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It’s BACK

I was doing so well. In Sept, I had a 24 hr bout. Then, 72 hrs ago, pulse 175 with Afib. Doc put me back on the meds😞 Heads up, I believe the extra coffee...

I was doing so well. In Sept, I had a 24 hr bout. Then, 72 hrs ago, pulse 175 ...

exbcmc

•5 years ago

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New to digoxin

Hi all My husband has a fib diagnosed in sept. First clinic to the cardiologist today. Been on xerelto since sept. Hes now given him digoxin as well. Googling...

Hi all My husband has a fib diagnosed in sept. First clinic to the cardiologist ...

Janau

•5 years ago

22 Replies

Itch

Two weeks on apixiban. Anyone get itchy scalp? Thanks

Lindaj754

•5 years ago

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Ablation

Does anyone know what the ablation waiting times are at a the Freeman road hospital Newcastle upon Tyne are

Does anyone know what the ablation waiting times are at a the Freeman road hospi...

stopper

•5 years ago

4 Replies

New Member Question

Hi everyone. Just joined so bear with me. I'm a 62 yo male with borderline T2 Diabetes. I've experienced AF symptoms on and off for about 20 years without...

Hi everyone. Just joined so bear with me. I'm a 62 yo male with borderline T2 Di...

Sebanelli

•5 years ago

24 Replies

Article on Colds & Flu which I found really helpful

https://heartmdinstitute.com/health-and-wellness/cold-vs-flu-how-to-recognize-treat-and-prevent-both/?utm_source=HD_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=12.18.19

https://heartmdinstitute.com/health-and-wellness/cold-vs-flu-how-to-recognize-tr...

CDreamer

•5 years ago

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Christmas Greetings from Rienij

I like to thank all my friends for the support you have given me during the past year. And what a year it has been. I sat and reflected on that yesterday...

I like to thank all my friends for the support you have given me during the past...

Rienij70

•5 years ago

23 Replies

CHRISTMAS CAKE

Hi everyone I know this may be a silly question but I have just had a piece of Christmas cake that has been dosed with brandy. As I don’t drink at all would...

Hi everyone I know this may be a silly question but I have just had a piece of C...

jillybeanposh

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Pericarditis symptoms or normal ablation recovery?

Has anyone experienced pericarditis post ablation? I'm finding it difficult to know if the discomfort I'm feeling is normal ablation recovery or symptoms of...

Has anyone experienced pericarditis post ablation? I'm finding it difficult to k...

Donna_68

•5 years ago

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Feeling good, Why?

I (53 year old, non smoker, over weight) had radio frequency ablation in April 2019, following blanking period and cardioversion June 4th 2019, all running...

I (53 year old, non smoker, over weight) had radio frequency ablation in April 2...

BobL123

•5 years ago

12 Replies

PVCS PACS PALPATATIONS

Sorry for the title but I'm guessing as to what I'm feeling! It's one of those 3 I would guess. After a Cryoablation September 2018 for a irregular heart beat...

Sorry for the title but I'm guessing as to what I'm feeling! It's one of those 3...

djbgatekeeper

•5 years ago

27 Replies

Bisoprolol update

Thanks to all the lovely fellow sufferers who replied to my post about lowering my bisoprolol dosage- I've taken on board what you've said and dropped to...

Thanks to all the lovely fellow sufferers who replied to my post about lowering ...

Clivecsw

•5 years ago

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Better informed - Dr Sanjay Gupta

I had my ECG yesterday. Just had the phone all from GP to confirm I have AF. Ech cardiogram in New Year. I posted a few days ago seeking information - Thank...

I had my ECG yesterday. Just had the phone all from GP to confirm I have AF. Ech...

Steve101

•5 years ago

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Splitting Bisoprolol Dose, or not?

I've now had 3 episodes of prolonged palpitations since the end of November. Two have happened after midnight and one this morning at 5.30 am. They've lasted...

I've now had 3 episodes of prolonged palpitations since the end of November. Two...

mikeonfire

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Ablation v Pacemaker

Hello Everyone my cardiologist has given me three choices : 1) To put up with my AF (2) Ablation or a Pacemaker ,I’m not sure what to do .I was diagnose with...

Hello Everyone my cardiologist has given me three choices : 1) To put up with m...

Fattypatty

•5 years ago

23 Replies

Getting off flecainide

I was on flecainide 50 mg 2x a day for 2 months. I had chest pain, dizziness, irregular heartbeats , feeling completely exhausted,anxiety,and crying. My new...

I was on flecainide 50 mg 2x a day for 2 months. I had chest pain, dizziness, ...

