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Eliquis and Paxaban

Is it safe to take Eliquis (Paxaban) and Diclofenac together?

Sayer

•6 years ago

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1st ablation done! Total sofa rest now or gentle walking!?... Advice welcomed!! :))

Hi all! Just had my first PVI ablation done on Friday under general anaesthetic. Apparently it went to plan! What's the best thinking on the next couple of...

Hi all! Just had my first PVI ablation done on Friday under general anaesthetic...

James_43

•6 years ago

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how long does it take to completely recover from ablation

I am 6months post ablation for atrial fib and atrial flutter...I was very short of breath with any exertion for a good 2 months, it is getting better,, but...

I am 6months post ablation for atrial fib and atrial flutter...I was very short ...

loou

•6 years ago

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3 month check up after Cryoablation

Hi all, thought I'd check back in after a while. Had my 3 month follow up with Prof Schilling in London following my Cryo ablation in June and he was very...

Hi all, thought I'd check back in after a while. Had my 3 month follow up with P...

Bobgolf2

•6 years ago

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Abalation check up!!! One month

So it’s been a month since my cryoabaltion. Went to the Ep yesterday. I am still in NSR. The Ep seemed very surprised. I am not sure what confidence that shows...

So it’s been a month since my cryoabaltion. Went to the Ep yesterday. I am still...

Kahst1

•6 years ago

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Warfarin reacting with eye drops

I have been on Flecainide, Ibersartan and Warfarin for my PAF for more years than I care to remember and last year diagnosed with Wet macular degeneration,...

I have been on Flecainide, Ibersartan and Warfarin for my PAF for more years t...

TenorJK

•6 years ago

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Cardiology appointment

Hi I have an appointment to see a cardiologist tomorrow and it's been a long wait as my stroke in April 2017 was caused by AF and this is the first time my...

Hi I have an appointment to see a cardiologist tomorrow and it's been a long w...

Maclan

•6 years ago

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Post-Ablation Afibber

This is my story: April 2017 overturned a snowmobile and broke leg. This started a slew of health problems. May 2017, first AFIB episode. September 2017,...

This is my story: April 2017 overturned a snowmobile and broke leg. This started...

CoalmineCanary

•6 years ago

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Eatting when on warfrin

Barbm There is lots of info on the net about what you can eat and can't eat I've been on Warfarin for over four years, I eat one or the other I don't ear too...

Barbm There is lots of info on the net about what you can eat and can't eat I've...

taffy65

•6 years ago

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Afib is back awaiting 2nd ablation

45 years old generally healthy but need to lose 25 more pounds- down 25 since first ablation. Had ablation in January and did well until this summer when it...

45 years old generally healthy but need to lose 25 more pounds- down 25 since fi...

Dinodog

•6 years ago

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Exercise and training with AF

Hi, I'm 59. My AF came on just over 6 weeks ago and has been persistent since then. Resting heart rate was around 50 and is now low 90s; max HR was 180 but...

Hi, I'm 59. My AF came on just over 6 weeks ago and has been persistent since th...

WaveDaring

•6 years ago

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Exhaustion with AF

Hi new to this site. I am 72 have AF. Does anyone else suffer from extreme exhaustion after doing the least physical work ie washing a car or mowing the...

Hi new to this site. I am 72 have AF. Does anyone else suffer from extreme exh...

Victoria2017durham

•6 years ago

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Bumetanide

Following my recent heart surgery which included an ablation I have been prescribed Bumetanide. Is anybody else taking this diaretic . I am left with a very...

Following my recent heart surgery which included an ablation I have been prescri...

Becksagogo

•6 years ago

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Dr. Sanjay Gupta

I'm new to this forum and in just a few days have learned more than I have in 5 years of dealing with AF with 2 EPs and a cardiologist here in the US. Thank...

I'm new to this forum and in just a few days have learned more than I have in 5 ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Ran out of meds it was a sunday this is uk and going on hols that eve abroad

Got to the chemist which was open, took my prescription, passport etc, but he said sure I can give them to you, at a small cost, wanted 14 tabs £8 but if I was...

Got to the chemist which was open, took my prescription, passport etc, but he sa...

Hertbeat321

•6 years ago

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Ran out of meds it was a sunday this is uk and going on hols that eve abroad

Got to the chemist which was open, took my prescription, passport etc, but he said sure I can give them to you, at a small cost, wanted 14 tabs £8 but if I was...

Got to the chemist which was open, took my prescription, passport etc, but he sa...

Hertbeat321

•6 years ago

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electrophysiologist

Guys Can anyone recommend a electrophysiologist around Bath? I’m based in Frome but don’t mind travelling to Bristol if needs be Thanks Mark

Guys Can anyone recommend a electrophysiologist around Bath? I’m based in Frome...

