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6 weeks post-ablation

Hi all. I am now 6 weeks in and finally feeling pretty well. Saw my EP this week and he was very happy with everything. EKG was perfect and heart rate was...

Hi all. I am now 6 weeks in and finally feeling pretty well. Saw my EP this we...

CookieinAL

•5 years ago

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Are there any circumstances under which you would not be prescribed an NOAC or Warfarin after a stroke?

An acqauintance told me yesterday he had had a moderate(not TIA) stroke last october.It seems he is now affected by memory and speech problems,which I had...

An acqauintance told me yesterday he had had a moderate(not TIA) stroke last o...

10gingercats

•5 years ago

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Unanswered question

Some one called Daniel asked me a question and I am unable to find it again. I saw it and thought I will answer that later but now cannot fin it again. Sorry...

Some one called Daniel asked me a question and I am unable to find it again. I s...

Tikaneko

•5 years ago

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How to determine heart rate

This is a very basic question so apologies. I've just started taking Bisoprolol 5mg, the first dose yesterday, after my EP took me off Verapamil. I was...

This is a very basic question so apologies. I've just started taking Bisoprolol ...

marlathome

•5 years ago

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3 Month Post Ablation Check

Well had the 3 month check after my op at freeman's after a bit of a strange few weeks, months, and all OK, seemingly . Been a interesting 3 months with highs...

Well had the 3 month check after my op at freeman's after a bit of a strange few...

Ianp66

•5 years ago

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Side effects of Prednisolone

I am 88 and was diagnosed with Polymyalgia at beginning of July after being laid low with initially hip pain then shoulders, hands and neck, after a blood test...

I am 88 and was diagnosed with Polymyalgia at beginning of July after being laid...

gordyb

•5 years ago

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AF again

Well cardioversion did not last again this time 28 days last time 8 days, every time I go into AF it gets worse still waiting to see cardiologist ,my doctor...

Well cardioversion did not last again this time 28 days last time 8 days, every ...

Tigers15

•5 years ago

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The Disturbing Mental Aspect AF has on Us

I started a post this morning talking about the mental effects AF and all it entails has on our minds and lives. I thought members would like to talk openly...

I started a post this morning talking about the mental effects AF and all it ent...

jeanjeannie50

•5 years ago

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Month to the day post ablation and got ? Ectopics. N High BP, lasting more than an hour. V scared the AF was back with bells on.

But thankfully woke up to find they'd gone. Resting HR still 10 beats higher than it has been lately. But thankfully pulse feels regular again. Did the...

But thankfully woke up to find they'd gone. Resting HR still 10 beats higher th...

Turquoise19

•5 years ago

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A.F. and incontinence

I am reasonably new to this but did do one post early in the piece. Anyway, having been diagnosed with AF 2 years ago and now have had a pacemaker fitted due...

I am reasonably new to this but did do one post early in the piece. Anyway, ha...

pusska01

•5 years ago

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Blood Test Mixup

My husband & I recently received letters from our GP practice advising us that their database need to be up-to-date (due to NICE guidelines) for people who...

My husband & I recently received letters from our GP practice advising us that ...

heartmatters1

•5 years ago

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AF episode and TKR

I finally got my TKR on Friday but the wound wouldn't stop bleeding (not a great deal, but enough for surgeon to be concerned), despite being off my...

I finally got my TKR on Friday but the wound wouldn't stop bleeding (not a great...

Cally53

•5 years ago

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Advice please?

Good morning. AF picked up two months’ ago at annual BP check. Big surprise. Absolutely no symptoms. Fit and well. Reluctantly decided to follow advice and...

Good morning. AF picked up two months’ ago at annual BP check. Big surprise. Abs...

Hedley54

•5 years ago

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Cardioversion

I had a successful cardioversion recently (it took four attempts). For a week or so afterwards my ankles swelled up like puddings. I wonder if anyone has...

I had a successful cardioversion recently (it took four attempts). For a week or...

Hellie54

•5 years ago

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Anyone on Prozac?

Doctor prescribed Prozac for anxiety. I had an ablation but was told to take Multaq if afib came back. One doctor said it’s ok to Multaq, another said it was...

Doctor prescribed Prozac for anxiety. I had an ablation but was told to take Mu...

Vandalbragg

•5 years ago

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Atrial fibrillation

Hi everyone had AF for most of the day, just took100 mg flecanide that makes 300 altogether. Plus one bisoprolol this morning. My pulse is 93 shall I sit it...

Hi everyone had AF for most of the day, just took100 mg flecanide that makes 300...

Gillybean123

•5 years ago

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Testing things today!

I had to take my cat up to my Mum’s today (150 odd miles). She’s looking after him while I have some work done on my place. So..... taxi was 20 mins late to...

