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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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StartedFlecainide yesterday. No changes yet Suggesting another Defib cardioversion so Flecainide might maintain NSR Anyone else similar ?

I am back in persistent AF, 2 years post successful ablation. Cardioversion worked for 4 days. Started 50mg Flecainide BD yesterday. Higher from next week....

I am back in persistent AF, 2 years post successful ablation. Cardioversion work...

Turquoise19

•3 years ago

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Seems I spoke too soon…..Recovering from COVID

Since my last post everything went downhill quite fast and neighbour ended up calling Paramedics. After short stay in hospital until heart stabilised I was...

Since my last post everything went downhill quite fast and neighbour ended up ca...

CDreamer

•3 years ago

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•3 years ago

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I was prescribed amiodarone 200mg for afib. I read about the horrible side effects. Is anybody one it and what is your experience

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alfrae13

•3 years ago

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High Bp

Had an ablation 6 weeks ok BP is normally text book 120/128 over 80/85 Today it’s 153/100 . Good Omron machine and BP taken correctly

Had an ablation 6 weeks ok BP is normally text book 120/128 over 80/85 Today it’...

kalgs

•3 years ago

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Stopping bisoprolol

After being on 1.25 mg for over a year I could function really well, a bit tired ,but nothing too bad. When I was diagnosed PAF in April my dose was upped...

After being on 1.25 mg for over a year I could function really well, a bit tired...

Saltcoatslass04

•3 years ago

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11 weeks after ablation …. HR, exercise and ectopics …..

65 yo, was doing triathlons <3 hours until AFib. Ablation 3 Aug. No AFib since. Resting HR was 60, 70 since ablation. HR would reach high 160s when...

65 yo, was doing triathlons <3 hours until AFib. Ablation 3 Aug. No AFib since...

splashrollandplod

•3 years ago

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Flecainide and blood tests

Does anyone have regular blood tests whilst taking Flecainide long term ? Just wondering if there any specific tests that I should have with my annual blood...

Does anyone have regular blood tests whilst taking Flecainide long term ? Just w...

Cricket24

•3 years ago

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Returning to sinus rhythm

I have paroxysmal afib and usually go back to sinus rhythm within 20 hours maximum. This time I’m halfway through second day. Rates are not particularly high...

I have paroxysmal afib and usually go back to sinus rhythm within 20 hours maxim...

Sleepyzz

•3 years ago

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Dreaming

First of all I must thank our community of AF members that responded to my first post for their extremely helpful advice and sharing their personal...

First of all I must thank our community of AF members that responded to my first...

CJB5569

•3 years ago

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Stomach issue's

I have AF and a pacemaker fitted. I have to have the camera down, there is either something wrong or the beta blockers are causing problems ( Could be either )...

I have AF and a pacemaker fitted. I have to have the camera down, there is eithe...

tabletphobic

•3 years ago

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Tachycardia and PACS 14 months post ablation.

Hi, I have had a good run of 14 months post-ablation for PAF, now I am starting to have frequent bouts of tachycardia and PACS, my EP has told me to take 2.5mg...

Hi, I have had a good run of 14 months post-ablation for PAF, now I am starting ...

Jo-hannah

•3 years ago

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Could my racing heart, trembling and energy rushes be linked to AF?

I suffer from paroxysmal AF and ectopic beats, but occasionally get a racing heart (fast (150), but regular), accompanied with an energy rush, need to urinate...

I suffer from paroxysmal AF and ectopic beats, but occasionally get a racing hea...

John3333333

•3 years ago

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Back in good old AF!!

Bugger! After three weeks barring a couple of very minor relapses, I’m back in pounding AF! Started at 1.00AM and still fluttering away. This follows on from...

Bugger! After three weeks barring a couple of very minor relapses, I’m back in p...

Motov

•3 years ago

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Update on ablation part 3

Hello, sorry this in three parts but I keep remembering things after I have done other posts, the consultant has put me on colchicine anti inflammatory which...

Hello, sorry this in three parts but I keep remembering things after I have done...

Electricblue1

•3 years ago

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Update on ablation part 2

Hello, sorry I forgot to mention my consultant said that when I get an episode I must not take any extra tablets and that I am to ride it out , I questioned...

Hello, sorry I forgot to mention my consultant said that when I get an episode I...

Electricblue1

•3 years ago

25 Replies

Update on ablation

Hello all, it was a long day yesterday but am feeling ok this morning, it wasn’t as scary as I had told myself it was , sedation was great didn’t remember...

Hello all, it was a long day yesterday but am feeling ok this morning, it wasn’...

Electricblue1

•3 years ago

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Has anyone taking Celebrex with Elquis together?

I am fixing to have a total Knee Replacement. My Otho Doctor wants me to take Celebrex. I take Elquis for AF. Has anyone had to do this? I have a big fear of...

