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Post ablation

Hi all Had 2nd telephone consultation after six months post ablation. I've had two more episodes since December, one lasting 7 hours, the arrhythmia nurse has...

Hi all Had 2nd telephone consultation after six months post ablation. I've had t...

Kia62

•4 years ago

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First day after first ablation some things I learned

Some things learned on my first ablation 1. Read the fact sheets on this site they really help manage expectations 2. This is a routine but still complex and...

Some things learned on my first ablation 1. Read the fact sheets on this site th...

Sfhmgusa

•4 years ago

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Reasonably new to AF

Following an accident where i tripped up and dislocated my left hip, shortly after whilst playing golf almost collapsed with sheer exhaustion. Off to the...

Following an accident where i tripped up and dislocated my left hip, shortly aft...

Golfer60UK

•4 years ago

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Antihistamines and nose sprays

Earlier this year my GP prescribed a nasal steroid spray and then followed days of ectopic beats. A few days ago he prescribed an antihistamine tablet to deal...

Earlier this year my GP prescribed a nasal steroid spray and then followed days ...

Slim2018

•4 years ago

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Ablation today update

All went perfectly today the doctor Ben brown explained everything really clearly, the procedure wAs under sedation but I was pretty much awake and as a nailed...

All went perfectly today the doctor Ben brown explained everything really clearl...

Sfhmgusa

•4 years ago

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Edoxaban side effects

My husband takes Edoxaban 60mgs daily he hasn’t been great since starting these.His HB went down to 12.9 he very occasionally has double vision and...

My husband takes Edoxaban 60mgs daily he hasn’t been great since starting these...

Golfinglegend500

•4 years ago

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CoQ10 and blood thinners

Hi everyone I watched a Dr.Sinatra interview and he said CoQ10, Carnitine and Omega 3s were great for the heart but I read somewhere that CoQ10 can interfere...

Hi everyone I watched a Dr.Sinatra interview and he said CoQ10, Carnitine and O...

Bravemouth

•4 years ago

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magnesium taurate/ectopics

Hi All, can i just ask is this the best Magnesium for ectopics? i been taking Magnesium Glycinate for around 9 months but was told they not much good for...

Hi All, can i just ask is this the best Magnesium for ectopics? i been taking Ma...

Padayn01

•4 years ago

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Changing from Warfarin to Apixaban

Just had a conversation with my GP re changing from Warfarin to Apixaban for my PAF and he has, reluctantly, agreed to do so because he feels that patients...

Just had a conversation with my GP re changing from Warfarin to Apixaban for my ...

Chris1945

•4 years ago

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Stopping Apixaban for colonoscopy

Hi, I am having a colonoscopy on the 20th of July and was told I will need to stop taking my Apixaban, a day or two before the procedure. I am waiting for a...

Hi, I am having a colonoscopy on the 20th of July and was told I will need to st...

Slooty

•4 years ago

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Ablation today

After a sleepless night I’m now in the hospital waiting for my ablation to be done. Not as scary as I thought with covid stuff but still I have a fine crop of...

After a sleepless night I’m now in the hospital waiting for my ablation to be do...

Sfhmgusa

•4 years ago

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Symptoms worse than last time I was in AF

In May 2016 I became unwell on holiday (heart rate 150+) and ended up in A&E, where they confirmed I was in AF. I had a cardioversion in Sept 2016 and felt...

In May 2016 I became unwell on holiday (heart rate 150+) and ended up in A&E, wh...

heekle

•4 years ago

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Five years on

It is now 5 years since my ablation carried out by Prof. Schilling on 7th July 2015. No AF since and no medication apart from anti-coagulant. My blood pressure...

It is now 5 years since my ablation carried out by Prof. Schilling on 7th July 2...

Beta44

•4 years ago

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Much enjoyed - Surrey ASG Zoom meeting

Two consultants and several questions from the audience led to a a wide range of AF related topics being covered. For example fainting is not uncommon when...

Two consultants and several questions from the audience led to a a wide range of...

Afbiff

•4 years ago

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AF & Migraine Triggers- Connection ?

Many people find that certain foods trigger AF and they are often the same as the triggers for migraines . Coincidence? The most common culprits for migraines...

Many people find that certain foods trigger AF and they are often the same as th...

Deacon-L

•4 years ago

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when to take anti coagulants

hi is there anyone on here with PAF that doesnt take anticoagulant i do not i am 60 year old male EP told me when he last seen me 1 and half year ago that id...

hi is there anyone on here with PAF that doesnt take anticoagulant i do not i am...

