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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Update.

I have posted along my journey, to which I hope is a final conclusion. After battling cardiologist that didn`t want to know and looking for a surgical...

I have posted along my journey, to which I hope is a final conclusion. After bat...

cali111

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Advice please

As an infrequent poster but daily reader, please could I seek your advice, A-fibbers? I seem to have AF (diagnosed) of the vagus nerve variety (self...

As an infrequent poster but daily reader, please could I seek your advice, A-fib...

LizCrid

•5 years ago

28 Replies

Low heart rate 3 days post ablation

I am 3 days out of my 2nd ablation. My heart rate was normal the first 12 hours then it increased to 129bpm. After taking some new arrithmic drugs today my...

I am 3 days out of my 2nd ablation. My heart rate was normal the first 12 hours ...

Guild

•5 years ago

6 Replies

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HELP !! I guess I'm stupid as well as sick with IBS -- NOT AF --

When I started this I didn't know what I was doing ?? and I started with A F and didn't know ? I finally figured out I want to be on IBS ? HOW do I get...

When I started this I didn't know what I was doing ?? and I started with A F a...

Poopedout

•5 years ago

3 Replies

MEDICAL ALERT BRACELET

I want to thank whoever told us about TheIDBandCo.com ! I just got my band from them, and I love it! I didn't get a band before, because I thought the metal...

I want to thank whoever told us about TheIDBandCo.com ! I just got my band from...

goldey

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Ablation recovery

Has anyone felt as good as new just 7 days (or there about) after an ablation. I am trying to understand why the experts continue to think that recovery is as...

Has anyone felt as good as new just 7 days (or there about) after an ablation. I...

Shcldavies

•5 years ago

28 Replies

Nosh and Natter Saturday 4th May

Just a 3 week reminder that we shall be having the first of the 2019 Nosh and Natter meetings, on the 4th May EV Cafe, Isabella Street SE1, right behind...

Just a 3 week reminder that we shall be having the first of the 2019 Nosh and Na...

Beancounter

Volunteer•5 years ago

12 Replies

newly diagnosed

I have been in afib 20 hours. has anyone come out on their own? The hospital doesnt make it sound so promising.

I have been in afib 20 hours. has anyone come out on their own? The hospital d...

xAudrax

•5 years ago

26 Replies

AF medication

Hi I wonder if anyone else has experienced any of the following. I was prescribed apixaban and Bisoprolol after a mini stroke diagnosis last year. I...

Hi I wonder if anyone else has experienced any of the following. I was prescri...

AFTadcaster

•5 years ago

8 Replies

39 and Diagnosed 4 days ago

Hi All..After searching for the past few days for information on what i was told last Tuesday ive finally found this really informative forum.I had drove...

Hi All..After searching for the past few days for information on what i was told...

Highbur8

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Advice please re af

Hi folks. Not sure what to do. I am 67 grandmother. Take bisoprolol varying amounts and rivaroxaban Have had paroxysmal af ( sick sinus synd of...

Hi folks. Not sure what to do. I am 67 grandmother. Take bisoprolol varying ...

Icenae

•5 years ago

6 Replies

An Experiment! Update

Hi all. Well it's been a month now, since I gave up all my meds. Apixaban and Flecainide. I was getting very concerned that my heart was getting so much worse...

Hi all. Well it's been a month now, since I gave up all my meds. Apixaban and Fl...

WendyWu20

•5 years ago

19 Replies

What I wonder is:

Do pills that slow down our hearts, slow down the function of other organs in our bodies e.g. the stomach contractions, or perhaps bowel etc? Also do...

Do pills that slow down our hearts, slow down the function of other organs in ou...

jeanjeannie50

•5 years ago

164 Replies

ECG lesson part 2

This is a brief, simple and basic explanation of the features seen on a normal ECG pattern. It does not cover any of the normal variants which commonly occur...

This is a brief, simple and basic explanation of the features seen on a normal E...

Fibfab

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Flecainide 150 mg twice a day??? Anyone take this much???

Flecainide 150 mg twice a day? Does anyone take this much flecainide? They just increased mine. Kind of scary since at 50mg failed a stress test with vtach....

Flecainide 150 mg twice a day? Does anyone take this much flecainide? They just ...

Spoiler

•5 years ago

27 Replies

Ablation scheduled

Feels like I've been dealing with afib forever. In reality it's been about two and a half years. Most likely my own fault as have been overweight most of my...

Feels like I've been dealing with afib forever. In reality it's been about two a...

BobL123

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Surgery or meds for atrial fibrillation?

