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Hello everyone. I’m Sue. This is my first post. I have had AF for 5 years, plus other heart problems. These include AVR and leaky Mitral valve. I take warfarin...

Hello everyone. I’m Sue. This is my first post. I have had AF for 5 years, plus ...

Suzy1954

•6 years ago

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Should I go back on beta blockers

Had Ablation for AF seven weeks ago, previously was on Ameoderone and dijoxin to control AF which it did apart from skipped beats now and then, specialist...

Had Ablation for AF seven weeks ago, previously was on Ameoderone and dijoxin to...

Leeson

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Advise

I was discharged from hospital AF clinic on 19th Told I probably had PAF and if I should have another episode to go to A and E or my GP So can you advise when...

I was discharged from hospital AF clinic on 19th Told I probably had PAF and if ...

Vonnieruth

•6 years ago

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Flecainide

Earlier this year I had my first appointment with an EP. He very kindly agreed to 100 of Flecainide to be used as a PIP. Since then it has been increased,...

Earlier this year I had my first appointment with an EP. He very kindly agreed t...

Hidden

•6 years ago

8 Replies

A fib and white matter

After being diagnosed with a fib my cardiologist said he thought my chads2 score was 0 and Recommended no anticoagulant and I said I had had a MRI scan before...

After being diagnosed with a fib my cardiologist said he thought my chads2 scor...

Martin32

•6 years ago

14 Replies

A fib episode/tooth extraction

Hi, I would like to know whether anyone has had a tooth extracted while having an A fib episode? I have at last got a Hospital appointment after 8 months of...

Hi, I would like to know whether anyone has had a tooth extracted while having a...

Chryseliz

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Heart quivering

Does anyone else when they have a few seconds of Afib feel like their heart is quivering/vibrating? Really panicked me today? X

Does anyone else when they have a few seconds of Afib feel like their heart is q...

Lotty321

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Kardia Report

Hi, may I ask a question regarding a Kardia report? I have previously been diagnosed with SVT and given Bisoprolol, which I have only used as PIP. I do get...

Hi, may I ask a question regarding a Kardia report? I have previously been diagn...

Auntielala

•6 years ago

32 Replies

New

I have had three afib ablations. All three helped for 6 - 12 months, then rhythm out again. They are looking to do a fourth. Medications don't work. Meeting...

I have had three afib ablations. All three helped for 6 - 12 months, then rhyt...

Marc34685

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Afib & cardioversion

I was first diagnosed with AFib several years ago, ironically after I quit smoking and lost nearly 100 lbs. Converted rather quickly with metoprolol and...

I was first diagnosed with AFib several years ago, ironically after I quit smoki...

Hidden

•6 years ago

4 Replies

New symptom in car

Please help!! I was just driving about an hour ago and my heart did a really weird thing. It was like it stopped beating and just started quivering in my chest...

Please help!! I was just driving about an hour ago and my heart did a really wei...

Lotty321

•6 years ago

46 Replies

Pacemakers and Golf

I had a pacemaker fitted about 18 months ago and an AV Node Ablation 6 weeks ago. Is there any reason why I cannot get back on the golf course. I am worried...

I had a pacemaker fitted about 18 months ago and an AV Node Ablation 6 weeks ago...

mullikg

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Nuts for the heart

I have read that eating a handful of nuts daily is good for the heart. Is there a scientific basis for this claim?Walnuts and almonds seem to be the preferred...

I have read that eating a handful of nuts daily is good for the heart. Is there ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Flecanide

Hi everyone, found out from specialist that flecanide is potentially harmful to the heart. Has anyone else had any problems with it. Just read that a lady...

Hi everyone, found out from specialist that flecanide is potentially harmful to ...

Gillybean123

•6 years ago

30 Replies

Alcohol and Afib

I have recently been diagnosed with PAF, and am wondering what is a reasonable level of alcohol to drink. I take 2x40 mcg of Sotalol every day. The U.K. limit...

I have recently been diagnosed with PAF, and am wondering what is a reasonable l...

Hidden

•6 years ago

22 Replies

New member

Hello All As stated I am a new member. I found the site whilst trying desperately to find answers to post ammiodarone problems following ablation. Having...

Hello All As stated I am a new member. I found the site whilst trying desperatel...

Hidden

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Dabigatran abdominal pain.

