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Weight loss from Flecainide/high ectopic burden

I was wondering whether anybody had experienced weight loss since taking Flecainide or with a high burden of ectopics. Since July 2020 I’ve been experiencing...

I was wondering whether anybody had experienced weight loss since taking Flecain...

rosepod5

•3 years ago

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Difference between flutter and af

I’ve seen a few posts where people mention AF and also mention flutter. Can someone explain the difference between them? Mainly what the difference feels like....

I’ve seen a few posts where people mention AF and also mention flutter. Can some...

Elli86

•3 years ago

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Tachycardia causes AF?

Just came across an interesting article with the hypothesis that sustained high heart rate may rewire the heart to cause AF....

Just came across an interesting article with the hypothesis that sustained high ...

saulger

•3 years ago

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Long term breathlessness

I have had long term breathlessness issues for nearly a year! Have seen a cardiac and a respiratory consultant! I have had angiograms x rays in fact every test...

I have had long term breathlessness issues for nearly a year! Have seen a cardia...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Ransom missed heart beat

After 15 weeks post ablation all was going well until I noticed a random missed heart beat. My BP readings show normal readings most of the time with an...

After 15 weeks post ablation all was going well until I noticed a random missed ...

Golfer60UK

•3 years ago

26 Replies

Heart rate monitors

Does anyone have any advice for wearable heart rate monitors? Do you guys use them at all? I’ve been looking at the new Apple Watch with built in ecg. Not sure...

Does anyone have any advice for wearable heart rate monitors? Do you guys use th...

Elli86

•3 years ago

92 Replies

Rivaroxaban side effects

What side effects are people experiencing with Rivaroxaban? Do they recede in time? My main problem is muscle and joint ache, headache, tiredness. I am one...

What side effects are people experiencing with Rivaroxaban? Do they recede in ti...

JK5AEO

•3 years ago

22 Replies

(sigh) another visit to the Emergency Department

Yesterday (1/29/2021) after dinner I had tachycardia, 135 bpm, diagnosed upon discharge as SVT (again). I took a Diltiazem as prescribed by my...

Yesterday (1/29/2021) after dinner I had tachycardia, 135 bpm, diagnosed upon di...

Doggiemomma

•3 years ago

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WHO HERE HAS REVERSED AFIB WITH HOLISTIC TREATMENT?

Has anyone ever successfully recovered from AFIB ( chronic or intermittent) using complementary/ holistic medicine and if so can you please share that with......

Has anyone ever successfully recovered from AFIB ( chronic or intermittent) usin...

Sparky143

•3 years ago

55 Replies

Living with AF

Hi, I was diagnosed with AF approximately 14 months ago I have had a cardioversion which didn’t work unfortunately Tablet wise I take 10mg of apixaban 10mg of...

Hi, I was diagnosed with AF approximately 14 months ago I have had a cardioversi...

Andy-f

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Tachycardia

Help please. My husband has got tachycardia. Had it since 10am. His heart bpm is 100 - 110. Should I ask him to A&E ?

Help please. My husband has got tachycardia. Had it since 10am. His heart bpm i...

netie54

•3 years ago

35 Replies

Can someone explain the difference from Flutter and Afib. Thankyou.

Atrial Flutter

ETHEL103

•3 years ago

23 Replies

Regular forum contributors and missing people.

One of my new year’s resolutions this year was to contribute more to the forum where I can, but like all my resolutions it only lasted a few days before I felt...

One of my new year’s resolutions this year was to contribute more to the forum w...

Hilly22

•3 years ago

34 Replies

Flecanaide and Metoprolol

My medication is being changed from Amiodarone 200mg and Metoprolol 50mg x3 a day to Flecanaide 50mg x2 a day and reduce Metoprolol to 25mg x3 a day. I am...

My medication is being changed from Amiodarone 200mg and Metoprolol 50mg x3 a da...

Canada01

•3 years ago

46 Replies

Vitamin C

I take 500 mg of vitamin c daily. I’m on Toprol XL. And digoxin. Have had Afib and sick sinus syncope for 18 years

I take 500 mg of vitamin c daily. I’m on Toprol XL. And digoxin. Have ha...

Diver2

•3 years ago

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Virus variants

Well the variant that was reported in South Africa has now shown up in Volusia County, FL. The county I reside in. Yes I know that viruses mutate over and...

