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New to AF

Good afternoon, I have a question relating to the use of NOAC, specifically, Apixaban. I had a recent AF event, which is one of two that I have had over the...

Good afternoon, I have a question relating to the use of NOAC, specifically, Api...

AdamHi

•6 years ago

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In AF

13 days post ablation and back in AF been like this for 25minutes and blurred vision In left eye. Just phoned hospital they said it’s normal after the type of...

13 days post ablation and back in AF been like this for 25minutes and blurred vi...

Amy2805

•6 years ago

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link between super fitness and obesity

Just read 'The haywire heart' by Chris Case ,John MandrolaMD and Lennard Zinn, a book which I found to be quite fascinating. It is aimed at Super athletes but...

Just read 'The haywire heart' by Chris Case ,John MandrolaMD and Lennard Zinn, a...

Ianc2

•6 years ago

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I'm new on here & wondered if anybody can give me some advice?

I'm new on here & wondered if anybody can give me some advice? I've been told I'm suffering from Mild Cardio Myopathy with an Ejection Fraction of 56% ( MRI...

I'm new on here & wondered if anybody can give me some advice? I've been told I'...

Moldova1234

•6 years ago

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Mail today

Just read this in the mail today Even professionals agree with it

Vonnieruth

•6 years ago

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Magnesium supplement and ectopics

I have had quite a few ectopocs recently, and have heard that a magnesium supplement may be useful to prevent them. I have found a store which sells magnesium...

I have had quite a few ectopocs recently, and have heard that a magnesium supple...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Withdrawal from Bisoprolol help.

Been on bisoprolol since September different dose. . Also told doctors that I was struggling with breathing on it and cramps. Told to suck it up(ok not as blut...

Been on bisoprolol since September different dose. . Also told doctors that I wa...

Mjltazz

•6 years ago

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Mild jaundice with AF meds?

Hi everyone. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced jaundice while taking Apixaban and Flecainide? For the last few weeks my the palms of my hands and...

Hi everyone. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced jaundice while taking...

WendyWu20

•6 years ago

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CRT

Has anyone had a CRT device implanted to correct PVC? Ablation has not worked and I get shortness of breath just sanding up and walking 5 feet. It's also...

Has anyone had a CRT device implanted to correct PVC? Ablation has not worked an...

Larry0304

•6 years ago

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AF to SVT?

Hi I have had AF for over 11years using flecainide and atenolol to keep it under control .I would normally get the odd af episode once or twice a year lasting...

Hi I have had AF for over 11years using flecainide and atenolol to keep it under...

highbury44

•6 years ago

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What is the best probiotic to take?

There are so many probiotics on the market that I am not sure which one to take. Also the price can be expensive! Please let me know which probiotic you are...

There are so many probiotics on the market that I am not sure which one to take....

Slattery

•6 years ago

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20 days post ablation

As you may know, 5 days after my ablation, I wound up in the ER with aFib. It took 14 hours to get me back in normal sinus rhythm and only when they used the...

As you may know, 5 days after my ablation, I wound up in the ER with aFib. It to...

Alfieros

•6 years ago

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AFib with No Meds

Is anyone else not on meds? I was pregnant when diagnosed and refused the meds due to possible effects on the baby. It's been three years and I'm still not...

Is anyone else not on meds? I was pregnant when diagnosed and refused the meds ...

Need2sleep0819

•6 years ago

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When having surgery for another issue how were any afib issues handled at the time of surgery?

Hi I am having surgery in January for pelvic organ prolapse. More for quality of life and bladder issues. Us women out there know what I am talking about very...

Hi I am having surgery in January for pelvic organ prolapse. More for quality of...

Kather

•6 years ago

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Aortic Heart Valve Replacement

For everyone in the U.K. it may be of interest for you to note that an Aortic Heart Valve Replacement operation is being shown on Tuesday 13th November at...

For everyone in the U.K. it may be of interest for you to note that an Aortic H...

jeffsimon

•6 years ago

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Apixaban again

Hi all Has anyone experienced bad skin irritation and severe scalp itching as a result of the Apixaban? Also if Apixaban acts on the platelets to thin the...

Hi all Has anyone experienced bad skin irritation and severe scalp itching as a ...

Harrybin

•6 years ago

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Stroke prevention research

Most of us here are concerned about strokes, here is some guidance on diet and hope for the future...

