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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Help regarding meds

I am still taking 100 mg of Flecanide a day and 1.25 mg of Bisoprolol despite since starting the flecanide i have been feeling worse (Tiredness, fatigue) bp...

I am still taking 100 mg of Flecanide a day and 1.25 mg of Bisoprolol despite si...

stoneyrosed

•4 years ago

46 Replies

I have permanent AF without obvous symptoms - should I take up an offer to have catheter ablation?

My first post here. As my profile says, I have had permanent AF for a long time but it is without obvious symptoms. I dont seem to have the kind of...

My first post here. As my profile says, I have had permanent AF for a long ti...

small_boat_sailor

•4 years ago

64 Replies

Private appointments?

How’s it going people, has anybody on here ever gone private, just to get their foot in the door with an EP? Short and sweet, hope you’re all ok 👌🏻

How’s it going people, has anybody on here ever gone private, just to get their ...

Achant1

•4 years ago

25 Replies

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Beta blocker withdrawal

I was successfully cardioverted last week so the cardiologist stopped my beta blocker. I’m getting a lot of nausea and feel more tired than usual. Does this...

I was successfully cardioverted last week so the cardiologist stopped my beta bl...

Rebec16

•4 years ago

8 Replies

When can I return to normal?

Hi all. On October 21st it will have been my 3 month post SVT ablation date. Right now I feel good, I’m weaning myself off of the metoprolol slowly, by taking...

Hi all. On October 21st it will have been my 3 month post SVT ablation date. Rig...

Dogluvr95

•4 years ago

14 Replies

A potentially silly question about chest pains

Hi all! So the question of if you're having chest pains with AF always comes up and, this may sound silly, but what does that really mean? What kind of chest...

Hi all! So the question of if you're having chest pains with AF always comes up...

Medi32

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Cycle accident leads to fitting of pacemaker.

Well what a fortnight. A cycle accident that left me with quite serious injuries, broken ribs, broken collar bone, cracked shoulder blade, drained lung and...

Well what a fortnight. A cycle accident that left me with quite serious injuries...

AFCyclist

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Since September 3, I have atrial fibrillation. I feel a strong heartbeat. Anyone else?

Since September 3, I have atrial fibrillation. I feel a strong heartbeat. Anyone...

mandragora10

•4 years ago

2 Replies

З 03 вересня маю фібряляцію передсердь . Відчуваю сильне серцебиття. Хтось іще?

mandragora10

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Episode over!

Woke feeling hot and needing to urinate- felt heart had gone crazy so checked with Kardia and AF confirmed but 2xflec 50mg and a 1.25mg bisoprolol and back to...

Woke feeling hot and needing to urinate- felt heart had gone crazy so checked wi...

Hidden

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Asymptomatic ..... and the polar opposite whatever that is ?

Hi everyone, Just wanna ask a question. Well we know what 'asymptomatic is' ( the state of being in AF and not knowing it, having no symptoms). So, what is the...

Hi everyone, Just wanna ask a question. Well we know what 'asymptomatic is' ( th...

Hidden

•4 years ago

32 Replies

Confused and worried

Hi everyone! I'm really glad to have found this community! I've just joined (yes at 1:30 in the morning... Can you tell I've been having some weird heart...

Hi everyone! I'm really glad to have found this community! I've just joined (ye...

Medi32

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Groin area use

I’ve just been giving hibiscrub from my dermatologist problem is he’s not told me how to use it and I’ve struggled to get hold of him. I’ve used it once...

I’ve just been giving hibiscrub from my dermatologist problem is he’s not told ...

Bobbeem

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Back in AF

How can I get a heart rate App for my mobile ? I’ve just had my first Cardioversion, for persistent AF back in after NSR.....after 3rd Zap.....but 2 days...

How can I get a heart rate App for my mobile ? I’ve just had my first Cardiover...

Hidden

•4 years ago

29 Replies

Got a follow up in a month and possible cardioversion.

I hope you’re all ok people, I’m in sinus again as of Saturday, will be seen by a cardiology in a month, where I will hopefully be put forward to my ep again....

I hope you’re all ok people, I’m in sinus again as of Saturday, will be seen by ...

Achant1

•4 years ago

4 Replies

4-and-a-bit-month Post Ablation Update

So, I've been posting this to help all the sport loving folks out there see what they might expect post-ablation. So just after three months I began to feel...

So, I've been posting this to help all the sport loving folks out there see what...

Jajarunner

•4 years ago

10 Replies

MAGNESIUM

I do not know if others have experienced this or not. I was suffering from ectopic heart beats after I had a stent fitted. So I started to take Magnesium...

I do not know if others have experienced this or not. I was suffering from ectop...

Surreychica_1

•4 years ago

38 Replies

Virtual Patient Day - today

Did anyone attend? I registered & paid my £10 but didn’t receive an acknowledgement not promised email with code? Is it just me or have I missed something?