When I was placed on Pradaxa (Dabigatran) for AF I developed anal leakage within days and occasional lower abdominal ache after a few weeks. The ache is more...

When I was placed on Pradaxa (Dabigatran) for AF I developed anal leakage within...

Glenn50

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Un-diagonosed Sleep Apnea

A few months ago I posted a question about high blood pressure at night and getting up 4 or 5 times a night for the toilet. I have had PAF for 7 years and was...

A few months ago I posted a question about high blood pressure at night and gett...

Rubymurray25

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Falling over?

Hi over the last four months I have fallen over 4 times anyone else? I’m on loads of meds but am getting anxious about going out

Hi over the last four months I have fallen over 4 times anyone else? I’m on load...

dragonflyjan

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Meds

Hi my name is Brenda I've been taking flecainide 50 mg once a day and it helps me but I want to come off it now it didn't have me tired I was tired because I...

Hi my name is Brenda I've been taking flecainide 50 mg once a day and it helps m...

Brenda1951

•6 years ago

2 Replies

AliveCor ECG

Hello, I’m new to the forum and recently seen a cardiologist who recommended I purchase an AliveCor ECG. I wondered if anyone else has experience using these...

Hello, I’m new to the forum and recently seen a cardiologist who recommended I ...

MediaMonkey6

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Warm,warm

Hope you all keeping cool in this sweltering heat. I am going to bed with cool wet flannels draped over head and along my throat. Real sexy kitten. Lol, one...

Hope you all keeping cool in this sweltering heat. I am going to bed with cool w...

Rienij70

•6 years ago

23 Replies

Tiredness

I have recently come off ammiodarone following successful ablation. However feeling constantly very tired almost from waking is this a side effect of coming...

I have recently come off ammiodarone following successful ablation. However feel...

Hidden

•6 years ago

3 Replies

What do I do now?

Wondering if some of you wonderful people might offer some advice: Had Paroxysmal AF for five years and on Tildiem and Riveroxaban, but became breathless...

Wondering if some of you wonderful people might offer some advice: Had Paroxysm...

Hidden

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Diagnosed with hypersomnolence and not sleep apnea. so I dont need a CPAP machine I was told

Happy Friday All.... I did my sleep study at the lab and I dont have sleep apnea but was diagnosed with hypersomnolence. Anyone heard of this? have never...

Happy Friday All.... I did my sleep study at the lab and I dont have sleep apne...

Flo2pen

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Dabigatran

Hi, think I’m turning a corner and the new blood thinner agrees with me. Only thing is I’ve just got a migraine, visual aura but no pain yet. Had my ablation...

Hi, think I’m turning a corner and the new blood thinner agrees with me. Only t...

Maura5

•6 years ago

4 Replies

One month post ablation

It's now one month since my ablation. Prior to the procedure and on a range of meds, I had a consistent, but incorrect, ECG rhythm according to my Kardia. My...

It's now one month since my ablation. Prior to the procedure and on a range of ...

IanMK

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Fighting with extra beats...

Hi, I am going to try to make this short as possible. I am 46 year old male. So first skipped heartbeat I have felt in about 1997. in resting state. I was a...

Hi, I am going to try to make this short as possible. I am 46 year old male. So ...

cryptod

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Are we like our blood groups

https://www.mnn.com/health/fitness-well-being/stories/what-your-blood-type-says-about-you

https://www.mnn.com/health/fitness-well-being/stories/what-your-blood-type-says-...

Vonnieruth

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Home treatment with AF

I have been in the hospital 4 times past month. I have ME and PAF with a fast uncontrolled heart rate when i go into PAF sometimes going up I to 220. First...

I have been in the hospital 4 times past month. I have ME and PAF with a fast un...

Bettiehough

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for July 2018

Blue badge

Should I go back on beta blockers

Advise

Flecainide

A fib and white matter

A fib episode/tooth extraction

Heart quivering

Kardia Report

New

Afib & cardioversion

New symptom in car

Pacemakers and Golf

Nuts for the heart

Flecanide

Alcohol and Afib

New member

Dabigatran abdominal pain.

Un-diagonosed Sleep Apnea

Falling over?

Meds

AliveCor ECG

Warm,warm

Tiredness

What do I do now?

Diagnosed with hypersomnolence and not sleep apnea. so I dont need a CPAP machine I was told

Dabigatran

One month post ablation

Fighting with extra beats...

Are we like our blood groups

Home treatment with AF

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