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MRI’s with implantable loop recorders

Hi, I read that the modern implantable loop recorders do not prevent you having an MRI. Do the radiologists have to alter settings or change their protocols to...

Hi, I read that the modern implantable loop recorders do not prevent you having ...

Di8504

•4 years ago

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Flecainide for ectopics

Just had a consultation with the famous Dr Sanjay Gupta getting a 7 day Holter monitor from him he suggested possibly asking my cardiologist to go to...

Just had a consultation with the famous Dr Sanjay Gupta getting a 7 day Holter m...

Padayn01

•4 years ago

44 Replies

I have a pacemaker fitted 9 years ago I am concerned about the battery not being checked. They keep canceling my appointments with phone mg

Anyone else keep getting pacemaker check cancelled mine been in 11 years how can they check battery life etc with a phone call? Not happy being fobed off

Anyone else keep getting pacemaker check cancelled mine been in 11 years how c...

robert7

•4 years ago

20 Replies

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Cardio ablation groin issue

I’ve had ablation 2weeks ago... Groin was heeling great...but today it feels like the first day after operation and I have a lump forming to the right of the...

I’ve had ablation 2weeks ago... Groin was heeling great...but today it feels lik...

Stingray123

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Metoprolol

Hello everyone, I am feeling rather low and not very well. I have to take Ciprofloxacin antibiotic for a chest infection which has pseudomonas aeruginosa...

Hello everyone, I am feeling rather low and not very well. I have to take Ciprof...

Gain

•4 years ago

31 Replies

Pokes

I drank some water in bed without sitting up properly. A few minutes later I felt as though my heart had been poked and that started AF. I sat up and expelled...

I drank some water in bed without sitting up properly. A few minutes later I fel...

123Abc123

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Ablation

After waiting through lock down I have a date of the 7th July for this to be done. I hope this one will be successful! I hope for the best but prepare for the...

After waiting through lock down I have a date of the 7th July for this to be don...

cali111

•4 years ago

38 Replies

Positive Update - ablation

Hi all, It’s been a month since I had my ablation and I just wanted to give a positive update. First of all, thank you to everyone who read/replied to all...

Hi all, It’s been a month since I had my ablation and I just wanted to give a ...

Apple88

•4 years ago

40 Replies

Interesting news for salt irrigation of throat and nose

As someone who benefits from nasal salt sprays and nasal irrigation with a Neti pot and salt for common cold and sinus symptoms, I was very interested to read...

As someone who benefits from nasal salt sprays and nasal irrigation with a Neti ...

Finvola

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Anti-Estrogen Tablet

My blood pressure is very high, 194/97. I am on Equisin, anti-estrogen tablet. Does anybody had the similar symptoms.

My blood pressure is very high, 194/97. I am on Equisin, anti-estrogen tablet. ...

Anita5858

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Asking for a friend!

Hi everyone hope you're all staying hydrated in the UK heat. Question... My friend had a long planned cardio version last Sunday. Three attempts but didn't...

Hi everyone hope you're all staying hydrated in the UK heat. Question... My frie...

wilsond

•4 years ago

30 Replies

Emails have stopped!

Can anyone advise, please? For some reason the regular emails from this forum have stopped arriving in my inbox. I’ve tried writing to admin, but so far have...

Can anyone advise, please? For some reason the regular emails from this forum ha...

Staffsgirl

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Digoxin

Hi does anyone taking digoxin have memory issues? My husband has been taking it for paroxysmal Af since december and his memory is getting worse. Hes 74 and...

Hi does anyone taking digoxin have memory issues? My husband has been taking it ...

Janau

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Potassium for Ectopics

I was just wondering what is the dosage that most people here take for Potassium where you can see a significant improvement in the ectopics frequency? I just...

I was just wondering what is the dosage that most people here take for Potassium...

Annie2609

•4 years ago

11 Replies

PVC and Ectopic Heartbeats

Can I just ask is there a difference between the two? And also can scarring from an abalation cause PVC?

Can I just ask is there a difference between the two? And also can scarring from...

Padayn01

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Pacemaker & daily meds for AFib, what can I expect?

I am interested to hear from anyone with experience about having a pacemaker installed and then daily AFib medications - I think I will be given something...

I am interested to hear from anyone with experience about having a pacemaker ins...

OurCoach

•4 years ago

29 Replies

hands shaking

Hi my af isn’t great at the moment don’t know if it’s the heat as my feet and ankles are swelling I’m also getting shaky hands, heart pounding. Does the heat...

Hi my af isn’t great at the moment don’t know if it’s the heat as my feet and an...

