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Lunch

Off to meet two work mates for lunch tomorrow The one that was planned for last month Have to admit im feeling anxious about going Hubby away fishing for day...

Off to meet two work mates for lunch tomorrow The one that was planned for last ...

Vonnieruth

•6 years ago

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Atrial flutter

Does anyone on here suffer with atrial flutter, I see a lot of posts about Afib but not so much about afl? X

Does anyone on here suffer with atrial flutter, I see a lot of posts about Afib ...

Lotty321

•6 years ago

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1 week post ablation and feeling weird with my portable aura light show following me.

Hello I just had my ablation last week I was awake during procedure and are still in shock 😳 was the longest 2.5hrs I ever experienced. And that needle in the...

Hello I just had my ablation last week I was awake during procedure and are stil...

Sillysunshine

•6 years ago

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Warfarin and turmeric

Can I take turmeric capsules as well as warfarin? Recently diagnosed with AF and been on warfarin for a month and have stopped turmeric which I was taking for...

Can I take turmeric capsules as well as warfarin? Recently diagnosed with AF and...

Clyde12

•6 years ago

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Vagus nerve

I recall reading somewhere that it’s possible to strengthen the Vagus nerve. Does anyone know how to do this? V crucial for digestion and AF I believe.

I recall reading somewhere that it’s possible to strengthen the Vagus nerve. Doe...

Elaine1951

•6 years ago

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Recommend Reading

“Whether it’s sharing out stories with each other in social media support groups, in a rehabilitation gym or via mass education campaigns like those the Heart...

“Whether it’s sharing out stories with each other in social media support groups...

Kaz747

•6 years ago

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Pre-eclampsia

A few months ago I posted about the link between pre-eclampsia during pregnancies and the increased risk of heart disease and stroke in later life (risk more...

A few months ago I posted about the link between pre-eclampsia during pregnancie...

Kaz747

•6 years ago

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Try again chemical name for Entresto

Hi is anyone else on Entresto? It’s sacubitril and valsartan if so did it improve your kidney function? Thanks

Hi is anyone else on Entresto? It’s sacubitril and valsartan if so did it improv...

dragonflyjan

•6 years ago

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PIP

Does anyone claim PIP or disability with AF and heart failure ? Ive been advised thst this may be a possibility

Does anyone claim PIP or disability with AF and heart failure ? Ive been advised...

smn100

•6 years ago

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Headaches

Hi all, Do any of you experience head aches? Recently I've been getting headaches as the day goes on. My heart feels like it's thudding too, but not like an...

Hi all, Do any of you experience head aches? Recently I've been getting headac...

Alip123456

•6 years ago

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Fly

Has anyone got to Airport ready to go on holiday and start with A F and have you got on the plane and still gone on your hols as I am going on holiday But...

Has anyone got to Airport ready to go on holiday and start with A F and have you...

Sue5453

•6 years ago

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Hi, my Husband has AF. I would like to know if anyone else is affected by music with a heavy bass beat?

He finds that cars music, usually some way off, for example; a car stereo playing a heavy beat make his heart go 'wappy' and affects his chest. It seems to be...

He finds that cars music, usually some way off, for example; a car stereo playin...

Cardmaker50

•6 years ago

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Rivaroxaban prior to ablation

Hi there all you afibbers, I have been put on Rivaroxaban 20 mg daily prior to my ablation. I have to take it for 4 weeks before the ablation and at least 2...

Hi there all you afibbers, I have been put on Rivaroxaban 20 mg daily prior to m...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Blood thinners or not?

I had an ablation for flutter in March. I would like to come off blood thinners because of the risks of brain bleeds, etc. they can cause. Equally, I know of...

I had an ablation for flutter in March. I would like to come off blood thinners...

sadie308

•6 years ago

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At home again

Thanks for your messages and thoughts everyone. My cardiologist/EP saw me late today and said that he didn't want me sent home from hospital last night...

Thanks for your messages and thoughts everyone. My cardiologist/EP saw me late t...

Kaz747

•6 years ago

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Nebivolol Finvola thankyou

Yes all down to your recommendations Finvola I am now a week and a day into the new beta blocker Nebivolol and am finding more energy better breath and a...

Yes all down to your recommendations Finvola I am now a week and a day into the ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Daily Mail readers question about AF

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-6032345/ASK-GP-need-worry-extra-heartbeat.html

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-6032345/ASK-GP-need-worry-extra-heartb...

seasider18

•6 years ago

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Forum usernames

A few people going through a rough week this week, so thought I'd ask how you picked/got given your forum usernames? I couldn't find anything in the archives...

