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Pace and ablate and 4 days in fast AF

I have ME/CFS and PAF. Due to my ME I am very sensitive to medications. I am a wheelchair user due to ME. I was taken to hospital 4 times in June and July;...

I have ME/CFS and PAF. Due to my ME I am very sensitive to medications. I am a w...

Bettiehough

•6 years ago

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Possible help with blood pressure and Afib

NITRIC OXIDE,,,, works by dilating vessels,,, we conclude that humming causes a dramatic increase in sinus ventilation and nasal NO release. Measurement of...

NITRIC OXIDE,,,, works by dilating vessels,,, we conclude that humming causes ...

Hertbeat321

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Rivaroxaban

Does everyone have to stay on an anticoagulant, such as Rivaoxaban, once they have had an ablation? It has been suggested to me that I will be on it for the...

Does everyone have to stay on an anticoagulant, such as Rivaoxaban, once they ha...

TG21

•6 years ago

16 Replies

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Afib hit yesterday

Hi As usual I was doing some business outside and a bit there was some excitement and before I know it, a fib hit Went back home and slept for a while and it...

Hi As usual I was doing some business outside and a bit there was some exciteme...

Woundbird

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Pill in the pocket

Hi I'm new to this but reading the different blogs has made me feel I'm not alone. Although I have had AF for 13 years it has only become worse in the last 18...

Hi I'm new to this but reading the different blogs has made me feel I'm not alon...

Molyn

•6 years ago

14 Replies

AF and drugs

Hi all , have just joined this group. I was diagnosed with AF finally last year which I was so shocked about and feel so miserable, and have recently had an...

Hi all , have just joined this group. I was diagnosed with AF finally last year ...

vernaloliver

•6 years ago

72 Replies

Has anyone had Petechiae/Blood Spots whilst on Bisoprolol?

Hello Everyone, I have spent my morning researching the web and I cant seem to get anything from real people just stats lol. Since starting my very small...

Hello Everyone, I have spent my morning researching the web and I cant seem to ...

chevidaniels

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Statins

Reasonably active fit 70 year old not overweight, healthy diet, non drinker, all pipe work good according to Cardiologist. I did have valve repair 6 years...

Reasonably active fit 70 year old not overweight, healthy diet, non drinker, al...

mgs1

•6 years ago

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New drug on the horizon AP30663

Hi all I just wondered if anyone had seen this article and knew anything more? https://labiotech.eu/medical/acesion-pharma-atrial-fibrillation-trial/

Hi all I just wondered if anyone had seen this article and knew anything more? h...

Noxy

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Ablation qualified success at last

It is 1 year to the day since my 7th ablation. In that time I have had just one 5 hour episode. After 26 years of PAF I feel that maybe my heart is at last...

It is 1 year to the day since my 7th ablation. In that time I have had just one...

pottypete1

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Advice appreciated

Thanks everyone one for there advice, It puts you at ease when you have a concern and you all give your experiences and knowledge, saves ringing the arithmia...

Thanks everyone one for there advice, It puts you at ease when you have a concer...

higgy52

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Barrett oesophogus

Can any one help with Barrett oesophogus please

kenann

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Warfarin.

Has anyone had watery Vaginal bleeding caused by Warfarin ? Rather worried .

Has anyone had watery Vaginal bleeding caused by Warfarin ? Rather worrie...

benmaise

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Work

First day back at work on my phased return.Went ok just a slow pace on the laptop Actually got a jelly arm with all the typing lol BP was 103/60 pulse 73 on...

First day back at work on my phased return.Went ok just a slow pace on the lapto...

Vonnieruth

•6 years ago

48 Replies

life sucks

So, stopped amiodarone because it was killing me. Then, AFib comes back stunningly. So, back on amiodarone again. I figure I'm screwed either way, until I...

So, stopped amiodarone because it was killing me. Then, AFib comes back stunnin...

PaulaEKing

•6 years ago

23 Replies

Can AF impact on sleep

Since I was first toldI have permanent AF the at end of last year I have found it difficult to get to sleep and when I do at best it only lasts a couple of...

Since I was first toldI have permanent AF the at end of last year I have found i...

Mickhall

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Conversation with GP about permanent Afib

I was diagnosed with paroxysmal Afib about 2 months ago and after taking Sotalol was free-so far as I could tell-from episodes. However, earlier on during the...

I was diagnosed with paroxysmal Afib about 2 months ago and after taking Sotalol...

