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Fast heart rate irregular

Woke up at 6am with fast irregular heart rate, went bathroom to splash my face with cold water and took my beta blocker, within 5 minutes it was ok. Really...

Woke up at 6am with fast irregular heart rate, went bathroom to splash my face w...

Padayn01

•4 years ago

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Anticoagulants

Possibly just clutching at straws, my GP diagnosed me with AF after I presented with mild breathlessness last December, he organised an ECG, prescribed Xarelto...

Possibly just clutching at straws, my GP diagnosed me with AF after I presented ...

District

•4 years ago

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Sinous problems

What's the name for a continuous stream of phlegm running down the back of the throat?

What's the name for a continuous stream of phlegm running down the back of the t...

BWS_Boyo

•4 years ago

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Anyone on a plant based diet here? And does it help with AFibb?

Hello all, I've been toying with the idea of changing my diet to Plant based. Many years ago in my 20's.... I went vegan but went back to eating meat after a...

Hello all, I've been toying with the idea of changing my diet to Plant based. M...

RajaRua

•4 years ago

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Something for a friday

What do ducks call heart pains? A heart-a-quack Hope you're all staying safe on another day of extreme heat

What do ducks call heart pains? A heart-a-quack Hope you're all staying safe o...

jedimasterlincoln

•4 years ago

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Not receiving daily AFA emails

Dear AFA. Up until two weeks ago I was getting a daily email, which has stopped. How can I get them back, please !

Dear AFA. Up until two weeks ago I was getting a daily email, which has stopped....

saulger

•4 years ago

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Nervous about second ablation

Having second ablation Aug 24 at Deborah. Was there this weekend with afib. They put me on amoridione until surgery, my concern they did an echo and everything...

Having second ablation Aug 24 at Deborah. Was there this weekend with afib. They...

Billrules

•4 years ago

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Beathlessness

I have never been this breathless. Opening the door.... popping to the toilet.... even speaking on the phone. I am not on any heart tablets just now. My...

I have never been this breathless. Opening the door.... popping to the toilet.....

Enjoy

•4 years ago

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Vagus nerve/ ectopics

A lot of you will know this stuff already but I thought it was a good read....

Padayn01

•4 years ago

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Driving

When I had my Pacemaker/Defib implanted in Sept '16 I was told by my Cardiologist that I was not allowed to drive for 6 months. When the Defib gave me 6 shocks...

When I had my Pacemaker/Defib implanted in Sept '16 I was told by my Cardiologis...

lenNairn

•4 years ago

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What tests to get from new cardiologist?

I have a phone appointment with a new cardiologist in 2 days. Would like to make the most of it and see if I can get some him to order some tests of...

I have a phone appointment with a new cardiologist in 2 days. Would like to make...

PlanetaryKim

•4 years ago

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CBD

Anyone know if CBD oil or creams be taken with Warfarin. I doubt it myself but i will ask my doctor. I just wondered if it works ?

Anyone know if CBD oil or creams be taken with Warfarin. I doubt it myself bu...

benmaise

•4 years ago

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Self medicating

In the last 5 years I’ve had 3 bouts of persistent AF, & had to be cardioverted each time,the last being 2 years ago, I’m supposed to be taking bisoprolol &...

In the last 5 years I’ve had 3 bouts of persistent AF, & had to be cardioverted ...

Nugger

•4 years ago

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Driving and reporting Afib?

Has anyone ever reported their Afib to DVLA? or been told by their doctor to do so? or medication? https://www.gov.uk/arrhythmia-and-driving It looks to me...

Has anyone ever reported their Afib to DVLA? or been told by their doctor to do ...

Guitar335

•4 years ago

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Getting an ECG interpreted.

I had an ECG a month ago and got the letter from the place that did it but when I contacted the heart failure nurse she said she didn't really understand them...

I had an ECG a month ago and got the letter from the place that did it but when ...

sandoval22

•4 years ago

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BLOOD THINNER😡

Medical research Cardiology Scientists develop synthetic blood-thinner that doesn't cause bleeding side-effects by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne...

Medical research Cardiology Scientists develop synthetic blood-thinner that does...

sotolol

•4 years ago

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bobD

In the news ........ Blood-Thinner With No Bleeding Side-Effects Is Here

sotolol

•4 years ago

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Allergic to meds

I’ve had AF for 8 years. My meds have been Eliquis, aspirin, Amioderone and Nebivolol. 6 years on Amioderone and 6 months on Nebivolol. I recently became...

