested coming off amiodarone but by EP fights me about...

Went to my neurologist last week and he tested feet nerves are very damaged had ...

Maagaa

•6 years ago

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Any bright ideas?

Hi. I recently moved from Warfarin to Dabigatran prior to a trip to Malaysia. While there I had double vision and felt dire, when I got home I started having...

Hi. I recently moved from Warfarin to Dabigatran prior to a trip to Malaysia. Wh...

DickW

•6 years ago

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interesting article - risk of stroke and resolved af

https://www.gponline.com/stroke-risk-remains-high-thousands-patients-resolved-af/cardiovascular-system/arrhythmias/article/1464504?bulletin=bulletins%2Fdailynew

https://www.gponline.com/stroke-risk-remains-high-thousands-patients-resolved-af...

Jfjfern

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for May 2018

Shaking feeling in chest

Cardioversion on 29 May

What's a Kardia machine?

Did or didn't I take my medication this morning

Amiodarone long term

Weight gain with Bisoprolol

Ablation?

After Ablation Activities

Thanks to a cancellation saw a competent cardiologist and getting some action 😃

CABANA trial shows ablation no better than drugs

8 weeks post Ablation update

HAIR LOSS!!

Palpitations

Sleep apnea

Pains around heart

Cardiologist not very helpful

AF Association USA Media Tour

heart rate stuck high for a long time

Do have have a heart device fitted?

Is this normal?

Check up Ablation 8months ago

First ablation completed

two weeks post surgery

Potential AF when I relax

Update after nightmare month, Visit to freeman with Dr Murray

Weakness in Muscles in Legs and Arms

Recovering From an Ablation.

Amiodarone and nervous system

Any bright ideas?

interesting article - risk of stroke and resolved af

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