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The physical battle may be won, but....

Greetings all! It’s more than 9 months post ablation now. Physically I’d say that I am back to “normal”…. mentally, I’d say that I have some way to go. I...

Greetings all! It’s more than 9 months post ablation now. Physically I’d say tha...

Mejulie69

•6 years ago

16 Replies

I gave up meds

Post ablation my A-Fib is gone. Without discussing it with my doc, I stopped Pradaxa, metoprolol & Crestor. Am I crazy?

Post ablation my A-Fib is gone. Without discussing it with my doc, I stopped Pra...

edglueck

•6 years ago

24 Replies

Ectopics

Three months past ablation. Pulse slow and steady. Ectopics are frequent and bothersome. Is this a part of afib or something different? I’ve had them from time...

Three months past ablation. Pulse slow and steady. Ectopics are frequent and bot...

CooperL

•6 years ago

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Afib and alcohol

Got Afib for the first time last new year. Had it around four times since. Been reading all of the posts on here about triggers and reckon mine is caused by...

Got Afib for the first time last new year. Had it around four times since. Been ...

Profound15

•6 years ago

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Bisoprolol and blood pressure

Has anyone had a sudden increase in their blood pressure after either taking bisoprolol initially or raising the dosage ?

Has anyone had a sudden increase in their blood pressure after either taking bis...

acstilliard

•6 years ago

1 Reply

There May Be No Permanent Cure for AFIB

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/no-permanent-cure-for-atrial-fibrillation

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/no-permanent-cure-for-atrial-fibrillation...

goldey

•6 years ago

6 Replies

How AFib can affect the brain

Also from Healthline today --...

goldey

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Effects of Atrial Fibrillation on the Body

Excellent article from Healthline -- scroll down after you read it, you can sign up for their newsletters there....

Excellent article from Healthline -- scroll down after you read it, you can sign...

goldey

•6 years ago

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Jc

Hi im new here just out of A.E with my af again after the last one 6 weeks ago geting so scared now cant sleep ..

Hi im new here just out of A.E with my af again after the last one 6 weeks ago g...

jasies

•6 years ago

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Newbie

Being new to AF I have a question. Is there a time or a point when you need to go to A+ E ?

Being new to AF I have a question. Is there a time or a point when you need to g...

TommoHFC

•6 years ago

8 Replies

My new hobby

Here you are Vonnie! Keeping myself occupied doing these and the doggy xmas cakes and mince pies!

Here you are Vonnie! Keeping myself occupied doing these and the doggy xmas cake...

wilsond

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Part time af

Morning people.. I went to cardio unit last year after having a episode of af.. it lasted a few hours and went away.. I’m a very keen cyclist doing. Many miles...

Morning people.. I went to cardio unit last year after having a episode of af.. ...

1Pompey1

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Flecanide

Hi everyone just wanted to ask is it normal to have chest pain when taking flecanide 2x50mg daily i have just started on this treatment i have taken flec as a...

Hi everyone just wanted to ask is it normal to have chest pain when taking fleca...

Kevinder23

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Back In AF.

Hi everyone. After 9 days in NSR I woke up this morning back in AF. It certainly seems that food is one of my triggers, I didn't get home from work till 20.30...

Hi everyone. After 9 days in NSR I woke up this morning back in AF. It certainly...

TommoHFC

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Found this article on healthy eating forum so thought I would pass it on

This article ("What Happens if You Eat Raw Onions Every Day"), was published originally on the FoodPrevent.com website. The article explains how eating a raw...

This article ("What Happens if You Eat Raw Onions Every Day"), was published ori...

Vonnieruth

•6 years ago

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Palpitations after ablation

Hi all what type of monitor do some of you use to record events as they happen? What would you recommend? Have had an episode of palpitations at 1am this...

Hi all what type of monitor do some of you use to record events as they happen? ...

