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Warning for anyone using a fitbit versa 2

I've had this fitbit versa 2 for for 2 years and it offers a lot of info about sleep data and health metrics. I always sang its praises till it stopped giving...

I've had this fitbit versa 2 for for 2 years and it offers a lot of info about ...

fairgo45

•3 years ago

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Ablation follow up call

Just to let you know how my call went with the EP who conducted my ablation. Well I finally got the call after 9 mths, he was very apologetic. He says it is...

Just to let you know how my call went with the EP who conducted my ablation. We...

stoneyrosed

•3 years ago

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Angiogram

Sorry didn,t finish post , I have PAF and pacemaker but have been suffering with breathlessness and chest pain / arm pain on exertion , my EP feels it is...

Sorry didn,t finish post , I have PAF and pacemaker but have been suffering with...

barnac

•3 years ago

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angiogram and stent

I am due to have angiogram and possible stent for angina

barnac

•3 years ago

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Side effects of flecainide and coming off it .

Hi all been on flecainide 100mg a day for couple of months , but it has not helped my AF episodes ( twice a week lasting 24 hours ) but has given me side...

Hi all been on flecainide 100mg a day for couple of months , but it has not help...

123hi

•3 years ago

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3 week update.

3 weeks since my first appointment with the cardiologist and 2 weeks since he added flecanide and rivaroxaban which resulted in the PAF stopping within a day....

3 weeks since my first appointment with the cardiologist and 2 weeks since he ad...

tom0985

•3 years ago

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Reducing Risk of Stroke When You Have Atrial Fibrillation - Evidence Update for Patients

Below is a site that provides info related to anticoagulants...

MJZaw

•3 years ago

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Triggers

Hi all , thanks to everyone who answered me re flu vaccine. I’m interested to know what triggers people have , I had some cake two days on the trot and have...

Hi all , thanks to everyone who answered me re flu vaccine. I’m interested to kn...

Electricblue1

•3 years ago

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Bisopropol as pill in pocket

As my AF has progressed and I’m now experiencing longer bouts of tachycardia and sometimes irregularities I have been prescribed Bisopropol as pill in pocket...

As my AF has progressed and I’m now experiencing longer bouts of tachycardia and...

Clyde12

•3 years ago

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New to Apixaban

Having been diagnosed with Arrhythmia, I will shortly start taking 5mg Apixaban twice a day. This causes me much concern. Will I be able to lead a normal...

Having been diagnosed with Arrhythmia, I will shortly start taking 5mg Apixaban ...

Brancaster1

•3 years ago

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Mri with contrast

Anybody had mri with contrast? If so how was it and any bad side effe ts as I'm worried. I have had 4 ct scans this year with contrast, lil bit if headache...

Anybody had mri with contrast? If so how was it and any bad side effe ts as I'm ...

Dpc2019

•3 years ago

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Blood pressure monitor with large cuff 42cm plus

Can anyone guide me in getting one of these with an extra large cuff 42 cm or greater as my arms a quite big, I’m really struggling to get one that...

Can anyone guide me in getting one of these with an extra large cuff 42 cm or gr...

Padayn01

•3 years ago

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Air purifiers

I know I have seen some here complain about congestion. I suffer from congestion living in a tropical climate and having problems with mold. I finally bought a...

I know I have seen some here complain about congestion. I suffer from congestion...

belindalore

•3 years ago

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Diagnosed with AFIB 3 months ago & stressed out

I was just recently diagnosed with AFIB. I went to lay down and the heart just started banging in my chest like a bunch of marbles let loose. Went to the...

I was just recently diagnosed with AFIB. I went to lay down and the heart just s...

EllaHill62

•3 years ago

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Exercising on Amiodarone (and in Afib)

Hi - as the last throw of the dice I am taking Amiodarone (Arycor) until I get a cardioversion in January (will be my 7th on top of two ablations). So I am in...

Hi - as the last throw of the dice I am taking Amiodarone (Arycor) until I get a...

Jonathan_C

•3 years ago

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cryoablation

Going into my 7th week after cryoablation and having problems with my acid reflux getting a lot more worse. Feel sick on my stomach,pain in chest and feel full...

Going into my 7th week after cryoablation and having problems with my acid reflu...

mlp3434

•3 years ago

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24 hour holter at home

Hi, does anyone have a problems sleeping on the left hand side. For years now I have avoided the left side as I often would wake up at 5 am in AF when on the...

