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Had my 1st visit with the EP today to discuss medications

Hi everyone! I have been posting alot on here abt my medications and wondering if they are causing the shortness of breath, weakness and massive headaches, my...

Hi everyone! I have been posting alot on here abt my medications and wondering i...

ShimmeringLillyMae

•5 years ago

11 Replies

New to AF and this forum

Hi, just thought I'd introduce myself. Just a week a half before I was due to go on holiday with my 3 children, husband and in-laws, I had my first ever...

Hi, just thought I'd introduce myself. Just a week a half before I was due to go...

Rachylou

•5 years ago

34 Replies

Why are my legs tired and hurting again

In December because of problems with Xarelto, eg. itchy swollen legs with weeping sores, blood in mouth and on pillow on awakening, legs so tired they felt...

In December because of problems with Xarelto, eg. itchy swollen legs with weepi...

SweetAdelyn

•5 years ago

22 Replies

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Insomnia

Hi.....what I am asking from fellow members is not help for myself, but for a beloved member of my family, who suffers from very serious insomnia, and has done...

Hi.....what I am asking from fellow members is not help for myself, but for a be...

Lamplight37

•5 years ago

18 Replies

Calcium and Bisoporol, Rivaroxabane and Ramipril

I have been on the first 2 of the above meds for 2 years and have also just been prescribed Ramipril. I have persistent AF and am on waiting list for Ablation....

I have been on the first 2 of the above meds for 2 years and have also just been...

Gunnersawus

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Vv

Hi everyone I have AF and also Diabetes, recently I have been waking up with very sore heels. My podiatrist says it is pressure from my mattress, and that I...

Hi everyone I have AF and also Diabetes, recently I have been waking up with ver...

Gladaven

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Lost my dog today,,,

As so.e of you know my good good dog has been unwe!l...12/5 year's old...held him as.he went....thank you for all your good wishes...trying to.keep all calm...

As so.e of you know my good good dog has been unwe!l...12/5 year's old...held hi...

wilsond

•5 years ago

82 Replies

Feet very cold and swelling

Anyone experienced very cold feet and ankles and they are swelling. Does not matter if I am on my feet most of the day or if I am sitting at my computer for...

Anyone experienced very cold feet and ankles and they are swelling. Does not m...

canadiananna

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Post ablation

hi all... anyone else have neuropathy in the lower legs and feet since ablation especially when sittingThanks

hi all... anyone else have neuropathy in the lower legs and feet since ablation ...

grussell49

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Restoring Hearth Rhythm through drugs - is it a gradual process?

I have persistent AFib and the only symptom is reduced energy. Since the beginning of the month I have been on a weight-loss regime - my BMI was over 28 - a...

I have persistent AFib and the only symptom is reduced energy. Since the beginn...

Ivan_the_Terrible

•5 years ago

29 Replies

Anyone been prescribed calcium tablets?

I’ve just been prescribed calcium tablets but on checking side effects, I find first on the list of common side effects is irregular heartbeat. 😩 I’d be...

I’ve just been prescribed calcium tablets but on checking side effects, I find f...

Finvola

•5 years ago

33 Replies

Fluid retention from Amlode

I have recently started on Amlode, a calcium channel blocker and since then my legs get very swollen and painful. I would love to know if anyone else has...

I have recently started on Amlode, a calcium channel blocker and since then my l...

dachli12

•5 years ago

12 Replies

A-Flutter this morning!

Dear all, The last few days I’ve been getting loads of ectopics. Last night I couldn’t sleep and didn’t get to sleep until 1.30am. Woke up at 7 am and was...

Dear all, The last few days I’ve been getting loads of ectopics. Last night I c...

Dangerousdriver

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Changing Medication without the doctor

Good morning. While mostly I am well on my medication I do struggle with hills and stairs. I am not sure if this is my medication or my Afib. I am on 5m of...

Good morning. While mostly I am well on my medication I do struggle with hills ...

katiefforde

•5 years ago

31 Replies

Acronym's anyone else having trouble

Hello all, fairly new to the site and struggling with some of the acronym's that folk use in their messages. I'm guessing these are used regularly within the...

Hello all, fairly new to the site and struggling with some of the acronym's that...

Hidden

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Butterflies in the heart

Not wanting to tempt fate but my afib has been ok recently but last night I had an episode of what I would call butterflies in the heart. I’ve had it before...

Not wanting to tempt fate but my afib has been ok recently but last night I had ...

Profound15

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Complications with ablation

I'm going for my ablation in two weeks I was wondering has anyone on the site who has gone for an ablation had any kind of serious complications, when I met...

I'm going for my ablation in two weeks I was wondering has anyone on the site wh...

