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AF and depression

Since my bad bout two weeks back I have been, what I can only discribe as being, anxious and depressed. I do try to be positive, but I worry about when it’s...

Since my bad bout two weeks back I have been, what I can only discribe as being,...

Japaholic

•6 years ago

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Describe flip flop in A fib

can anyone describe flip flop feeling of chest which happens in A fib. i am confused about SVT and A fib feelings in chest during an attack. i get a racing...

can anyone describe flip flop feeling of chest which happens in A fib. i am conf...

Riro333

•6 years ago

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No Medication

So I’ve been to see my GP today to get some advice. I explained what happened to me last week when I had two episodes of AF with colours in my left eye then it...

So I’ve been to see my GP today to get some advice. I explained what happened to...

Amy2805

•6 years ago

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Dr Sanjay Gupta...Ectopic heart beats,Finally some hope on the horizon?...

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Steve112

•6 years ago

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Barn Owl Nosh n Natter

Hi Jean Are we still on for next friday 30th November if you not very well. Carol B

Hi Jean Are we still on for next friday 30th November if you not very well. Car...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Time to come clean.

Many of you regulars will know that since my last ablation in 2008 I have been free of AF although I have had some other arrhythmias, mainly ectopics and two...

Many of you regulars will know that since my last ablation in 2008 I have been f...

BobD

Volunteer•6 years ago

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NICE GUIDELINES Patient decision aid Atrial fibrillation: medicines to help reduce your risk of a stroke – what are the options?

I am writing this because I am amazed at how few people seem to be aware of the National Instituteof Clinical Excellence Patient decision Aid Atrial...

I am writing this because I am amazed at how few people seem to be aware of the ...

Bazillion

•6 years ago

27 Replies

Consultant versus GP

As I mentioned a while ago when I was first diagnosed with PAF, I was given dabigatran which caused a subconjinctival haemorrhage (the white part of the eye...

As I mentioned a while ago when I was first diagnosed with PAF, I was given dabi...

Hidden

•6 years ago

43 Replies

Dealing with anxiety

Hi all, I just wondered if anyone has any experience of dealing with anxiety? After my ablation for AF on 7th September this year my AF symptoms have reduced...

Hi all, I just wondered if anyone has any experience of dealing with anxiety? Af...

djbgatekeeper

•6 years ago

37 Replies

Flecainide acetate 50 mg 2x

Dr is starting me on flecainide acetate 50 mg twice a day ..I'm nervous about side effects.anyone take these and do u have any side effects.

Dr is starting me on flecainide acetate 50 mg twice a day ..I'm nervous about si...

Terrielynne

•6 years ago

25 Replies

Rivaroxaban

I have been taking WARFRIN for 18 months to help with A.F. I have now been offered RIVAROXABAN. Just wondering how anyone else is finding this as an...

I have been taking WARFRIN for 18 months to help with A.F. I have now been offer...

110551

•6 years ago

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Amiodarone hydrocoride

Went to see consultant today. He's now put me on amiodarone hydrocoride. I 've had 1 stop start of heart as I call it. Also angiogram. He is booking me in for...

Went to see consultant today. He's now put me on amiodarone hydrocoride. I 've h...

Olliemonty58

•6 years ago

23 Replies

Tetra Fish

Interesting piece from the BBC about the heart regeneration capabilities of a certain fish and the studies that may help us in the future It also made me...

Interesting piece from the BBC about the heart regeneration capabilities of a ce...

jondeanp

•6 years ago

1 Reply

AFib Medication and Anti-Depressants

Since anticoagulants and rhythm medication appear to interact negatively with anti- depressants and anxiety medication, please tell me what medications you...

Since anticoagulants and rhythm medication appear to interact negatively with an...

Aprilbday

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Does anyone take Kalms or Nytol with Apixaban

I am having trouble sleeping and have been for a long time. I got a watch on Thursday which records sleep along with heart beat, blood pressure etc. In six...

I am having trouble sleeping and have been for a long time. I got a watch on Th...

gemsmum

•6 years ago

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Another bout of Afib...

I hadn’t had any AF since 17th Oct, but after a pint and a half of beer (alcohol doesn’t normally affect my PAF) started getting runs of ectopics and went into...

I hadn’t had any AF since 17th Oct, but after a pint and a half of beer (alcohol...

Hidden

•6 years ago

31 Replies

AF and heart function....?

I recently had a routine echocardiogram. After this was completed the technician showed me the "pictures" etc., and explained what I could see on the screen....

I recently had a routine echocardiogram. After this was completed the technician...