Hi, does anyone have a problems sleeping on the left hand side. For years now I...

ruskin10

•3 years ago

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Taking an anticoagulant (Apixaban) for the first time.

When I was first diagnosed with PAF three and a half years ago I was prescribed Dabigatran which , after two days, produced a subconjunctival haemorrhage....

When I was first diagnosed with PAF three and a half years ago I was prescribed...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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For HealthUnlocked Admin: Not Receiving Emails

Have not received email notiifications for the past week. My settings are current to receive emails. Checked spam with no result. Address not blocked....

Have not received email notiifications for the past week. My settings are cur...

mav7

•3 years ago

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How does texting affect your spine?

As a follow up to my post on the spine, this one may explain why those of us who have sat at desks or worked with our heads down for years now have atrial...

As a follow up to my post on the spine, this one may explain why those of us who...

EngMac

•3 years ago

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Memory issues bisoporol , flecanide and Part time Af

Can you get Memory issues taking 2.5mg bisoporol and 200mg Flecanide a day I’m sure my memory has got worse since I was diagnosed with Part Time AF and since...

Can you get Memory issues taking 2.5mg bisoporol and 200mg Flecanide a day I’m...

mjm1971

•3 years ago

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Suddenly back in AF.

Hi All I haven't posted on here for a number of years...i have had AF for about 10 years and had a chryo ablation 1st which made no difference. Then had a...

Hi All I haven't posted on here for a number of years...i have had AF for about ...

rob1878

•3 years ago

29 Replies

Vagus nerve exercises

Does anyone have a good site for vagus nerve exercises? Thank you

Figbar

•3 years ago

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Dr Sanjay Gupta..Rate vs Rhythm…. shown before but helpful information when making our important choices…

https://youtu.be/pUFxI0s66PA

Steve112

•3 years ago

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Atrial Fibrillation and the Spine

For years I have suspected the condition of the spine can be a factor with atrial fibrillation and I think I may have posted the study previously but not the...

For years I have suspected the condition of the spine can be a factor with atria...

EngMac

•3 years ago

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Not afib related

Paulbounce

•3 years ago

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Any recommendations for a BP monitor that is accurate when in AF.

I have a Kardia 6L and an Omron BP monitor. I have complete faith in the Kardia, but cannot trust the BP readings on the Omron whilst in AF. Just now I...

I have a Kardia 6L and an Omron BP monitor. I have complete faith in the Kardia...

Mrsvemb

•3 years ago

38 Replies

Big thank you x

Hello out there 😊 I just wanted to thank everyone that supported me when I was having a bit of a melt down over sleepless nights , low heart beats, new...

Hello out there 😊 I just wanted to thank everyone that supported me when I was ...

Hazel1010

•3 years ago

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is it gerd?

every doctor says my heart is fine... so why do i sometimes get uncomfortable sensations or vibrations in my chest? i can’t even explain it…its as if my heart...

every doctor says my heart is fine... so why do i sometimes get uncomfortable se...

september1990

•3 years ago

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Still fatigued and miserable

Can i feel weak and nauseas and not able to excersise well even though i have not had an irregular pulse now for 7 months. In that time i have also had...

Can i feel weak and nauseas and not able to excersise well even though i have no...

Alphakiwi

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for December 2021

Warning for anyone using a fitbit versa 2

Ablation follow up call

Angiogram

angiogram and stent

Side effects of flecainide and coming off it .

3 week update.

Reducing Risk of Stroke When You Have Atrial Fibrillation - Evidence Update for Patients

Triggers

Bisopropol as pill in pocket

New to Apixaban

Mri with contrast

Blood pressure monitor with large cuff 42cm plus

Air purifiers

Diagnosed with AFIB 3 months ago & stressed out

Exercising on Amiodarone (and in Afib)

cryoablation

24 hour holter at home

Taking an anticoagulant (Apixaban) for the first time.

For HealthUnlocked Admin: Not Receiving Emails

How does texting affect your spine?

Memory issues bisoporol , flecanide and Part time Af

Suddenly back in AF.

Vagus nerve exercises

Dr Sanjay Gupta..Rate vs Rhythm…. shown before but helpful information when making our important choices…

Atrial Fibrillation and the Spine

Not afib related

Any recommendations for a BP monitor that is accurate when in AF.

Big thank you x

is it gerd?

Still fatigued and miserable

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