Well the variant that was reported in South Africa has now shown up in Volusia C...

belindalore

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Magnesium glycinate safe to take while on Rivaroxaban

Does anyone know if it’s ok to take magnesium glycinate while on Xarelto (rivaroxaben). I can only find stuff that says it may increase serum levels of...

Does anyone know if it’s ok to take magnesium glycinate while on Xarelto (rivaro...

Tilly1957

•3 years ago

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Wake up during the night with heart Racing.(Not Irregular)

I had a quadruple bypass in 2017and in Dec 2019 had the first of 5 episodes of AF ending Dec 2020. I have though for a couple of years woken up with my heart...

I had a quadruple bypass in 2017and in Dec 2019 had the first of 5 episodes of A...

SirBeatalot

•3 years ago

26 Replies

Bisoprolol.

Has anyone felt chest discomfort on 1.25 Bisoprolol?

ETHEL103

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Vitamin C

Does anybody take Vitamin C daily? And how much is the recommended dose? I do take Vitamin D, B12 and also magnesium taurate every day. Thank you

Does anybody take Vitamin C daily? And how much is the recommended dose? I do t...

maria68

•3 years ago

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Just after some advice

Morning guys. 34 yr old male here. Been having af problems since January last year. Had a couple of episodes prior to this but nothing that stopped my normal...

Morning guys. 34 yr old male here. Been having af problems since January last y...

Elli86

•3 years ago

66 Replies

Oops! That’s why?

After nearly 11 months since AFib was diagnosed with its additional pills I have been wondering why the cardiologist hasn’t taken any notice of me? Just one...

After nearly 11 months since AFib was diagnosed with its additional pills I have...

Cigarboxblues

•3 years ago

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Eliquis stopping for surgery.

you can go off for a short time. week sound long but each surgery has risk of bleeding. Don't know if Eloquis has a medication that with stop flow. Med...

you can go off for a short time. week sound long but each surgery has risk of b...

10Snut

•3 years ago

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Oxford Vaccine. Unexpected bonus

Had the Oxford Vaccine yesterday and got the most blinding headache and was shaking like mad that evening BUT an unexpected bonus is that my heart went into...

Had the Oxford Vaccine yesterday and got the most blinding headache and was shak...

GrannyE

•3 years ago

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Cost of a private ablation in the UK?

Hi, I'm considering having an ablation as I have really struggled with the meds, and as I'm asthmatic my options are limited. I was very unwell on Bisoprolol...

Hi, I'm considering having an ablation as I have really struggled with the meds...

KG70

•3 years ago

30 Replies

COVID and AF

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/944802

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Had Ablation on Wednesday

My flutter ablation seems to have gone well. So glad I had a general anaesthetic, I think I’m still traumatised from the previous “sedation” ablation a few...

My flutter ablation seems to have gone well. So glad I had a general anaestheti...

spinningjenny

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Magnesium

Hello friends, Is it better to take magnesium taurate than magnesium glycinate for afib? Or is it trial and error to see what works best?

Hello friends, Is it better to take magnesium taurate than magnesium glycinate f...

Nanny01

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Wearable sensible priced recommendations

Hi all, I’ve read a couple of times on different sites that some of you may wear a watch that lets you know when your in AF. I would like to get one but to...

Hi all, I’ve read a couple of times on different sites that some of you may wear...

rubyred

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Has anyone heard anything relating to covid-19 swab tests not being allowed for people on anticoagulants?

What other ways are used to asses if you have it or not?

Geoff12345

•3 years ago

39 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for January 2021

Weight loss from Flecainide/high ectopic burden

Difference between flutter and af

Tachycardia causes AF?

Long term breathlessness

Ransom missed heart beat

Heart rate monitors

Rivaroxaban side effects

(sigh) another visit to the Emergency Department

WHO HERE HAS REVERSED AFIB WITH HOLISTIC TREATMENT?

Living with AF

Tachycardia

Can someone explain the difference from Flutter and Afib. Thankyou.

Regular forum contributors and missing people.

Flecanaide and Metoprolol

Vitamin C

Virus variants

Magnesium glycinate safe to take while on Rivaroxaban

Wake up during the night with heart Racing.(Not Irregular)

Bisoprolol.

Vitamin C

Just after some advice

Oops! That’s why?

Eliquis stopping for surgery.

Oxford Vaccine. Unexpected bonus

Cost of a private ablation in the UK?

COVID and AF

Had Ablation on Wednesday

Magnesium

Wearable sensible priced recommendations

Has anyone heard anything relating to covid-19 swab tests not being allowed for people on anticoagulants?

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