Did anyone attend? I registered & paid my £10 but didn’t receive an acknowledge...

CDreamer

•4 years ago

30 Replies

What impact does mouth breathing have on afib/ectopics?

I've seen a few bits and pieces around the internet on this, but nothing solid. I also saw a topic on afibbers about people taping their mouths shut, etc to...

I've seen a few bits and pieces around the internet on this, but nothing solid. ...

DaveT81

•4 years ago

16 Replies

AF and Asthma

Hi guys, I'm now 9 months post Ablation and I'm in reasonably good health considering a few unrelated issues requiring a hospital stay for a minor op. For 6...

Hi guys, I'm now 9 months post Ablation and I'm in reasonably good health consid...

Hammerboy

•4 years ago

6 Replies

My AF story (well part of it anyway)

Hi all, I've been on here a few times and thought I would share my AF story. I was diagnosed with IDC (Idiopathic Dialated Cardiomyopathy) around 18 years ago....

Hi all, I've been on here a few times and thought I would share my AF story. I w...

xr1450

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Migraine and AFib and Flecainide

So for the last ten years or so, since the age of 54 I have started getting occasional (ie once or twice a year) migraine auras. Passes within forty minutes...

So for the last ten years or so, since the age of 54 I have started getting occa...

Slim2018

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Does anyone know if private doctors are seeing patients face to face during Corvid 19?

May need to see a doc. and i hear nhs waiting list is very patchy right now.Are private docs. seeing patients face to face now?

May need to see a doc. and i hear nhs waiting list is very patchy right now.A...

10gingercats

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Not Flutter After All

A couple of weeks ago, following what I though was a particularly persistent episode of flutter, I posted asking about treatment options on our forum. My...

A couple of weeks ago, following what I though was a particularly persistent epi...

JudyMarieC

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Hawthorn Berry certainly helps me with the occasional missed beats!

Hi All Hope this helps. I was a competitive cyclist from age 14 to 45 (70 now) and able to ride at 25 av. Then from 45 onwards rode with my own ability group...

Hi All Hope this helps. I was a competitive cyclist from age 14 to 45 (70 now) a...

Hidden

•4 years ago

14 Replies

My heart story............

Although I have been a member of this forum for a year, this is my first blog. I have really learnt a lot from other members, particularly about triggers and...

Although I have been a member of this forum for a year, this is my first blog. I...

Gladstone001

•4 years ago

32 Replies

The news is getting out on Vit D, next sniffer dogs and sniffer rats

This in the Daily Mail this morning https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-8774015/Could-getting-vitamin-D-reduce-COVID-19-death-risks-52.html One of the...

This in the Daily Mail this morning https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-8...

Physalis

•4 years ago

17 Replies

AFIB And Asthma

Hi people hope your all well on the Sunny morning. Since starting Tildium my Asthma has declined. I’ve mentioned to GP who seems less bothered. So plan...

Hi people hope your all well on the Sunny morning. Since starting Tildium my Ast...

bigolbears

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Changing timing of increased flecainide dosage

My EP has recommended I take an extra 50mg flec at night (currently on 50mg x2). Does anyone know if I can change the extra dosage from night to morning or can...

My EP has recommended I take an extra 50mg flec at night (currently on 50mg x2)....

Reena09

•4 years ago

40 Replies

Risks of ablation

I wrote on here recently about ablations. As a consequence I decided to have an ablation and am now on a waiting list. My Ep wrote to my GP and copied me in...

I wrote on here recently about ablations. As a consequence I decided to have an ...

Janey1955

•4 years ago

31 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for September 2020

Help regarding meds

I have permanent AF without obvous symptoms - should I take up an offer to have catheter ablation?

Private appointments?

Beta blocker withdrawal

When can I return to normal?

A potentially silly question about chest pains

Cycle accident leads to fitting of pacemaker.

Since September 3, I have atrial fibrillation. I feel a strong heartbeat. Anyone else?

З 03 вересня маю фібряляцію передсердь . Відчуваю сильне серцебиття. Хтось іще?

Episode over!

Asymptomatic ..... and the polar opposite whatever that is ?

Confused and worried

Groin area use

Back in AF

Got a follow up in a month and possible cardioversion.

4-and-a-bit-month Post Ablation Update

MAGNESIUM

Virtual Patient Day - today

What impact does mouth breathing have on afib/ectopics?

AF and Asthma

My AF story (well part of it anyway)

Migraine and AFib and Flecainide

Does anyone know if private doctors are seeing patients face to face during Corvid 19?

Not Flutter After All

Hawthorn Berry certainly helps me with the occasional missed beats!

My heart story............

The news is getting out on Vit D, next sniffer dogs and sniffer rats

AFIB And Asthma

Changing timing of increased flecainide dosage

Risks of ablation

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