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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Flecainide

I was previously suffering from PAF and was on 1.25 mg bisoprolol. Past 6 weeks I’ve been in persistent AF and cardiologist has increased bisoprolol to 5mg and...

I was previously suffering from PAF and was on 1.25 mg bisoprolol. Past 6 weeks ...

Reena09

•4 years ago

7 Replies

A fib or coronary artery spasms

Hi, still waiting to see my cardio after 15months, with a presumed diagnosis of coronary artery spasm, and many alive cor readings of atrial fibrilation....

Hi, still waiting to see my cardio after 15months, with a presumed diagnosis of...

Goldenheart

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Crackling Breathing

Good morning. I had cardioversion number 3 on Weds and all good so far. However, I woke early hours of Thursday morning and this morning with crackling and...

Good morning. I had cardioversion number 3 on Weds and all good so far. However,...

Ducky2003

•4 years ago

14 Replies

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Insomnia

Hallo, all. Please could I have some advice. I've developed insomnia because of anxiety, and my GP has prescribed 2mg Diazepam to be taken at night as...

Hallo, all. Please could I have some advice. I've developed insomnia becaus...

bugswhiskers

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Me and my big mouth......!

Good morning Crazy Heart Members. I posted last week about normal service being resumed after weeks of AF nonsense. Spoke too soon,beast came back next day...

Good morning Crazy Heart Members. I posted last week about normal service being ...

wilsond

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Catheter Ablation

So my amazing AF journey continues, today was released from hospital and was told i can have a catheter ablation although the waiting list is a few mths....

So my amazing AF journey continues, today was released from hospital and was to...

stoneyrosed

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Back in AF

Hello all, Some feedback from my mates on the forum would be appreciated. Since January have lost 2.5 stones (BMI now 30), still dieting. Given up alcohol....

Hello all, Some feedback from my mates on the forum would be appreciated. Since...

Steve101

•4 years ago

89 Replies

AF again

After 11 months without an episode of AF suddenly it returned yesterday. Not sure if this is significant but I was working quietly on my computer all day and...

After 11 months without an episode of AF suddenly it returned yesterday. Not su...

pottypete1

•4 years ago

47 Replies

Lercanidipine.

I've been on lecadapine 20 mg for a month now but my pulse is low I've always had a resting pulse of around 58 but it's now 48 to 52 I feel light headed and...

I've been on lecadapine 20 mg for a month now but my pulse is low I've always h...

Miketg0

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Goodbye / Hello!

Hi all! You might know me better as RachelAdmin. I have sadly had to leave my position as Patient Services Coordinator at AF Association due to health reasons,...

Hi all! You might know me better as RachelAdmin. I have sadly had to leave my po...

R_Harris

•4 years ago

25 Replies

Useful leaflet about Pace and Ablate procedure

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/Downloads/pdf/PiPacemakerNodeAblationAtrialFibrillation.pdf

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/Downloads/pdf/PiPacemakerNodeAblationAtrialFibrillation.p...

Buffafly

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Blood Test

Hi All. When I started to have high heart irregular heart rate 1st plan of action by doc was egg & blood test. Sent up hospital on 11th Aug and the rest is...

Hi All. When I started to have high heart irregular heart rate 1st plan of actio...

dindy

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Can anyone give advice on lowering blood pressure the natural way, suddenly shot up, thanks

I have controlled my bp for years with beetroot and garlic but now dosent seem to be working, any ideas

I have controlled my bp for years with beetroot and garlic but now dosent seem t...

Angiespider

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Exercise, AF and Hydration

Hi all - just sharing something I noticed. I take flecanide 2x a day, and all good. Very normal beats. I'm very fortunate. I also exercise a lot, primarily...

Hi all - just sharing something I noticed. I take flecanide 2x a day, and all g...

1xrower

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Does any one have one of these implanted?

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/treatments/implantable-cardioverter-defibrillator

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/treatments/implantable-cardioverter-de...

Padayn01

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Update re Emergency Room trip etc

An update: I've been in contact with my electrophysiologist who said it looked like I was having SVTs in the ER, and he said SVTs look very similar to atrial...

An update: I've been in contact with my electrophysiologist who said it looked l...

Doggiemomma

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Pace maker and node ablation

Well my appointment is through for this surgery , I am an absolute wreck of fear . 2nd of September so next week . At least I don’t have long to worry . They...

Well my appointment is through for this surgery , I am an absolute wreck of fear...

Betty57

•4 years ago

44 Replies

Edoxaban - side effects

During lockdown i was changed from Warfarin to Edoxaban as my surgery wanted to cut out as many INR's as possible. It seemed to be OK, but I am now suffering...