Foulplay

•5 years ago

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They’re Back

So I had a 4 minute episode last week after a months worse of PACS. Honestly, the relentless PACS are worse than AF. I never had them before. Maybe one or...

So I had a 4 minute episode last week after a months worse of PACS. Honestly, t...

Amurray77

•5 years ago

6 Replies

AF in DC

Visiting our daughter in D.C. & guess what AF rears it’s ugly head & continues overnight. Now am in regular rhythm but tachycardia 120 - this has never...

Visiting our daughter in D.C. & guess what AF rears it’s ugly head & continues o...

pattiannj

•5 years ago

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Root Cause of A-Fib.

I have always thought we all have a similar problem happening within our bodies that is causing our afib problems. After 17 years of watching my afib come and...

I have always thought we all have a similar problem happening within our bodies ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

30 Replies

Update after Ablation on the 9th of December.

Hi all,...

Abluerose

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Dosage too high?

Hi all, been on 2.5mg bisoprolol for three months now but noticed my heartbeat has recently fallen to under 40bpm, I'm constantly knackered and my extremities...

Hi all, been on 2.5mg bisoprolol for three months now but noticed my heartbeat h...

Clivecsw

•5 years ago

32 Replies

Pauses with Flecainide

I've been on flecainide for a couple of years. I must say that it had limited benefit but I was ok with it. I had a bit of flutter that I think it triggered...

I've been on flecainide for a couple of years. I must say that it had limited be...

DueNorth

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Are all sugars created equally

It's a common comment on here lately that we should cut down on sugar to lessen A/f episodes but I wondered if fruit was included. I like to make healthy...

It's a common comment on here lately that we should cut down on sugar to lessen ...

fairgo45

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Heart rythem / bread

My friend Steve ( ( 67 yrs ) mentioned the other day that his heart rythem goes haywire when eating soft white bread cake’s or pizza base, has anyone a clue...

My friend Steve ( ( 67 yrs ) mentioned the other day that his heart rythem goes ...

colo60

•5 years ago

30 Replies

SOB 8 MONTHS POST ABLATION

I had an ablation 8 months ago. Was doing pretty good until recently. I have shortness of breath just doing small tasks. This has come on in the last month. I...

I had an ablation 8 months ago. Was doing pretty good until recently. I have sho...

Batbara

•5 years ago

6 Replies

5th day old Cardio version

Successful Cardio version on weds NSR. Pulse rate around 57 bpm which was what it used to be pre AF. Bisoprolol reduced from 7.5mg to 5mg. However 5 days...

Successful Cardio version on weds NSR. Pulse rate around 57 bpm which was what ...

Nick1957

•5 years ago

24 Replies

Fast heart beat

I've recently had a bad cold with a cough that triggered a long episode of AF, and have been left with a fast resting heart rate of 100, whereas when it was...

I've recently had a bad cold with a cough that triggered a long episode of AF, a...

bugswhiskers

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Polyvagal Theory Explained

As many on this forum will know, anxiety and AF go hand in hand. Many of us know about vagus nerve and stimulation and ANS - Autonomic Nervous System &...

As many on this forum will know, anxiety and AF go hand in hand. Many of us kno...

CDreamer

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Tired of waiting

After failed cardioversion I now have to wait 6 months to see EP to arrange ablation which will probably be another long wait to carry out- does this timescale...

After failed cardioversion I now have to wait 6 months to see EP to arrange abla...

Spinbiker

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Palpitations

Ive had palpitations for years but recently getting mor with big lurches too. Had a 24 hour monitor on last month it didn’t show much as typical not a bad day....

Ive had palpitations for years but recently getting mor with big lurches too. Ha...

KarenCh

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for December 2019

It’s BACK

New to digoxin

Itch

Ablation

New Member Question

Article on Colds & Flu which I found really helpful

Christmas Greetings from Rienij

CHRISTMAS CAKE

Pericarditis symptoms or normal ablation recovery?

Feeling good, Why?

PVCS PACS PALPATATIONS

Bisoprolol update

Better informed - Dr Sanjay Gupta

Splitting Bisoprolol Dose, or not?

Ablation v Pacemaker

Getting off flecainide

They’re Back

AF in DC

Root Cause of A-Fib.

Update after Ablation on the 9th of December.

Dosage too high?

Pauses with Flecainide

Are all sugars created equally

Heart rythem / bread

SOB 8 MONTHS POST ABLATION

5th day old Cardio version

Fast heart beat

Polyvagal Theory Explained

Tired of waiting

Palpitations

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