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Amiodarone ... ahead of potential cardioversion ...

Hi All I haven't posted for a while as I've been awaiting developments in my AF treatment. Diagnosed 18 months ago, nearly 57 years old, been suggested by...

Hi All I haven't posted for a while as I've been awaiting developments in my AF...

DDYTCC

•3 years ago

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Side effects of Flecainide?

So I've been on flecainide for two and a half weeks now and finding I'm becoming breathless again. Wondering if this is a side effect. I've had my diltiazem...

So I've been on flecainide for two and a half weeks now and finding I'm becoming...

SuziElley

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Weak heart

Hi, I have just had results from a recent echo, it shows my heart isn't pumping correctly on the left side, it is apparently moderate to severe. The doctor has...

Hi, I have just had results from a recent echo, it shows my heart isn't pumping ...

Msndy

•3 years ago

15 Replies

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Faster pulse after ablation

Hi, I had a cryo-ablation 6 months ago, so far all is good and trouble free. Whilst not worrying, I have noted that my resting pulse rate, which has always...

Hi, I had a cryo-ablation 6 months ago, so far all is good and trouble free. Whi...

Basil4

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Bring your BP Down Naturally

Some great tips here from Dr Sanjay Gupta on how to reduce your blood pressure naturally: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8RQz8jd1qc

Some great tips here from Dr Sanjay Gupta on how to reduce your blood pressure n...

jeanjeannie50

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Heart pin pricks, make me jump.

I have been diagnosed with atypical flutter and being treated for 3yrs now. 3wks today i woke up with no arrythmia just a light steady pounding which is great...

I have been diagnosed with atypical flutter and being treated for 3yrs now. 3wks...

Alphakiwi

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Apixaban, bloodshot eyes and easily obtained bruised

My AF has been quiet for 5 years now apart from a couple of very short bursts. My consultant wants me to continue taking Apixaban, but I’m worrying about the...

My AF has been quiet for 5 years now apart from a couple of very short bursts. ...

Lindabob

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Afib for 3 days.

Hi I am feeling totally stressed with my high heart rate and uneven pulse, feeling awful. Can't seem to get any treatment advice. On 120mg verapimil it's...

Hi I am feeling totally stressed with my high heart rate and uneven pulse, feeli...

ETHEL103

•3 years ago

37 Replies

I have A-fib and I am on Elequis. Should I be wearing a medical bracelet in case of a severe bleed? What should I say on it?

Medical bracelet and information.

afibtennis

•3 years ago

27 Replies

Bug bite reaction

Anyone have an adverse reaction to bug bites since being on an anticoagulant. If you had a Covid vaccination did you also notice any adverse reactions to bug...

Anyone have an adverse reaction to bug bites since being on an anticoagulant. If...

Bucerias

•3 years ago

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Where do I go from here part 2 .Do I let Gp give me meds or keep waiting for Cardiology appointment.

Thanks for all the replies to my previous question.Just realised 3 & a half months since my Afib changed and up and down like a yoyo.Tachycardia last 3 days...

Thanks for all the replies to my previous question.Just realised 3 & a half mont...

kkatz

•3 years ago

8 Replies

New to Afib

Hi recently been diagnosed with Afib so not very knowledgeable on the subject. For the last week I ve been short of breath and very tired I’m ok if I just sit...

Hi recently been diagnosed with Afib so not very knowledgeable on the subject. F...

Greatg

•3 years ago

23 Replies

Funny Feeling

Sometimes I have a feeling of an involuntary intake of breath mid chest. I don't know what this, does anyone on here know ?

Sometimes I have a feeling of an involuntary intake of breath mid chest. I don'...

tabletphobic

•3 years ago

21 Replies

Has anybody noticed any changes to or with APIabout XABAN.

I have AFib and have been on 5x2mg for near on 2 years. Have a deep muscular Injection every month. I used to be on RIVEROXABAN, a sore lump the size of half a...

I have AFib and have been on 5x2mg for near on 2 years. Have a deep muscular Inj...

Hugo40

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Safe? Or not?

I have had an ICD for three years now. No problem at all. Trouble is, I'm down for a colonoscopy. Is the procedure still safe for those with an ICD? Worried!

I have had an ICD for three years now. No problem at all. Trouble is, I'm down f...

Overweight11

•3 years ago

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More ectopics after second AZ vaccine.

After my first AZ jab, I had a rapid heart beat and ectopics which eventually settled down after a couple of weeks. After the second jab (about ten days ago)...

After my first AZ jab, I had a rapid heart beat and ectopics which eventually se...

Hidden

•3 years ago

24 Replies

Ablation under sedation

Can I get an ablation under conscious sedation. I’ve always been fearful of anesthesia.

Can I get an ablation under conscious sedation. I’ve always been fearful of anes...