Wightbaby

•6 years ago

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af and Crohns

Have suffered from AF for a while now but just been diagnosed with IBD- ulcerative colitis/crohns. minerals/salts losses quite high from constant diarhea and...

Have suffered from AF for a while now but just been diagnosed with IBD- ulcerati...

AF59

•6 years ago

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Latest update from Rienij.

It has been a mixed couple of weeks. Some reasonable and some downright awfull. Had my appointment with the consultant about the histology report from the...

It has been a mixed couple of weeks. Some reasonable and some downright awfull. ...

Rienij70

•6 years ago

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ECTOPICS, ACID REFLUX AND CHEWING GUM

At the cost of being laughed at, I want to ask if anybody can give a reason why my acid reflux, which is often the trigger of ectopics, is stopped by chewing...

At the cost of being laughed at, I want to ask if anybody can give a reason why ...

mirtilla

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Ablation or Not?

I am 77 female, 50 lbs. overweight, Cardioversion did not work, scheduled for Ablation Dec. 28. On Eliquis 2x5mg. per day, Levothyroxime (1per day) 75 MCG,...

I am 77 female, 50 lbs. overweight, Cardioversion did not work, scheduled for Ab...

drumlady

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Af attack

Hi I have been overly aware of my heartbeat today and just taken pulse and it is going 56/44 for a few seconds to 56. I am on bisopolol which is why I am...

Hi I have been overly aware of my heartbeat today and just taken pulse and it is...

Deb1838

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Confused

Early in September I was waking up during the night gasping for breath, off to the GP, ECG etc, welcome to AF. Since then i have had more blood tests than i...

Early in September I was waking up during the night gasping for breath, off to t...

mulla3224

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Not Afib a day...Afib and Aflutter daily for a while

Correction to my post. I have had Afib and Aflutter daily for a long time. 20 + Years

Correction to my post. I have had Afib and Aflutter daily for a long time. 20 + ...

Bucerias

•6 years ago

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Propafenone

Hi everyone it’s been a long time since I have posted. I live in Canada for 6 months of the year and in Mexico for 6 months. I have had Afib a day A flutter...

Hi everyone it’s been a long time since I have posted. I live in Canada for 6 mo...

Bucerias

•6 years ago

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Bisoprolol

I had a cardio version a year ago and was put on amidorone you think Bisoprolol is toxic,, amidorone was worse, I'm now back in AF but have stopped the...

I had a cardio version a year ago and was put on amidorone you think Bisoprolol ...

supergranny

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Diltiazem and Apixaban

Hi everyone hope this morning finds everyone well. I was wondering if anyone could share their thoughts on the above mentioned medication. Since I was...

Hi everyone hope this morning finds everyone well. I was wondering if anyone co...

Lorlaw70

•6 years ago

29 Replies

Heart rhythm and food allergies

I have been incredibly busy over the last 2weekends and not really paid attention to my diet, I'm as much as I have multiple food sensitivities. Firstly I had...

I have been incredibly busy over the last 2weekends and not really paid attentio...

Diamonddaisy

•6 years ago

27 Replies

Have a heart for your heart podcast

I recently attended a free public lecture at our local hospital (Fiona Stanley Hospital) by Dr Nikki Stamp who is a cardiothoracic surgeon. As well as saving...

I recently attended a free public lecture at our local hospital (Fiona Stanley H...

Kaz747

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Exhausted

What is it that make's you exhausted ? Is it the apixeban or just being AF ?

TommoHFC

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for November 2018

AF and depression

Describe flip flop in A fib

No Medication

Dr Sanjay Gupta...Ectopic heart beats,Finally some hope on the horizon?...

Barn Owl Nosh n Natter

Time to come clean.

NICE GUIDELINES Patient decision aid Atrial fibrillation: medicines to help reduce your risk of a stroke – what are the options?

Consultant versus GP

Dealing with anxiety

Flecainide acetate 50 mg 2x

Rivaroxaban

Amiodarone hydrocoride

Tetra Fish

AFib Medication and Anti-Depressants

Does anyone take Kalms or Nytol with Apixaban

Another bout of Afib...

AF and heart function....?

af and Crohns

Latest update from Rienij.

ECTOPICS, ACID REFLUX AND CHEWING GUM

Ablation or Not?

Af attack

Confused

Not Afib a day...Afib and Aflutter daily for a while

Propafenone

Bisoprolol

Diltiazem and Apixaban

Heart rhythm and food allergies

Have a heart for your heart podcast

Exhausted

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