Janelr

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Back in AF with new drugs and advice on driving

Hi all well I'm back in AF after two years of sinus rythum but hopefully cardiologist is saying the plan is to cardiovert me as two years in sinus rythum is...

Hi all well I'm back in AF after two years of sinus rythum but hopefully cardiol...

Timpsonboy

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Surrey Arrhythmia Support Group Zoom meeting, 1 July at 5pm (British Summer Time) about Stroke, Covid 19 and AF.....

Just a reminder for those of you who pop in and out of the Forum and may have missed earlier posts. This meeting is available to all Forum members who have...

Just a reminder for those of you who pop in and out of the Forum and may have mi...

Hidden

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Anybody experience severe reflux with mag water?

So, after making my first 'batch' of mag water last night I tried a small glass before bed. Within about 10 minutes I had the most severe reflux symptoms I've...

So, after making my first 'batch' of mag water last night I tried a small glass ...

DaveT81

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Ectopics

You guys will probably know most of this but i thought it was good as i suffer terribly with ectopics...

You guys will probably know most of this but i thought it was good as i suffer t...

Padayn01

•4 years ago

52 Replies

Legs

On going problem!

Hidden

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Fed Up Feeling Unwell

Having an Afib episode as I write this post- have taken my Flecainide as a PIP. Really wanted to go out for a little walk this morning but episode came on...

Having an Afib episode as I write this post- have taken my Flecainide as a PIP. ...

Ochg

•4 years ago

45 Replies

Unexplainable finger tip sized bruises

Over the weekend I developed lots of small bruises mostly on my arms but some on my trunk and behind my knees. I have had SVT and AF for 4 years and had my...

Over the weekend I developed lots of small bruises mostly on my arms but some on...

Outtheresinger

•4 years ago

22 Replies

Pitting Edema from heart failure?

I saw the infectious disease specialist today for my cellulitis. He said that the pitting edema on both my legs is not from the cellulitis. He said it's...

I saw the infectious disease specialist today for my cellulitis. He said that t...

DesertDeuces

•4 years ago

3 Replies

BLOOD THINNERS

Blood thinners Been taking Pradaxa 120 mg for approximately 5 years for afib with no problems. My doctor has changed my blood thinner next month from...

Blood thinners Been taking Pradaxa 120 mg for approximately 5 years for afib ...

Bob002

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Worried need some answers about my health felt 2 heart beats one regular one irregular

Hello 36 years old diagnosed with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in February 2020 I live in Dallas, Tx was diagnosed at methodist hospital I went there for...

Hello 36 years old diagnosed with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in February 202...

Boom214

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Aniticoagulants for AF

I'd welcome thoughts on both Apixaban and Rivaroxadan? Currently taking Warfarin but these have been discussed by my cardiologist as other options.

I'd welcome thoughts on both Apixaban and Rivaroxadan? Currently taking Warfarin...

toller

•4 years ago

27 Replies

Pafib and Cinnarizine

I’ve had Labrynthitis for just over a week now. It’s horrible. Dizzy, ringing in ears and nausea. Do you think it’s okay to take Cinnarizine (Stugeron) with...

I’ve had Labrynthitis for just over a week now. It’s horrible. Dizzy, ringing in...

Julia7

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Has anyone heard of this medication ?

Not long out of an 8/9 day episode, the dreaded beast has returned. Woke up during the night with it. Have been 100% strict with my diet since the last...

Not long out of an 8/9 day episode, the dreaded beast has returned. Woke up duri...

Eirecara

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for June 2020

MRI’s with implantable loop recorders

Flecainide for ectopics

I have a pacemaker fitted 9 years ago I am concerned about the battery not being checked. They keep canceling my appointments with phone mg

Cardio ablation groin issue

Metoprolol

Pokes

Ablation

Positive Update - ablation

Interesting news for salt irrigation of throat and nose

Anti-Estrogen Tablet

Asking for a friend!

Emails have stopped!

Digoxin

Potassium for Ectopics

PVC and Ectopic Heartbeats

Pacemaker & daily meds for AFib, what can I expect?

hands shaking

Back in AF with new drugs and advice on driving

Surrey Arrhythmia Support Group Zoom meeting, 1 July at 5pm (British Summer Time) about Stroke, Covid 19 and AF.....

Anybody experience severe reflux with mag water?

Ectopics

Legs

Fed Up Feeling Unwell

Unexplainable finger tip sized bruises

Pitting Edema from heart failure?

BLOOD THINNERS

Worried need some answers about my health felt 2 heart beats one regular one irregular

Aniticoagulants for AF

Pafib and Cinnarizine

Has anyone heard of this medication ?

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