Euve

•5 years ago

8 Replies

flecanide and shortness of breath

Has anyone else experienced increased shortness of breath on exertion while on flecanide? 100mg twice a day/

Has anyone else experienced increased shortness of breath on exertion while on f...

loou

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Fluid retention after ablation?

After 2nd ablation My feet are very swollen as well as ankles. Is this expected??

After 2nd ablation My feet are very swollen as well as ankles. Is this expected?...

Jlaine

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Is this where we're going wrong -Your opinions on this please

Could this be a reason why so many people get sick? I saw this talk re wearing rubber soled shoes ages ago and it really intrigues me. Have a look at the first...

Could this be a reason why so many people get sick? I saw this talk re wearing r...

jeanjeannie50

•5 years ago

72 Replies

Echocardiogram tomorrow...

Well, finally the day has come.... I have my echocardiogram tomorrow and see the Cardiologist the week after. Ooh how things have changed since those...

Well, finally the day has come.... I have my echocardiogram tomorrow and see the...

Hidden

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Hello again

Hi all Just a quick catch up Hope all my friends and others are well I'm now back in work full time Have done two weeks cover back in my senior role I'm...

Hi all Just a quick catch up Hope all my friends and others are well I'm now b...

Vonnieruth

•5 years ago

27 Replies

Afib medications and erection problems

Hello everyone , i'm 35 years old had a couple of afib episodes that took me to the ER , 1 cardioversion , and taking bisoprolol 2.5 mg and statins for my...

Hello everyone , i'm 35 years old had a couple of afib episodes that took me to ...

davidss82

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Fleicanide

I’ve just taken 100 mg of Fleicanide; 2 pills that were 50 mg per tablet. I meant to take 1 Bisoprolol pill of 1.25 mg. I’ve taken a double dose of...

I’ve just taken 100 mg of Fleicanide; 2 pills that were 50 mg per tablet. I mea...

Pacific

•5 years ago

11 Replies

POST HIP REPLACEMENT

I HAVE NUMBNESS IN THE AREA OF OPERATION AND A BURNING SENSATION IS THIS THE HEALING PROCESS

I HAVE NUMBNESS IN THE AREA OF OPERATION AND A BURNING SENSATION IS THIS THE HEA...

POPPYGIZMO

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Bisoprolol with Flecinaide?

Hi all, this is my first post as I generally find all my answers by reading other posts. This site apart from medication has been so helpful and inspiring....

Hi all, this is my first post as I generally find all my answers by reading othe...

heartface

•5 years ago

21 Replies

EP specialist.

After a lot of soul searching, thinking, reading people’s posts on here and I guess finally admitting defeat, I need to address my worsening PAF symptoms. Have...

After a lot of soul searching, thinking, reading people’s posts on here and I gu...

Frances123

•5 years ago

37 Replies

Coffee shops, baristas and ever stronger coffee

I usually drink weak (count the grains) Decaff coffee. I recently had a black coffee (americano) bought for me and didn't inform the purchaser of my tastes....

I usually drink weak (count the grains) Decaff coffee. I recently had a black c...

Ianc2

•5 years ago

28 Replies

6 weeks and counting ! Flec AND verapamil anyone ?

I`m chuffed ;-) It`s exactly 6 weeks today I had my cardioversion. I`m still in NR - back of the net. I think the 200mg flecainide dose is helping me stay in...

I`m chuffed ;-) It`s exactly 6 weeks today I had my cardioversion. I`m still in ...

Paulbounce

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Anybody cycle or endurance training while on Solatol?

Hi I usually do an Ironman every year, I had an Ablation 4 years ago and have been Afib free till Sunday, I got cardioverted on Wednesday. My cardiologist...

Hi I usually do an Ironman every year, I had an Ablation 4 years ago and have be...

Pommylump

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for June 2019

Had my 1st visit with the EP today to discuss medications

New to AF and this forum

Why are my legs tired and hurting again

Insomnia

Calcium and Bisoporol, Rivaroxabane and Ramipril

Vv

Lost my dog today,,,

Feet very cold and swelling

Post ablation

Restoring Hearth Rhythm through drugs - is it a gradual process?

Anyone been prescribed calcium tablets?

Fluid retention from Amlode

A-Flutter this morning!

Changing Medication without the doctor

Acronym's anyone else having trouble

Butterflies in the heart

Complications with ablation

flecanide and shortness of breath

Fluid retention after ablation?

Is this where we're going wrong -Your opinions on this please

Echocardiogram tomorrow...

Hello again

Afib medications and erection problems

Fleicanide

POST HIP REPLACEMENT

Bisoprolol with Flecinaide?

EP specialist.

Coffee shops, baristas and ever stronger coffee

6 weeks and counting ! Flec AND verapamil anyone ?

Anybody cycle or endurance training while on Solatol?

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