Teresaw40

•6 years ago

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Atrial tachycardia/flutter after ablation

Before the ablation i suffered from atrial fibrillation. After the ablation, i suffer from rapid heartbeats usually around 150-160 bpm. I've been told that...

Before the ablation i suffered from atrial fibrillation. After the ablation, i ...

gazakura

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Trapped Wind

I having problems with trapped wind, I recently had a stent fitted and at the same time discovered I had a Hiatus Hernia, My Dr put me on Lansoprazole. I do...

I having problems with trapped wind, I recently had a stent fitted and at the sa...

rakeman

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Ablation

Anyone have a successful first ablation

grussell49

•6 years ago

34 Replies

Funny rhythm for a few hrs - 10 weeks post ablation

Hi - I've been making good progress & have been solely on Apixaban (thinners) for 6 weeks after my ablation for Paroxysmal AF on Aug 29th. I have not been...

Hi - I've been making good progress & have been solely on Apixaban (thinners) fo...

Kevwray

•6 years ago

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About fish oil

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fairgo45

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Live heart surgery

I wasn't going to tune in last night to watch the open heart surgery because I am a bit of a wuss when it comes to blood but I did catch the last 3/4 of an...

I wasn't going to tune in last night to watch the open heart surgery because I a...

Becksagogo

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Saying hi from the southern hemisphere

Hello AFers! I'm new. This forum is just so great - reading about other people's experiences. I'm 51, male, fit, no AF risk factors, recently diagnosed with AF...

Hello AFers! I'm new. This forum is just so great - reading about other people's...

Aus19

•6 years ago

17 Replies

AF and anticoagulants

I like Dr Sanjay Gupta’s analogy of anticoagulants being like seatbelts....

Kaz747

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Non invasive 15 min ablation

Encouraging development outlined by Dr Mandrola on his website.

dmack4646

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Type of sedation given in ablation procedure, I'm nervous about what they will use.

I am 77 yr. female, having ablation in December.....what are opinions on types of sedation you were given during procedure.

I am 77 yr. female, having ablation in December.....what are opinions on types o...

drumlady

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Amiodarone the first 5 weeks.

I am now on 200mg each day after the 3 a day and the 2 a day introduction period. I have to say that I feel absolutely awful. I have heart disease , AF ,...

I am now on 200mg each day after the 3 a day and the 2 a day introduction period...

diabeticguy

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Need Reassurance

Hi everyone, I wonder if you can reassure me so as my earlier post I had an AF event earlier today. An hour before this I got a funny colour in my left eye...

Hi everyone, I wonder if you can reassure me so as my earlier post I had an AF e...

Amy2805

•6 years ago

18 Replies

UK Travel Insurers

Can anyone suggest which companies to approach for worldwide travel insurance as my previous insurer will not renew my policy following my afib diagnosis.

Can anyone suggest which companies to approach for worldwide travel insurance as...

LiftingYogi

•6 years ago

2 Replies

New Drug Regime

My EP said today that we need to take an aggressive approach to get my AF/tachycardia under control. I was very nervous when he mentioned Amiodarone as I have...

My EP said today that we need to take an aggressive approach to get my AF/tachyc...

Kaz747

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for November 2018

The physical battle may be won, but....

I gave up meds

Ectopics

Afib and alcohol

Bisoprolol and blood pressure

There May Be No Permanent Cure for AFIB

How AFib can affect the brain

Effects of Atrial Fibrillation on the Body

Jc

Newbie

My new hobby

Part time af

Flecanide

Back In AF.

Found this article on healthy eating forum so thought I would pass it on

Palpitations after ablation

Atrial tachycardia/flutter after ablation

Trapped Wind

Ablation

Funny rhythm for a few hrs - 10 weeks post ablation

About fish oil

Live heart surgery

Saying hi from the southern hemisphere

AF and anticoagulants

Non invasive 15 min ablation

Type of sedation given in ablation procedure, I'm nervous about what they will use.

Amiodarone the first 5 weeks.

Need Reassurance

UK Travel Insurers

New Drug Regime

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