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In recovery.

Just had my ablation. I have to keep my legs still for 6 hours. On hour 5 yay. I feel as if I had nothing done thus far. I hope it works. Love to all of you.

Just had my ablation. I have to keep my legs still for 6 hours. On hour 5 yay. I...

Alfieros

•6 years ago

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How much do beta blockers slow you down ?

Two contracted workers at Newcastle racecourse have been suspended after an investigation was launched by the BHA into suspicions a horse was doped to...

Two contracted workers at Newcastle racecourse have been suspended after an inve...

seasider18

•6 years ago

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Mixing Aspirin With Rivaroxaban

My Cardiologist told me I must never ever take an aspirin now that I am on Rivaroxaban -- unless I am having an actual heart attack and the ambulance is...

My Cardiologist told me I must never ever take an aspirin now that I am on Rivar...

goldey

•6 years ago

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update

Hi folks...long time no see....had ablation a week ago Monday and have been really suffering with gas, pain, etc. and I think it is the Pantaprazole 40 mg...

Hi folks...long time no see....had ablation a week ago Monday and have been real...

bisop

•6 years ago

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Trust areas

Does anybody know if you can ask to be referred out of your trust area on the NHS? D

Does anybody know if you can ask to be referred out of your trust area on the NH...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Newbie introduction

Hello all, Just to give you a bit of personal history. I had my first incident of AF 5 years ago at the tender age of 36. I was cardioverted electrically and...

Hello all, Just to give you a bit of personal history. I had my first incident o...

TinCool

•6 years ago

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AFIB treatments

I have had Afib for about 10 years now. I take Fleccanaide and digitem and heart aspirin. I have had 1 ablation for a flutter and 1 cardio inversion. I also...

I have had Afib for about 10 years now. I take Fleccanaide and digitem and heart...

Ksusie

•6 years ago

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How to calaculate your stroke risk over 1 year, 2 years etc..

The probability of a stroke in 1 year = p , say. Then Pr( NO stroke in 1 year) = 1 - p. Pr(NO stroke in 2 years) = (1 - p)(1 - p) [ years are independent] =...

The probability of a stroke in 1 year = p , say. Then Pr( NO stroke in 1 year) ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Give me a hug...

I couldn’t resist sharing this photo which was taken by my friend, photographer Paul Pichugin. The image has been purchased by Tourism Australia. Not all...

I couldn’t resist sharing this photo which was taken by my friend, photographer ...

Kaz747

•6 years ago

23 Replies

Shingles and apixaban

Can apixaban cause shingles and should I stop taking it?

Joyn

•6 years ago

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Dr Gupta - Ablation Advice

Now I’m in a quandary - just watched Dr Gupta’s YouTube video “To have an ablation or not - that is the question” He seems to be quite negative against it &...

Now I’m in a quandary - just watched Dr Gupta’s YouTube video “To have an ablati...

heartmatters1

•6 years ago

49 Replies

Apixaban and risk of TIA

I had a TIA in August 2016 and was prescribed Apixaban by the Stroke Consultant, thankfully I suffered no ill effects of the TIA. Since that time I have had an...

I had a TIA in August 2016 and was prescribed Apixaban by the Stroke Consultant,...

Harfly

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Does anyone who gets woken up sudden at night set off their Afib ?

Hi everyone , Many times in the night I can get woken up by my young children which sets of my heart facing . The other night I was woken by a firework took...

Hi everyone , Many times in the night I can get woken up by my young children w...

Thompson123

•6 years ago

25 Replies

Vagus Nerve - I did it again!

The Vagus Nerve is more relevant to some with AF than others. This post is relevant to those that have a sensitive VN. I have been free of AF for over 4 years...

The Vagus Nerve is more relevant to some with AF than others. This post is relev...

secondtry

•6 years ago

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Eye Issues with Flecainide

2 weeks or so after starting on Flecainide, I got up one night after being in a dark room and walked into the kitchen where a light was on. I saw weird light...

2 weeks or so after starting on Flecainide, I got up one night after being in a ...

CrestieGirl

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Ectopics

There is often a lot of traffic on here about ectopics and I just thought I would share something with you. Many years ago I was at a conference addessed by...

There is often a lot of traffic on here about ectopics and I just thought I woul...