I had to take my cat up to my Mum’s today (150 odd miles). She’s looking after h...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Ablation

To hospital yesterday for my cryo-ablation under a GA. Arrived at midday, procedure at 4.30 and it took about 1 hour. Came to in a resuscitation suite. Initial...

To hospital yesterday for my cryo-ablation under a GA. Arrived at midday, proced...

charlwood35

•5 years ago

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Atrial Fibrillation Bout

Hi everyone am having an AF session today. Going to sit it out. Just taken 50grm flecanide have already taken 150grms. Pulse went up to 101 then managed to get...

Hi everyone am having an AF session today. Going to sit it out. Just taken 50grm...

Gillybean123

•5 years ago

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Cardioversion and ablation

Following an ablation-during which the heart has been deliberately put into AF if it is not already in that state-it is necessary to return it to sinus rhythm....

Following an ablation-during which the heart has been deliberately put into AF i...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Update

Saw NHS cardiologist yesterday after 8 week wait and feeling awful in between he agreed to change diltiazem to nebivolo 2.5 mg + apaxiban 5mg x2 to see if...

Saw NHS cardiologist yesterday after 8 week wait and feeling awful in between he...

Spinbiker

•5 years ago

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Flecainide again!!

I have taken Flecainide since 2011. First 100 mg bd and now 50 mg twice a day. In all that time I've had one episode during a flu type virus and that was when...

I have taken Flecainide since 2011. First 100 mg bd and now 50 mg twice a day. I...

Bagrat

•5 years ago

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Competition Time!

*It’s your chance to win* We are giving away a family ticket to the Roman Baths, Fashion Museum and Victoria Art Gallery in Bath, Somerset (UK). The ticket...

*It’s your chance to win* We are giving away a family ticket to the Roman Baths,...

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•5 years ago

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Apixaban versus Riveroxaban

I have just been prescribed Apixaban by St Barts; formerly I was to have taken Xarelto (Riveroxaban). I was told it was a bit less likely to cause a...

I have just been prescribed Apixaban by St Barts; formerly I was to have taken X...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Wedding anniversary beckons.....

Well we are off to Wells in Somerset for a few days. For Hoski’s benefit, our room has a Four Poster bed, not sure about the chandelier, so if you hear...

Well we are off to Wells in Somerset for a few days. For Hoski’s benefit, our r...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Still alive.

Still alive, so that is always a plus. Back home and the operation went well. A very eventful couple of days. Got up at 4.30, had to be in the hospital at 7.00...

Still alive, so that is always a plus. Back home and the operation went well. A ...

Rienij70

•5 years ago

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Tooth extraction

Good morning , campers! Thought I'd share this,had a planned wisdom tooth extraction on Monday at our local dental hospital. Having recently also had an...

Good morning , campers! Thought I'd share this,had a planned wisdom tooth extra...

wilsond

•5 years ago

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Medication and supplements question

Hi I am currently taking 100mg flecainide twice daily, 3.75mg of bisoprolol, warfarin and levothyroxine(I had a total thyroidectomy about 18 years ago) I usd...

Hi I am currently taking 100mg flecainide twice daily, 3.75mg of bisoprolol, war...

Gilli54

•5 years ago

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Ectopics and magnesium, how long does it take

I have been in permanent ectopic for best part of 2 weeks with breathlessness and it is driving me crazy. I am starting to feel quite low in mood. I started...

I have been in permanent ectopic for best part of 2 weeks with breathlessness an...

Tikaneko

•5 years ago

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Actavis/Accord brand Flecainide

Well, I finally got my surgery to add Actavis brand to my Flecainide script to avoid getting other brands on which I seem to get a lot of ectopics. Now I find...

Well, I finally got my surgery to add Actavis brand to my Flecainide script to a...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2019

6 weeks post-ablation

Are there any circumstances under which you would not be prescribed an NOAC or Warfarin after a stroke?

Unanswered question

How to determine heart rate

3 Month Post Ablation Check

Side effects of Prednisolone

AF again

The Disturbing Mental Aspect AF has on Us

Month to the day post ablation and got ? Ectopics. N High BP, lasting more than an hour. V scared the AF was back with bells on.

A.F. and incontinence

Blood Test Mixup

AF episode and TKR

Advice please?

Cardioversion

Anyone on Prozac?

Atrial fibrillation

Testing things today!

Ablation

Atrial Fibrillation Bout

Cardioversion and ablation

Update

Flecainide again!!

Competition Time!

Apixaban versus Riveroxaban

Wedding anniversary beckons.....

Still alive.

Tooth extraction

Medication and supplements question

Ectopics and magnesium, how long does it take

Actavis/Accord brand Flecainide

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