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So Worried - update

We’ll, he’s still in hospital; they’ve tried various drugs unsuccessfully to bring the HR down. They’re planning a cardioversion today - bit anxious about it...

We’ll, he’s still in hospital; they’ve tried various drugs unsuccessfully to bri...

NannyNooNoo

•3 years ago

27 Replies

Geoffa1 ablation recovery

Jusf a quick update. Had my 6 mth follow up echocardiogram, pacemaker read out and EP visit. Very positive outcome, pacemaker proves no AFIB since ablation and...

Jusf a quick update. Had my 6 mth follow up echocardiogram, pacemaker read out a...

Geoffa1

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Pill in pocket

Look forward to comments. Seems my cardiologist wants to cover all the bases (more medications = better protection). GP agreed I should try coming off...

Look forward to comments. Seems my cardiologist wants to cover all the bases (m...

Fabfibber

•3 years ago

11 Replies

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Ablation Booked

So a week on Sunday, heading into the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital for my ablation for the PAF. Not too anxious bearing in mind I had the same procedure over...

So a week on Sunday, heading into the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital for my ablati...

Slim2018

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Tired all the time

Hi , I’m new to this condition and I’ve gone from 10,000 steps at least every day to about 2000 I’m absolutely knackered all the time I could sleep all day...

Hi , I’m new to this condition and I’ve gone from 10,000 steps at least every da...

Hazel1010

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Little help please

Hi all 😊 new to he realms of heart issues and really need to talk , I’m have episodes of atrial defib , crazy heartbeats , felling really weird although no...

Hi all 😊 new to he realms of heart issues and really need to talk , I’m have ep...

Hazel1010

•3 years ago

31 Replies

Haemochromatosis

Does anyone have experience of Haemochromatosis?

LaceyLady

•3 years ago

23 Replies

Importance of Blood Testing

Diagnosed with afib in Feb '21, taking .50gm of metoprolol to control heart rate. Recent blood test revealed glucose increased from 100 to 140 likely caused...

Diagnosed with afib in Feb '21, taking .50gm of metoprolol to control heart rat...

mav7

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Listening to all of you talking about cardio version. None of you say it’s not worth trying. Eventhough some have had a number of versions

So is it worth trying?

Ewloe

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Does anyone know about taking Movicol whilst on Apixaban? Is there an interaction.........?

Movicol and Apixaban

Dianap1an0

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Repackaging of Apixaban

I have been taking Apixaban for several years. It has always been packaged in foil with 7 days of doses. This is good because I always start a new packet on a...

I have been taking Apixaban for several years. It has always been packaged in fo...

Betablock

•3 years ago

22 Replies

Bleeding on anticoagulants

Hi everyone. I went back on anticoagulants about three months ago. This time aphixiban. Was fast tracted after a few weeks due to bleeding this time...

Hi everyone. I went back on anticoagulants about three months ago. This time aph...

waveylines

•3 years ago

97 Replies

Recovering from COVID

Both my husband and I contracted COVID after nearly 2 years of being really, really careful and no arrythmias. Inevitably it put me into AF and PVC’s - on...

Both my husband and I contracted COVID after nearly 2 years of being really, rea...

CDreamer

•3 years ago

30 Replies

Do you feel it in your back?

Does anyone else feel it, a bit like a pain but I think it’s just another elephant looking for somewhere to sit, when the heart starts to kick off? I have one...

Does anyone else feel it, a bit like a pain but I think it’s just another elepha...

SuziElley

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Ventricular tachycardia

I had an ablation 5 weeks ago and since then I’ve been having PVCs which I never had before the ablation . The other night I was woken up and my HR 100/102 It...

I had an ablation 5 weeks ago and since then I’ve been having PVCs which I never...

kalgs

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Hot tub

Is it ok to use a hot tub?

3040jane

•3 years ago

30 Replies

Those people who have had a few cardio versions were you given amiodarone for any of them.

I don’t know if amiodarone is used for a first cardio version or not. Or if it’s used at all before or after one to help you stay in nsr. Or if it works like...

I don’t know if amiodarone is used for a first cardio version or not. Or if it’s...

Ewloe

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Rivaroxaban

Side effects?

StellaEast

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Gum disease link to AFib and Ortner’s syndrome

Dear Community, I know that this may only apply to a small number of people, but even if it just helps one person then it’s worth me sharing! This is my...

Dear Community, I know that this may only apply to a small number of people, but...

Slidingdoors99

•3 years ago

15 Replies

AF Triggers - empty stomach?