Hidden

•6 years ago

24 Replies

Weight loss

Hi All, Just wondering if anybody has significantly reduced AF episodes and ectopics through weight loss, I am 5 foot 7 inches and weigh 12 and a half stone...

Hi All, Just wondering if anybody has significantly reduced AF episodes and ec...

karl1524

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Echocardiogram results, sort of good news, anyone else affected by mitral valve problems?

I finally had my echocardiogram and received the results very quickly - a brief letter saying the results are 'encouraging' - my ventricular function is good...

I finally had my echocardiogram and received the results very quickly - a brief ...

Buffafly

•6 years ago

9 Replies

AF ONLY AT NIGHT

Hi, I only get AF when I’m in bed at nighttime. Almost like clockwork after about 10 mins I m off, sometimes lasting all night! During the day I’m absolutely...

Hi, I only get AF when I’m in bed at nighttime. Almost like clockwork after abou...

Canariesfan

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Ablation Questions

What’s the recovery time like? Days? Weeks? In general is it preferable to taking medication for several years? I was thinking I would try taking meds for...

What’s the recovery time like? Days? Weeks? In general is it preferable to tak...

Vandalbragg

•6 years ago

12 Replies

New to this forum, but not to AF

Hello everyone, I live in the San Francisco Bay Area in California. I was first diagnosed with AF in 2013, had a cardioversion and then an ablation at the end...

Hello everyone, I live in the San Francisco Bay Area in California. I was first...

Hidden

•6 years ago

24 Replies

Weight loss and atrial flutter/Afib

So I’m still waiting for my referral appointment!! However I have been googling and trying to find as much information as possible. Has anybody on here been...

So I’m still waiting for my referral appointment!! However I have been googling ...

Lotty321

•6 years ago

27 Replies

Revitive circulation booster

Does anyone have knowledge of, or information about, this? It uses Electrical Muscle Stimulation with the stated aim of relieving the feeling of tired, heavy...

Does anyone have knowledge of, or information about, this? It uses Electrical Mu...

Hindmarsh

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Can anyone else feel Atrial Flutter(ing)?

Having a run of AFlutter at the moment and I’m certain I can feel my atria having a ball! Wriggly feeling and I could also see my jumper jumping slightly even...

Having a run of AFlutter at the moment and I’m certain I can feel my atria havin...

Finvola

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Can hear heart beating all over body

Had my second ablation 5 months ago. Had few runs of fast heart rate and a couple of short AF runs but in normal rhythm for last 5 weeks. But my heart is loud...

Had my second ablation 5 months ago. Had few runs of fast heart rate and a coupl...

higgy52

•6 years ago

12 Replies

AFib better after stroke

I have contributed in the past to the forum, but this post is the first I have started. I have had paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AFib) at least since the...

I have contributed in the past to the forum, but this post is the first I have s...

DK81

•6 years ago

23 Replies

AF / Flecainide

Hi All, Just looking for some advice, I have had daily ectopics for years now but have been free from AF for the last 18 months, I take Flecainide 50mg x 2...

Hi All, Just looking for some advice, I have had daily ectopics for years now b...

karl1524

•6 years ago

14 Replies

More training needed

Yesterday I had my first cataract op. After them getting in a pickle about whether to stop my Edoxaban or not, I was relieved that someone with experience...

Yesterday I had my first cataract op. After them getting in a pickle about wheth...

Barb1

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Awaiting ablation

Has anyone had an ablation at Papworth hospital and which doctor did the procedure and was it successful ? Thanks

Has anyone had an ablation at Papworth hospital and which doctor did the procedu...

Hidden

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2018

Pace and ablate and 4 days in fast AF

Possible help with blood pressure and Afib

Rivaroxaban

Afib hit yesterday

Pill in the pocket

AF and drugs

Has anyone had Petechiae/Blood Spots whilst on Bisoprolol?

Statins

New drug on the horizon AP30663

Ablation qualified success at last

Advice appreciated

Barrett oesophogus

Warfarin.

Work

life sucks

Can AF impact on sleep

Conversation with GP about permanent Afib

Weight loss

Echocardiogram results, sort of good news, anyone else affected by mitral valve problems?

AF ONLY AT NIGHT

Ablation Questions

New to this forum, but not to AF

Weight loss and atrial flutter/Afib

Revitive circulation booster

Can anyone else feel Atrial Flutter(ing)?

Can hear heart beating all over body

AFib better after stroke

AF / Flecainide

More training needed

Awaiting ablation

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