Most of us here are concerned about strokes, here is some guidance on diet and h...

secondtry

•6 years ago

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Apixaban

Hi All, I was diagnosed with a blood clot on my lung 3 weeks ago and have been put on Apixaban. I get an ache in my chest on and off through out the day and...

Hi All, I was diagnosed with a blood clot on my lung 3 weeks ago and have been p...

Bodmeister

•6 years ago

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AF and Flacinade

Hi everyone. Do you know if Flecinade leads to Atrial Flutter? Does anyone here ever experienced more Atrial flutter after being on Flecinade for sometime?...

Hi everyone. Do you know if Flecinade leads to Atrial Flutter? Does anyone here...

SpritzerAce

•6 years ago

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Probiotics?

My doctor recently suggested that I try a probiotic supplement to deal with stomach bloating. I'm wondering if this would influence my afib in any way. Has...

My doctor recently suggested that I try a probiotic supplement to deal with stom...

JudyMarieC

•6 years ago

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Ablation

Hi I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice please. I am a newby to AF and I have found this forum which is just brilliant. I have been diagnosed...

Hi I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice please. I am a newby to ...

Lorlaw70

•6 years ago

31 Replies

Apixaban double dose

2 hours ago I took my normal dose of Apixaban. Stupidly I was going to take my magnesium supplement 5 mins ago & I took another Apixaban. Thoughts please. 😝...

2 hours ago I took my normal dose of Apixaban. Stupidly I was going to take my m...

heartmatters1

•6 years ago

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Lost in the system, part 2

Now I have read that Xarelto and Metronidazole have " interactions" Is this why I feel weirder?

Now I have read that Xarelto and Metronidazole have " interactions" Is this why ...

Luludean

•6 years ago

23 Replies

Magnesium Citrate or Taurate?

Which form of magnesium is best for persistent AF, Citrate or Taurate? I take Rivaroxaban and have been taking Bisoprolol but this has stopped now as have been...

Which form of magnesium is best for persistent AF, Citrate or Taurate? I take Ri...

Gunnersawus

•6 years ago

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Phrenic nerve palsy after ablation.

I had my second ablation 3 days ago, I had an x-ray and echogram afterwards and it says results are suggestive of phrenic nerve palsey, I am very breathless...

I had my second ablation 3 days ago, I had an x-ray and echogram afterwards and ...

Margewhit

•6 years ago

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Nocturnal afib

I tend to go into afib between midnight and 2am. Anyone else like that? I would say it is 90% of the time. Is this normal? I have paroxysmal afib. Finally...

I tend to go into afib between midnight and 2am. Anyone else like that? I would ...

Flipflopper

•6 years ago

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Had an episode

I’m a 65-year-old male that has had three ablations none of them worked and a still have a fib. So the doctor put me on Tykosun and I’ve been feeling great for...

I’m a 65-year-old male that has had three ablations none of them worked and a st...

jsanta

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Flecainide

Hi folks, I've been on Flecainide for a few years now with only one complaint! It starts to dissolve immediately and tastes horrid. Occasionally, because it...

Hi folks, I've been on Flecainide for a few years now with only one complaint! ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Change of meds

Hi, AF was diagnosed 13 years ago and has gradually progressed to a stage where I am in permanent Af and flutter, that’s ok, I can live with it and accept...

Hi, AF was diagnosed 13 years ago and has gradually progressed to a stage where ...

Heartfelt46

•6 years ago

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Lost in the system

I had Mitral valve surgery at Papworth 2000, successful, then developed AF 8 years ago. For years I have been seen at least once a year at Papworth. For many...

I had Mitral valve surgery at Papworth 2000, successful, then developed AF 8 yea...

Luludean

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for November 2018

New to AF

In AF

link between super fitness and obesity

I'm new on here & wondered if anybody can give me some advice?

Mail today

Magnesium supplement and ectopics

Withdrawal from Bisoprolol help.

Mild jaundice with AF meds?

CRT

AF to SVT?

What is the best probiotic to take?

20 days post ablation

AFib with No Meds

When having surgery for another issue how were any afib issues handled at the time of surgery?

Aortic Heart Valve Replacement

Apixaban again

Stroke prevention research

Apixaban

AF and Flacinade

Probiotics?

Ablation

Apixaban double dose

Lost in the system, part 2

Magnesium Citrate or Taurate?

Phrenic nerve palsy after ablation.

Nocturnal afib

Had an episode

Flecainide

Change of meds

Lost in the system

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