I’ve had AF for 8 years. My meds have been Eliquis, aspirin, Amioderone and Nebi...

tibetan36

•4 years ago

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From Dr Sinatra Ginger

Dr Sinatra writes in his news letter. Ginger root, powder or any variant of the rhizome possesses multiple biological activities that benefit health. Anti...

Dr Sinatra writes in his news letter. Ginger root, powder or any variant of the ...

Tryfan

•4 years ago

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Due to high demand, we are extending access to our ONLINE AF Patient Education Series!

This presentation will improve education, outcomes, and confidence for atrial fibrillation patients to manage their condition, leading to an improved...

This presentation will improve education, outcomes, and confidence for atrial...

Sharonica-Admin

•4 years ago

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I'm new here and struggling

Hi everyone. I'm 55 and newly diagnosed with persistent AF. I have been put on 5mg apixaban 2 x daily and 2.5mg Bisoprolol 1 x daily and await my first...

Hi everyone. I'm 55 and newly diagnosed with persistent AF. I have been put on...

HettieHen

•4 years ago

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EP Check Up Today ...

... and a few photos from the weekend (sending some midwinter sunshine your way). Had a lovely chat with my EP about my health and my new business which he...

... and a few photos from the weekend (sending some midwinter sunshine your way)...

Kaz747

•4 years ago

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Anticoagulants described as blood thinners

I am not sure if it is just me being intolerant or if BobD has brainwashed me. Every time I hear the expression “blood thinners” on the television when...

I am not sure if it is just me being intolerant or if BobD has brainwashed me. ...

pottypete1

•4 years ago

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Tachycardia

I have had four instances of tachycardia since July 1, 2020. Each one lasting a little longer. I have AFIB but these instances did not feel like AFIB. I...

I have had four instances of tachycardia since July 1, 2020. Each one lasting a...

Rubyray

•4 years ago

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Considering cardioversion

Hi there, I am now considering a cardioversion. Recently gone into persistent AF and if my energy levels are reduced, this may be an option. I am 72 years old....

Hi there, I am now considering a cardioversion. Recently gone into persistent AF...

Reena09

•4 years ago

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Flecainide as “pill in pocket”

Flecainide as Pill in Pocket. I have paroxysmal AF, recurred after 4 year gap, 3 episodes of 4 hours, weekly then a month gap and a further longer 10 hour. At...

Flecainide as Pill in Pocket. I have paroxysmal AF, recurred after 4 year gap, ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

22 Replies

Metoprolol stopped working / quad bypass surgery

I have been taking 50mg of Metoprolol since I had quad bypass 9 weeks ago. It has kept my blood pressure down into normal range but about a week ago I started...

I have been taking 50mg of Metoprolol since I had quad bypass 9 weeks ago. It h...

Crr7171

•4 years ago

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Magnesium supplements causing low blood pressure?

Has anyone heard of magnesium supplements lowering Blood Pressure? I am on BP medication - Lisinopril, Indapamide, Pravastatin - as well as AF meds -...

Has anyone heard of magnesium supplements lowering Blood Pressure? I am on BP m...

Coco51

•4 years ago

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Increased number of ectopics

The number of ectopics I’ve been having over the last few weeks is so disheartening. I take 200mg of magnesium daily and for a while the number of ectopics I...

The number of ectopics I’ve been having over the last few weeks is so dishearten...

Profound15

•4 years ago

27 Replies

Afib and nausea

I woke up this morning in Afib with nausea. What can I do to stop the nausea?

Slattery

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2020

Fast heart rate irregular

Anticoagulants

Sinous problems

Anyone on a plant based diet here? And does it help with AFibb?

Something for a friday

Not receiving daily AFA emails

Nervous about second ablation

Beathlessness

Vagus nerve/ ectopics

Driving

What tests to get from new cardiologist?

CBD

Self medicating

Driving and reporting Afib?

Getting an ECG interpreted.

BLOOD THINNER😡

bobD

Allergic to meds

From Dr Sinatra Ginger

Due to high demand, we are extending access to our ONLINE AF Patient Education Series!

I'm new here and struggling

EP Check Up Today ...

Anticoagulants described as blood thinners

Tachycardia

Considering cardioversion

Flecainide as “pill in pocket”

Metoprolol stopped working / quad bypass surgery

Magnesium supplements causing low blood pressure?

Increased number of ectopics

Afib and nausea

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