A few people going through a rough week this week, so thought I'd ask how you pi...

jedimasterlincoln

•6 years ago

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got to come off bisoprolol

saw GP yesterday afternoon, he was shocked to see the results of my BP monitoring, BP way too dangerously too low, he asked me how im still standing, i told...

saw GP yesterday afternoon, he was shocked to see the results of my BP monitorin...

Babyr1996

•6 years ago

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Mornings worse

Anyone else feel it hard to get going in the mornings? Once I’m moving I pick up a bit. Also anyone else on Entresto if so what was your experience please?...

Anyone else feel it hard to get going in the mornings? Once I’m moving I pick up...

dragonflyjan

•6 years ago

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Bisopolol

Just some advice please I have been on 5 mg since af event. Heart rate mainly mid 50s however most early afternoons it dips to 46 which I think is the reason...

Just some advice please I have been on 5 mg since af event. Heart rate mainly mi...

Deb1838

•6 years ago

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A small (actually quite big) victory.

A few months ago i suggested to my gp that i might enjoy a better ‘quality of life’ if i were to substitute an alternative beta blocker to the Bisoprolol that...

A few months ago i suggested to my gp that i might enjoy a better ‘quality of li...

jonjub

•6 years ago

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Atrial fibrilation

Atrial fibrillation. Was on a eliquis but had two bleeds. First one gastro second one cranial. Took off blood thinners. Neuro doc says No more. Says stroke...

Atrial fibrillation. Was on a eliquis but had two bleeds. First one gastro seco...

Jancam1

•6 years ago

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Back in hospital again

Hi, all hooked up to monitors in ED again waiting to be sent to a ward. My cardiologist will be in to see me in the morning. Not feeling too bad now but this...

Hi, all hooked up to monitors in ED again waiting to be sent to a ward. My cardi...

Kaz747

•6 years ago

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The dilemma of when to call for help

We have had numerous discussions in the past regarding “should I or should I not dial 111, 999 and or going to A&E, ED or ER”. I have a tale to tell. On...

We have had numerous discussions in the past regarding “should I or should I not...

pottypete1

•6 years ago

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AF and sickness

Hi i have PAF and have had a lot of episodes off work. i have had a letter from work regarding my sickness it says that any repeat I may get a formal warning...

Hi i have PAF and have had a lot of episodes off work. i have had a letter from ...

Jfjfern

•6 years ago

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I need advice please

I had my ablation just over two months ago, was having quite drastic flutters for a few weeks, phoned the specialist who said come down and we will see,...

I had my ablation just over two months ago, was having quite drastic flutters fo...

Leeson

•6 years ago

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Pace and Ablate - can I still pursue sporting activities.

I am in the shall I shan't I have the Ablate and Pace mode. I need to be sure I can continue to ride my bicycle ( I live in a very hilly area and before this...

I am in the shall I shan't I have the Ablate and Pace mode. I need to be sure I ...

Euryalus

•6 years ago

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Cancelled Ablation

Hi everyone, after plucking up courage to have another go after what happened the last time, I was given a date of Aug 2nd which was cancelled, another app....

Hi everyone, after plucking up courage to have another go after what happened th...

Nanchester

•6 years ago

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Morning

Can I say thank you for this weekend on here Haven't been feeling too good in myself Very weepy and anxious for now reason really Don't know if it's me...

Can I say thank you for this weekend on here Haven't been feeling too good in my...

Vonnieruth

•6 years ago

38 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2018

Lunch

Atrial flutter

1 week post ablation and feeling weird with my portable aura light show following me.

Warfarin and turmeric

Vagus nerve

Recommend Reading

Pre-eclampsia

Try again chemical name for Entresto

PIP

Headaches

Fly

Hi, my Husband has AF. I would like to know if anyone else is affected by music with a heavy bass beat?

Rivaroxaban prior to ablation

Blood thinners or not?

At home again

Nebivolol Finvola thankyou

Daily Mail readers question about AF

Forum usernames

got to come off bisoprolol

Mornings worse

Bisopolol

A small (actually quite big) victory.

Atrial fibrilation

Back in hospital again

The dilemma of when to call for help

AF and sickness

I need advice please

Pace and Ablate - can I still pursue sporting activities.

Cancelled Ablation

Morning

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