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Unusual AF trigger

I started with ectopics in 2010 accompanied with bilateral chest aching across the top and sown sternum. I was admitted for tests as my ECG has an abnormality,...

I started with ectopics in 2010 accompanied with bilateral chest aching across t...

ian16527

•5 years ago

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Apixaban and indigestion

I have been changed from Rivaroxaban to Apixaban and since the changeover I seem to be getting a very sore chest (like reflux burning). Does anyone else have...

I have been changed from Rivaroxaban to Apixaban and since the changeover I seem...

Tapanac

•5 years ago

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Hypertension and gout

What if my hypertension medicine is causing my gout problem. Is there a drug without this side effect?

What if my hypertension medicine is causing my gout problem. Is there a drug wi...

bbrt294

•5 years ago

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Hypertension medicine causes my gout problem

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bbrt294

•5 years ago

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hypertension drug without gout side effect

Hypertension medicine causes my gout problem

bbrt294

•5 years ago

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New to a fib

Went doctor complaining of lethargy - had ecg and was diagnosed - trouble is bisoprolo and blood thinners make me feel even more tired- visit in 10 days for...

Went doctor complaining of lethargy - had ecg and was diagnosed - trouble is bis...

Spinbiker

•5 years ago

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CBD and sleep?

Thanks to all who responded to my question about CBD...it seems it will work for some and not for others, and apparently so side effects that trigger AFib or...

Thanks to all who responded to my question about CBD...it seems it will work for...

MAC4

•5 years ago

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Flecainide

Hi everyone I was prescribed this for “ pill in the pocket when I go into AF” still not had the courage to take it so ride the episodes out over the last 2...

Hi everyone I was prescribed this for “ pill in the pocket when I go into AF” st...

Supernerogirl

•5 years ago

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Pain

Woke up this morning with a swollen bone on side of my foot. Can hardly walk at all. Something tells me this is arthritis.

Woke up this morning with a swollen bone on side of my foot. Can hardly walk at ...

pacots

•5 years ago

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Pierced ears anyone?

This is a slightly odd ask for information but I am thinking of getting my ears pierced for my 70th birthday. I take anticoagulants and have in my mind that...

This is a slightly odd ask for information but I am thinking of getting my ears ...

PJR1949

•5 years ago

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Back in A-Fib

Hey there! I went to see the EP yesterday because my breathlessness kept getting worse to the point I could not exert myself at all. They did an EKG and to my...

Hey there! I went to see the EP yesterday because my breathlessness kept gettin...

soberhoumom

•5 years ago

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How soon is ablation for flutter appropriate ?

Over the last 2 years, I had what I thought were palpitations after heavy gardening with insufficient water in 90 degrees F.... 3 weeks ago I got a 150 beats...

Over the last 2 years, I had what I thought were palpitations after heavy garde...

allserene

•5 years ago

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Today’s EP visit (and our George)

I had a lovely visit with my EP today. He is very happy with how things are tracking 5 1/2 weeks post ablation, as am I. I’m staying on my medications for a...

I had a lovely visit with my EP today. He is very happy with how things are trac...

Kaz747

•5 years ago

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Nebivol

Well came of the Nebivol 2 days now in and out of Afib 😩😩 hate the way it makes you feel as you all know bloody awful ! Rant over going to fight not going...

Well came of the Nebivol 2 days now in and out of Afib 😩😩 hate the way it make...

Supernerogirl

•5 years ago

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Can water tablets wear out after time..

My husband has been on bumentanide since January 2019. He has swollen legs (just below knee) and is putting on gradual weight each day, 0.1 to 0.3 kg over 6...

My husband has been on bumentanide since January 2019. He has swollen legs (just...

Potuar

•5 years ago

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Afib triggers

My husband had a heart valve replaced some 3 years ago. It all went fine but he has now developed intermittent Afib. No particular trigger (such as alcohol,...

My husband had a heart valve replaced some 3 years ago. It all went fine but he ...

Barty11

•5 years ago

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1 Week Post Ablation

Just a quick update after the op exactly a week ago today . After initial soreness and a couple of days tiredness wore off I've actually seemed to recover...

Just a quick update after the op exactly a week ago today . After initial soren...

Ianp66

•5 years ago

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Hiatus Hernia and Atrial Fibrillation.

Hiatus Hernia and Atrial Fibrillation. Please see the link to a video by Dr Gupta: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODdDxmbk5sA ...and the study of 111,000...