The following article has been sent to me (the title as above) which I thought I would share as it is a quandary for some of us. It was written by Dr Michael...

The following article has been sent to me (the title as above) which I thought I...

Marytew

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Conflicting views and useless comments!

I wish I'd been told that my symptoms were all real and that dependent of whatever doctor you saw, you'd get different advice with regards medication. For...

I wish I'd been told that my symptoms were all real and that dependent of whatev...

millie-becca-187

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Pat yourself on your backs

No responses needed: I just feel compelled to tell all you lovely people in this group how wonderful and important you( we) are! I think we all agree how great...

No responses needed: I just feel compelled to tell all you lovely people in this...

Hidden

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Post ablation update

Hi everyone, I had my ablation on 25th March and just wanted to share how I’ve found the recovery so far. In a word it’s been hard, both physically and...

Hi everyone, I had my ablation on 25th March and just wanted to share how I’ve ...

Kellyjelly

•5 years ago

80 Replies

Fundraising event

Admin please delete if not allowed I am running a Vintage and Handmade Fair on Saturday 18th May 130 to 4pm at Hartshill Community Centre ,Near Nuneaton CV10...

Admin please delete if not allowed I am running a Vintage and Handmade Fair on ...

wilsond

•5 years ago

6 Replies

This looks interesting

https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/our-hospital/latest-news/new-device-revolutionises-treatment-common-heart-condition

https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/our-hospital/latest-news/new-device-revolutionises-...

Maura5

•5 years ago

10 Replies

New Ablation Date

Finally got a date for ablation after cancellation in Feb. Now rescheduled fo the 30th April , and the nerves start again.

Finally got a date for ablation after cancellation in Feb. Now rescheduled fo th...

Ianp66

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Question for those with multiple AF ablation experience

I had my ablation on December 3rd, ten years to the day of first being diagnosed with afib and tach. I had stopped taking my flecainide 3 days before the...

I had my ablation on December 3rd, ten years to the day of first being diagnosed...

Jafib

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Breathing problems still.

So recently my dosage of Bisoprolol had been lowered from 5mg to 2.5mg, which has done nothing but make me feel nauseous and I can feel stronger palpitations,...

So recently my dosage of Bisoprolol had been lowered from 5mg to 2.5mg, which ha...

BlossomTiger

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Different medications..

I'm seeing all these different medications and I'm wondering why l haven't seen any mention of Rivaroxaban?....

I'm seeing all these different medications and I'm wondering why l haven't seen ...

Ramblingross

•5 years ago

13 Replies

REACTION TO RIVAROXABAN

I have been having an Intramuscular Injection for many years. Since starting on RIVAROXABAN 3 months ago. I am getting approx 5cm in diameter swelling. The...

I have been having an Intramuscular Injection for many years. Since starting on ...

Hugo40

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Pre -ablation questions

Hi, I was diagnosed with AF a year ago and found this forum extremely useful and members very supportive. After a year of trying to ignore the problem, I...

Hi, I was diagnosed with AF a year ago and found this forum extremely useful and...

Londongul

•5 years ago

27 Replies

Not getting blood pressure readings while in a-fib

This is my first time in this group so I hope I’m not being redundant. Does anyone know if you can monitor blood pressure if you are in a-fib at that time?...

This is my first time in this group so I hope I’m not being redundant. Does any...

50done

•5 years ago

31 Replies

I have decided to take anticoagulants, I am worried of how my body will respond

I finally after 3 years of resisting taking anticoagulants decided to take Eliquis which my ET recommended. I am worried about side effects, brain bleeds and...

I finally after 3 years of resisting taking anticoagulants decided to take Eliqu...

Slattery

•5 years ago

51 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for April 2019

Update.

Advice please

Low heart rate 3 days post ablation

HELP !! I guess I'm stupid as well as sick with IBS -- NOT AF --

MEDICAL ALERT BRACELET

Ablation recovery

Nosh and Natter Saturday 4th May

newly diagnosed

AF medication

39 and Diagnosed 4 days ago

Advice please re af

An Experiment! Update

What I wonder is:

ECG lesson part 2

Flecainide 150 mg twice a day??? Anyone take this much???

Ablation scheduled

Surgery or meds for atrial fibrillation?

Conflicting views and useless comments!

Pat yourself on your backs

Post ablation update

Fundraising event

This looks interesting

New Ablation Date

Question for those with multiple AF ablation experience

Breathing problems still.

Different medications..

REACTION TO RIVAROXABAN

Pre -ablation questions

Not getting blood pressure readings while in a-fib

I have decided to take anticoagulants, I am worried of how my body will respond

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