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Meds vs ablation

I am on flecainide now for about two weeks and beta blockers. Most of the time I do pretty good with controlling a-fib but the combo of beta blockers and...

I am on flecainide now for about two weeks and beta blockers. Most of the time I...

Glb1948

•3 years ago

23 Replies

Driving

Hello , does anyone know if you can drive with arrhythmia, how long after an attack can you drive , if you can drive a big van and what about a HGV, I would be...

Hello , does anyone know if you can drive with arrhythmia, how long after an att...

Electricblue1

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Permanent AFib

Permanent AFib is this when I have episodes 4-5times a week

Tudyumdin

•3 years ago

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The Ecclesiastical Movement for Good awards

The Ecclesiastical Movement for Good awards gives charities the chance to win £1,000. This could make a real difference to the work we do at AF Association....

The Ecclesiastical Movement for Good awards gives charities the chance to win £1...

TracyAdmin

Partner•3 years ago

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If you need a smile.....

Anyone needing a smile or a laugh should go to the British Lung Foundation forum and read posts and replies from Don-1931. The one a few days ago titled ‘You...

Anyone needing a smile or a laugh should go to the British Lung Foundation forum...

Buffafly

•3 years ago

6 Replies

It’s back

Hi all well my AFIB is back. It went to 123 BPM last night. It’s a little calmer now but still in AFIB. Another day chilling in bed with Netflix I think

Hi all well my AFIB is back. It went to 123 BPM last night. It’s a little calmer...

buddy2blue

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Forgot to take Rivaroxoban last night 😱 can I change to taking in the morning?

I forgot to take Rivaroxoban last night, only just realised! I am assuming I just leave it until tonight now? It would be a lot easier to take it at the sane...

I forgot to take Rivaroxoban last night, only just realised! I am assuming I ju...

Tilly1957

•3 years ago

31 Replies

Verapamil slow release 120 mg tablet versus verapamil 80mg 3x daily

Hello everybody I have been on Verapamil 80mg 3xs daily for 15months and this worked well with only the odd palpitation. The only annoyance was remembering the...

Hello everybody I have been on Verapamil 80mg 3xs daily for 15months and this wo...

waveylines

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Strange symptoms

Hello, I've just discovered this forum. I've had AF for a couple of years and it's becoming more frequent. It seems to be brought on by eating my evening meal...

Hello, I've just discovered this forum. I've had AF for a couple of years and it...

Montsauton

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Help

I'm struggling with dizziness and a heavy feeling in my chest, my resting HR is around 65 but just walking the kids to school today felt so dizzy/ lightheaded...

I'm struggling with dizziness and a heavy feeling in my chest, my resting HR is ...

Mpove

•3 years ago

14 Replies

EATING CAKE

I have long been of the mind that sugar is one of the main triggers of ectopics (which in turn could start an arrhythmia) so decided to do a little trial which...

I have long been of the mind that sugar is one of the main triggers of ectopics ...

Shcldavies

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Following up on alcohol and Afib

The following article was on Medscape and you most likely need to create a log in, but I thought it very interesting and a good update on the recent post about...

The following article was on Medscape and you most likely need to create a log i...

dmjtanner

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Low blood pressure

I normally have a low blood pressure that ranges from 88/59 - 99/65 and can even go lower at times. Seems to worry some when my blood pressure is taken. This...

I normally have a low blood pressure that ranges from 88/59 - 99/65 and can even...

dh1120

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Afib and anastrozole

Does anyone out there have experience with how anastrozole (breast cancer medication) affects their heart rhythm? I had PAF controlled fairly well with Sotalol...

Does anyone out there have experience with how anastrozole (breast cancer medica...

dmjtanner

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Bisoporol

I've been on 5mg dose of bisoporol for 8 months. Experiencing extreme fatigue and occasional nausea, has anyone had this and is it reasonable to blame this on...

I've been on 5mg dose of bisoporol for 8 months. Experiencing extreme fatigue an...

stethpg

•3 years ago

24 Replies

Hi , I’m on flecainide and I’ve been put up to 100 mg since I’ve been on it I’ve had flashing in the eyes when I look at lights is this norm

Flashing in the eyes

Electricblue1

•3 years ago

22 Replies

Undecided

Can anyone advise on these watches that can track your heart rate, I had mentioned this to a nurse and she said she wouldn't because it might make me paranoid,...

Can anyone advise on these watches that can track your heart rate, I had mention...

tabletphobic

•3 years ago

43 Replies

To ablate or not to ablate...etc

I finally received a telephone consultation, 6 months after my A&E admission for a fast AF. The A&E discharge report said "AF disorder SUSPECTED", and...