Hiatus Hernia and Atrial Fibrillation. Please see the link to a video by Dr Gupt...

saulger

•5 years ago

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Dr Sanjay Gupta live on Facebook lunch time

You'll need to be on Facebook to view this, so interesting and great advice for newly diagnosed people....

You'll need to be on Facebook to view this, so interesting and great advice for ...

jeanjeannie50

•5 years ago

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Downsides of Detecting Atrial Fibrillation in Asymptomatic Patients

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/910482?src=wnl_edit_tpal&uac=232755DZ&impID=1954536&faf=1 This is interesting. It seems more information should be...

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/910482?src=wnl_edit_tpal&uac=232755DZ&impID...

EngMac

•5 years ago

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Well done Beancounter

Excellent venue , lovely to see everyone and put a face to a name . Bahman

Bahman

•5 years ago

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Should I look for an alternative to sotolol

I have been taking sotolol for around fifteen years 80mg morning and evening and my AF has been quite well controlled with only a couple of visits to A and E...

I have been taking sotolol for around fifteen years 80mg morning and evening and...

Patchwork123

•5 years ago

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Out of rythm 10 sec

Good afternoon from France everyone. In my last post I told you how I discovered I was a "Afiber" and how it changed my life. Today I experienced a weird...

Good afternoon from France everyone. In my last post I told you how I discovered...

Lien-Ju

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Atrial Fibrillation advice needed

Hi I have just been diagnosed with AF which has come as a complete shock. I have been discharged from hospital with medication 5mg Bisoprolol, 60mg Edoxaban...

Hi I have just been diagnosed with AF which has come as a complete shock. I have...

Poppy128

•5 years ago

27 Replies

What does your AF feel like?

I have SVT and am scheduled for a Ablation. I thought I possibly might have AF as well, sometimes my heart feels like it’s vibrating, and chest pressure/...

I have SVT and am scheduled for a Ablation. I thought I possibly might have AF a...

AmbieBambie

•5 years ago

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Paramedic experience

Two weeks ago in the small hours, Easter Saturday in fact, I was woken by pain in the middle of my chest and could not decide whether it was AT or my stomach....

Two weeks ago in the small hours, Easter Saturday in fact, I was woken by pain i...

reinaway

•5 years ago

21 Replies

Information re: beta blockers

Hello everybody. I'm looking for some advice today. I have paroxysmal atrial fib, and am taking 1/4 tab of 25 mg Metoprolol 2x/day (6.25 mg). If I increase the...

Hello everybody. I'm looking for some advice today. I have paroxysmal atrial fib...

Geonome

•5 years ago

27 Replies

CBD for anxiety and insomnia

Has anyone had experience with CBD for relieving anxiety and insomnia? I’m on Pradaxa, metoprolol and had ablation for AFib and SVT 2 yrs ago. Doing ok...

Has anyone had experience with CBD for relieving anxiety and insomnia? I’m on P...

MAC4

•5 years ago

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Alcohol and Heart Arrhythmias

Just out of curiousity, do any of you drink alcohol? and what do you drink and how much is your limit before it triggers AFIB/SVT/Skipped beats, and do...

Just out of curiousity, do any of you drink alcohol? and what do you drink and h...

Crash88

•5 years ago

39 Replies

Blood Thinners

I have just joined this group following a week in hospital with a bi lateral pulmonary embolism, AF and irregular heartbeat. I'm 63 years old and had a very...

I have just joined this group following a week in hospital with a bi lateral pul...

Catlady56

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for May 2019

Unusual AF trigger

Apixaban and indigestion

Hypertension and gout

Hypertension medicine causes my gout problem

hypertension drug without gout side effect

New to a fib

CBD and sleep?

Flecainide

Pain

Pierced ears anyone?

Back in A-Fib

How soon is ablation for flutter appropriate ?

Today’s EP visit (and our George)

Nebivol

Can water tablets wear out after time..

Afib triggers

1 Week Post Ablation

Hiatus Hernia and Atrial Fibrillation.

Dr Sanjay Gupta live on Facebook lunch time

Downsides of Detecting Atrial Fibrillation in Asymptomatic Patients

Well done Beancounter

Should I look for an alternative to sotolol

Out of rythm 10 sec

Atrial Fibrillation advice needed

What does your AF feel like?

Paramedic experience

Information re: beta blockers

CBD for anxiety and insomnia

Alcohol and Heart Arrhythmias

Blood Thinners

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