BobD

Volunteer•6 years ago

24 Replies

High blood pressure

Hello :-) I was diagnosed with AF 6 weeks ago and struggled over the last few weeks with side effects from the medication Bisproplol 5 mg and Rivaroxaban 20...

Hello :-) I was diagnosed with AF 6 weeks ago and struggled over the last few we...

Territwinks

•6 years ago

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Dr John Bergman - helpful and interesting advice on YouTube

Is everyone aware of this Dr's interesting posts on YouTube (just search for his name online to find). He takes a different view on what is right for our...

Is everyone aware of this Dr's interesting posts on YouTube (just search for his...

jeanjeannie50

•6 years ago

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Permanent AF

I have just seen the cardiologist last Thursday, after an ecg he now tells me that I am in permanent af as opposed to peroxisomal af. This he says is nothing...

I have just seen the cardiologist last Thursday, after an ecg he now tells me th...

Flyer2820

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Drugs

Hi I’m on amiodarone, re. The results are good, has anyone experienced side effects from this medication. Michelle

Hi I’m on amiodarone, re. The results are good, has anyone experienced side effe...

Mimchelle

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Hi

Hi I have afib

Mimchelle

•6 years ago

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Pre Ablation blood thinners..

Hi All, I wonder if I could let me know your experiences with pre ablation blood thinners. I was diagnosed with PAF this summer and I’m considered low risk...

Hi All, I wonder if I could let me know your experiences with pre ablation blo...

Hidden

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Can these 2 things cause ectopics?

So, I have had an awful nights sleep due to frequent ectopics as soon as I put my book down to go asleep. I had an ablation last June, to great success and...

So, I have had an awful nights sleep due to frequent ectopics as soon as I put m...

DaveT81

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Dr Sanjay Gupta..Blood Pressure..Why we shouldn't worry about the number.

https://youtu.be/QXE3SO05hxw

Steve112

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Kardia advice

A few days ago I mentioned to my son I'd like one of these for Christmas. I suggested he organise between his other siblings as I really don't need anything...

A few days ago I mentioned to my son I'd like one of these for Christmas. I sugg...

Diamonddaisy

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Persistent AF and Ablation

Would be grateful for feedback from anyone with persistent AF who's had successful ablation. After 2 failed cardioversions ( both lasted around 6 days)...

Would be grateful for feedback from anyone with persistent AF who's had successf...

lindat15

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Poopedout

Protandim NRF1 , I started taking protandim , One a day , for 5 to 6 weeks now , it's a natural medication or pill , if you go on the website you'll...

Protandim NRF1 , I started taking protandim , One a day , for 5 to 6 weeks n...

Poopedout

•6 years ago

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Frustrated!

So 5 months after my av node ablation and pacemaker fitted I’d just managed to get fit enough to walk up and down gentle hills feeling really good. Best I had...

So 5 months after my av node ablation and pacemaker fitted I’d just managed to ...

dragonflyjan

•6 years ago

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Dental injections to kill pain

I wondered what injections the dentist needs to give you if you have tendency to have Abfib....adrenaline ones would speed your heart up wouldn’t they? How...

I wondered what injections the dentist needs to give you if you have tendency to...

Moonriver

•6 years ago

29 Replies

Newbie.

Hi all. I was diagnosed with AF two days ago and have been feeling rotten since discharge from hospital yesterday (maybe not unusual). I was monitored for...

Hi all. I was diagnosed with AF two days ago and have been feeling rotten since...

cat3

•6 years ago

61 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for October 2018

In recovery.

How much do beta blockers slow you down ?

Mixing Aspirin With Rivaroxaban

update

Trust areas

Newbie introduction

AFIB treatments

How to calaculate your stroke risk over 1 year, 2 years etc..

Give me a hug...

Shingles and apixaban

Dr Gupta - Ablation Advice

Apixaban and risk of TIA

Does anyone who gets woken up sudden at night set off their Afib ?

Vagus Nerve - I did it again!

Eye Issues with Flecainide

Ectopics

High blood pressure

Dr John Bergman - helpful and interesting advice on YouTube

Permanent AF

Drugs

Hi

Pre Ablation blood thinners..

Can these 2 things cause ectopics?

Dr Sanjay Gupta..Blood Pressure..Why we shouldn't worry about the number.

Kardia advice

Persistent AF and Ablation

Poopedout

Frustrated!

Dental injections to kill pain

Newbie.

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