I am fixing to have a total Knee Replacement. My Otho Doctor wants me to take Ce...

SpaceNut

•3 years ago

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Tests before ablation

Various members asked me to keep them posted on my progress in Russia. They are nothing if not thorough here, a legacy of communist times I think. I...

Various members asked me to keep them posted on my progress in Russia. They are...

Ivan_the_Terrible

•3 years ago

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Anyone finding they're having to wait extra long for their first or 2nd/3rd ablation due to Covid delays ?

I am now back in persistent AF n feeling scared. Cardioversion lasted 4 days and waiting for advice on possible Flecanide. One day at a time .... Just feels...

I am now back in persistent AF n feeling scared. Cardioversion lasted 4 days and...

Turquoise19

•3 years ago

28 Replies

No more arrhythmia

Has anyone gone from irregular heart beat for a year to normal sinus rhythm with no treatment?

Has anyone gone from irregular heart beat for a year to normal sinus rhythm with...

Milds

•3 years ago

8 Replies

After unsuccessful Cardioversion yesterday, what's next?

I had my first procedure yesterday since being diagnosed with AF in June. I have persistent, asymptomatic AF. I'm 68, have normal BP and heart rate, am not...

I had my first procedure yesterday since being diagnosed with AF in June. I hav...

GeorgeStevens

•3 years ago

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Back into AF after 4 days. DEVASTATED. Though had a feeling it would happen.

Thought I was being careful. Didn't leave home for 2 days, local shops 3rd day, then yesterday walked slow n steady about a mile into town N bus back. Heart...

Thought I was being careful. Didn't leave home for 2 days, local shops 3rd day,...

Turquoise19

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Body Joint and muscle Aches from taking Atorvastatin

I have been experiencing Muscle and joint aches recently and was wondering if it could be being caused by Taking Atorvastatin Thank you. John

I have been experiencing Muscle and joint aches recently and was wondering if it...

Bluseman

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Pace part of pace and ablate

Ok so I have been told by the pacing department that I will be called in for pacemaker insertion in the next month. The ablate part will not be done for at...

Ok so I have been told by the pacing department that I will be called in for pac...

dedeottie

•3 years ago

22 Replies

Did you know?

Globally, cardiac arrest claims more lives than colorectal cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, influenza, pneumonia, auto accidents, HIV, firearms, and...

Globally, cardiac arrest claims more lives than colorectal cancer, breast cancer...

TracyAdmin

Partner•3 years ago

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My Problem

This ditty came to me this morning: I have a little problem, it really is a pain. You see I drop a tablet and it's never found again! I keep a...

This ditty came to me this morning: I have a little problem, it really is a pain...

jeanjeannie50

•3 years ago

82 Replies

EDIT : Stop betablockers

EDIT: just a quick update. I now take nebivolol, which appears to suit me very well - basically to help manage my BP but knock on effect is reduced Af...

EDIT: just a quick update. I now take nebivolol, which appears to suit me very w...

Tilly1957

•3 years ago

49 Replies

Thank you

Thank you to all of you who replied to my post "sedation for cardioversion". I feel much happier about it again now after listening to all your comments. I...

Thank you to all of you who replied to my post "sedation for cardioversion". I ...

cicek

•3 years ago

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Slight cold and ablation

Good morning everyone, quick question, I’ve got my ablation tomorrow and my nose is a bit stuffed up , I don’t feel unwell , have not got a cough , slight...

Good morning everyone, quick question, I’ve got my ablation tomorrow and my nose...

Electricblue1

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for October 2021

StartedFlecainide yesterday. No changes yet Suggesting another Defib cardioversion so Flecainide might maintain NSR Anyone else similar ?

Seems I spoke too soon…..Recovering from COVID

How to delete post

I was prescribed amiodarone 200mg for afib. I read about the horrible side effects. Is anybody one it and what is your experience

High Bp

Stopping bisoprolol

11 weeks after ablation …. HR, exercise and ectopics …..

Flecainide and blood tests

Returning to sinus rhythm

Dreaming

Stomach issue's

Tachycardia and PACS 14 months post ablation.

Could my racing heart, trembling and energy rushes be linked to AF?

Back in good old AF!!

Update on ablation part 3

Update on ablation part 2

Update on ablation

Has anyone taking Celebrex with Elquis together?

Tests before ablation

Anyone finding they're having to wait extra long for their first or 2nd/3rd ablation due to Covid delays ?

No more arrhythmia

After unsuccessful Cardioversion yesterday, what's next?

Back into AF after 4 days. DEVASTATED. Though had a feeling it would happen.

Body Joint and muscle Aches from taking Atorvastatin

Pace part of pace and ablate

Did you know?

My Problem

EDIT : Stop betablockers

Thank you

Slight cold and ablation

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