Does anyone find it's a trigger for AF if you go too long between meals? With breakfast it doesn't seem to matter but if I go longer than about 4hrs to lunch...

Does anyone find it's a trigger for AF if you go too long between meals? With b...

Jamflake

•3 years ago

24 Replies

Getting back to work after ablation

Morning all, I know this has probably been asked a million times but how long should I be looking at to realistically getting back to work. I have my ablation...

Morning all, I know this has probably been asked a million times but how long sh...

Foxey2

•3 years ago

3 Replies

A little disheartened!

So I'd rather keep things positive but I suppose I can only be honest! Its 7 weeks since ablation for afib. Before ablation I was symptomatic during afib...

So I'd rather keep things positive but I suppose I can only be honest! Its 7 we...

Hidden

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Having problems!

Hi I have been on Bisoprolol 2.5mg for 18 months, I have persistent AF. Doc tried dropping rate to 1.25mg which triggered nausea, breathlessness when walking...

Hi I have been on Bisoprolol 2.5mg for 18 months, I have persistent AF. Doc tri...

BigTache

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Hi I’m new, does anyone suffer from really low heart rate when not in AF?

I have been having AF off and on for the last three years. Over this last year it has increased in frequency. I am having it at least once a week, it usually...

I have been having AF off and on for the last three years. Over this last year i...

400mmGirl

•3 years ago

58 Replies

Meds review

Hi to everyone and hope that you are keeping well, i had my annual meds review with the pharmacist over the phone, Dr's must still be in hibernation, anyway,...

Hi to everyone and hope that you are keeping well, i had my annual meds review w...

6TIMES

•3 years ago

7 Replies

This month is #SuddenCardiacAwareness Month and we need you!

Support our Defibs Save Lives Campaign. Place a Defib in your local community - whether it be a school, community hall, church, sports club, shop…anywhere!...

Support our Defibs Save Lives Campaign. Place a Defib in your local community - ...

TracyAdmin

Partner•3 years ago

4 Replies

Amiodorone & Kardiomobil questions

Good morning all, can I say it is such a relief to be able to speak to who are in the same boat. I am due to have an ablation in the next few weeks. I have...

Good morning all, can I say it is such a relief to be able to speak to who are i...

19591959

•3 years ago

20 Replies

4 weeks post ablation. Time to test it ?

Morning all. 4 weeks ago today I had a cryo ablation. All went well and I feel fine. Slowly starting to get back to work and doing some exercise. Not to...

Morning all. 4 weeks ago today I had a cryo ablation. All went well and I feel f...

Lenlec

•3 years ago

16 Replies

After a cardio version what things should you avoid doing in relation to exercise or every day stuff? To reduce risk of returning to AFib?

Post HA, arrest and a stent ( which put me into continuous AFib) 3 months ago Saw arrhythmia specialist yesterday and will have 1st cardio version in about 4...

Post HA, arrest and a stent ( which put me into continuous AFib) 3 months ago Sa...

Ewloe

•3 years ago

7 Replies

A query Re Apixaban

Hi, Im new here. I’ve recently been diagnosed with AF and prescribed Apixaban but I’m worried about taking it. The side effects seem to be horrendous....

Hi, Im new here. I’ve recently been diagnosed with AF and prescribed Apixaban ...

Jbande3

•3 years ago

95 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for October 2021

So Worried - update

Geoffa1 ablation recovery

Pill in pocket

Ablation Booked

Tired all the time

Little help please

Haemochromatosis

Importance of Blood Testing

Listening to all of you talking about cardio version. None of you say it’s not worth trying. Eventhough some have had a number of versions

Does anyone know about taking Movicol whilst on Apixaban? Is there an interaction.........?

Repackaging of Apixaban

Bleeding on anticoagulants

Recovering from COVID

Do you feel it in your back?

Ventricular tachycardia

Hot tub

Those people who have had a few cardio versions were you given amiodarone for any of them.

Rivaroxaban

Gum disease link to AFib and Ortner’s syndrome

AF Triggers - empty stomach?

Getting back to work after ablation

A little disheartened!

Having problems!

Hi I’m new, does anyone suffer from really low heart rate when not in AF?

Meds review

This month is #SuddenCardiacAwareness Month and we need you!

Amiodorone & Kardiomobil questions

4 weeks post ablation. Time to test it ?

After a cardio version what things should you avoid doing in relation to exercise or every day stuff? To reduce risk of returning to AFib?

A query Re Apixaban

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