I finally received a telephone consultation, 6 months after my A&E admission for...

JK5AEO

•3 years ago

40 Replies

Higher altitudes and aib

I am on vacation in Denver Colorado. I am wondering if any of you have noticed any difference in your afib at higher altitude such as is it worse, better, or...

I am on vacation in Denver Colorado. I am wondering if any of you have noticed a...

Tux18

•3 years ago

30 Replies

Shared Care

Hi All My Arrythmia nurse wanted to take me off Bisoprolol..10mg daily...and try Dronederone.First i have to have bloods taken to check on liver function,this...

Hi All My Arrythmia nurse wanted to take me off Bisoprolol..10mg daily...and try...

Kia62

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Upper body muscle pain

Here's another question to my fellow afib sufferers.... I am on sotalol and apixaban and have been since November last year. I seem to tolerate both quite...

Here's another question to my fellow afib sufferers.... I am on sotalol and apix...

Karendeena

•3 years ago

12 Replies

How Long Does It Take For ‘Moderately Enlarged Left Atrium’ To Revert Back To Size?

Hi there, An echocardiogram showed I have a moderately enlarged left atrium that is causing my 24*7 AF. I am on amiodorone 200mg daily and no longer in AF; I...

Hi there, An echocardiogram showed I have a moderately enlarged left atrium that...

MrFizz

•3 years ago

12 Replies

High blood pressure when I get Af

Dear all As always a question. Sadly had a very short (5mins) episode tonight . First one since my cryoablation 11 months ago. Why dies my usually low/ perfect...

Dear all As always a question. Sadly had a very short (5mins) episode tonight . ...

7164

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Ibuprofen and Bisoprolol

Does anyone know why ibuprofen and Bisoprolol are not compatible? I've also read that Turmeric and Ginger are good alternatives as they have anti inflammatory...

Does anyone know why ibuprofen and Bisoprolol are not compatible? I've also rea...

Simoni

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Painful knees

Does anyone have really painful, stiff knees and wonder if there is a link to warfarin?

Does anyone have really painful, stiff knees and wonder if there is a link to wa...

Judeth

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Chronic Afib

I have had afib episodes 3 to 4 times a year for the past 20 years or so. This was controlled with medication ie. Nadolol and Propafenone (this last one taken...

I have had afib episodes 3 to 4 times a year for the past 20 years or so. This w...

Stcasimir

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Fingers crossed ! Sotalol

Hi all. Been to back to the hospital today and it sounds like good news. They have taken me off Bisoprolol and put me on Sotalol (40 mg twice a day). I am so...

Hi all. Been to back to the hospital today and it sounds like good news. They ha...

Paulbounce

•3 years ago

117 Replies

Article about research into Afib prevention

https://www.hcplive.com/view/primary-prevention-arrythmias-lags-behind-secondary-prevention

https://www.hcplive.com/view/primary-prevention-arrythmias-lags-behind-secondary...

Jajarunner

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Prunes

I believe I have ibs (had all the tests including colonoscopy & ct scan and nothing stomach related like diverticulitis found ) and am looking to get more...

I believe I have ibs (had all the tests including colonoscopy & ct scan and noth...

Profound15

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Sleeping Position After Ablation

Crazy question....Since having my ablation I have noticed that if I sleep on my side I am more aware of what my heart is doing. So I have been having to sleep...

Crazy question....Since having my ablation I have noticed that if I sleep on my ...

dh1120

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for May 2021

Meds vs ablation

Driving

Permanent AFib

The Ecclesiastical Movement for Good awards

If you need a smile.....

It’s back

Forgot to take Rivaroxoban last night 😱 can I change to taking in the morning?

Verapamil slow release 120 mg tablet versus verapamil 80mg 3x daily

Strange symptoms

Help

EATING CAKE

Following up on alcohol and Afib

Low blood pressure

Afib and anastrozole

Bisoporol

Hi , I’m on flecainide and I’ve been put up to 100 mg since I’ve been on it I’ve had flashing in the eyes when I look at lights is this norm

Undecided

To ablate or not to ablate...etc

Higher altitudes and aib

Shared Care

Upper body muscle pain

How Long Does It Take For ‘Moderately Enlarged Left Atrium’ To Revert Back To Size?

High blood pressure when I get Af

Ibuprofen and Bisoprolol

Painful knees

Chronic Afib

Fingers crossed ! Sotalol

Article about research into Afib prevention

Prunes

Sleeping Position After Ablation

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