Modog

•3 years ago

34 Replies

Fish oils

I thought I’d best ask the information department of the place I get my Fish oil and plant sterols supplement about any problems with my PAF, their reply is:...

I thought I’d best ask the information department of the place I get my Fish oil...

LaceyLady

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Antibiotics and AF

I have been on antibiotics for 5 days for an abscess. Three days ago I went into the garden and pulled up a few weeds and my AF kicked in. I did the same...

I have been on antibiotics for 5 days for an abscess. Three days ago I went in...

Cavalierrubie

•3 years ago

27 Replies

Ablation Tomorrow 12 May

Hi Folks. I have my ablation tomorrow so feeling a tad nervous but also keen to get on with it. I can cope with my PAF but i really want to come off meds and...

Hi Folks. I have my ablation tomorrow so feeling a tad nervous but also keen to ...

SirBeatalot

•3 years ago

23 Replies

Hi 😊❤

If someone have side effects from Plavix what is an alternative ? Thank you !

Dita1964

•3 years ago

2 Replies

AF with RVR

Does annoy on here suffer from AF with Rapid Ventricular Response? I am so scared that I am going to have a cardiac arrest and I am suffering from extreme...

Does annoy on here suffer from AF with Rapid Ventricular Response? I am so scar...

Hidden

•3 years ago

46 Replies

3 months after 3rd ablation 😘

Hi, well 3 months have passed since ablation no.3. So.... had one mini run of AF after walking up to Scarborough Castle for about 2 minutes...I have flattened...

Hi, well 3 months have passed since ablation no.3. So.... had one mini run of AF...

booboo73

•3 years ago

24 Replies

Weird upper arm beats

I’m sorry if this seems a strange one. Last night I could feel my upper left arm beating hard and erratically! I checked my pulse in wrist and in my neck and...

I’m sorry if this seems a strange one. Last night I could feel my upper left arm...

Kjsp

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Day 13 update

Made it through my first day back at work. Everyone was so helpful to ensure that I did not over do it. I am blessed with amazing bosses and coworkers. I...

Made it through my first day back at work. Everyone was so helpful to ensure tha...

dh1120

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Update Day 19

Evening all. Just when you thought it was safe to look at the forum 😁. Well, here I am 19 days post A day. The bruising is subsiding and I can bend my leg...

Evening all. Just when you thought it was safe to look at the forum 😁. Well, he...

Ducky2003

•3 years ago

23 Replies

Diatomaceous Earth Interest

Thanks for all the info folks!...After all the terrible attacks and symptoms I was having, a query of Diatomaceous Earth and a self-diagnosis led me...

Thanks for all the info folks!...After all the terrible attacks and symptoms I w...

EdAlPoe

•3 years ago

10 Replies

I'm Confused

Is anyone on Carvidolol beta blockers for Afib. I'm on 25mg which is equivalent to 10 mg of Buspropilol. Is this a high dose, I'm still waiting for side...

Is anyone on Carvidolol beta blockers for Afib. I'm on 25mg which is equivalent ...

tabletphobic

•3 years ago

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PETRIFIED to get the jabs with a-fib & SVTs

I have other health issues in addition to a-fib, including vax allergies & am reticent & petrified about getting the Covid jabs. One past vax swelled me up...

I have other health issues in addition to a-fib, including vax allergies & am re...

Doggiemomma

•3 years ago

31 Replies

Can afib sufferers live normal lives ?

Having had a diagnosis of afib from January . Im 53 and now taking 40mg verapamil 4 times a day since mid February I've read as much as I can about afib...

Having had a diagnosis of afib from January . Im 53 and now taking 40mg verapam...

Suntanann

•3 years ago

63 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for May 2021

Amiodarone ... ahead of potential cardioversion ...

Side effects of Flecainide?

Weak heart

Faster pulse after ablation

Bring your BP Down Naturally

Heart pin pricks, make me jump.

Apixaban, bloodshot eyes and easily obtained bruised

Afib for 3 days.

I have A-fib and I am on Elequis. Should I be wearing a medical bracelet in case of a severe bleed? What should I say on it?

Bug bite reaction

Where do I go from here part 2 .Do I let Gp give me meds or keep waiting for Cardiology appointment.

New to Afib

Funny Feeling

Has anybody noticed any changes to or with APIabout XABAN.

Safe? Or not?

More ectopics after second AZ vaccine.

Ablation under sedation

Fish oils

Antibiotics and AF

Ablation Tomorrow 12 May

Hi 😊❤

AF with RVR

3 months after 3rd ablation 😘

Weird upper arm beats

Day 13 update

Update Day 19

Diatomaceous Earth Interest

I'm Confused

PETRIFIED to get the jabs with a-fib & SVTs

Can afib sufferers live normal lives ?

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