Tomred

•4 years ago

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Persistent AFIB

Hi everyone,I was wondering if I should be overly concerned by being in persistent Afib. When I called my heart specialist earlier this year he said he knows....

Hi everyone,I was wondering if I should be overly concerned by being in persiste...

Adasian

•4 years ago

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CHANGES IN INR VALUES TABLE 2

Here we go - knee replacement ! I am unsure how clear these screenshots are but if anyone wants clearer images PM me unless any of you computer whizzes knows...

Here we go - knee replacement ! I am unsure how clear these screenshots are but ...

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•4 years ago

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CHANGES IN INR VALUES TABLE 1

As I said to ILowe ( and MarkS will be interested too) here is the first of two tables of how my INR behaved at the time of two medical procedures, one much...

As I said to ILowe ( and MarkS will be interested too) here is the first of two ...

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•4 years ago

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Heart fluttering - strange feeling in my chest

On Friday 03/07/20 was working when I felt my heart fluttering it started in the left side of my chest. It was really strange, could not put it to words how...

On Friday 03/07/20 was working when I felt my heart fluttering it started in th...

Jam121

•4 years ago

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Why the Burping

Hi again I has PAF and am doing ok so far , can anyone tell me why I burp. All the while

Hi again I has PAF and am doing ok so far , can anyone tell me why I burp. All...

bigolbears

•4 years ago

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Irene

Ive started to take vitamin d3 1000 how long does this take to work

Billyjoel

•4 years ago

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Can I take KALMS with Bisoprolol?

Hello everyone, Do you happen to know if KALMS can be taken if I have PAfib and take Bisoprolol? I have only ever had two attacks (after too much caffeine and...

Hello everyone, Do you happen to know if KALMS can be taken if I have PAfib and...

Julia7

•4 years ago

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CBD topical cream

What thoughts do you have on topical CBD cream to treat an arthritic neck as I take apixaban. Any comments would be appreciated.

What thoughts do you have on topical CBD cream to treat an arthritic neck as I t...

mrgwair567

•4 years ago

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Bisoprolol - what time of the day

What time of the day do you take your bisoprolol? I take my one daily dose around 4 PM because of the way it makes me feel (tired..), but still getting a lot...

What time of the day do you take your bisoprolol? I take my one daily dose aroun...

Annie2609

•4 years ago

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Ongoing GI issues

Since I started with the daily ectopics, in December last year, I also started having GI issues - not uncommon as far as I understand among the AFib/ectopic...

Since I started with the daily ectopics, in December last year, I also started h...

Annie2609

•4 years ago

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Ablation "wish" granted

I have been asking my really reassuring Cardiologist Dr Ben Brown how quickly I could get an ablation for several weeks now. I have had my paroxysmal Afib for...

I have been asking my really reassuring Cardiologist Dr Ben Brown how quickly I ...

Sfhmgusa

•4 years ago

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Nebivolol

Hi people has any one been on Nebivolol for Atrial Flutter.

bigolbears

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Bradycardia and Amiodarone

I’ve had AF for around 15 years and it has been well controlled after an Ablation and Flecainide. Unfortunately I have had to come off Flecainide due to...

I’ve had AF for around 15 years and it has been well controlled after an Ablatio...

BigDunc

•4 years ago

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Great post today from Dr Stephen Sinatra

I mentioned in an earlier post that the name of Dr Sinatra appeared in someone else's post. I am grateful to whoever it was, as I have linked into his web...

I mentioned in an earlier post that the name of Dr Sinatra appeared in someone e...

Tryfan

•4 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for July 2020

Post ablation

First day after first ablation some things I learned

Reasonably new to AF

Antihistamines and nose sprays

Ablation today update

Edoxaban side effects

CoQ10 and blood thinners

magnesium taurate/ectopics

Changing from Warfarin to Apixaban

Stopping Apixaban for colonoscopy

Ablation today

Symptoms worse than last time I was in AF

Five years on

Much enjoyed - Surrey ASG Zoom meeting

AF & Migraine Triggers- Connection ?

when to take anti coagulants

Persistent AFIB

CHANGES IN INR VALUES TABLE 2

CHANGES IN INR VALUES TABLE 1

Heart fluttering - strange feeling in my chest

Why the Burping

Irene

Can I take KALMS with Bisoprolol?

CBD topical cream

Bisoprolol - what time of the day

Ongoing GI issues

Ablation "wish" granted

Nebivolol

Bradycardia and Amiodarone

Great post today from Dr Stephen Sinatra

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