Mbevan

•6 years ago

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Heart Rate Monitors

I wondered if anyone regularly uses a heart rate monitor. I have used one that is an app on my phone but I rather assume that these aren't very accurate at...

I wondered if anyone regularly uses a heart rate monitor. I have used one that i...

G1703

•6 years ago

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All sorted for sotalol!

Hi all, this is just to let you know I have got some sotalol to tide me over the next few days. I have learned many things from my recent posting, most...

Hi all, this is just to let you know I have got some sotalol to tide me over the...

Hilda_G

•6 years ago

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Jitters

Had two shifts in work but feel all jittery today and was wondering if it's all caught up with me

Had two shifts in work but feel all jittery today and was wondering if it's all ...

Vonnieruth

•6 years ago

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Veins and blood thinners

This is a long shot, but although I have been on a number of pills for a few years, ie levothyroxine, bisoprolol, furosemide, pravastatin and losartan, also...

This is a long shot, but although I have been on a number of pills for a few yea...

Tapanac

•6 years ago

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Calling all Pink Carnations

Hi All, I've just made the second apple pie of the season which has reminded me about food and that it is less than six weeks to Patients Day at HRC on 7th...

Hi All, I've just made the second apple pie of the season which has reminded me ...

BobD

Volunteer•6 years ago

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New report regarding consumption of Cheese and salt

Report states that you can eat lots of cheese and salt. Very good for you. Tiny small print 'Sponsored by the American Dairy Industry"

Report states that you can eat lots of cheese and salt. Very good for you. Tin...

Ianc2

•6 years ago

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34 and have been diagnosed with AF

Hi all, Ive been scouring the internet to try and search for places where i can ask questions/seek clarification and I’m hoping Ive now found one, Two weeks...

Hi all, Ive been scouring the internet to try and search for places where i can...

Mbevan

•6 years ago

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Excessive Sweating

Have had afib for almost 5 years fleccanide 2 daily and diltiazem 1 daily, apixaban 2 daily. 3 ablation and still on meds while afib is relatively stable....

Have had afib for almost 5 years fleccanide 2 daily and diltiazem 1 daily, apixa...

Kahyla

•6 years ago

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Wanted to say thank you for the advice a few weeks ago about my Afib

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who replied to my last post and gave me advice. I bought the AliveCor Kardia straight away and as suggested asked my...

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who replied to my last post and gave ...

morgan69

•6 years ago

1 Reply

What if the drugs don’t work?...

Hi everyone I’m feeling a bit unsure about what my next steps can be as I had an ablation on 14 June and I’m still having episodes of afib - rate about 150 -...

Hi everyone I’m feeling a bit unsure about what my next steps can be as I had ...

Alpaca555

•6 years ago

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Ablation and going on a holiday - any thoughts

My husband has been offered a catheter ablation for AF. Saw consultant last week and it looks like waiting list is 4-6 months (Royal Bournemouth NHS), We have...

My husband has been offered a catheter ablation for AF. Saw consultant last wee...

jerseygirl49

•6 years ago

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didn't realise I had chf as well as af

hi I joined December 2017 love reading everyone's posts. I'm on waiting list for and icd Freemans hospital northeast England. iv af and chf. tablets I'm on iv...

hi I joined December 2017 love reading everyone's posts. I'm on waiting list for...

gillian59Yo

•6 years ago

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Life in Precious

I'm on Sacubitril/Valsartan 97.2mg/102.8mg...Apixiban 5mg...Bisoprolol 10mg.....Just had 2 Ablations in May/June...3 Pacemakers since 2011......AF since...

I'm on Sacubitril/Valsartan 97.2mg/102.8mg...Apixiban 5mg...Bisoprolol 10mg........

Tassiebeef

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2018

Eliquis and Paxaban

1st ablation done! Total sofa rest now or gentle walking!?... Advice welcomed!! :))

how long does it take to completely recover from ablation

3 month check up after Cryoablation

Abalation check up!!! One month

Warfarin reacting with eye drops

Cardiology appointment

Post-Ablation Afibber

Eatting when on warfrin

Afib is back awaiting 2nd ablation

Exercise and training with AF

Exhaustion with AF

Bumetanide

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Ran out of meds it was a sunday this is uk and going on hols that eve abroad

Ran out of meds it was a sunday this is uk and going on hols that eve abroad

electrophysiologist

Heart Rate Monitors

All sorted for sotalol!

Jitters

Veins and blood thinners

Calling all Pink Carnations

New report regarding consumption of Cheese and salt

34 and have been diagnosed with AF

Excessive Sweating

Wanted to say thank you for the advice a few weeks ago about my Afib

What if the drugs don’t work?...

Ablation and going on a holiday - any thoughts

didn't realise I had chf as well as af

Life in Precious

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