During lockdown i was changed from Warfarin to Edoxaban as my surgery wanted to ...

Wightbaby

•4 years ago

32 Replies

Taking A low dose of Amiodarone and wanted to find out if anyone self converted to normal sinus rhythm from taking the medication. 200mg per

I was prescribed Amiodarone Low dose (200mg) 1 per day .doctor is going to try cardioversion. Has anyone self convert from taking amiodarone or had bed...

I was prescribed Amiodarone Low dose (200mg) 1 per day .doctor is going to try c...

dleedga

•4 years ago

14 Replies

I don't know if I should be taking a baby aspirin my heart doctor only has me on sotalol and metoprolol And my heart still beats fast

I need to find out what to do about taking a blood thinner

Hidden

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Every cloud has a ................

Now in my 6th week of persistent AF it occurs to me I can have a sneaky glass of wine and not worry about triggering my AF 😁

Now in my 6th week of persistent AF it occurs to me I can have a sneaky glass of...

Stinky1953

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Cimetidine

First I was on Omeprazole which after years of being on it and if I remember came off it as there were not favourable reviews about it. I then was put on...

First I was on Omeprazole which after years of being on it and if I remember cam...

OmaJEO

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Three month post-ablation report

This might help some people to know what to expect on the fitness side... Finally! Some improvement! I had been struggling to walk more than a mile but now I...

This might help some people to know what to expect on the fitness side... Finall...

Jajarunner

•4 years ago

10 Replies

CONSIDERING getting off BISOPROLOL and going with METOPROLOL, as I'm sure the dreaded Biso is causing my total lack of energy. Am I right?

Would appreciate hearing your thoughts on this drug change over. Have you had the experience? Thank you in advance for your kind input.

Would appreciate hearing your thoughts on this drug change over. Have you had th...

Hidden

•4 years ago

81 Replies

Weaning off of Metoprolol

Hi everyone! Today marks 5 weeks post op since my ablation for SVT. I was put on 25 mg of Metoprolol twice a day, and today actually marks 4 weeks since I’ve...

Hi everyone! Today marks 5 weeks post op since my ablation for SVT. I was put on...

Dogluvr95

•4 years ago

4 Replies

NEW programme from AF Association - Atrial Fibrillation and You

The AF Association have been working very hard to produce a new programme called 'Atrial Fibrillation and You', which is now live! The programme goes through...

The AF Association have been working very hard to produce a new programme called...

Charleneadmin

•4 years ago

6 Replies

My first AFib episode since diagnosis

Well it’s gone from if to when, I suppose I am now fully fletched member of the club. I woke up predawn on Monday with my heart running ahead of me. Calmly...

Well it’s gone from if to when, I suppose I am now fully fletched member of the...

aFibber55

•4 years ago

33 Replies

Cherry juice

I’m starting to try cherry juice to help with pain relief from my neuropathy pain as I’ve read it helps have checked it all up about safety in taking it and it...

I’m starting to try cherry juice to help with pain relief from my neuropathy pai...

Kingsley09

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Flecanide

Hi Everyone hope all is doing ok. I have just been prescribed flecanide for the first time. I took my first dose last Wed of 2x 50mg and felt ok until sun eve...

Hi Everyone hope all is doing ok. I have just been prescribed flecanide for the ...

stoneyrosed

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Supplements when on Meds

Hello all, I was interested to know if anyone takes any supplements that has curcumin in it. It has been suggested by Health Shop naturopath that I take a...

Hello all, I was interested to know if anyone takes any supplements that has cu...

pusska01

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2020

Flecainide

A fib or coronary artery spasms

Crackling Breathing

Insomnia

Me and my big mouth......!

Catheter Ablation

Back in AF

AF again

Lercanidipine.

Goodbye / Hello!

Useful leaflet about Pace and Ablate procedure

Blood Test

Can anyone give advice on lowering blood pressure the natural way, suddenly shot up, thanks

Exercise, AF and Hydration

Does any one have one of these implanted?

Update re Emergency Room trip etc

Pace maker and node ablation

Edoxaban - side effects

Taking A low dose of Amiodarone and wanted to find out if anyone self converted to normal sinus rhythm from taking the medication. 200mg per

I don't know if I should be taking a baby aspirin my heart doctor only has me on sotalol and metoprolol And my heart still beats fast

Every cloud has a ................

Cimetidine

Three month post-ablation report

CONSIDERING getting off BISOPROLOL and going with METOPROLOL, as I'm sure the dreaded Biso is causing my total lack of energy. Am I right?

Weaning off of Metoprolol

NEW programme from AF Association - Atrial Fibrillation and You

My first AFib episode since diagnosis

Cherry juice

Flecanide

Supplements when on Meds

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